Philippines announces probe into thousands of killings during Duterte’s war on drugs as initial review suggests abuses took place

The Philippines justice ministry has said it will investigate thousands of deaths which occurred during President Rodrigo Duterte’s heavy-handed war on drugs after it published details of 52 reviewed cases. … Read More >Philippines announces probe into thousands of killings during Duterte’s war on drugs as initial review suggests abuses took place

Brazilian lawmakers to recommend HOMICIDE charges for President Bolsonaro over handling of Covid-19, leaked Senate report says

A panel of Brazilian lawmakers could recommend a litany of charges against President Jair Bolsonaro, including homicide, in relation to his government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a leaked Senate report. … Read More >Brazilian lawmakers to recommend HOMICIDE charges for President Bolsonaro over handling of Covid-19, leaked Senate report says

North Korea says it tested NEW type of submarine-launched ballistic missile with ‘advanced’ guidance & control system

Pyongyang has tested a novel submarine-launched missile system, North Korean state media said. The launch became North Korea’s first of its kind since 2019. It comes amid talks between the US, South Korea and Japan in Washington. … Read More >North Korea says it tested NEW type of submarine-launched ballistic missile with ‘advanced’ guidance & control system

Sacrificing sovereignty is ‘the opposite’ of why Poland joined EU, but don’t expect ‘Polexit’ from it, veteran observer tells RT

Poland joined the EU to protect its sovereignty, but its idea of the bloc clashes with that of the original members, political columnist Mary Dejevsky told RT. But, she says, despite the rule-of-law row Warsaw’s exit is unlikely. … Read More >Sacrificing sovereignty is ‘the opposite’ of why Poland joined EU, but don’t expect ‘Polexit’ from it, veteran observer tells RT

Worldwide popularity of Russian leadership surges ahead of Chinese & American for first time, while Germany remains in lead – poll

In 2020, global approval of Russian President Vladimir Putin rose ahead of his American and Chinese counterparts Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, a poll has revealed. The popularity of Moscow’s leadership has grown yearly since 2015. … Read More >Worldwide popularity of Russian leadership surges ahead of Chinese & American for first time, while Germany remains in lead – poll

Stop blaming ‘Russian trolls’ & ‘RT propaganda’: US democracy declining because Americans have lost faith in their elites – Moscow

Growing disillusionment in American democracy can’t be blamed on a shadowy web of Russian influence, one of Moscow’s top diplomats has said, arguing Washington must face up to the lack of faith ordinary people have in politicians. … Read More >Stop blaming ‘Russian trolls’ & ‘RT propaganda’: US democracy declining because Americans have lost faith in their elites – Moscow