October 21, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Japan’s Mount Aso volcano erupts, spewing plumes of hot gas and ash (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) has warned people to stay clear of Mount Aso, on the southern island of Kyushu, after it propelled columns of gas and ash miles into the sky. There are no reports of injuries thus far. … Read More >Japan’s Mount Aso volcano erupts, spewing plumes of hot gas and ash (VIDEOS)

Health

Adenovirus Covid-19 vaccine shows lower but ‘stable’ immunity level for 8 months while mRNA jabs’ efficacy falls ‘sharply’ – study

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

Different effects of the world’s Covid injection types are revealed in new study that shines light on ‘Adenovirus v mRNA’ debate … Read More >Adenovirus Covid-19 vaccine shows lower but ‘stable’ immunity level for 8 months while mRNA jabs’ efficacy falls ‘sharply’ – study

EU

Record two-ton shipment of pure cocaine seized by Senegal’s Navy after smugglers caught off country’s coast

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

The Senegalese Navy announced that, with the support of France’s Air Force, a record 2,026 kilos of cocaine was seized from drug traffickers while moving through an often used smuggling route off the coast of the African nation. … Read More >Record two-ton shipment of pure cocaine seized by Senegal’s Navy after smugglers caught off country’s coast

EU

Germany detains 2 ex-soldiers trying to build mercenary force of up to 150 men to intervene in Yemen

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

Two former Bundeswehr soldiers have been detained by German authorities for allegedly attempting to build a mercenary force of up to 150 troops, which they planned to use to intervene in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. … Read More >Germany detains 2 ex-soldiers trying to build mercenary force of up to 150 men to intervene in Yemen

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

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

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

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

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

Twin explosions hit army bus in Damascus, killing over a dozen people

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

At least 13 people have been killed after a bus was mangled in a suspected terrorist attack as it crossed a bridge in Damascus, Syria. Two explosive devices were set off, obliterating the vehicle, state media reported. … Read More >Twin explosions hit army bus in Damascus, killing over a dozen people

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

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

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

World

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

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

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