March 2021 – Page 54 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Is China a threat?

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

According to Secretary of State Antony Blinken: “China is the only country with the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to seriously challenge the stable and open international system – all the rules, values, and relationships that make the world work the way we want it to…” Is China really a threat to Washington’s global system? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Is China a threat?

Russia

WATCH Russian strategic bombers fly over Japanese Sea during 9-hour long mission

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Two Russian strategic nuclear-capable Tu-95-MS bombers have performed a scheduled flight over the northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean, including the Japanese Sea. At some point, they were shadowed by Japan’s fighters. … Read More >WATCH Russian strategic bombers fly over Japanese Sea during 9-hour long mission

Russia

Heating up in the Pacific? Tokyo should launch naval blockade of disputed Russian Kuril Islands, ex-Japanese Moscow envoy insists

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

More than 75 years since fighting stopped, a still-active WWII-era conflict over a Pacific Island archipelago could see Russian and Japanese warships face off once again in a struggle for control, if one ex-diplomat gets his way. … Read More >Heating up in the Pacific? Tokyo should launch naval blockade of disputed Russian Kuril Islands, ex-Japanese Moscow envoy insists

Business

Iranian crude clogs Chinese ports despite US sanctions

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Tankers full of Iranian oil are reportedly causing a traffic jam at ports in China’s Shandong, as other countries are reluctant to snatch it up, wary of US sanctions. … Read More >Iranian crude clogs Chinese ports despite US sanctions

Business

Russian diamond sales triple as demand in key markets recovers – Alrosa

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Alrosa, the world’s leading diamond-mining company by volume, sold $361 million-worth of rough diamonds and $12 million-worth of polished gems in February, according to a report just published. … Read More >Russian diamond sales triple as demand in key markets recovers – Alrosa

Business

Russia looks to replace banned Australian coal exports to China

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Russia’s coal miners could boost exports to China, the world’s number one energy consumer, after Beijing slapped tariffs on Australian imports amid a growing trade rift. … Read More >Russia looks to replace banned Australian coal exports to China

Business

China’s foreign trade reviving global recovery, experts say

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

Chinese overseas commerce soared 41.2 percent year-on-year in the January-February period, amounting to $834.49 billion. Exports rose to $468.87 billion, customs data shows. … Read More >China’s foreign trade reviving global recovery, experts say

Business

Why does every American president promise to bring the economy back? Boom Bust explores

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

The massive $1.9 trillion stimulus bill has made its way through both houses of Congress and is expected to become law on Friday. Boom Bust talks to Professor Richard Wolff, host of the Economic Update, about the relief bill. … Read More >Why does every American president promise to bring the economy back? Boom Bust explores

USA

Biden signs ‘historic’ $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, promises answers to press later

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

US President Joe Biden has signed the coronavirus relief bill, clearing the way for some Americans to get a one-time $1,400 check and giving billions to a number of other policy priorities. He left without taking questions. … Read More >Biden signs ‘historic’ $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, promises answers to press later

6 million jobs across the EU wiped out by first wave of Covid-19 pandemic – study

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The first wave of the Covid pandemic eliminated six million jobs across the EU, particularly impacting sectors dominated by temporary contractors, young people and female employees, according to a study conducted by an EU agency. … Read More >6 million jobs across the EU wiped out by first wave of Covid-19 pandemic – study

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