‘Crisis of information’: George Galloway says Latvian ban on RT proves Western viewers are ‘looking elsewhere’ for news

George Galloway has said Latvia’s decision to ban RT channels could be seen as a “compliment,” indicating that Western viewers are sick of watching and reading mainstream media and seeking out alternatives. … Read More >‘Crisis of information’: George Galloway says Latvian ban on RT proves Western viewers are ‘looking elsewhere’ for news

China passes controversial national security law for Hong Kong, prohibiting secession and foreign interference

China’s top legislative body unanimously approved a controversial national security law for Hong Kong, stoking fears that the new regulation might undermine the territory’s promised autonomy. Xi Jinping signed the law on Tuesday. … Read More >China passes controversial national security law for Hong Kong, prohibiting secession and foreign interference

Russia’s visa liberalization speeds up with simplification of requirements for foreign visitors with Russian relatives

The Russian visa process is notoriously difficult and off-putting for many mulling a visit to the world’s biggest country. Now, there’s some good news for those with Russian family members as Moscow moves to make the task easier. … Read More >Russia’s visa liberalization speeds up with simplification of requirements for foreign visitors with Russian relatives

DNI head says ‘unauthorized disclosures’ in Afghan bounty story ‘a crime’, place US troops ‘at risk’

The US Director of National Intelligence said that recent leaks in the media may put US troops at risk and derail the investigation into source-based reports of Moscow allegedly paying the Taliban bounties to kill US troops. … Read More >DNI head says ‘unauthorized disclosures’ in Afghan bounty story ‘a crime’, place US troops ‘at risk’

Russia sees opportunity to export Covid-19 vaccines, tests & antiviral medications – health minister

Just a few days after one of Russia’s top scientists expressed high hopes that Moscow is close to developing a working coronavirus vaccine, the country’s health minister is already thinking about how to distribute it globally. … Read More >Russia sees opportunity to export Covid-19 vaccines, tests & antiviral medications – health minister

Fake story on Russians paying Afghans ‘bounty’ to kill Americans latest example of appalling US/UK media coverage of Russia

The Anglo-American press is difficult to understand. Anonymous sources are treated as gospel – when they suit the ideological and political biases of news outlets – and spy agencies seem to be beyond reproach. … Read More >Fake story on Russians paying Afghans ‘bounty’ to kill Americans latest example of appalling US/UK media coverage of Russia

‘Blood on their hands’: Congressman slams NY Times for blowing up ongoing probe in Afghanistan with bogus ‘Russia bounty’ story

The New York Times story accusing Russia of offering bounties for killing US troops in Afghanistan relied on unconfirmed intelligence from an ongoing investigation, which is now impossible to finish, a congressman has revealed. … Read More >‘Blood on their hands’: Congressman slams NY Times for blowing up ongoing probe in Afghanistan with bogus ‘Russia bounty’ story