Categories Russia WATCH Russian strategic bombers fly over Japanese Sea during 9-hour long mission Posted on Posted onMarch 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
Categories Russia Heating up in the Pacific? Tokyo should launch naval blockade of disputed Russian Kuril Islands, ex-Japanese Moscow envoy insists Posted on Posted onMarch 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
Categories Business Iranian crude clogs Chinese ports despite US sanctions Posted on Posted onMarch 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
Categories Business Russian diamond sales triple as demand in key markets recovers – Alrosa Posted on Posted onMarch 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
Categories Business Russia looks to replace banned Australian coal exports to China Posted on Posted onMarch 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
Categories Business China’s foreign trade reviving global recovery, experts say Posted on Posted onMarch 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
Categories Business Why does every American president promise to bring the economy back? Boom Bust explores Posted on Posted onMarch 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
Categories USA Biden signs ‘historic’ $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, promises answers to press later Posted on Posted onMarch 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
