October 26, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

China orders US media outlets to provide detailed information on their status within week as ‘reciprocal countermeasures’

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

Beijing on Monday gave six US media outlets a week to report on their operations in China. The move comes as Washington announced plans to designate the US arms of six more China-based media companies as foreign missions. … Read More >China orders US media outlets to provide detailed information on their status within week as ‘reciprocal countermeasures’

‘Chess piece against China’: US & Japan launch major military exercise to prove ‘growing strength’ of their alliance (PHOTOS)

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

Tokyo and Washington have kicked off a combined naval, land and air drill aiming to show their readiness to “fight and win” despite Covid-19. Beijing has been warning that such activities lead to more tensions. … Read More >‘Chess piece against China’: US & Japan launch major military exercise to prove ‘growing strength’ of their alliance (PHOTOS)

EU

Muslims in Europe subjected to a ‘lynch campaign’ like Jews before World War II – Erdogan

Posted on October 26, 2020By Editor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed France’s Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders, labelling his counterparts ‘fascists’ and champions of Islamophobia who were taking part in a “lynch campaign.” … Read More >Muslims in Europe subjected to a ‘lynch campaign’ like Jews before World War II – Erdogan

EU

You are ‘not persecuted,’ Islamic group tells Muslims in France amid Erdogan’s call for French products boycott

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

Muslims in France have been told they are “not persecuted,” after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasted French President Emmanuel Macron over his “problem with Islam.” … Read More >You are ‘not persecuted,’ Islamic group tells Muslims in France amid Erdogan’s call for French products boycott

Militant reportedly blows himself up at checkpoint in Turkish city near Syrian border (VIDEO)

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

One militant has been killed in a suicide bomb explosion in Iskenderun, and another is being hunted by Turkish security forces, authorities in Hatay province, just across the border from Syria, said. … Read More >Militant reportedly blows himself up at checkpoint in Turkish city near Syrian border (VIDEO)

Bolivian court drops ‘terrorism’ charges against ex-President Evo Morales, withdraws arrest warrant – judge

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

Bolivia’s regional court in La Paz has dismissed “terrorism” charges and dropped the arrest warrant issued against former President Evo Morales, arguing that his rights were violated and judicial procedures breached. … Read More >Bolivian court drops ‘terrorism’ charges against ex-President Evo Morales, withdraws arrest warrant – judge

EU

Mossad reportedly brought Chinese coronavirus vaccine to Israel for ‘study’

Posted on October 26, 2020By Editor

Israel’s secret service organization, Mossad, has obtained China’s Covid-19 vaccine, taking the medicine for “study,” local media reported. Israel has already developed a vaccine of its own, which is undergoing human trials. … Read More >Mossad reportedly brought Chinese coronavirus vaccine to Israel for ‘study’

Beijing targets US arms producers with sanctions over $1.8bn deal with Taiwan

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

China says it will impose sanctions on top US weapons manufacturers over a massive sale of their products to Taiwan. The Pentagon approved the deal last week, infuriating Beijing. … Read More >Beijing targets US arms producers with sanctions over $1.8bn deal with Taiwan

World

Ceasefire sees Libya’s NOC end all closures of oilfields & ports after 8-month blockade

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

Libya’s National Oil Corp (NOC) has lifted force majeure on the El-Feel oilfield, the company said on Monday, with all oilfields and ports now being opened after an eight-month blockade by eastern forces. … Read More >Ceasefire sees Libya’s NOC end all closures of oilfields & ports after 8-month blockade

UK

UK ARMED FORCES seize control of oil tanker & detain 7 people after reported ‘hijacking attempt’ by stowaways

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

A British Special Forces unit has boarded a Greek-operated oil tanker off the coast of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, after reports of an attempted hijacking by a group of stowaways. Seven people have been detained. … Read More >UK ARMED FORCES seize control of oil tanker & detain 7 people after reported ‘hijacking attempt’ by stowaways