When I heard that Spielberg was remaking the classic film musical ‘West Side Story’, I wondered why the most powerful director on earth would do such a trite thing. Having seen the movie, I still have no idea, except maybe that he was looking for a film where he could …
Read More »Turkey makes drone that can destroy bombs with laser beam
The aircraft will be used by the military after all tests are completed.The Eren drone is designed to destroy bombs and other munitions while hovering up to 3,000 meters (9,850ft) above the ground, Anadolu news agency reported. The aircraft can “neutralize explosive devices without involving demining personnel” on the ground, …
Read More »Chinese state-run media says Beijing ready to use force against US
The Global Times picked up on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s statement on Tuesday, in which he said that the US was “going to take every action that we can take, from the point of view of both deterrence and diplomacy” to prevent a scenario where China takes over Taiwan …
Read More »Ukraine takes delivery of American rockets
In a statement received by Russian news outlet TASS on Thursday, Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Anton Semelroth said that “the $60 million package… included 30 Javelin command and control launchers, as well as 180 missiles.” According to him, the rocket launchers were delivered to Ukraine on October 23. “In 2021, …
Read More »Spy chiefs who disclose secrets to media should face sanctions, watchdog says
In its annual report on Friday, the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) expressed “concern” over such disclosures. The MPs specifically referred to former Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) director Robert Hannigan providing “operational details” to a 2019 Channel 4 documentary about efforts to track and kill UK-linked Islamic State (IS, formerly …
Read More »Aim of Assange’s prosecution is to ‘scare others’ – Rafael Correa to RT
“It’s such a paradox that on the International Human Rights Day a tremendous attack was committed on the human rights of a journalist – for the sin of having told the truth,” Rafael Correa, who ruled Ecuador between 2007 and 2017, told in an interview to RT Spanish, where he hosted …
Read More »At least 70 feared killed by tornados, Kentucky governor says
Governor Andy Beshear told local media on Saturday that the death toll may be up to 100, after a powerful twister leveled a candle factory in the town of Mayfield, with dozens of workers inside at the time disaster struck. Beshear described Friday night as “one of the toughest nights …
Read More »Country that could lead global food market in 2025 revealed
“We can see a serious [post-Covid-19 pandemic] decline in the global agro-industrial complex, where our country is showing good growth dynamics. Russian farmers can take leading positions in the world food market,” political analyst Alexei Martynov said this week, as cited by Prime. According to Martynov, the sanctions introduced by …
Read More »Elon Musk reveals his biggest concern over Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla’s elusive Cybertruck was caught on drone footage on Friday during a test drive at the company’s plant in Fremont, California. And those hoping for a truly futuristic design were in for a bit of a disappointment, as the prototype vehicle featured some all too familiar devices: Side mirrors and …
Read More »US holds off on $200mn military aid package to Ukraine – media
The White House had prepared a package of $200 million worth of additional military assistance to Ukraine, but held off on delivering the aid, NBC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, the US has other options for helping Ukraine, including a much larger aid …
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