New Zealand trade minister calls on Australia to ‘show respect’ to China amid Beijing-Canberra trade war

New Zealand’s Minister for Trade Damien O’Connor has called on Australia to follow his country’s lead, relax its assertive approach and “show respect” to China in order to make more diplomatic progress with Beijing. … Read More >New Zealand trade minister calls on Australia to ‘show respect’ to China amid Beijing-Canberra trade war

‘Creative approach’: South Korea suggests North should freeze ALL ‘nuclear activities’ just to ‘begin’ rapprochement with US

South Korea’s PM Chung Sye-kyun has urged all sides of the Korean standoff to show “creative” thinking, urging the North to at least freeze all its nuclear activities and scale down its program, to show goodwill. … Read More >‘Creative approach’: South Korea suggests North should freeze ALL ‘nuclear activities’ just to ‘begin’ rapprochement with US

Larry King: the last interview

The legend of broadcasting, interview genius. Larry King has passed away at the age of 87. In memory of his great work and enormous legacy, RT America presents you Larry’s last interview: it is conducted by his friend and veteran journalist Rick Sanchez, featuring never-before-heard insights from Larry himself about his life and his career. … Read More >Larry King: the last interview

Russia opens case against Lithuania-based Volkov for calling teenagers to participate in last weekend’s pro-Navalny rallies

A key aide of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been accused by the country’s authorities of encouraging minors to attend unsanctioned protests. Leonid Volkov, who is based abroad, runs Navalny’s regional HQ network. … Read More >Russia opens case against Lithuania-based Volkov for calling teenagers to participate in last weekend’s pro-Navalny rallies

Russia to fine TikTok & other social networks for failing to remove posts allegedly promoting unauthorized protests to kids

The Russian state regulator, Roskomnadzor, has announced that seven social networks will be fined for failing to comply with demands to delete calls to protest, after supporters of Alexey Navalny advertised demonstrations online. … Read More >Russia to fine TikTok & other social networks for failing to remove posts allegedly promoting unauthorized protests to kids

Moscow kids arrested for attending Navalny protest will see their participation noted in school records, says education department

Moscow schoolchildren found to have taken part in last weekend’s protests in support of opposition figure Alexey Navalny will have their attendance at the unauthorized demonstration put on their school record. … Read More >Moscow kids arrested for attending Navalny protest will see their participation noted in school records, says education department