“Financial reserves of the NWF can be allocated in the accounts of the Bank of Russia in the form of precious metals, gold in particular, which is traditionally seen as one of the defensive assets,” the cabinet’s press office said. According to the government, the decision, proposed in late 2020, …
Read More »Russia is ‘number 1 adversary threat’, UK defence secretary says, citing ‘regular’ sightings of Russian ships & submarines
In an interview with the Telegraph published on Saturday, Wallace praised the new additions to the UK Navy, which he said will put it back on the map as a military powerhouse. In particular, Wallace was referring to the £3 billion aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth which, along with HMS …
Read More »DR Congo activates evacuation plan for Goma as lava from erupting volcano devours roads & houses (VIDEOS)
“The evacuation plan for the city of Goma has been activated,” Communications Minister Patrick Muyaya announced on Saturday as red-hot lava was making its way towards the eastern city of 670,000. Before the official announcement, residents began grabbing their belongings and fleeing in panic, with some crossing into neighboring Rwanda. …
Read More »‘We must not allow ourselves to be drawn into US-China confrontation’ – France’s chief of defense staff
In an interview with Le Figaro, the chief of the defense staff, Army General Francois Lecointre, spoke about the dangers coming from powers that “challenge the stability and international law,” in particular, Russia, China, and Iran. “We are heading towards a reorganization of the world order that is structured around …
Read More »Nightmare marathon: 20 dead after extremely bad weather upends 100-km cross-country race in China
The race kicked off Saturday morning in Jingtai Yellow River Stone Forest, a popular tourist attraction and a park sprawled across some 50 square kilometers and located southeast of Jingtai County in Gansu Province in northwest China, bordering Mongolia. It was about 1 p.m. Saturday when what was intended to …
Read More »Air India says hackers stole personal data of 4.5mn passengers, including passport & credit card info
India’s national carrier and largest international airline informed the public of the breach on Friday. “This incident affected around 4,500,000 data subjects in the world,” the company said in a statement. The airline explained that hackers have gained access to personal information that was registered between August 26, 2011 and …
Read More »China’s humanitarian intervention in Gaza may be motivated by its PR war with the US – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t welcome
Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire, bringing an end to just over a week of sporadic violence which has seen hundreds of civilians in Gaza killed. The United States was quick to celebrate the news, with Joe Biden making an announcement which appeared to take credit for the outcome. …
Read More »Police arrest ‘primary suspect’ in attack on Jewish diners in LA, will seek hate crime charges
The man, who Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) described as “one of the primary suspects in the assault and beating of several men” outside a restaurant in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles on Tuesday, was taken into custody on Saturday thanks to the tips provided by the public, LAPD …
Read More »NBA accused of hypocrisy after LeBron James ‘escapes ban’ despite violating Covid rules at tequila brand bash with rapper Drake
The former Cleveland and Miami icon was one of several A-list guests at a promo event for a tequilla brand he backs prior to the Lakers beating the Golden State Warriors to advance to the playoffs. A league spokesperson confirmed that all-time great James was found to have breached health and safety …
Read More »‘Unreal strength’: Eurovision star Manizha does not ‘shame our country and undermine Russian women’, insists ice icon Slutskaya
Known for her activism and concerts railing against prejudice, xenophobia and media-imposed beauty ideals, art-pop singer Manizha represented Russia at the finals in Rotterdam on Saturday night with a bombastic costume and stage show after winning almost 40 percent of the vote to represent her nation at a vote in …
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