Is climate crisis becoming an excuse for mass surveillance?

The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse is underway. The tearful, intensely dramatic trial is being televised live and has captivated viewers and brings Americans’ perennial debate over gun control to the fore. RT America’s Faran Fronczak takes a look. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) keeps an “unofficial” database with records pertaining to 54 million gun owners, raising concern among those who argue that registration will inevitably lead to confiscation of private arms. … Read More >Is climate crisis becoming an excuse for mass surveillance?

Russia sees US warships in Black Sea ‘through sights of defense systems,’ Putin says

President Vladimir Putin has outlined the need to improve Russia’s defense capabilities, warning US warships in the Black Sea are being watched through weapon sights, after two such vessels entered the region in a matter of days. … Read More >Russia sees US warships in Black Sea ‘through sights of defense systems,’ Putin says

Beijing slams lack of answers after US claims nuclear submarine hit ‘uncharted seamount’ in Indo-Pacific

China has criticized an “ambiguous” report by the US Navy in which the 7th Fleet said its nuclear submarine collided with an “uncharted seamount” in the Indo-Pacific. Beijing says many questions remain unanswered. … Read More >Beijing slams lack of answers after US claims nuclear submarine hit ‘uncharted seamount’ in Indo-Pacific

Deployment of US missile-armed warship near Russia in waters of Black Sea ‘not adding to stability,’ Moscow’s top diplomat warns

Moscow has condemned an American move to deploy a guided-missile destroyer to the Black Sea, stating that the ship’s mission was not an “isolated incident” but part of a consistent confrontational military policy targeting Russia. … Read More >Deployment of US missile-armed warship near Russia in waters of Black Sea ‘not adding to stability,’ Moscow’s top diplomat warns

Still waiting for answers: China says Asia Pacific nations are losing trust in US as Washington stays quiet on nuclear sub crash

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has demanded the US provide more than “vague statements” concerning an incident in the South China Sea in early October in which an American nuclear submarine collided with an “unknown” object. … Read More >Still waiting for answers: China says Asia Pacific nations are losing trust in US as Washington stays quiet on nuclear sub crash