December 23, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Who is to blame for the Ukraine crisis?

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021By Editor

Russia and the West have sounded the alarm in past weeks over a standoff across the border with Ukraine. Both sides accuse each other of inflaming the situation, and it’s increasingly clear they see the conflict very differently. … Read More >Who is to blame for the Ukraine crisis?

USA

US develops tool to predict China’s response

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021By Editor

The US military has constructed a tool to help it predict which actions will upset China and cause “strategic friction” in the Pacific, such as warship maneuvers, arm sales, and missions to Taiwan. … Read More >US develops tool to predict China’s response

Videos

Live: Russian president Vladmir Putin holds annual news conference

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021By Editor

Russian president Vladimir Putin is holding his annual news conference where he usually answers questions for hours. … Read More >Live: Russian president Vladmir Putin holds annual news conference

Middle East

US base in Syria comes under suspected drone attack

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021By Editor

A drone spotted flying over the US base at Al-Tanf in Syria was shot down this week after the US military deemed it to be a potential threat, less than two months after a barrage of drones and rockets targeted the outpost. … Read More >US base in Syria comes under suspected drone attack

World

Metaverse: First reported case of sexual harassment in Horizon Worlds

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021By Editor

Just two weeks ago, Meta opened access to Horizon Worlds, a platform for virtual reality. In Horizon Worlds, up to 20 avatars can meet in virtual space, explore and restructure it. First descriptions of the platform are reminiscent of the survival computer game Minecraft. … Read More >Metaverse: First reported case of sexual harassment in Horizon Worlds

Russia

Russia reacts to US ‘state sponsor of terrorism threat’

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021By Editor

A leading Russian senator has responded to a new proposal from American legislators to brand Moscow a “state sponsor of terrorism,” warning that the idea would weaken cooperation between Moscow and Washington. … Read More >Russia reacts to US ‘state sponsor of terrorism threat’

France bans UK tourists

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021By Editor

Paris has said it will ban UK tourists from entering France in an attempt to slow the spread of the more contagious Omicron variant on Covid-19, which is already rampant in Britain. … Read More >France bans UK tourists

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