Trade war escalates? Beijing points finger at IMF as US berates Chinese megaproject in Pakistan for debt-trapping

A senior US diplomat launched a verbal barrage at Beijing’s economic presence in Pakistan, claiming the massive investment brought nothing but corruption and a legacy of debt. China hit back saying IMF loans were a worse burden. … Read More >Trade war escalates? Beijing points finger at IMF as US berates Chinese megaproject in Pakistan for debt-trapping

‘NUCLEAR INCIDENT’ in South China Sea that no one actually noticed hits the headlines (Fake news 101)

Brewing a solid piece of fake news is tricky – it has to be hot enough to take off and believable enough to not get debunked at once. The scare around a “radiation incident” in the South China Sea appears to be almost perfect. … Read More >‘NUCLEAR INCIDENT’ in South China Sea that no one actually noticed hits the headlines (Fake news 101)

‘Stand-alone mode’: Russian-made S-400s to operate independently from NATO air defense – Turkish minister

The S-400 air defense missile systems, purchased from Russia, will remain separate from the NATO military network and not cause any problems with its work, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. … Read More >‘Stand-alone mode’: Russian-made S-400s to operate independently from NATO air defense – Turkish minister

Man set on fire by Hong Kong protesters ‘can’t recognize his own daughter’ after 10+ days in coma

A Chinese man set ablaze by rioters in Hong Kong, seen in a deeply disturbing video that shocked social media users, has woken up after more than 10 days in a coma but faces a long and painful recovery – both in body and mind. … Read More >Man set on fire by Hong Kong protesters ‘can’t recognize his own daughter’ after 10+ days in coma

Pence tells Iraqi Kurdish leader Trump has their backs – weeks after hasty US retreat in Syria

Iraqi Kurds should rest assured that Washington is firmly backing them – just take it from VP Mike Pence, who made a surprise visit to Iraq weeks after his boss was dragged through the mud at home for abandoning Syrian Kurds. … Read More >Pence tells Iraqi Kurdish leader Trump has their backs – weeks after hasty US retreat in Syria