July 27, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Top British bank HSBC denies ‘setting up trap’ for China’s Huawei in US investigations

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

London-headquartered multinational bank HSBC took to social media to say it was not, as Chinese media claimed, “fabricating evidence” against Huawei, which led to the arrest of the company’s chief financial officer in Canada. … Read More >Top British bank HSBC denies ‘setting up trap’ for China’s Huawei in US investigations

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto! Russia may introduce new income tax… on ROBOTS

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

In an era when machines may leave millions of people without jobs, Russia is reportedly exploring the possibility of collecting taxes from robots, making the payments equal to income taxes paid by human employees. … Read More >Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto! Russia may introduce new income tax… on ROBOTS

Europe’s economy on path to outshine US after coronavirus crisis is over – report

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

Europe is set to do better than the US not only in handling the Covid-19 outbreak, with a strikingly lower number of infections, but also when it comes to dealing with the economic fallout of the pandemic, bankers say. … Read More >Europe’s economy on path to outshine US after coronavirus crisis is over – report

‘Very serious threats’: US reportedly ramps up pressure on Nord Stream 2 contractors

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

The US government has made further attempts to force European firms to ditch the Russian-led Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, Welt am Sonntag reported, citing people familiar with talks on the issue. … Read More >‘Very serious threats’: US reportedly ramps up pressure on Nord Stream 2 contractors

US resumes funding for rare earth miners amid deteriorating relations with China – report

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

The Pentagon has reportedly decided to resume sponsoring two rare earth mineral processing projects, to cut US dependence on the top global supplier of the vital materials, China, as tensions soar between the two nations. … Read More >US resumes funding for rare earth miners amid deteriorating relations with China – report

Russia

Russia’s Zircon hypersonic missile ‘proves its unique qualities’ as naval tests near completion – Defense Ministry

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

The tests of Russia’s ship-based Zircon missile – one of several hypersonic weapons introduced by the country’s military – are successfully nearing completion, the Defense Ministry has said. … Read More >Russia’s Zircon hypersonic missile ‘proves its unique qualities’ as naval tests near completion – Defense Ministry

Russia

Putin promises unrivalled tech & weapons for Russian military as Navy Day marked with showcase parades (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

From Kamchatka in the east to St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad in the west, the Russian Navy put the finest of its sea power on display on Sunday, with warships sailing by and mock naval assaults played out in front of onlookers. … Read More >Putin promises unrivalled tech & weapons for Russian military as Navy Day marked with showcase parades (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

USA

‘I’m outta here’: Joe Rogan flees Los Angeles for ‘more freedom’ in Texas

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

Comedian Joe Rogan, host of the wildly popular podcast the Joe Rogan Experience, has confirmed his plan to move to Texas from Los Angeles sometime soon to escape crushing traffic, rising homelessness and overcrowding. … Read More >‘I’m outta here’: Joe Rogan flees Los Angeles for ‘more freedom’ in Texas

Op-ed

It’s not Russia, China or Iran who ‘undermine confidence’ in US democracy; for that, ODNI needs to look closer to home

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

With 100 days to go before the November election, the US intelligence community issued warnings about foreign ‘influence measures’ such as media reports. The actual challenge to US democracy, however, comes from within. … Read More >It’s not Russia, China or Iran who ‘undermine confidence’ in US democracy; for that, ODNI needs to look closer to home

Op-ed

US’ Cold War with China in a global economy puts allies in crossfire & will cause SEVERE damage

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020By Editor

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is calling for “an alliance of democracies” to confront China. It amounts to a new Cold War in which nations are being forced to side either with Washington or Beijing. … Read More >US’ Cold War with China in a global economy puts allies in crossfire & will cause SEVERE damage