October 23, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

NATO unveils master plan to defeat Russia in nuclear war, as Moscow says ‘confrontational’ playbook shows it was right to cut ties

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

Top defense chiefs from NATO member states have given a green light to a new grand strategy on how to beat Russia in any potential all-out conflict, as Moscow says the move proves the US-led bloc isn’t open to improving relations. … Read More >NATO unveils master plan to defeat Russia in nuclear war, as Moscow says ‘confrontational’ playbook shows it was right to cut ties

China won’t compromise on core interests, says Beijing after Biden claims US is committed to Taiwan’s defense

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has hit back at the US and demanded Washington adhere to the one-China principle, after US President Joe Biden said America was ready, and more than strong enough, to defend Taiwan. … Read More >China won’t compromise on core interests, says Beijing after Biden claims US is committed to Taiwan’s defense

EU

Merkel warns against isolating Poland, calls on EU nations to find a compromise to prevent unwanted Polexit

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

The outgoing German chancellor has called on EU leaders to come to a compromise with Poland’s right-wing government after Warsaw was widely condemned for questioning the supremacy of European law. … Read More >Merkel warns against isolating Poland, calls on EU nations to find a compromise to prevent unwanted Polexit

Beijing rolls out Covid-19 booster jabs to its residents as Winter Olympics loom, after China passes 1bn vaccinated milestone

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

The Chinese capital has begun rolling out Covid-19 booster jabs to its residents in a bid to boost immunity levels as Beijing and its surrounding areas prepare to host the Winter Olympic games in four months. … Read More >Beijing rolls out Covid-19 booster jabs to its residents as Winter Olympics loom, after China passes 1bn vaccinated milestone

Videos

Allegations of Misconduct

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

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EU

‘Not in treaty’: Hungary’s Orban sides with Poland, rejects EU law primacy ahead of bloc’s summit

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has once again challenged the idea of the primacy of EU law, accusing Brussels of attempts to infringe upon the rights of the national governments as he arrived at an EU summit on Thursday. … Read More >‘Not in treaty’: Hungary’s Orban sides with Poland, rejects EU law primacy ahead of bloc’s summit

EU

13,000 turkeys to be killed on Italian farm after second outbreak of highly contagious H5N1 bird flu

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

At least two large flocks of birds are confirmed to have been contaminated with a strain of bird flu in Italy, officials announced, with thousands set to be killed off to prevent an epidemic in Europe. … Read More >13,000 turkeys to be killed on Italian farm after second outbreak of highly contagious H5N1 bird flu

Power outage across Afghan capital Kabul after reports of explosions

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

Power has been cut off in the city of Kabul, according to Afghanistan’s national electricity service, after reports of explosions destroying a pylon and connected power lines. Some areas outside the capital are also impacted. … Read More >Power outage across Afghan capital Kabul after reports of explosions

Shows

Afghanistan disaster won’t stop the US’ imperialist adventures – Tariq Ali

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

On this episode, we speak to author, filmmaker, and activist Tariq Ali. He discusses the death of Colin Powell and his involvement in the US’ many foreign wars, the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and why it won’t mean the end of US imperialism … Read More >Afghanistan disaster won’t stop the US’ imperialist adventures – Tariq Ali

Russia

WATCH Russian & Chinese warships on first ever joint patrol mission in Pacific

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

Russian and Chinese navy vessels have completed their first joint patrol mission in the Pacific Ocean, covering a distance of over 1,700 nautical miles (around 3,100km) in a week, Russia’s Defense Ministry has said. … Read More >WATCH Russian & Chinese warships on first ever joint patrol mission in Pacific