Former US Defence Chief Urges Biden to Punish Germany Over Nord Stream 2 and Turkey for S-400s

In an op-ed, Robert Gates, former defence secretary to both George W. Bush and Barack Obama, has outlined his views on how the next US administration has to handle policies with NATO allies and also laid out a plan for a “whole of government” approach to confronting China. … Read More >Former US Defence Chief Urges Biden to Punish Germany Over Nord Stream 2 and Turkey for S-400s

If You Thought 2020 Was Bad, Watch What Happens In 2021

If you are thinking that the chaotic 2020 narrative will end after the year is over, we are sorry to inform you that the collapse has just begun. The coming year will be marked by the consequences of the disastrous response to the health crisis, which has shut down businesses economic activity throughout several rounds of government-mandated lockdowns. … Read More >If You Thought 2020 Was Bad, Watch What Happens In 2021

Ex-US Cybersecurity Chief Calls Not to Escalate Hacking Incident as Senators Clamour for Response

The pervasive data breach, which is said to still be compromising the servers of top US institutions, mostly federal agencies and think tanks, was reported late last week, sparking a heated debate on who the perpetrators are. … Read More >Ex-US Cybersecurity Chief Calls Not to Escalate Hacking Incident as Senators Clamour for Response

US House Intelligence Panel Chief Slams Trump For Blaming China Instead of Russia for Massive Hack

Several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle previously reiterated accusations levelled by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who claimed that it was “pretty clear” that Russia was behind the cyberattack on several government institutions. However, Trump appeared to disagree with him, suggesting that China might be the culprit. … Read More >US House Intelligence Panel Chief Slams Trump For Blaming China Instead of Russia for Massive Hack

Why US Media Creates Fuss Over Alleged Russian, Chinese Cyberattacks Despite Lack of Evidence

The timing of the media campaign over the alleged hacking is triggering justified concerns, as well as the lack of any evidence in the public domain to back the assumption, say international observers, adding that it’s unwise to pin the whole blame on Russia and China while the US has lots of enemies … Read More >Why US Media Creates Fuss Over Alleged Russian, Chinese Cyberattacks Despite Lack of Evidence

spring’: Covid-19 crisis may be over in Russia in early 2021, health watchdog chief claims amid Sputnik V rollout

With mass vaccinations against Covid-19 already having started in Russia this month, the head of its consumer health watchdog believes that the worst could be over in just a few months — though not all officials are optimistic. … Read More >spring’: Covid-19 crisis may be over in Russia in early 2021, health watchdog chief claims amid Sputnik V rollout

Moscow refuses Christmas Covid-19 lockdown: Festivities to go ahead with curfews & tests as mayor says end to pandemic in sight

Although cases of coronavirus are continuing to rise in Russia, the mayor of Moscow has said there is light at the end of the tunnel, as the city prepares to celebrate a socially-distanced Christmas and New Year. … Read More >Moscow refuses Christmas Covid-19 lockdown: Festivities to go ahead with curfews & tests as mayor says end to pandemic in sight