October 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia’s Gazprom strikes gas supply deal with crisis-hit Moldova on ‘mutually beneficial terms,’ averting energy emergency

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

Russian energy giant Gazprom has agreed to extend its gas supply contract with Moldova for five years, the company announced on Friday, as Chisinau confirmed that the sides also agreed on a formula to settle the country’s debts. … Read More >Russia’s Gazprom strikes gas supply deal with crisis-hit Moldova on ‘mutually beneficial terms,’ averting energy emergency

US confirms Russia’s status as market economy, but Moscow says decision needs cautious assessment

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

The US Commerce Department confirmed the market status of the Russian economy for US anti-dumping procedures, a decision Moscow sees as positive but intends to study in detail, the Economic Development Ministry says. … Read More >US confirms Russia’s status as market economy, but Moscow says decision needs cautious assessment

Russia

Putin uses G20 appearance to propose global strategy to counter COVID pandemic, says virus here to stay & will be long-term threat

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

The world’s leading nations need a working mechanism for both efficiently updating vaccines against Covid-19 as the virus mutates and recognizing each other’s jabs, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the G20 summit on Saturday. … Read More >Putin uses G20 appearance to propose global strategy to counter COVID pandemic, says virus here to stay & will be long-term threat

EU

Eastern European nations facing sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, with low rates of vaccination undermining efforts to end pandemic

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

With Covid-19 infections again on the rise across much of Eastern Europe and many countries struggling to meet vaccine rollout targets, a number of nations are imposing new restrictions, while governments in the West relax them. … Read More >Eastern European nations facing sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, with low rates of vaccination undermining efforts to end pandemic

Health

Covid vaccinations ‘not sufficient’ in preventing Delta variant spread, almost equal to unvaccinated – UK study

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

A new study has found that though Covid-19 vaccinations lower the chance of hospitalization and death in the case of infections, those inoculated can spread the Delta variant as easily as those not. … Read More >Covid vaccinations ‘not sufficient’ in preventing Delta variant spread, almost equal to unvaccinated – UK study

EU

Spat over English Channel fishing licenses damages UK’s ‘credibility’ – French President Macron

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

French President Emmanuel Macron has said the conflict over fishing rights in British waters harms London’s image on the world stage. Paris threatened to hit the UK with sanctions unless the dispute is resolved. … Read More >Spat over English Channel fishing licenses damages UK’s ‘credibility’ – French President Macron

Israeli missile strikes near Damascus leave 2 soldiers wounded – Syrian media

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021By Editor

Two soldiers were injured after Israel hit targets near the Syrian capital, Damascus, Syria’s SANA news agency has reported. The agency added that several missiles were destroyed in mid-air. … Read More >Israeli missile strikes near Damascus leave 2 soldiers wounded – Syrian media

World

‘A knife in the heart of Holocaust survivors’: Australian police seize Nazi flag near synagogue ahead of Kristallnacht anniversary

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021By Editor

The mayor of Brisbane, Australia has called for a ban on Nazi symbols after a flag with a swastika on it was spotted flying next door to a synagogue just days before the anniversary of the Nazi-era Kristallnacht programs. … Read More >‘A knife in the heart of Holocaust survivors’: Australian police seize Nazi flag near synagogue ahead of Kristallnacht anniversary

World

Tunisia reports dismantling two ISIS-linked cells in days, one cell was planning attacks

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021By Editor

Tunisian forces have dismantled two extremist cells linked to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) active in various parts of the country. At least one of them was plotting terrorist attacks, according to the Interior Ministry. … Read More >Tunisia reports dismantling two ISIS-linked cells in days, one cell was planning attacks

World

‘Stop unlimited power grab!’ Huge crowd protests in Melbourne against vaccine mandates & sweeping pandemic powers bill (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021By Editor

A large group of demonstrators gathered around the state parliament in Victoria, Australia to demand an end to a recently imposed vaccine mandate and protest a draft pandemic bill that would grant draconian powers to officials. … Read More >‘Stop unlimited power grab!’ Huge crowd protests in Melbourne against vaccine mandates & sweeping pandemic powers bill (VIDEOS)