October 2021 – Page 18 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

CrossTalk: Strategic impatience

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

Russia’s strategic patience with the West, particularly with NATO and the EU, appears to have come to an end. The West is hell-bent on lecturing Moscow; negotiating and dialoguing among equals hasn’t been part of the equation for a very long time. The West is making a serious strategic error. … Read More >CrossTalk: Strategic impatience

USA

Bye, evil Facebook? Zuckerberg reportedly wants new name for his VR ‘metaverse’ to show that it’s bigger than just social media

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

The scandal-plagued tech giant Facebook is said to be about to change its name to a secret new one that would better reflect Mark Zukerberg’s aspiration to be a technology visionary. … Read More >Bye, evil Facebook? Zuckerberg reportedly wants new name for his VR ‘metaverse’ to show that it’s bigger than just social media

Asia & Pacific

Mission failure: South Korean rocket launch to deploy dummy satellite in orbit is unsuccessful

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

South Korea failed in its mission on Thursday to put a test payload in orbit using its first home-developed space rocket, the Korea Space Launch Vehicle II. … Read More >Mission failure: South Korean rocket launch to deploy dummy satellite in orbit is unsuccessful

Middle East

Iran begins air drills, featuring both manned and unmanned aircraft, as it complains about ‘Zionist presence’ on borders

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

Iran has kicked off its latest military drill, this time exhibiting army air force units, including both manned and unmanned aircrafts, amid ongoing concern from Tehran about the presence of “Zionists” near their borders. … Read More >Iran begins air drills, featuring both manned and unmanned aircraft, as it complains about ‘Zionist presence’ on borders

Asia & Pacific

India celebrates landmark 1 BILLION Covid vaccinations, but millions still have yet to receive first dose

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

In a huge effort to vaccinate its population, India has celebrated the landmark of administering 1 billion Covid shots. However, millions of Indians are still yet to receive their first dose. … Read More >India celebrates landmark 1 BILLION Covid vaccinations, but millions still have yet to receive first dose

World

LEAK: Aus. Government Plans to Freeze ABN &/or TFN of the Unvaccinated

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

A whistleblower spills the beans on what could be a massive blow to those who stand on the side of freedom of choice. … Read More >LEAK: Aus. Government Plans to Freeze ABN &/or TFN of the Unvaccinated

Asia & Pacific

‘Testing the same weapons’: North Korea denounces US ‘double standard’ after Washington condemns submarine missile test

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

US overtures of diplomacy are hypocritical and don’t match Washington’s actions, North Korea said, after a UN Security Council session hastily convened to condemn its recent test of a submarine-launched missile. … Read More >‘Testing the same weapons’: North Korea denounces US ‘double standard’ after Washington condemns submarine missile test

Asia & Pacific

At least 3 killed, 30+ injured after massive gas explosion erupts in northern China (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

A powerful gas explosion tore through a street in the Chinese city of Shenyang, reducing nearby buildings to rubble and injuring dozens. At least 3 people were killed in the blast. … Read More >At least 3 killed, 30+ injured after massive gas explosion erupts in northern China (VIDEOS)

Latin America

Brazilian Senate committee drops homicide accusation against Bolsonaro, recommends indicting president for 10 crimes over pandemic

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

Brazilian senators have presented their “final” report on the alleged crimes of President Jair Bolsonaro over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The list of recommended charges includes “crimes against humanity.” … Read More >Brazilian Senate committee drops homicide accusation against Bolsonaro, recommends indicting president for 10 crimes over pandemic

‘Alien’ mosquitos from East Asia taking over Italy could be vector for viruses – study

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

An invasive species of mosquito from East Asia is slowly spreading throughout Italy and could serve as a vector for viruses, according to a new scientific report. … Read More >‘Alien’ mosquitos from East Asia taking over Italy could be vector for viruses – study

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