Day: April 29, 2021

Categories Middle East

Iran decries ‘cherry-picked’ & ‘illegal’ reports of classified chat that claim foreign minister revealed power struggles with army

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced “cherry-picked” media reports of a “routine and confidential” internal discussion, in which its top diplomat reportedly said diplomacy had taken a backseat to military goals in the country. … Read More >Iran decries ‘cherry-picked’ & ‘illegal’ reports of classified chat that claim foreign minister revealed power struggles with army

Categories World

Pandemic crisis, anyone? 2020’s global military spending reached ‘HIGHEST LEVEL’ in decades despite economic woes, report finds

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Governments around the world have increased their military spending to a level not seen since 1988 despite their economies suffering during the pandemic, a fresh study has said, adding that the US was ahead of the curve again. … Read More >Pandemic crisis, anyone? 2020’s global military spending reached ‘HIGHEST LEVEL’ in decades despite economic woes, report finds

Categories Russia

A year after Trump pulled America out of ‘Open Skies’ treaty, Russia says it will also exit unless Biden soon agrees to rejoin

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Russia is to follow in America’s footsteps and withdraw from the Open Skies treaty in the near future, most likely in May, as suspicions mount in Moscow that Washington’s allies may be sharing information with US intelligence. … Read More >A year after Trump pulled America out of ‘Open Skies’ treaty, Russia says it will also exit unless Biden soon agrees to rejoin

Categories Op-ed

Challenge to America’s global dominance is long overdue

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After Allied victories at the end of WWII, the US anointed itself as the leader of the modern-day world in all aspects, and fully expects all countries to follow its lead, and dictates. Such high-handedness and unmitigated hubris must be challenged, and now is the time. Therefore, President Xi of China is to be commended for his brave, first step. … Read More >Challenge to America’s global dominance is long overdue

Categories Russia

Washington rejected Moscow’s offer of complete reset in Russia-US relations shortly after inauguration of Biden, FM Lavrov reveals

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The Kremlin proposed a complete reset in the strained relationship between Moscow and Washington after the inauguration of US President Joe Biden, but it was turned down by the White House, Russia’s chief diplomat said on Tuesday. … Read More >Washington rejected Moscow’s offer of complete reset in Russia-US relations shortly after inauguration of Biden, FM Lavrov reveals

Categories Shows

Russia-China military alliance looms as US alienates both (Full show)

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The Biden administration has rejected President Putin’s suggestion of a reset in US-Russian relations. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has admitted that China, who recently added three warships in a single day, now boasts the world’s largest navy and is making overtures to Russia in hopes of establishing a military alliance. … Read More >Russia-China military alliance looms as US alienates both (Full show)