January 15, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Op-ed

Twitter has found an unlikely enemy in an angry political class that doesn’t want to be silenced

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

With Twitter banning Donald Trump, there has been an odd backlash from international politicians. The upcoming battle between the political class and Silicon Valley may be the only chance to restore some semblance of free speech. … Read More >Twitter has found an unlikely enemy in an angry political class that doesn’t want to be silenced

Iran shows military might in desert missile and drone exercise (VIDEO)

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

Tehran has kicked off its latest war game deep in the Iranian desert, showcasing the country’s surface-to-air missiles and cutting-edge drone technology. … Read More >Iran shows military might in desert missile and drone exercise (VIDEO)

North Korea unveils ‘world’s most powerful weapon’ at military parade to mark 1st party congress in 5 years (PHOTOS)

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

Scores of military hardware, including what is said to be a new version of North Korea’s submarine-launched ballistic missile, touted as the world’s most potent, were shown off in a grandiose military parade in Pyongyang. … Read More >North Korea unveils ‘world’s most powerful weapon’ at military parade to mark 1st party congress in 5 years (PHOTOS)

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France only has enough Covid jabs to vaccinate 2.4 million people by end of February, says Health Minister

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

The French Health Minister has given a further damning assessment of the nation’s inoculation program against Covid-19, noting that, at best, only four million people will be offered a vaccine before the end of February. … Read More >France only has enough Covid jabs to vaccinate 2.4 million people by end of February, says Health Minister

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Pfizer reducing Covid-19 vaccine deliveries to Europe while it steps up production, Norway says

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

Drug manufacturer Pfizer will temporarily cut deliveries of its Covid-19 vaccine to Europe so it can upgrade production capacity from 1.3 billion doses a year to 2 billion, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) has said. … Read More >Pfizer reducing Covid-19 vaccine deliveries to Europe while it steps up production, Norway says

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Saxony migrant center to be turned into Covid-19 JAIL for repeat quarantine violators – media

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

A building that used to host people seeking asylum in Germany is being converted into a “corona jail,” a detention facility for people who repeatedly violate quarantine, the German tabloid Bild reported. … Read More >Saxony migrant center to be turned into Covid-19 JAIL for repeat quarantine violators – media

US blacklists tech giant Xiaomi & major oil producer CNOOC in Trump’s final push against Chinese firms

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

The outgoing Trump administration is using its final days to further escalate tensions with Beijing as it blacklists more Chinese firms, including one of the biggest global smartphone makers, Xiaomi, and oil giant CNOOC. … Read More >US blacklists tech giant Xiaomi & major oil producer CNOOC in Trump’s final push against Chinese firms

Gold likely to be the money of the future, economist tells RT’s Keiser Report

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert explore what will happen when inflation hits “dangerous levels.” They talk with Alasdair Macleod of goldmoney.com about the US dollar, gold, and bitcoin. … Read More >Gold likely to be the money of the future, economist tells RT’s Keiser Report

Chinese exports soar despite Covid-19 pandemic & US trade war

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

China’s trade surplus has hit $535 billion, its highest level since 2015, amid the global coronavirus pandemic and an ongoing trade war with Washington. … Read More >Chinese exports soar despite Covid-19 pandemic & US trade war

Russia’s Nord Stream 2 is ‘part of a reliable gas supply system’ for Europe for years to come – German MP

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021By Editor

Allegations that the Nord Stream 2 project’s implementation could lead to Europe’s over-reliance on Russian energy supplies are groundless, says a member of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Jochen Schulte. … Read More >Russia’s Nord Stream 2 is ‘part of a reliable gas supply system’ for Europe for years to come – German MP