March 2021 – Page 65 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

China sets goal of sending 12 astronauts to space by 2023, opening of space station by 2022

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Hot on the heels of its recent successes reaching the Red Planet, China’s space agency has announced the lofty goal of executing 11 launch missions and sending a dozen astronauts to space within the next two years. … Read More >China sets goal of sending 12 astronauts to space by 2023, opening of space station by 2022

Middle East

WATCH massive fire consume Iran-Afghanistan border post

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

A customs office on Iran’s border with Afghanistan went up in flames, sending torrents of black smoke into the desert sky. The blaze, which was captured on video, is believed to have started at a fuel reservoir. … Read More >WATCH massive fire consume Iran-Afghanistan border post

Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Backing democracy?

Posted on March 8, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration is still young, but its foreign policy – particularly in the Middle East – is an echo of past failures. And this administration does not have a learning curve. And does Washington really support democracy in the world in any case? Ukraine’s crackdown on independent media should give us all pause. … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Backing democracy?

Latin America

Venezuelan President Maduro gets first shot of Russia’s Sputnik-V vaccine

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is the latest world leader to take his first dose of Russia’s Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine, once maligned by the Western media, is gaining popularity in Europe too. … Read More >Venezuelan President Maduro gets first shot of Russia’s Sputnik-V vaccine

Middle East

One of World’s Largest Oil Shipping Ports Targeted in Drone Attack, Saudi State Media Report

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

According to reports, the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran were also targeted by missiles, vowing that the Kingdom will take all necessary measures to protect itself. … Read More >One of World’s Largest Oil Shipping Ports Targeted in Drone Attack, Saudi State Media Report

Latin America

One Reportedly Dead, 18 Injured in Clashes Between Police and Protesters in Paraguay – Video

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

One person died and at least 18 others suffered injuries after the Paraguayan police clashed with demonstrators during an anti-corruption rally late on Friday, the ABC Color newspaper reported. … Read More >One Reportedly Dead, 18 Injured in Clashes Between Police and Protesters in Paraguay – Video

Middle East

Yemen’s Houthis Claim to Have Downed Saudi ‘Spy Plane’

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, has downed a Saudi Air Force Karayel reconnaissance plane, built by Turkey, the movement’s Al-Masirah TV channel said Sunday. … Read More >Yemen’s Houthis Claim to Have Downed Saudi ‘Spy Plane’

Latin America

Venezuelan Opposition Claims Caracas Sent Over $1 Bln in Gold to Mali in Bullion-for-Cash Scheme

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Caracas has been forced to come up with some creative ways to come up with funds amid crushing US sanctions targeting its energy sector, exports, and even the import of basic necessities like medical supplies. The crisis has been compounded by the freezing and seizure of tens of billions of dollars in Venezuelan assets held abroad. … Read More >Venezuelan Opposition Claims Caracas Sent Over $1 Bln in Gold to Mali in Bullion-for-Cash Scheme

Latin America

Venezuela to Continue Moving Forward Regardless of US Sanctions, Foreign Minister Says

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Venezuela will carry on its political development despite US sanctions and any other actions Washington takes against the country, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza told Sputnik on Saturday. … Read More >Venezuela to Continue Moving Forward Regardless of US Sanctions, Foreign Minister Says

Austria halts injections of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine batch as authorities probe death

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Austrian health officials have flagged a batch of AstraZeneca as a precaution while probing the death of a nurse who received the vaccine. Authorities say they have yet to find evidence linking the fatality to the drug, however. … Read More >Austria halts injections of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine batch as authorities probe death

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