October 25, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

US suspends services at consulates & embassy in Turkey after ‘credible reports’ warn of terror attacks and kidnappings

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

The US Mission in Turkey has temporarily halted some of its operations, having received intelligence that American citizens, as well as a US diplomatic facility in Ankara, were at risk of attack. … Read More >US suspends services at consulates & embassy in Turkey after ‘credible reports’ warn of terror attacks and kidnappings

EU

Violence erupts on Poland’s streets as people protest near total abortion ban

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

Police fired pepper spray at hundreds of demonstrators in Warsaw as they opposed a court ruling almost completely banning abortion in the country. … Read More >Violence erupts on Poland’s streets as people protest near total abortion ban

Israel will not oppose US-UAE deal on ‘specific weapons systems,’ says Netanyahu, despite previous worry over F-35 jets

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

The Israeli government says it will not oppose the US selling “specific weapons systems” to the United Arab Emirates, in an apparent reference to F-35 fighter jets, despite Tel Aviv opposing such a deal less than a fortnight ago. … Read More >Israel will not oppose US-UAE deal on ‘specific weapons systems,’ says Netanyahu, despite previous worry over F-35 jets

USA

‘He could end world hunger if he wanted!’ Bezos blasted after Amazon praises ManUnited forward’s efforts to feed kids in tweet

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

After tech giant Amazon tweeted praise for footballer Marcus Rashford’s efforts to secure free meals for schoolchildren, CEO Jeff Bezos came under instant fire for his colossal wealth and supposed indifference to world hunger. … Read More >‘He could end world hunger if he wanted!’ Bezos blasted after Amazon praises ManUnited forward’s efforts to feed kids in tweet

Iran blacklists three US diplomats over ‘terrorist acts,’ one day after Washington imposed sanctions on Tehran

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

The US ambassador in Iraq and two other American diplomats have been hit with sanctions by Iran over allegedly “coordinating terrorist acts” in a tit-for-tat response from Tehran to Washington blacklisting an Iranian official. … Read More >Iran blacklists three US diplomats over ‘terrorist acts,’ one day after Washington imposed sanctions on Tehran

India threatens ‘coercive action’ against Amazon for refusing to appear before govt panel on data protection

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

Lawmakers in India have called for e-commerce giant Amazon to face repercussions after it allegedly refused to testify before a panel on a data protection bill. … Read More >India threatens ‘coercive action’ against Amazon for refusing to appear before govt panel on data protection

EU

Spanish PM admits ‘real’ number of Covid-19 cases in country is likely THREE times higher than official figures

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

Over three million Spaniards have likely had Covid-19 – three times the current official estimate – Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has claimed, calling for the reinstatement of anti-contagion measures with the “least economic impact.” … Read More >Spanish PM admits ‘real’ number of Covid-19 cases in country is likely THREE times higher than official figures

Fire erupts after explosion at Iranian petrochemicals plant (VIDEO)

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

An explosion caused a blaze at a petrochemicals plant in southwestern Iran on Friday, according to state media. The country has been plagued by accidents at industrial facilities in recent months. … Read More >Fire erupts after explosion at Iranian petrochemicals plant (VIDEO)

Bolivia’s official presidential vote count confirms win by socialist Luis Arce, ally of ousted leader Morales

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

Socialist Luis Arce has won the presidential election in Bolivia with 55 percent of the vote, the official count confirmed after all ballots were counted on Friday. … Read More >Bolivia’s official presidential vote count confirms win by socialist Luis Arce, ally of ousted leader Morales

World

Czech PM demands health minister’s resignation for breaching his own coronavirus rules

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

The Czech Republic’s health minister, Roman Prymula, is set to lose his job after attending an establishment that appeared to be open in violation of the Covid-19 lockdown rules he implemented. … Read More >Czech PM demands health minister’s resignation for breaching his own coronavirus rules