“The Government of India strongly condemns this malicious and despicable act against a universally respected icon of peace and justice,” India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement following pictures of the vandalism being spread on social media. The Embassy of India has brought up the matter with …
Read More »WATCH Riot police crack down on anti-Global Security Bill protesters in Paris
As protesters marched near the Place de la Republique in Paris, police also took to the streets in riot gear, and several clashes between demonstrators and officers took place. Saturday’s demonstrations are only the latest protests against the security bill, which would fine offenders thousands and possibly land them behind …
Read More »Scottish alternative pop musician Sophie dies at 34 following an ‘accident’ in Greece
“At this time respect and privacy for the family is our priority. We would also ask for respect for her fanbase, and to treat the private nature of this news with sensitivity,”declared Sophie’s team, calling the musician “a pioneer of a new sound,”“one of the most influential artists in the …
Read More »‘I’m the beneficiary,’ Russian billionaire Rotenberg says about ‘Putin’s palace’ posh resort
The businessman gave a short interview to Telegram channel Mash regarding the construction site in southern Russia, which remains the focus of intense rumors both inside the country and in foreign media. Asked if he was acknowledging owning ‘Putin’s palace’, Rotenberg said: “This will be a secret no more. I …
Read More »‘Unknown, unheard of’ group claims responsibility for blast near Israeli mission in India, police attempt to verify claims – media
A screenshot circulating on social media purportedly shows a group called ‘Jaish ul Hind’ claiming responsibility on Telegram for the bombing. “The soldiers of Jaish ul Hind were able to infiltrate a high security area in New Delhi and carry out an IED attack,” the message said, promising more attacks …
Read More »‘An almost Trumpian act’: UK ex-secretary for N. Ireland slams EU for attempt to block vaccine flow
By deciding to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol on Friday, the EU attempted to stop vaccines moving from the Union to the UK – which, unlike the EU, has enjoyed a speedy inoculation rollout – through the perceived backdoor of Northern Ireland. The EU reversed its plan after …
Read More »No open schools to give relief to British parents… but PM Johnson says he is ‘in awe’ of them
The Johnson government this week disappointed those who eagerly expect schools in the UK to open again. It will not be possible due to the “perilous” Covid-19 situation, the prime minister said, so remote teaching is to continue for weeks longer. In England, students may be welcomed back no sooner …
Read More »France SHUTS borders to ALL TRAVEL to and from non-EU countries in push to control Covid spread
Speaking in a televised address after meeting with President Emmanuel Macron and senior ministers, Castex said that officials had decided against introducing a new national lockdown in a drastic bid to curb new Covid infections. Instead, tighter border controls are being introduced alongside tougher action against covid rule-breakers. “We know …
Read More »Pro-western liberal, anti-migrant nationalist, or political opportunist: Who exactly is Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny?
Media portrayals of the Moscow street-protest leader have ranged from comparing him to a western-style liberal, to a far-right radical racist to a persecuted freedom fighter. While many Russians from all points along the political spectrum support his investigations into corruption at the highest levels of government, there is little …
Read More »Billionaire & Mets owner Steve Cohen off Twitter after he helped GameStop-ravaged protege, branded Redditor investors ‘jockeys’
Steven Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management helped his former protege, Gabriel Plotkin, after the latter’s hedge fund Melvin Capital lost billions by betting against video game retailer GameStop. The rug was pulled from under Plotkin by a bunch of small dollar investors coming from a Reddit community called WallStreetBets. This placed …
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