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Man of Two Minds: Pompeo Simultaneously Praises, Pans Biden’s Syria Strikes
On Thursday night, the US launched the first Syria attack of the Biden presidency, targeting what the Pentagon claimed were the bases of “Iranian-backed” Iraqi forces in the eastern part of the country. Syrian media called the strikes an act of “aggression.” Moscow pressed the US to show “unconditional respect” for Syria’s sovereignty. …
Brazilian Regulator Approves 5G Spectrum Auction Rules, Refuses to Ban Huawei Citing ‘Cost Concerns’
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, though echoing Washington-driven unproved allegations that China’s telecom giant Huawei was a security threat for ostensibly sharing confidential data with Beijing’s Communist government, announced in January that the firm would not be barred from 5G network auctions slated for June. …
Iran Condemns US Attack on Syria as ‘Aggression, Violation of International Law’
On Thursday, the US conducted airstrikes in Syria, launching seven precision-guided rockets. The missiles hit multiple facilities that were said to have been used by military groups reportedly backed by Iran. The attack was described by the Pentagon as a “proportionate military response” to the previous recent strikes aimed at US personnel in Iraq. …
UK Culture Minister Warns Facebook of More Regulations Following Australian News Ban Spat
Facebook recently lifted a short-lived restriction for Australian users accessing news content on the social media site, following tensions between the company and Canberra. The Morrison government proposed new legislation that seeks to create more even-handed negotiations between large internet firms and news providers online, …
