WATCH: South African police walk through looted Johannesburg after deadly riots triggered by ex-president’s arrest

Ongoing demonstrations against the arrest of former South African leader Jacob Zuma have turned Johannesburg upside down, with troops called in to stop widespread looting. The chaos has led to numerous deaths. … Read More >WATCH: South African police walk through looted Johannesburg after deadly riots triggered by ex-president’s arrest

Is NATO trying to provoke Russia w/ war games in Black Sea? (Full show)

NATO has just concluded “Operation Sea Breeze,” calculated to intimidate Russia into changing its posture toward neighboring Ukraine. Taking place in the Black Sea at the height of Russian beach season, it involved 32 countries from six continents, 5,000 troops, 32 warships and numerous aircraft, and more. Rick Sanchez explains its significance to Russians by means of a hypothetical parallel in the Gulf of Mexico. … Read More >Is NATO trying to provoke Russia w/ war games in Black Sea? (Full show)

Russia’s flagship Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is effective against all known new variants of the killer virus, developer claims

Russia’s pioneering Sputnik V vaccine has been proven to be effective against known new strains of Covid-19, according to fresh research. Even among the more vaccine-resistant variants, the jab fared better than alternative shots. … Read More >Russia’s flagship Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is effective against all known new variants of the killer virus, developer claims

More than 40 killed, scores injured as blaze ravages Iraqi hospital’s Covid-19 ward (VIDEOS)

A hospital fire has broken out in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, reportedly killing at least 44 people, injuring 67 and marking the country’s second deadly blaze this year at a medical facility for Covid-19 patients. … Read More >More than 40 killed, scores injured as blaze ravages Iraqi hospital’s Covid-19 ward (VIDEOS)

As Taliban runs riot in Afghanistan, new commander of withdrawing US & NATO troops vows to support ‘abandoned’ Afghan forces

The commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan has stepped down, and his Florida-based successor is pledging to support local allies – even as the withdrawal of Western troops sees the Taliban overrunning Afghan fighters. … Read More >As Taliban runs riot in Afghanistan, new commander of withdrawing US & NATO troops vows to support ‘abandoned’ Afghan forces

At least 8 killed, 9 missing after hotel building collapses near Shanghai in China (VIDEO)

Rescue workers have been combing through the remains of a collapsed building in the Chinese city of Suzhou. The structure, which housed a hotel, collapsed on Monday, killing at least eight people, with more still missing. … Read More >At least 8 killed, 9 missing after hotel building collapses near Shanghai in China (VIDEO)

Turn down the music & slow your treadmill! Seoul introduces bizarre Covid-19 measures to combat virus surge

South Koreans living in the Greater Seoul area have been asked to slow their roll – literally. Virus authorities have reportedly ordered people to quit “high-speed running on treadmills and fast dance music for group exercises.” … Read More >Turn down the music & slow your treadmill! Seoul introduces bizarre Covid-19 measures to combat virus surge

Cuban FM claims US-backed ‘mercenaries’ stoked unrest ahead of protests disguised as cry for help

Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has denounced the weekend’s protests as a “systemic provocation” by dissidents working hand in hand with the forces of the US government to destabilize the nation. … Read More >Cuban FM claims US-backed ‘mercenaries’ stoked unrest ahead of protests disguised as cry for help

Macron delivers bad news to France: Vaccine passports, mandatory shots for health workers, AND unpopular pension reform

French President Emmanuel Macron has told his citizens that they’ll need to be vaccinated to visit bars and board trains, and health workers face mandatory Covid jabs. Macron will also push ahead with unpopular pension reforms. … Read More >Macron delivers bad news to France: Vaccine passports, mandatory shots for health workers, AND unpopular pension reform