Monthly Archives: October 2023

2023-10-12: News Headlines

Élodie Gavrilof (2023-10-12). Nagorno-Karabakh condemned to famine in the indifference of the international community. internationalviewpoint.org "Peace cannot be achieved under these conditions, but that is not what the Azerbaijani authorities are seeking. Their policy is intended to force Armenians in the region to leave or die." | – | / |

TASS (2023-10-12). Russia aware of bid to promote NATO interests in South Caucasus via Armenia, Lavrov says. tass.com "Their aim is to lay the groundwork for anti-Russian sentiment and prepare for the promotion, primarily, of US, EU and NATO interests in this region using Armenia as a conduit," the Russian top diplomat emphasized…

Élodie Gavrilof (2023-10-11). Nagorno-Karabakh condemned to famine in the indifference of the international community. internationalviewpoint.org "Peace cannot be achieved under these conditions, but that is not what the Azerbaijani authorities are seeking. Their policy is intended to force Armenians in the region to leave or die." | – | / |

TASS (2023-10-11). Further presence of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh not for Armenia to decide — premier. tass.com When asked by a reported about the future of the 102nd military base, which is the only Russian base in Transcaucasia and has a contingent of about 5,000 servicemen, the Armenian premier said his country has not raised the issue…

TASS (2023-10-12). Putin starts his two-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan. tass.com The President of Russia will take part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS, hold a number of bilateral meetings, including with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and will also take part in a number of other events…

infobrics (2023-10-11). Whose side is Turkey on in latest Middle East conflict?>. infobrics.org Israel has been instrumental in Ankara's major military modernization programs. When combined with massive Israeli arms shipments to Azerbaijan, it's naive (to say the least) to even think that Turkey would ever ditch Israel for Palestine.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-10-11). Cuba and France boost university and academic cooperation (+Photo). plenglish.com Paris, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Minister of Higher Education Walter Baluja concluded a busy agenda in France on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral ties in the university and academic fields, and outlined the participation in various events.

Ajeyo Basu (2023-10-12). France President Macron to address nation as antisemitic acts rise after Hamas attack. firstpost.com On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron will meet with party leaders and deliver a TV speech to the nation to appeal for unity and try to stop the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from spilling over into France, where there has been an increase in antisemitic incidents. | The greatest Muslim and Jewish communities in Europe live in France, and historically, tensions between them have been exacerbated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. | According to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, anti-Semitic incidents have increased in France since Hamas assaulted Israeli cities on Saturday, killing more than 1,300 people. | In…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-12). France flanker Jelonch continues rapid recovery from surgery. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-12). Team GB relishing the rivalry with Paris 2024 hosts France. channelnewsasia.com

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-10-11). Niger Junta gives top UN official 72 hours to leave the nation. plenglish.com The military leaders accused the UN of excluding Niger from its General Assembly last month. | Niger's new government did not have a representative at the meeting of world leaders in New York. | In a statement dated October 10, Niger's foreign ministry accused the UN of using "underhanded manoeuvres" instigated by France to prevent its full participation in the UN General Assembly and in subsequent meetings of UN agencies that were held in Vienna and in Riyadh. | However, the foreign ministry said that the government had ordered Louise Aubin, the UN's resident and humanitarian coordinator, "to take all necessary…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Alldritt warns France need to increase intensity in World Cup quarter-final. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). France expect another brutal clash against South Africa. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Libbok sweats on coach's choice as Bok debate flyhalf to take on France. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). France turns a page as troops begin leaving coup-hit Niger. channelnewsasia.com

teleSUR (2023-10-11). First Contingent of French Soldiers Leaves Niger. telesurenglish.net France has announced the end of its military presence in Niger, with the withdrawal of some 1,500 French troops by the end of the year. | Close sources indicate that the French convoys are heading for Chad, crossing more than 1,600 kilometers of roads and tracks to reach the capital, N'Djamena. Oct. 11, 2023.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-10-11). Culture of Spain's comics and visual arts under Cuba's spotlight. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The Cultural Week of Spain in Cuba, which will end tomorrow Thursday, invites you to enjoy an afternoon of comics and visual arts at the Vitrina de Valonia, located in Havana's Historic Center.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-10-11). Spanish IU calls for condemnation of Palestine occupation. plenglish.com Madrid, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The Izquierda Unida (IU) party of Spain will present in all the city councils of the State a motion on the occasion of the military escalation in Palestine, it was announced today.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-10-11). Widening the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Yellow Journalism Stoking Potential War on Iran. covertactionmagazine.com The Wall Street Journal Blames Iran For Helping to Plot Tribe of Nova Massacre When This is Uncorroborated During the late 1800s, the Hearst yellow press ran stories falsely accusing Spain of sinking the U.S.S. Maine in order to help mobilize public opinion in support of the Spanish-American War that resulted in the U.S. colonization …

TASS (2023-10-12). Legal framework for electronic gas trading platform in Turkey not ready yet — source. tass.com It is believed, however, that the parliament of the republic "may begin preparing and discussing" some amendments necessary for the implementation of the trading platform project…

Drago Bosnic (2023-10-11). Erdogan, Friend or Foe of Netanyahu? On Whose Side Is Turkey in Latest Israel-Gaza Escalation? globalresearch.ca

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Scientists Use CRISPR Gene Editing Tech on Chickens to Fight Bird Flu. sputnikglobe.com According to a New York journal, the deadliest bird flu outbreak occurred between February 2022 and February 2023, killing 58 million farm-raised birds in the US, and leading to record high turkey prices.

TASS (2023-10-11). Project on supply of 1 mln tons of grain to Turkey under development so far — Russian MFA. tass.com On September 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the issue at their bilateral meeting in Sochi…

Collective (2023-10-12). Andorran women take to the streets to demand that abortion is no longer a crime. internationalviewpoint.org As part of the International Day for the Right to Abortion, a demonstration was held in Andorra on 30 September. Around 150 activists responded to a call from the Stop Violències association, which is fighting for the decriminalization of abortion, which in Andorra is considered a crime, even after rape. | – | / |

Collective (2023-10-11). Andorran women take to the streets to demand that abortion is no longer a crime. internationalviewpoint.org As part of the International Day for the Right to Abortion, a demonstration was held in Andorra on 30 September. Around 150 activists responded to a call from the Stop Violències association, which is fighting for the decriminalization of abortion, which in Andorra is considered a crime, even after rape. | – | / |

TASS (2023-10-11). Belgium to deliver F-16 aircraft to Kiev regime by 2025 — defense minister. tass.com It is reported that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is visiting Brussels…

Ajeyo Basu (2023-10-11). Denmark airforce to evacuate citizens from Israel, Palestine. firstpost.com Following the attack by Hamas, Denmark will be prepared to dispatch a military plane on Wednesday to evacuate its residents as well as those who have permanent residence in Denmark from Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, according to the Danish foreign ministry. | A spokeswoman for the foreign ministry told the media that a C-130 Hercules cargo jet had been made available for the evacuation and might be prepared to take off from Denmark in a matter of hours, though the exact time of the departure was still unknown. | According to the ministry, there are currently about 1,200 Danes in Israel and an a…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Denmark, Netherlands, US spearhead creation of future Ukraine air force. channelnewsasia.com

TASS (2023-10-12). US supports Finland, Estonia in investigation of gas pipeline incident — Blinken. tass.com In Finland, it was previously reported that the damage discovered on the morning of October 9 is probably the result of external influence…

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). External Traces Found in Seabed Near Balticconnector Pipeline Leak – Finnish Police. sputnikglobe.com HELSINKI (Sputnik) – Finnish police spokesman Mikko Simola said on Wednesday that some external traces had been detected in the seabed near the site where the Balticconnector gas pipeline was damaged, adding that the Central Finland Police Department is investigating the matter together with colleagues from Estonia.

TASS (2023-10-11). Kremlin calls news on damaged gas pipeline between Finland, Estonia alarming. tass.com Dmitry Peskov added that dangerous precedents of terror attacks against critical infrastructure facilities on the Baltic Sea had already been set, meaning certain attacks against Nord Stream pipelines…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). 'External activity' probably behind Finland-Estonia gas pipe leak. channelnewsasia.com

BenoàÆt Bréville (2023-10-12). Europe's Deadly Hypocrisy. counterpunch.org Migrants flock to the gates of Europe; reception centers are overwhelmed. The right screams invasion; the left is split. European capitals shift responsibility to each other and then everyone moves on — until the next 'crisis'. In Europe, the scene is familiar. But what about the view from Africa? When journalists and politicians deign to

ecns.cn (2023-10-12). 'CIIE Train' of China-Europe Railway Express arrives in Shanghai. ecns.cn The"ÄÄfirst "CIIE Train" of the China-Europe Railway Express in 2023 arrived at the Shanghai Minhang Station on Wednesday."ÄÄ…

presstv.ir (2023-10-12). EU asks Musk to censor news about Israel's war in Gaza. presstv.ir The European Union is asking Elon Musk to censor information not conforming to the Western narrative over Israel's war on Palestinians in Gaza.

TASS (2023-10-12). Second US aircraft carrier to be placed in Mediterranean — White House. tass.com "I would also note that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier and her strike group will be departing on a prescheduled — long-scheduled deployment to the European Command area of responsibility," John Kirby added…

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). China-Europe freight trains serve 25 European countries as BRI's 10th anniversary arrives. ecns.cn China-Europe freight trains now reach more than 200 cities in 25 European countries, and more than 100 cities in 11 Asian countries and regions, after their operations started in 2013.

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). China-Europe freight trains serve 25 European countries as BRI's 10th anniversary arrives. ecns.cn

Editor (2023-10-11). Slovakia election—a small but significant fracture in Europe's subordination to the U.S. mronline.org The Slovak parliamentary elections [30 September] were won by the anti-war, pro-negotiations party Smer-SD DIRECTION—Slovak Social Democracy led by Robert Fico.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-10-11). New Outburst in Palestine. orinocotribune.com By Atilio A. Boron — Oct 8, 2023 | The events that are shaking Israel and Palestine today, with a tragic toll of civilian casualties, cause pain and compassion and, unfortunately, are not surprising. The attacks launched by Hamas from Gaza are the response to the terrorist policy of conquest and territorial dispossession that the Israeli regime, with the complicity of the United States and its unworthy European vassals, has perpetrated against the Palestinian people for decades, in open violation of countless bilateral agreements and United Nations resolutions. | The current crisis could hardly be interprete…

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Western Afghanistan – EMSC. sputnikglobe.com The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Herat, according to the Europe-Mediterranean seismological center.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Members of 13 European PMCs Fighting Against Russia in Ukraine – FSB Head. sputnikglobe.com BAKU (Sputnik) – Members of 13 private military companies (PMCs) from Europe and members of nine foreign paramilitary proxy formations are participating in military operations against Russia in Ukraine, Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Alexander Bortnikov said on Wednesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Musk Fires Back at EU Regulator: X Content on Palestine-Israel Conflict 'Open Source & Transparent'. sputnikglobe.com A European regulator had issued Elon Musk a warning about the spread of "illegal content and disinformation" on X amid the Mideast escalation, warning that in case of "non-compliance, penalties can be imposed."

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia files statement to ICAO Council over West's air traffic rules violations. tass.com According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the defendants in the case were 37 countries, including the United States, Canada, Britain and all members of the European Union…

presstv.ir (2023-10-11). EU asks Musk to censor news about Israel's war in Gaza. presstv.ir The European Union is asking Elon Musk to censor information not conforming to the Western narrative over Israel's war on Palestinians in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). Borrell to attend high-level Sino-EU talks. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin announced on Wednesday that European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will visit China and attend the 12th round of the China-EU High-Level Strategic Dialogue from Thursday to Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-10-12). Global Insights on BRI丨Former Vice President of German Bundestag: BRI has brought Asia and Europe even closer. ecns.cn The Belt and Road Initiative BRI has brought Asia and Europe even closer and provided crucial momentum for various regions around the world, said Hans-Peter Friedrich, chairman of the German-Chinese parliamentary group and former vice president of German Bundestag, in a recent exclusive interview with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2023-10-12). Borrell to attend high-level Sino-EU talks. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin announced on Wednesday that European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will visit China and attend the 12th round of the China-EU High-Level Strategic Dialogue from Thursday to Saturday.

Mehul Reuben Das (2023-10-12). After warning Elon Musk and X, EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinformation. firstpost.com The European Union has issued a stern warning to Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, regarding the proliferation of "disinformation" on its social media platforms in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel. Meta has been given a tight 24-hour deadline to respond and align with European law. | The conflict between Israel and Hamas has prompted a surge in misleading and false information across social media, with manipulated images and mislabeled videos adding to the problem. The EU previously warned X about the presence of such content. | Thierry Breton, the EU's industry chie…

Mehul Reuben Das (2023-10-12). EU, the next Taiwan? Suppliers to semicon factories now target Europe, bet big on new-age factories. firstpost.com It looks like the suppliers of Taiwan's major semiconductor companies are lining up for the EU and are betting big on upcoming industries and next-gen factories in the continent. | Suppliers to Taiwan's leading semiconductor manufacturing industry are coming up with strategies to expand their presence into Europe, capitalizing on the construction of advanced chip factories on the continent, marking a significant shift in its supply chain dynamics, as per a Financial Times report. | Vincent Liu, the President and CEO of LCY Group, a provider of cleaning agents and solvents to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co…

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Libya: Government and EU Sign MoU on Border Security. telesurenglish.net On October 10th, the Libyan Foreign Ministry and the European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on coordination and cooperation in managing and securing Libyan borders. | Related: | According to a EUBAM statement, the signing ceremony was held at the ministry's headquarters in the Libyan capital Tripoli. | It was attended by the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internat…

Ben Radford (2023-10-12). Germany: Berlin housing movement launches new campaign to expropriate corporate landlords. greenleft.org.au Berlin's grassroots housing movement Deutsche Wohnen Enteignen (Expropriate Deutsche Wohnen, DWE) launched its new campaign on September 26 for a legally binding referendum to expropriate housing from corporate landlords, reports Ben Radford.

TASS (2023-10-12). Germany to introduce ban on Hamas, pro-Palestinian Samidoun activities — chancellor. tass.com Olaf Scholz declared that such organizations openly glorifying cruel terror attacks would be outlawed in Germany…

WSWS (2023-10-11). Far-right AfD overtakes parties of Germany's federal government in Bavaria and Hesse state elections. wsws.org The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is growing because the Social Democrats, Greens and Left Party have largely adopted its policies and paved the way for it.

FP Staff (2023-10-12). Germany offers Israel military help, promises to crack down support for Hamas at home. firstpost.com Germany has offered military assistance to Israel and promised to take measures against support for Hamas within its borders. Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlined Germany's historical responsibility for Israel's security on Thursday. | The Defence Ministry has approved an Israeli request to utilize a maximum of two out of the five Heron TP combat drones currently leased by the German military, which were already in Israel for the training of German personnel. Additionally, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced in Brussels that Israel has requested ammunition for its warships, a request that will now be discusse…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Germany steps up Ukraine weapons deliveries ahead of winter. channelnewsasia.com

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Germany to Set Brigade in Lithuania to Strengthen NATO's Flank. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany will commence the gradual deployment of a military brigade in Lithuania in 2023, at the disposal of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). | RELATED: | This deployment is part of the flagship "Zeitenwende" project, the execution of which was accelerated due to the Ukrainian conflict. | "We will make the division available to NATO in 2025, as promised, f…

Cynthia Enloe (2023-10-11). Of War and Feminism. counterpunch.org Renowned scholar-activist Cynthia Enloe's new book Twelve Feminist Lessons of War lays out the lessons that women activists have drawn from their immediate experiences of war. Enloe draws on firsthand experiences of war from women in places as diverse as Ukraine, Myanmar, Somalia, Vietnam, Rwanda, Algeria, Syria, and Northern Ireland to show how women's wars

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Ireland top for turnovers, Argentina have worst scrum. channelnewsasia.com

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-10-12). Cuban delegation attends TTG Travel Experience 2023 in Italy. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) A large Cuban delegation is participating in the 60th edition of TTG Travel Experience 2023, which opened on Wednesday, until October 13, in the city of Rimini, in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna.

midwesternmarx (2023-10-11). A decade of BRI development transforms China's Xinjiang region into a core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt. By: Li Xuanmin in Urumqi and Horgos>. midwesternmarx.com On Sunday morning, workers were harvesting grapes on farmland in Yining county in Kazak Autonomous Prefecture of Ili, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The freshly-picked fruit was then uploaded onto a truck, headed to Kazakhstan via highway, and within six hours, it would be delivered to the Kazakhstani market and sold to the local consumers."It used to take two to three days to ship goods from Xinjiang to Kazakhstan, but the time has been reduced to only half a day sin …

TASS (2023-10-11). Kazakhstan can supply 800 mln cubic meters of gas in transit to Uzbekistan — minister. tass.com The case in point is the supplies of about 2.8 bln cubic meters of gas at the initial stage, Almassadam Satkaliyev noted…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-10-12). Fruitless "joint struggle" between nuclear states. internationalviewpoint.org On 13 September, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un met at the Russian launch base at the Vostotchny cosmodrome. The meeting was organized at Putin's insistence. Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia is aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation between Russia and North Korea. | – | / |

Larry Johnson (2023-10-12). Russia Closing the noose on Ukrainian Troops. sonar21.com It is astonishing how quickly Western attention shifted from the war in Ukraine to the war in Israel. As I noted in some recent interviews, Ukraine's Zelensky is frightened and stunned by this reversal and is trying desperately to stay relevant and attract Western attention. Good luck with that. The media prefers to focus on the new narrative of Arab hordes sweeping down on Israeli civilians rather than try to come up with excuses for Ukraine's failure to even breach the first line of the Surovikin defense. One visible sign of Zelensky's panic — he changed his wardrobe. Now, when he appears in public,…

sputnikglobe (2023-10-12). Biden's Foreign Policy a 'Disaster', Made World a 'More Dangerous Place'. sputnikglobe.com As Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his regrets about the recent escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, he labelled it a failure of the US policy in the Middle East. Washington had sought to "monopolize" the resolution of the conflict, while failing to find compromises acceptable to both sides, he said.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-12). Three Dead After Ukrainian Drone Debris Falls on House in Russia's Belgorod. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A child died when debris from a drone fell on a house near the Russian city of Belgorod, so the death toll has risen to three, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-12). Lavrov Holds Press Conference in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek. sputnikglobe.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek to attend a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers (CMFA).

sputnikglobe (2023-10-12). Lavrov: Return to UN Obligation of Establishing Palestinian State Needed Once Israel-Hamas War Over. sputnikglobe.com BISHKEK (Sputnik) – Russia hopes that all parties will return to the implementation of the decisions of the UN Security Council to establish a Palestinian state once Israel and Palestine reach a ceasefire, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-12). US Officials Actively Promoting Idea of Sending Russia's Frozen Funds to Ukraine – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US officials have intensified their efforts to convince Western governments to use frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia to support Ukraine, an American newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

TASS (2023-10-12). Agreements between Russia, North Korea will contribute to regional security — Putin. tass.com The President of Russia expressed satisfaction with the fact that relations between Russia and the DPRK continue to develop positively in all aspects based on the glorious traditions of the past…

TASS (2023-10-12). Lavrov to discuss current international issues with CIS counterparts in Bishkek. tass.com The meeting participants will consider the prospects for cooperation in the commonwealth format, including taking into account Russia's upcoming chairmanship in the association from January 1, 2024…

TASS (2023-10-12). Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan. tass.com The current visit is the first foreign visit for the Russian leader this year…

TASS (2023-10-12). U.S. can resolve Ukrainian crisis by stopping sending of military aid — Russian Ambassador. tass.com According to the head of the Russian diplomatic mission, the new $200 million aid package announced by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin "does not solve the tasks set by the Administration for the Ukrainian puppets…

TASS (2023-10-12). CIS foreign ministers support ceasefire between Israel and Palestine — Lavrov. tass.com The Russian foreign minister pointed out that it is also necessary to focus on the "substance of the problem" of the conflict, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the day before…

TASS (2023-10-12). Russian forces destroy two artillery guns, US-made howitzer in Kupyansk area in past day. tass.com According to Battlegroup West Spokesman Sergey Zybinsky, the crews of Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers delivered seven air strikes at temporary deployment sites of units from the Ukrainian army's 14th and 41st mechanized brigades…

TASS (2023-10-12). Diplomat says evacuation lists of Russian citizens from Palestine being formed. tass.com According to Maria Zakharova, the issue is being resolved "in an interdepartmental format with the participation of our foreign diplomatic missions"

TASS (2023-10-12). Russia hopes Palestine, Israel return to fulfilling UN resolutions, Lavrov stresses. tass.com The Russian foreign minister pointed out that over decades, the UN decision "on the establishment of the State of Palestine has been sabotaged, above all, by the United States, which seeks to monopolize and usurp all efforts at mediation"

TASS (2023-10-12). Kim Jong Un hopes for victory of Russian people over hegemony of imperialists. tass.com The North Korean leader is confident that relations with Russia will steadily develop to a new level…

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). Silk Road in eye of Russian painter: art brings us closer. ecns.cn "I hope that through such activities, children from China and Russia can gain an understanding of different cultures and get to know art and history," said Kosterina Evgeniya, a Russian painter, who has held many youth painting exhibitions in both countries.

infobrics (2023-10-11). Another BRIC in the Wall? Indonesia's BRICS Dilemma. infobrics.org On 24 August 2023, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo attended the 15th annual BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in Indonesia's capacity as ASEAN Chair. The BRICS — a grouping of five major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — recently announced they were expanding to include six more countries…

infobrics (2023-10-11). China Benefits from Russia's Energy Trade with the Arctic. infobrics.org China is taking advantage of Russia's shift to the East and continues to expand its energy imports, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil from the Arctic. In 2022, Russia surpassed Saudi Arabia as China's largest supplier of oil, with China spending $58 billion on oil imports from Russia. Additionally, China purchased $8 billion of LNG primarily from the Yamal LNG plant in the Arctic…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-11). A Coming Colour Revolution in Slovakia? libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Marches in Slovakia calling for peace in Ukraine in 2023, stirred pro-Russian sentiments. A revolution may be impending in Slovakia, to restore the established, US-dominated order, and ensure peace in Ukraine remains a far-off fantasy. The September 30th Slovakian election saw Smer emerge as the largest party in Bratislava's parliament, well ahead of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-11). Sustained Peace With Russia? Is It Possible? libya360.wordpress.com Alastair Crooke Reinhard Gehlen, from Nazi criminal to "honorable" collaborator with the United States and NATO This Ukrainian identitarian 'play' has a crucial part in the story of why sustained peace with Russia is foreclosed. Few people even know the name 'Gehlen', yet Reinhart Gehlen and his SS men not only shaped politically the newborn…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-10-11). Fruitless "joint struggle" between nuclear states. internationalviewpoint.org On 13 September, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un met at the Russian launch base at the Vostotchny cosmodrome. The meeting was organized at Putin's insistence. Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia is aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation between Russia and North Korea. | – | / |

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Beijing to Host Third Belt and Road Forum From October 17-18 – China's Foreign Ministry. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, where talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet for talks, will be held in Beijing from October 17-18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Wednesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Former Pentagon Advisor Reveals What Happened to NATO Instructors in Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, has previously emphasized that British advisers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine would become a legitimate target for the Russian army, and would be ruthlessly eliminated.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Global Oil Market Now Balanced, Situation Constantly Changing. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The global oil market is currently balanced, but the situation is constantly changing, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated on Wednesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Russia Maintains Dialogue With Both Israel, Palestine, Balanced Approach Vital – Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia maintains dialogue both with Israel and Palestine, it is important to maintain a balanced approach in order to participate in the settlement process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Scott Ritter: Untracked US Arms to Client Regimes Land in Terrorists' Hands. sputnikglobe.com Palestinian Hamas militants have shown off US-made rifles they say were gifted to Ukraine to fight Russia — then sold on the black market. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter said Washington cared little for where its showers of military aid ended up.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Shoigu Inspects Production of IL-76MD-90A Aircraft. sputnikglobe.com Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has held a meeting in Ulyanovsk with the leadership of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) on the development of military transport aviation (MTA) capabilities.

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia's defense chief inspects production, repair of cargo aircraft in Ulyanovsk. tass.com According to the Defense Ministry, Sergey Shoigu also held a working meeting in which he pointed to "an almost manifold" increase in the workload of Russian military cargo aviation…

TASS (2023-10-11). Conflict in Middle East to affect energy market — Novak. tass.com According to the Russian deputy prime minister, such events in the world can alter the situation with consumption of energy resources "one way or the other"

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia, Saudi Arabia to discuss situation on oil market later in the day. tass.com Alexander Novak added that both countries had very good relations in recent years that enabled to act in a balanced way on the oil market…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russian cabinet not considering increase in tax burden on oil sector. tass.com The Russian authorities decided earlier to amend the Tax Code and resume, effective October 1, the fuel damper mechanism…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia ready to boost supplies of petroleum products to Saudi Arabia — Novak. tass.com Moscow also expects Russian companies to cooperate with Saudi Aramco in the area of artificial intelligence, the deputy prime minister went on to say…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russian air defense forces intercept two Ukrainian drones over Bryansk Region. tass.com According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the attempts by the Kiev regime to carry out terrorist attacks were foiled during the night of October 10…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russian gunners wipe out Ukrainian stronghold, mortar team in Krasny Liman area. tass.com According to the Defense Ministry, after fulfilling the objectives of striking the enemy targets, the artillery squads conducted a counter-fire maneuver and left the firing positions…

TASS (2023-10-11). Eurasian integration benefits all countries, including Kyrgyzstan — Putin. tass.com Kyrgyzstan's GDP and its industrial production increased by 2.3 times and exports doubled over eight years, the Russian leader stressed…

TASS (2023-10-11). Including DPRK in regional formats to aid stabilization in region — Russian diplomat. tass.com According to Andrey Rudenko, the visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia confirmed the mutual aspiration of both countries to expand their cooperation further…

TASS (2023-10-11). Hamas attack signals failure of Israeli intelligence, senior Russian lawmaker says. tass.com According to Andrey Kartapolov, Israel was caught off guard as it had long relied complacently on its technological prowess, whereas the Palestinian militant group Hamas had clearly been closely analyzing recent military conflicts…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russian troops hammer deployment sites of three Ukrainian army brigades in DPR. tass.com It is also reported that the crews of Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower systems inflicted damage on enemy troops in the area of the settlement of Andreyevka…

TASS (2023-10-11). DPR reports 24 Ukrainian shelling attacks on its territory in past day. tass.com Two people were injured as a result of these attacks…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia foils 3,000 cybercrimes over past year — Interior Ministry. tass.com "Measures have been taken to restrict access to more than 5,000 websites which were used to disseminate banned or destructive content or commit crimes against Russian citizens," the ministry added…

TASS (2023-10-11). British commandos train Ukrainian saboteurs to undermine Russian nuke plants — FSB. tass.com "In all, over 20 explosives planted at electric power transmission lines of nuclear power plants were neutralized as a result of counter-saboteur work," Alexander Bortnikov specified…

TASS (2023-10-11). Third One Belt – One Road forum to be held in Beijing on October 17-18. tass.com Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic have confirmed their participation…

TASS (2023-10-11). Israel disinclined to believe allegations of Russia's involvement in Hamas attack — envoy. tass.com Alexander Ben Zvi also underlined that those who expected the US to redirect their resources from Ukraine to the Middle East in the current situation were mistaken…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-10-11). Russia: Middle East conflict may affect energy market. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The worsening of the situation in the Middle East may affect the world energy market, that is why Russia and Saudi Arabia intend to discuss the issue, said Deputy Prime Minister Aleksánder Nóvak.

TASS (2023-10-11). Defense firm delivers new batch of T-90M, T-72B3M tanks to Russian troops. tass.com "I would like to highlight the work of the enterprise's designers and engineers who continue improving the armor taking into account the experience of its combat employment," Denis Manturov stated…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia, Saudi Arabia discussing opening of dealership, service network for Aurus cars. tass.com The countries are also discussing deliveries of KAMAZ-54901 articulated trucks and Gazel Next trucks…

TASS (2023-10-11). Trade turnover between Russia, Saudi Arabia to rise to $7 bln by 2030 — Novak. tass.com According to the Russian deputy prime minister, Moscow also plans to expand cooperation in the area of peaceful atom with Saudi Arabia…

TASS (2023-10-11). Anti-terrorist cooperation by Russian, Western special services shrinks — SVR chief. tass.com Sergey Naryshkin drew attention to the fact that in previous years interaction with the special services of Western countries "in fighting international terrorism was tangible"

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia can potentially help resolve Palestinian-Israeli conflict — Kremlin. tass.com Dmitry Peskov has underlined that Russia maintains its positions as a country that has the potential to participate in the settlement processes…

TASS (2023-10-11). Abbas' visit to Russia being prepared, but no dates set yet — Kremlin. tass.com Dmitry Peskov has mentioned that the visit can be agreed upon through diplomatic channels, specifying that it was planned in advance…

TASS (2023-10-11). Press review: Putin meets with Iraqi PM and US seeks to bundle arms aid to Israel, Ukraine. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 11th…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-12). North Korea's Kim shares letters with Russia's Putin, wishes victory over 'imperialists'. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-10-12). US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in show of force as North's leader Kim exchanges messages with Putin. firstpost.com A United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrived in South Korea on Thursday. This deployment was seen as a show of strength in response to North Korea's leader reaffirming his commitment to strengthening ties with Russia. | The aircraft carrier and its group docked at the port of Busan in southeastern South Korea after taking part in a trilateral maritime exercise involving South Korea, the United States, and Japan earlier in the week, as reported by the South Korean Defence Ministry. | The aircraft carrier is to stay in Busan until next Monday as part of a bilateral agreement to enhance…

WSWS (2023-10-12). Putin regime works to rehabilitate Joseph Stalin, as memorials to victims of the Terror are vandalized. wsws.org In recent months, several of the few memorials to victims of the Terror have been vandalized in Russia, while busts and monuments to Stalin are being erected.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Russia fails to return to UN rights body after losing vote. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Russian forces close in on east Ukraine's Avdiivka. channelnewsasia.com

Pavel López Lazo (2023-10-11). Putin considers US policy towards Middle East as a failure. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described the US policy towards the Middle East as a failure, while speaking at the plenary session of the International Forum of the Russian Energy Week.

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Erdogan and Putin Discuss Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli tensions. | RELATED: | During the phone talk, Erdogan and Putin exchanged views on measures to prevent the spread of the tension, according to a statement issued by Türkiye's Communications Directorate. | In the phone talk, Erdogan told Putin that targeting c…

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Russia Advocates Creation of Sovereign Palestinian State. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced support for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state as a permanent solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. | RELATED: | "Without addressing the fundamental political issues, the most critical of which is the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, it is impossible to resolve the problem as a whole," he stated during the forum of the Russian Energy Week 2023.

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Venezuelan Vice President to Attend Energy Forum in Russia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in Moscow, Russia to participate in the 6th Energy Week 2023 International Forum. | RELATED: | Upon her arrival in the Russian capital, she was received by the Venezuelan ambassador to Russia Jesus Salazar and by authorities of the Eurasian nation. | "The Russian Energy Week is of vital importance to address issues of global energy balance and cooperation. Venezuela has i…

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Slovak Government to be Led by Smer Party Leader Fico. sputnikglobe.com BRATISLAVA (Sputnik) – Slovakia's opposition Smer party leader and former prime minister, Robert Fico, signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding with two coalition partners, according to the broadcast.

Editor (2023-10-12). Oct 12, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Yo-Yo Ma, Kathryn Stott — Over the Rainbow Ray McGovern: A Matter of Justice Condemnation — Now We Have Your Attention, by Craig Murray This Is Exactly What It Looks Like, by Caitlin Johnstone 'A Massive War Crime': Israel Announces Total Blockade of Gaza Strip, by Jake Johnson MoA: U.S. Plans To Ethnically Cleanse Gaza The Duran: Extremist Politics in Israel, Ukraine — Alastair Crooke, Alex Mercouris and G Diesen (Video) Don't Confuse Me With Facts. They know what they think, by Aurelien Chris Hedges: Palestinians Speak the Language of Violence Israel Taught Them Palestine-Is…

Dave DeCamp (2023-10-11). US Announces $200 Million Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US on Wednesday announced a new $200 million arms package for Ukraine that includes HIMARS ammunition, artillery shells, anti-tank weapons, and other equipment. The package was announced as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was in Brussels hosting a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a gathering that includes military leaders from about 50 …

Dave DeCamp (2023-10-11). White House Plans to Request Military Aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. news.antiwar.com The White House has conveyed to members of Congress that it will request an emergency supplemental funding package that will include military aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, as well as additional funding for border security, NBC News reported on Wednesday. Administration officials said the request will also include funds to manufacture weapons to replace …

Editor (2023-10-11). Yaroslav Hunka, Politico and the rehabilitation of Nazi war crimes. mronline.org The logic of the war in Ukraine requires the rehabilitation of the worst crimes of the Nazi regime.

Global Research News (2023-10-11). Selected Articles: Are Hamas Fighters Using American Weapons Meant for Ukraine? Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca By US weapons provided to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for the purpose of fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels were being seized …

infobrics (2023-10-11). Washington's warhawks splitting over support for Ukraine. infobrics.org US Senator calls for all resources intended for Ukraine to be redirected to Israel.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-11). Not Just Canada: The UK Has a Nazi Problem. libya360.wordpress.com Sonja van den Ende Hallmuir Ukrainian Chapel in Lockerbie, UK. We all remember the standing ovation in the Canadian parliament for Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian-Canadian World War II veteran of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS. In Ukraine, which the Germans invaded during Operation Barbarossa, they found many Ukrainians sympathetic to the German Empire…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-11). Ukraine vs Israel: Can the West Arm Both? libya360.wordpress.com William Van Wagenen Israel will need US support to survive a fight with the Palestinian resistance and its battle-tested regional allies. But it will compete directly with US ally Ukraine for ever-dwindling western weapons and funds. Just three days after the Hamas-led Palestinian resistance launched an unprecedented military offensive against Israeli military posts and settlements…

Ron Jacobs (2023-10-11). The Common Thread is US Imperialism. counterpunch.org There are obviously many differences, political and otherwise between the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Palestine. One thing that is quite similar however, is that both were provoked by ultra-right nationalists in each nation. These elements currently control the government both numerically and politically in Israel, while Ukraine's right wing nationalists exercise a

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Belgian Defense Minister Confirms Plans to Supply Ukraine With F-16 From 2025 – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder confirmed on Wednesday her country's plans to supply Ukraine with several F-16 fighter aircraft starting from 2025, as well as to keep training Ukrainian pilots, Belgian broadcaster reported.

Staff (2023-10-11). Can Peace in Ukraine Be Achieved Without War? Medea Benjamin & Barbara Smith Debate. democracynow.org So far this year, U.S. spending on Israel, typically the largest annual recipient of U.S. military aid, has been outstripped by military aid to Ukraine, though that balance could begin to change as President Biden plans to ask Congress to approve emergency funding to support Israel's retaliatory campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip following Saturday's attack by Hamas militants. For more on U.S. policy in Ukraine and Israel, we host a discussion with CodePink's Medea Benjamin and the Ukraine Solidarity Network's Barbara Smith. Benjamin urges diplomacy and deescalation, arguing t…

TASS (2023-10-11). Zelensky fears that West will pay less attention to Ukraine amid Middle East crisis. tass.com At the same time, he "hopes for continued US support"

TASS (2023-10-11). West turning Ukraine into training ground for foreign terrorists, mercenaries — FSB chief. tass.com Alexander Bortnikov emphasized that, "the Western intelligence community and non-governmental organizations are engaged on behalf of Ukrainian armed units in recruiting members of international terrorist organizations"

Workers World Party (2023-10-12). PDF of October 12 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. World solidarity with Palestine Boston march for Indigenous Peoples Day Bay Area activists protest war in Ukraine 'Bans off Ohio!' GM gives in on EV jobs On the picket line Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-10-11). Carlos Acosta announces new tour of UK and US. plenglish.com London, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Renowned Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta and Norwich Theater will make the 2024 On Before tour of the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Élodie Gavrilof (2023-10-11). Nagorno-Karabakh condemned to famine in the indifference of the international community. internationalviewpoint.org "Peace cannot be achieved under these conditions, but that is not what the Azerbaijani authorities are seeking. Their policy is intended to force Armenians in the region to leave or die." | – | / |

TASS (2023-10-11). Further presence of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh not for Armenia to decide — premier. tass.com When asked by a reported about the future of the 102nd military base, which is the only Russian base in Transcaucasia and has a contingent of about 5,000 servicemen, the Armenian premier said his country has not raised the issue…

infobrics (2023-10-11). Whose side is Turkey on in latest Middle East conflict?>. infobrics.org Israel has been instrumental in Ankara's major military modernization programs. When combined with massive Israeli arms shipments to Azerbaijan, it's naive (to say the least) to even think that Turkey would ever ditch Israel for Palestine.

Paul Cawley, Francesco Padormo, Daniel Cromb, Jennifer Almalbis, Massimo Marenzana, Rui Teixeira, UNITY Consortium, Alena Uus, Jonathan O'Muircheartaigh, Steven C.R. Williams, Serena J. Counsell, Tomoki Arichi, Mary A. Rutherford, Joseph V. Hajnal, A. David Edwards (2023-10-10). Articles] Development of neonatal-specific sequences for portable ultralow field magnetic resonance brain imaging: a prospective, single-centre, cohort study. thelancet.com On unblinded review, optimised portable MR can provide sufficient contrast, signal, and resolution for neuroanatomical identification and detection of a range of clinically important abnormalities. Blinded validation studies are now warranted.

Shane Quinn (2023-10-10). History: Rivalry Between France and Germany. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-10-10). Syria Responds to Homs Attack; Sources Say France Supplied UAV Parts to Terrorists. orinocotribune.com The Syrian Arab Army retaliated against the terror groups that killed dozens of officers earlier in the day. | The Syrian Arab Army launched offensives against the headquarters of the Turkistan Islamic Party and the Brigade of Emigrants in Areeha and Idlib in response to the terror attack launched on the military academy in Syria's Homs. | The Turkistan Islamic Party and the Brigade of Emigrants are the two armed groups that have the technological capabilities to conduct drone attacks, an Al Mayadeen correspondent reported, citing reliable sources. | A drone attack launched on Thursday targeted a military academy…


Alina Ramos Martin (2023-10-11). Cuba and France boost university and academic cooperation (+Photo). plenglish.com Paris, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Minister of Higher Education Walter Baluja concluded a busy agenda in France on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral ties in the university and academic fields, and outlined the participation in various events.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-12). France flanker Jelonch continues rapid recovery from surgery. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-12). Team GB relishing the rivalry with Paris 2024 hosts France. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Alldritt warns France need to increase intensity in World Cup quarter-final. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). France expect another brutal clash against South Africa. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Libbok sweats on coach's choice as Bok debate flyhalf to take on France. channelnewsasia.com


channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). France turns a page as troops begin leaving coup-hit Niger. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-10-11). British businesses seek govt help after spike in shoplifting. firstpost.com Businesses in the United Kingdom are seeking government help as shops suffer an unprecedented number of thefts and violence by criminal gangs, addicts and people struggling with a cost-of-living crisis. | "We see shoplifting everyday here, sometimes multiple times a day," laments Pravin Kharel, the 28-year-old manager of a Sainsbury's food store in London. | The British Retail Consortium says shoplifting is up 27 per cent this year in ten of the country's largest cities, a phenomenon affecting also the United States and France, which suffered a 15-per cent rise in 2022. | The situation in Britain has caused the B…

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Niger's Junta asks UN's top official to leave 'within 72 hours'. firstpost.com Niger's foreign ministry has said in a statement that the junta which that took control of Niger has asked the head of the United Nations diplomatic mission stationed there to leave the country within 72 hours | In a statement dated October 10, France alleged that the U.N. had engaged in "underhanded maneuvers" to prevent Niger from fully participating in the recent U.N. General Assembly and other international gatherings. | The coup that deposed the democratically elected president of Niger in July also expelled French troops and the ambassador. | Meanwhile, the United States stated on October 10 that the July t…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-10-11). France promises to work from multilateralism in the H.R Council. plenglish.com Paris, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) France assured today that it will work in the UN Human Rights Council, convinced that multilateralism is the best way to respond to the contemporary challenges, after its election to integrate that organ.

teleSUR (2023-10-11). First Contingent of French Soldiers Leaves Niger. telesurenglish.net France has announced the end of its military presence in Niger, with the withdrawal of some 1,500 French troops by the end of the year. | Close sources indicate that the French convoys are heading for Chad, crossing more than 1,600 kilometers of roads and tracks to reach the capital, N'Djamena. Oct. 11, 2023.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-10). Dutch coach Koeman hopes injury depleted side can upset France. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). France turns a page as troops begin leaving coup-hit Niger. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-10-11). British businesses seek govt help after spike in shoplifting. firstpost.com Businesses in the United Kingdom are seeking government help as shops suffer an unprecedented number of thefts and violence by criminal gangs, addicts and people struggling with a cost-of-living crisis. | "We see shoplifting everyday here, sometimes multiple times a day," laments Pravin Kharel, the 28-year-old manager of a Sainsbury's food store in London. | The British Retail Consortium says shoplifting is up 27 per cent this year in ten of the country's largest cities, a phenomenon affecting also the United States and France, which suffered a 15-per cent rise in 2022. | The situation in Britain has caused the B…

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Niger's Junta asks UN's top official to leave 'within 72 hours'. firstpost.com Niger's foreign ministry has said in a statement that the junta which that took control of Niger has asked the head of the United Nations diplomatic mission stationed there to leave the country within 72 hours | In a statement dated October 10, France alleged that the U.N. had engaged in "underhanded maneuvers" to prevent Niger from fully participating in the recent U.N. General Assembly and other international gatherings. | The coup that deposed the democratically elected president of Niger in July also expelled French troops and the ambassador. | Meanwhile, the United States stated on October 10 that the July t…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-10-11). France promises to work from multilateralism in the H.R Council. plenglish.com Paris, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) France assured today that it will work in the UN Human Rights Council, convinced that multilateralism is the best way to respond to the contemporary challenges, after its election to integrate that organ.

teleSUR (2023-10-11). First Contingent of French Soldiers Leaves Niger. telesurenglish.net France has announced the end of its military presence in Niger, with the withdrawal of some 1,500 French troops by the end of the year. | Close sources indicate that the French convoys are heading for Chad, crossing more than 1,600 kilometers of roads and tracks to reach the capital, N'Djamena. Oct. 11, 2023.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-10). Dutch coach Koeman hopes injury depleted side can upset France. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-10). France's Dupont in race against the clock to face South Africa. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-10). France and Spain oppose suspending aid to Palestinian territories. channelnewsasia.com

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-10-11). Culture of Spain's comics and visual arts under Cuba's spotlight. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The Cultural Week of Spain in Cuba, which will end tomorrow Thursday, invites you to enjoy an afternoon of comics and visual arts at the Vitrina de Valonia, located in Havana's Historic Center.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-10-11). Spanish IU calls for condemnation of Palestine occupation. plenglish.com Madrid, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The Izquierda Unida (IU) party of Spain will present in all the city councils of the State a motion on the occasion of the military escalation in Palestine, it was announced today.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Scientists Use CRISPR Gene Editing Tech on Chickens to Fight Bird Flu. sputnikglobe.com According to a New York journal, the deadliest bird flu outbreak occurred between February 2022 and February 2023, killing 58 million farm-raised birds in the US, and leading to record high turkey prices.

presstv.ir (2023-10-10). Thousands march in Istanbul in support of Palestinians. presstv.ir Thousands of Turks in Istanbul are participating in a march called "March for Fatah" to support the Palestinians.

Drago Bosnic (2023-10-11). Erdogan, Friend or Foe of Netanyahu? On Whose Side Is Turkey in Latest Israel-Gaza Escalation? globalresearch.ca

TASS (2023-10-11). Project on supply of 1 mln tons of grain to Turkey under development so far — Russian MFA. tass.com On September 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the issue at their bilateral meeting in Sochi…

Ajeyo Basu (2023-10-10). Turkey accuses US of planning Gaza massacre as aircraft carrier comes closer to Israel. firstpost.com Earlier this week, Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, lambasted the US for sending a carrier strike group closer to Israel, claiming that this will result in "serious massacres" in Gaza. | U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin declared on Sunday that the country will move a carrier strike group, which includes the USS Gerald R. Ford, closer to Israel in response to a sudden attack by Hamas militants on Israel on Saturday. | "What will the aircraft carrier of the U.S. do near Israel, why do they come? What will boats around and aircraft on it will do? They will hit Gaza and around, and take steps for serious m…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-10). Britain and Ireland to host Euro 2028, Italy and Turkey get Euro 2032. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Russia loses bid to regain seat on UN Human Rights Council. firstpost.com The UN General Assembly on Tuesday rejected a bid by Russia to regain a seat on the Human Rights Council, from which it was ousted after invading Ukraine. | Russia, which was competing with Bulgaria and Albania for two open spots allocated to the Eastern Europe regional group, nonetheless received 83 votes in its favor from the UN General Assembly's 193 members. | The election for the body's 2024-2026 term had been viewed as a test of what Moscow contended was quiet support despite fierce Western-led criticism over its brutal assault on its neighbor. | The vote comes just days after a Russian missile attack on th…

teleSUR (2023-10-10). Members of UN Human Rights Council, 15 States Elected. telesurenglish.net The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected 15 States to serve on the 47-member Human Rights Council for the 2024-2026 term. | RELATED: | The decision was made by secret, direct and individual ballot of 146 member states. The States elected were: Burundi, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Malawi (for Africa); China, Indonesia, Japan and Kuwait (for Asia-Pacific); Albania and Bulgaria (for Eastern Europe); Brazil, Cuba and Dominican Republic (for La…

Collective (2023-10-11). Andorran women take to the streets to demand that abortion is no longer a crime. internationalviewpoint.org As part of the International Day for the Right to Abortion, a demonstration was held in Andorra on 30 September. Around 150 activists responded to a call from the Stop Violències association, which is fighting for the decriminalization of abortion, which in Andorra is considered a crime, even after rape. | – | / |

Collective (2023-10-10). Andorran women take to the streets to demand that abortion is no longer a crime. internationalviewpoint.org As part of the International Day for the Right to Abortion, a demonstration was held in Andorra on 30 September. Around 150 activists responded to a call from the Stop Violències association, which is fighting for the decriminalization of abortion, which in Andorra is considered a crime, even after rape. | – | / |

themoscowtimes (2023-10-11). Russia and Kyrgyzstan to Create Shared Air Defense System. themoscowtimes.com Russia has similar agreements with other allied countries including Kazakhstan, Belarus and Tajikistan.

TASS (2023-10-11). Belgium to deliver F-16 aircraft to Kiev regime by 2025 — defense minister. tass.com It is reported that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is visiting Brussels…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-10-10). Protests grow in Belgium against bill to restrict demonstrations. peoplesdispatch.org Working class sections and left-wing parties in Belgium have intensified the agitation against a bill proposed by Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne with provisions to ban 'rioters' from participating in protests. Due to fierce opposition from legislators of the Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA), the coalition government has postponed voting on the bill in the parliament. | On October 5, around 10,000 demonstrated in Brussels demanding that the bill be withdrawn as it endangers the right to organize and the freedom of expression. The protest was called for by trade unions including the General Labor Fed…

Ajeyo Basu (2023-10-11). Denmark airforce to evacuate citizens from Israel, Palestine. firstpost.com Following the attack by Hamas, Denmark will be prepared to dispatch a military plane on Wednesday to evacuate its residents as well as those who have permanent residence in Denmark from Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, according to the Danish foreign ministry. | A spokeswoman for the foreign ministry told the media that a C-130 Hercules cargo jet had been made available for the evacuation and might be prepared to take off from Denmark in a matter of hours, though the exact time of the departure was still unknown. | According to the ministry, there are currently about 1,200 Danes in Israel and an a…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Denmark, Netherlands, US spearhead creation of future Ukraine air force. channelnewsasia.com

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). Norwegian Seismic Monitor Says Recorded Possible Blast at Balticconnector Gas Link. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NORSAR, an independent seismic monitoring organization, said on Tuesday that it had recorded what appeared to be an explosion at the Balticconnector gas pipeline, which runs from Finland to Estonia under the Baltic Sea.

TASS (2023-10-11). Kremlin calls news on damaged gas pipeline between Finland, Estonia alarming. tass.com Dmitry Peskov added that dangerous precedents of terror attacks against critical infrastructure facilities on the Baltic Sea had already been set, meaning certain attacks against Nord Stream pipelines…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). 'External activity' probably behind Finland-Estonia gas pipe leak. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). China-Europe freight trains serve 25 European countries as BRI's 10th anniversary arrives. ecns.cn China-Europe freight trains now reach more than 200 cities in 25 European countries, and more than 100 cities in 11 Asian countries and regions, after their operations started in 2013.

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). China-Europe freight trains serve 25 European countries as BRI's 10th anniversary arrives. ecns.cn

Editor (2023-10-11). Slovakia election—a small but significant fracture in Europe's subordination to the U.S. mronline.org The Slovak parliamentary elections [30 September] were won by the anti-war, pro-negotiations party Smer-SD DIRECTION—Slovak Social Democracy led by Robert Fico.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-10-11). New Outburst in Palestine. orinocotribune.com By Atilio A. Boron — Oct 8, 2023 | The events that are shaking Israel and Palestine today, with a tragic toll of civilian casualties, cause pain and compassion and, unfortunately, are not surprising. The attacks launched by Hamas from Gaza are the response to the terrorist policy of conquest and territorial dispossession that the Israeli regime, with the complicity of the United States and its unworthy European vassals, has perpetrated against the Palestinian people for decades, in open violation of countless bilateral agreements and United Nations resolutions. | The current crisis could hardly be interprete…

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Western Afghanistan – EMSC. sputnikglobe.com The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Herat, according to the Europe-Mediterranean seismological center.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Members of 13 European PMCs Fighting Against Russia in Ukraine – FSB Head. sputnikglobe.com BAKU (Sputnik) – Members of 13 private military companies (PMCs) from Europe and members of nine foreign paramilitary proxy formations are participating in military operations against Russia in Ukraine, Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Alexander Bortnikov said on Wednesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Musk Fires Back at EU Regulator: X Content on Palestine-Israel Conflict 'Open Source & Transparent'. sputnikglobe.com A European regulator had issued Elon Musk a warning about the spread of "illegal content and disinformation" on X amid the Mideast escalation, warning that in case of "non-compliance, penalties can be imposed."

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia files statement to ICAO Council over West's air traffic rules violations. tass.com According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the defendants in the case were 37 countries, including the United States, Canada, Britain and all members of the European Union…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-10-10). EU suspends aid to Palestine amid conflict. plenglish.com Brussels, Oct 10 (Prensa Latina) Amid Israel's announcement of a total closure of the overpopulated Gaza Strip, in its conflict with HAMAS, the European Union (EU) suspended cooperation projects with Palestine.

Charles Pierce (2023-10-10). The Essential Facts Concerning Zionism and Palestine. dissidentvoice.org 1. Doctrine. Zionism was devised by some middle-class Jewish Europeans (most prominently Lev Pinsker and Theodore Herzl) as one response to horrendous late 19th century anti-Jewish persecutions in Europe. Like many of their contemporaries among nationalistic privileged-class European intellectuals and like the Nazis who came later, the Zionists conceived of the world's Jews as a race. Moreover, they viewed the Jews as: (in their own words) a "parasitic" and "alien" presence within the gentile countries; and therefore a "Jewish problem", which could only be resolved by removing all or most Jews from the gentile co…

Greg Godels (2023-10-10). Our Dirty Little Secret Revealed. dissidentvoice.org I grew up in a small Midwestern town that was part of an industrial oasis located in the midst of corn and soybean fields. The oasis existed because bituminous coal had been discovered under the flat lands well over a hundred years ago. The mines attracted thousands of workers from Eastern and Southern Europe, including …

Laura Hulsemann (2023-10-10). Ukraine Is Totally Corrupt: Former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. globalresearch.ca

presstv.ir (2023-10-10). Thousands march in Rome for better working conditions, peace in Ukraine. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Rome to demand better working conditions and an end to the conflict in Ukraine without sanctions and European arms supplies.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). Gas Futures in Europe Up by 6%, Topping $500 Per 1,000 Cubic Meters. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Gas futures in Europe increased by 6%, exceeding $500 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since August 22, according to data from the London-based ICE exchange on Tuesday.

TASS (2023-10-10). Gas prices in Europe above $500 per 1,000 cubic meters first time since August. tass.com The day before, Chevron halted production on the Tamar gas field in the Mediterranean for safety reasons amid escalation of the conflict between Palestine and Israel…

TASS (2023-10-10). Russia deeply concerned over situation around Kosovo — Lavrov. tass.com According to Russia's top diplomat, at present, the European Union "is reluctant and incapable of making its minions in Kosovo implement the 2013 agreements between Belgrade and Pristina"

TASS (2023-10-10). Israeli Air Force airlifts hundreds of troops back from Europe — media. tass.com It is reported that the operation was carried out in coordination with the Foreign Ministry…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-10-10). Unión Europea suspende la ayuda humanitaria a Palestina. telesurtv.net Varhelyi ha dicho que ahora es necesario "abordar las bases de la paz, la tolerancia y la coexistencia" en la región de Oriente Próximo.

Yanis Varoufakis (2023-10-10). Los regalos de Christine Lagarde a los populistas. globalizacion.ca Desde que asumió la presidencia del Banco Central Europeo a finales de 2019, Christine Lagarde ha cometido tres grandes errores que le hacen el juego a los populistas de derechas. Ahora, solo cabe esperar que la propia incompetencia de estos…

presstv.ir (2023-10-11). EU asks Musk to censor news about Israel's war in Gaza. presstv.ir The European Union is asking Elon Musk to censor information not conforming to the Western narrative over Israel's war on Palestinians in Gaza.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-10-10). FMs of Israel and Palestine are invited to EU Council. plenglish.com Brussels, Oct 10 (Prensa Latina) Amid a tense conflict in the Middle East, the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, on Tuesday called on the foreign ministers of Israel and Palestine to a European Union (EU) council in Oman.

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). Global Insights on BRI丨Former Vice President of German Bundestag: BRI has brought Asia and Europe even closer. ecns.cn The Belt and Road Initiative BRI has brought Asia and Europe even closer and provided crucial momentum for various regions around the world, said Hans-Peter Friedrich, chairman of the German-Chinese parliamentary group and former vice president of German Bundestag, in a recent exclusive interview with China News Network.

FP Staff (2023-10-11). X is spreading 'disinformation' on Hamas attack after Elon Musk promotes account known to lie, warns EU. firstpost.com On Tuesday, Thierry Breton, the European Union's digital chief, issued a warning to Elon Musk regarding his platform X, previously known as Twitter, alleging the spread of "illegal content and disinformation." | In his role as the European Union's commissioner for industry and the digital economy, Breton holds the responsibility of overseeing and regulating internet giants that operate within the European Union, with the authority to initiate legal actions as needed. | @elonmusk on #DSA obligations ⤵️ FP Staff (2023-10-11). EU, UN, several countries collect funds to aid earthquake-striken Afghanistan. firstpost.com Just a few days after one of the world's deadliest earthquakes, which killed over 2,400 people and destroyed thousands of homes in the region, another powerful quake shook western Afghanistan. | In an effort to analyze the damage and casualties in Herat province, the United Nations has compiled some information regarding the humanitarian relief pledges that have been made to Afghanistan to date. | In addition to the 2.5 million euros that will be available for humanitarian partners already conducting assistance operations on the ground, the European Union offered an additional 3.5 million euros ($3.71 million) in…

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Hamas attack on Israel is 'an act of war', reflects 'an ancient evil', says EU chief. firstpost.com The massacre of Israeli civilians by the Palestinian organization Hamas was a cold-blooded act of war, according to EU leader Ursula von der Leyen, who also referred to it as an example of a "ancient evil." | "We have to be clear in defining this kind of horror," she stated. And there is only one way to respond to that. European nations support Israel. Additionally, we completely support Israel's right to self-defense. | Von der Leyen backed a thorough evaluation of the EU's multimillion-euro financial support for Palestinian projects as he opened a meeting of European commissioners. | More than 1,200 people were…

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Libya: Government and EU Sign MoU on Border Security. telesurenglish.net On October 10th, the Libyan Foreign Ministry and the European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on coordination and cooperation in managing and securing Libyan borders. | Related: | According to a EUBAM statement, the signing ceremony was held at the ministry's headquarters in the Libyan capital Tripoli. | It was attended by the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internat…

WSWS (2023-10-11). Far-right AfD overtakes parties of Germany's federal government in Bavaria and Hesse state elections. wsws.org The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is growing because the Social Democrats, Greens and Left Party have largely adopted its policies and paved the way for it.

Dave DeCamp (2023-10-10). Germany Announces $1.1 Billion Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Germany on Tuesday announced a $1.1 billion weapons package for Ukraine that Berlin said was to help Kyiv get through the winter. The package includes a US-made Patriot air defense system, two German-made IRIS-T air defense systems, 10 more German Leopard tanks, and other types of equipment. "With this new 'winter package,' we are further …

Uriel Araujo (2023-10-10). Germany Could Become Kiev's Main Strategic Partner as Ukraine-Poland "Honeymoon" In Crisis. globalresearch.ca

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Germany steps up Ukraine weapons deliveries ahead of winter. channelnewsasia.com

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Germany to Set Brigade in Lithuania to Strengthen NATO's Flank. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany will commence the gradual deployment of a military brigade in Lithuania in 2023, at the disposal of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). | RELATED: | This deployment is part of the flagship "Zeitenwende" project, the execution of which was accelerated due to the Ukrainian conflict. | "We will make the division available to NATO in 2025, as promised, f…

Cynthia Enloe (2023-10-11). Of War and Feminism. counterpunch.org Renowned scholar-activist Cynthia Enloe's new book Twelve Feminist Lessons of War lays out the lessons that women activists have drawn from their immediate experiences of war. Enloe draws on firsthand experiences of war from women in places as diverse as Ukraine, Myanmar, Somalia, Vietnam, Rwanda, Algeria, Syria, and Northern Ireland to show how women's wars

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Ireland top for turnovers, Argentina have worst scrum. channelnewsasia.com

midwesternmarx (2023-10-11). A decade of BRI development transforms China's Xinjiang region into a core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt. By: Li Xuanmin in Urumqi and Horgos>. midwesternmarx.com On Sunday morning, workers were harvesting grapes on farmland in Yining county in Kazak Autonomous Prefecture of Ili, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The freshly-picked fruit was then uploaded onto a truck, headed to Kazakhstan via highway, and within six hours, it would be delivered to the Kazakhstani market and sold to the local consumers."It used to take two to three days to ship goods from Xinjiang to Kazakhstan, but the time has been reduced to only half a day sin …

TASS (2023-10-11). Kazakhstan can supply 800 mln cubic meters of gas in transit to Uzbekistan — minister. tass.com The case in point is the supplies of about 2.8 bln cubic meters of gas at the initial stage, Almassadam Satkaliyev noted…

TASS (2023-10-10). Kazakhstan posts 4.7% GDP gain in January-September 2023 — Kazakh economics minister. tass.com "Construction, retail trade, and information and communications demonstrated the highest growth," Alibek Kuantyrov elaborated…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-10). 'I consider myself Korean': Koryo Saram, ethnic Koreans in Central Asia, keep their roots alive. channelnewsasia.com Today, there are an estimated 500,000 Koryo Saram scattered across several former Soviet Union states.

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Power-hungry: AI bots like ChatGPT will have higher energy demands than many countries by 2027. firstpost.com According to recent research published in the journal Joule, the energy consumption associated with artificial intelligence (AI) applications is projected to surpass the annual electricity requirements of entire nations like the Netherlands, Argentina, and Sweden by the year 2027. | This energy-intensive trend is attributed to the widespread adoption of AI, with particular emphasis on generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, which generate content by drawing upon the data they were trained on. The surge in the use of such AI systems has been notably prominent since 2022. | Training these tools is an energy-intens…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-10). New Zealand thump the Netherlands to stay perfect at World Cup. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-10-11). Silk Road in eye of Russian painter: art brings us closer. ecns.cn "I hope that through such activities, children from China and Russia can gain an understanding of different cultures and get to know art and history," said Kosterina Evgeniya, a Russian painter, who has held many youth painting exhibitions in both countries.

infobrics (2023-10-11). Another BRIC in the Wall? Indonesia's BRICS Dilemma. infobrics.org On 24 August 2023, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo attended the 15th annual BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in Indonesia's capacity as ASEAN Chair. The BRICS — a grouping of five major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — recently announced they were expanding to include six more countries…

infobrics (2023-10-11). China Benefits from Russia's Energy Trade with the Arctic. infobrics.org China is taking advantage of Russia's shift to the East and continues to expand its energy imports, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil from the Arctic. In 2022, Russia surpassed Saudi Arabia as China's largest supplier of oil, with China spending $58 billion on oil imports from Russia. Additionally, China purchased $8 billion of LNG primarily from the Yamal LNG plant in the Arctic…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-11). A Coming Colour Revolution in Slovakia? libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Marches in Slovakia calling for peace in Ukraine in 2023, stirred pro-Russian sentiments. A revolution may be impending in Slovakia, to restore the established, US-dominated order, and ensure peace in Ukraine remains a far-off fantasy. The September 30th Slovakian election saw Smer emerge as the largest party in Bratislava's parliament, well ahead of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-11). Sustained Peace With Russia? Is It Possible? libya360.wordpress.com Alastair Crooke Reinhard Gehlen, from Nazi criminal to "honorable" collaborator with the United States and NATO This Ukrainian identitarian 'play' has a crucial part in the story of why sustained peace with Russia is foreclosed. Few people even know the name 'Gehlen', yet Reinhart Gehlen and his SS men not only shaped politically the newborn…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-10-11). Fruitless "joint struggle" between nuclear states. internationalviewpoint.org On 13 September, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un met at the Russian launch base at the Vostotchny cosmodrome. The meeting was organized at Putin's insistence. Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia is aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation between Russia and North Korea. | – | / |

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Beijing to Host Third Belt and Road Forum From October 17-18 – China's Foreign Ministry. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, where talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet for talks, will be held in Beijing from October 17-18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Wednesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Former Pentagon Advisor Reveals What Happened to NATO Instructors in Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, has previously emphasized that British advisers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine would become a legitimate target for the Russian army, and would be ruthlessly eliminated.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Russia Maintains Dialogue With Both Israel, Palestine, Balanced Approach Vital – Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia maintains dialogue both with Israel and Palestine, it is important to maintain a balanced approach in order to participate in the settlement process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Shoigu Inspects Production of IL-76MD-90A Aircraft. sputnikglobe.com Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has held a meeting in Ulyanovsk with the leadership of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) on the development of military transport aviation (MTA) capabilities.

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia's defense chief inspects production, repair of cargo aircraft in Ulyanovsk. tass.com According to the Defense Ministry, Sergey Shoigu also held a working meeting in which he pointed to "an almost manifold" increase in the workload of Russian military cargo aviation…

TASS (2023-10-11). Conflict in Middle East to affect energy market — Novak. tass.com According to the Russian deputy prime minister, such events in the world can alter the situation with consumption of energy resources "one way or the other"

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia, Saudi Arabia to discuss situation on oil market later in the day. tass.com Alexander Novak added that both countries had very good relations in recent years that enabled to act in a balanced way on the oil market…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russian cabinet not considering increase in tax burden on oil sector. tass.com The Russian authorities decided earlier to amend the Tax Code and resume, effective October 1, the fuel damper mechanism…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia ready to boost supplies of petroleum products to Saudi Arabia — Novak. tass.com Moscow also expects Russian companies to cooperate with Saudi Aramco in the area of artificial intelligence, the deputy prime minister went on to say…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russian air defense forces intercept two Ukrainian drones over Bryansk Region. tass.com According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the attempts by the Kiev regime to carry out terrorist attacks were foiled during the night of October 10…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russian gunners wipe out Ukrainian stronghold, mortar team in Krasny Liman area. tass.com According to the Defense Ministry, after fulfilling the objectives of striking the enemy targets, the artillery squads conducted a counter-fire maneuver and left the firing positions…

TASS (2023-10-11). Eurasian integration benefits all countries, including Kyrgyzstan — Putin. tass.com Kyrgyzstan's GDP and its industrial production increased by 2.3 times and exports doubled over eight years, the Russian leader stressed…

TASS (2023-10-11). Including DPRK in regional formats to aid stabilization in region — Russian diplomat. tass.com According to Andrey Rudenko, the visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia confirmed the mutual aspiration of both countries to expand their cooperation further…

TASS (2023-10-11). Hamas attack signals failure of Israeli intelligence, senior Russian lawmaker says. tass.com According to Andrey Kartapolov, Israel was caught off guard as it had long relied complacently on its technological prowess, whereas the Palestinian militant group Hamas had clearly been closely analyzing recent military conflicts…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russian troops hammer deployment sites of three Ukrainian army brigades in DPR. tass.com It is also reported that the crews of Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower systems inflicted damage on enemy troops in the area of the settlement of Andreyevka…

TASS (2023-10-11). DPR reports 24 Ukrainian shelling attacks on its territory in past day. tass.com Two people were injured as a result of these attacks…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia foils 3,000 cybercrimes over past year — Interior Ministry. tass.com "Measures have been taken to restrict access to more than 5,000 websites which were used to disseminate banned or destructive content or commit crimes against Russian citizens," the ministry added…

TASS (2023-10-11). British commandos train Ukrainian saboteurs to undermine Russian nuke plants — FSB. tass.com "In all, over 20 explosives planted at electric power transmission lines of nuclear power plants were neutralized as a result of counter-saboteur work," Alexander Bortnikov specified…

TASS (2023-10-11). Third One Belt – One Road forum to be held in Beijing on October 17-18. tass.com Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic have confirmed their participation…

TASS (2023-10-11). Israel disinclined to believe allegations of Russia's involvement in Hamas attack — envoy. tass.com Alexander Ben Zvi also underlined that those who expected the US to redirect their resources from Ukraine to the Middle East in the current situation were mistaken…

infobrics (2023-10-10). Russia and Hong Kong: The Trade and Investment Dynamics. infobrics.org Given the geopolitical tensions between Russia and Western countries, Moscow has actively sought to diversify its economic relations and reduce its trade dependency on the West. Strengthening ties with financial centers in Asia, including Hong Kong, offers a potential avenue for this diversification…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-10). Russian MoD Continues Analysis of the Military-Biological Activities of the United States in Ukraine and Other Countries. libya360.wordpress.com VPK The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation continues to analyze the military-biological activities of the United States on the territory of Ukraine and other countries, said the head of the RCB protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov. Below are the briefing materials of Igor Kirillov,…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-10-10). Fruitless "joint struggle" between nuclear states. internationalviewpoint.org On 13 September, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un met at the Russian launch base at the Vostotchny cosmodrome. The meeting was organized at Putin's insistence. Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia is aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation between Russia and North Korea. | – | / |

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). Environmental Damage From Kakhovka Hydropower Plant Destruction May Exceed $4Bln. sputnikglobe.com ANOSINO, Moscow Region (Sputnik) – The environmental damage caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant could be exceeding 400 billion rubles ($4 billion), according to a preliminary estimate, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria Abramchenko stated on Tuesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). Russia Fails in Bid to Get Elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2024-2026. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Russia has failed in its bid to get elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2024-2026, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.

TASS (2023-10-10). Russian military deliver three tons of humanitarian aid to Syria's Ghabaghib. tass.com In addition, as part of the humanitarian operation, the deputy head of the medical service of the Damascus battlegroup examined the local population…

TASS (2023-10-10). Russian stock market indices plunging in early trading hours. tass.com The dollar gained 0.76% to 100.08 rubles, while the euro added 1% to 105.79 rubles…

TASS (2023-10-10). Autodesk completes winding-up of Russian subsidiary. tass.com The company made the decision earlier to suspend operations in Russia…

TASS (2023-10-10). NWF to grow by more than $5 bln in 2024 — Russian Finance Minister. tass.com The amount of target replenishment of NWF money can be about $11.9 bln this year, Anton Siluanov noted…

TASS (2023-10-10). Russia to allocate over $2 bln for machine tool industry — minister. tass.com The sector of unmanned aerial system will also be developed with the government support, Anton Siluanov pointed out…

TASS (2023-10-10). Russian Finance Ministry can revise 2024 borrowing plan — minister. tass.com "Overall, our borrowing plans are feasible; the budget will be supported with financing sources," Anton Siluanov noted…

TASS (2023-10-10). Moscow considering ways to evacuate Russians from Gaza Strip. tass.com "If it comes to real measures, it will be a question of their departure from the territory of the Gaza Strip and sending them to a third country, where the appropriate Russian aircraft will be sent," Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov said…

TASS (2023-10-10). Lavrov views latest NATO drills as unprecedented since Cold War era. tass.com The Russian foreign minister has stressed that "irresponsible politicians" are obsessed with their own impunity amid what he said was a total lack of the basic sense of self-preservation…

TASS (2023-10-10). Russian peacekeepers ready to restore peace in South Caucasus, unlike US, EU — Lavrov. tass.com "Now that the leaders of Yerevan and Baku have agreed to mutually recognize each other's sovereignty, the time has come to restore peaceful life," the Russian foreign minister added…

TASS (2023-10-10). West dodging honest dialogue on Ukraine — Lavrov. tass.com The Russian foreign minister specified that Western countries appear to be afraid of holding a professional discussion that would expose their "empty rhetoric"

TASS (2023-10-10). NATO's activity in Asia-Pacific could trigger fresh geopolitical tensions — Lavrov. tass.com The Russian foreign minister referred to AUKUS, the US-Japan-South Korea trilateral summit, and the Tokyo-Seoul-Canberra-Wellington Quartet as military-political mini alliances being established by Washington…

TASS (2023-10-10). Lavrov sees West bent on expansion in post-Soviet space. tass.com According to the Russian foreign minister, "the unconditional support of the activity by the criminal Kiev regime on the part of Western capitals" is a violation of the self-determination principle…

TASS (2023-10-10). Risk of global conflict growing as West provokes serious crisis, Lavrov says. tass.com According to the Russian foreign minister, "there is a way out of the current situation," based on the responsibility for the fate of the world in a historical context…

TASS (2023-10-10). Dozens of people with dual citizenship, including Russians, held hostage by Hamas. tass.com In response to a question about Hamas' willingness to discuss a ceasefire, the movement's spokesman Moussa Abu Marzouk said that Hamas is open to "all political dialogues"

TASS (2023-10-10). Iraqi PM arrives on visit to Russia. tass.com Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Iraqi prime minister are expected to take place later on Tuesday…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-10-11). Russia: Middle East conflict may affect energy market. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The worsening of the situation in the Middle East may affect the world energy market, that is why Russia and Saudi Arabia intend to discuss the issue, said Deputy Prime Minister Aleksánder Nóvak.

TASS (2023-10-11). Defense firm delivers new batch of T-90M, T-72B3M tanks to Russian troops. tass.com "I would like to highlight the work of the enterprise's designers and engineers who continue improving the armor taking into account the experience of its combat employment," Denis Manturov stated…

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia, Saudi Arabia discussing opening of dealership, service network for Aurus cars. tass.com The countries are also discussing deliveries of KAMAZ-54901 articulated trucks and Gazel Next trucks…

TASS (2023-10-11). Trade turnover between Russia, Saudi Arabia to rise to $7 bln by 2030 — Novak. tass.com According to the Russian deputy prime minister, Moscow also plans to expand cooperation in the area of peaceful atom with Saudi Arabia…

TASS (2023-10-11). Anti-terrorist cooperation by Russian, Western special services shrinks — SVR chief. tass.com Sergey Naryshkin drew attention to the fact that in previous years interaction with the special services of Western countries "in fighting international terrorism was tangible"

TASS (2023-10-11). Russia can potentially help resolve Palestinian-Israeli conflict — Kremlin. tass.com Dmitry Peskov has underlined that Russia maintains its positions as a country that has the potential to participate in the settlement processes…

TASS (2023-10-11). Abbas' visit to Russia being prepared, but no dates set yet — Kremlin. tass.com Dmitry Peskov has mentioned that the visit can be agreed upon through diplomatic channels, specifying that it was planned in advance…

TASS (2023-10-11). Press review: Putin meets with Iraqi PM and US seeks to bundle arms aid to Israel, Ukraine. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 11th…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-10-10). Russia denounces signs of possible US nuclear test. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 10 (Prensa Latina) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Riabkov on Tuesday warned against signs that the United States might be preparing a nuclear test in the western state of Nevada.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-10-10). Russian foreign minister predicts risks of global conflict. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 10 (Prensa Latina) The risks of a global conflict increase, because the Western minority follows an aggressive line that has caused a serious crisis in international relations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Tuesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). IMF Raises Russia 2023 Growth Forecast by 0.7 Points to 2.2%. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday improved its 2023 economic growth forecast for Russia by 0.7 percentage points to 2.2% but downgraded its 2024 projection to 1.1%.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). Lavrov Says UN Charter Should Become Foundation for New World Order. sputnikglobe.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov penned an article where he outlined the most vital issues of international relations and urged nations to adhere to the UN Charter instead of the West's "rules-based order" construct.

TASS (2023-10-10). Russian forces destroy three Ukrainian army boats, mortar team in Kherson area in past day. tass.com According to a spokesman for the regional emergency services, Russian military also destroyed a Ukrainian army temporary deployment site and damaged two enemy motor vehicles in the island zone…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Russia fails to return to UN rights body after losing vote. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). Russian forces close in on east Ukraine's Avdiivka. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Russia seek to fine Human Rights activist for 'discrediting' nation's army fighting Ukraine war. firstpost.com The latest move in a ruthless campaign against activists, independent journalists, and opposition personalities, Russian authorities on Wednesday moved to penalize a prominent human rights advocate who was being tried for criticizing the war in Ukraine. | Oleg Orlov, co-chairman of the human rights organization Memorial that won the Nobel Peace Prize, has been accused of openly "discrediting" the Russian military after he published a Facebook post criticizing the invasion of Ukraine. | Orlov has been fined twice for antiwar protests before facing criminal charges; under a rule passed immediately after the Kremlin…

TASS (2023-10-11). Putin, Iraqi premier to address Russian Energy Week. tass.com The Russian president said Moscow and Baghdad were successfully coordinating their work within OPEC+ in the effort to stabilize global markets…

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Erdogan and Putin Discuss Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli tensions. | RELATED: | During the phone talk, Erdogan and Putin exchanged views on measures to prevent the spread of the tension, according to a statement issued by Türkiye's Communications Directorate. | In the phone talk, Erdogan told Putin that targeting c…

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Russia Advocates Creation of Sovereign Palestinian State. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced support for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state as a permanent solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. | RELATED: | "Without addressing the fundamental political issues, the most critical of which is the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, it is impossible to resolve the problem as a whole," he stated during the forum of the Russian Energy Week 2023.

teleSUR (2023-10-11). Venezuelan Vice President to Attend Energy Forum in Russia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in Moscow, Russia to participate in the 6th Energy Week 2023 International Forum. | RELATED: | Upon her arrival in the Russian capital, she was received by the Venezuelan ambassador to Russia Jesus Salazar and by authorities of the Eurasian nation. | "The Russian Energy Week is of vital importance to address issues of global energy balance and cooperation. Venezuela has i…

themoscowtimes (2023-10-11). As Ukraine Conflict Drags On, Russians Continue to Snitch on Each Other for Anti-War Views. themoscowtimes.com Simply accusing someone of sympathizing with Ukraine or opposing the war is enough to prove one's loyalty to the state — or simply get back at noisy neighbors.

themoscowtimes (2023-10-11). IMF Lowers Russia's 2024 GDP Growth Forecast. themoscowtimes.com The updated growth forecast placed Russia at the bottom of the IMF's list of major emerging markets and developing economies.

themoscowtimes (2023-10-11). Russia Says 'Improved' Position Around East Ukraine Town. themoscowtimes.com The announcement comes a day after Ukraine warned Moscow was stepping up strikes to encircle the town of Avdiivka.

themoscowtimes (2023-10-11). Russian Court Fines Memorial Co-Chair for 'Discrediting' Army. themoscowtimes.com Oleg Orlov said he would appeal the court's verdict, which he called "illegal" and "unjust."

themoscowtimes (2023-10-11). Russian Prosecutors Demand Fine for Memorial Co-Chair Over Anti-War Statements. themoscowtimes.com Oleg Orlov was charged with repeatedly discrediting Russia's military over his public opposition to the war in Ukraine.

themoscowtimes (2023-10-11). 1 Russian Soldier Killed, 5 Injured in Cross-Border Shelling — Reports. themoscowtimes.com The soldiers were reportedly hospitalized in the Bryansk region village of Gudovka, which lies north of northeastern Ukraine's Chernihiv region.

themoscowtimes (2023-10-11). Ukraine Identifies Suspected Informers in Deadly Wake Strike. themoscowtimes.com Two local men now living in Russia are suspected of giving information that led to a missile attack on the Kharkiv region village of Hroza, one of the deadliest strikes of the war.

teleSUR (2023-10-10). Putin Blames the US for Escalation of Crisis in the Middle East. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the current crisis in the Middle East is a clear example of the failures of U.S. policy in the region. | RELATED: | Putin made the remarks at a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in Moscow. "I think many will agree with me that this is a glaring example of the failures of U.S. policies in the Middle East. They tried to monopolize the peace agreement, but un…

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). Iraqi Prime Minister Arrives in Russia. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani has arrived in Moscow, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Sputnik correspondent reported Tuesday.

TASS (2023-10-10). Russian pipeline gas supplies may plummet next year — IEA. tass.com "Considering current flow profiles, Russian piped gas deliveries are set to decline by around 65% in 2023 to within a range of 20-25 bcm," the agency predicts…

TASS (2023-10-10). Russia, UN delegation discuss supplies of Russian agricultural products for global markets. tass.com According to the statement, the goal is to ensure global food security and eliminate the obstacles "that have appeared due to the introduction of unlawful unilateral sanctions against Russia"

TASS (2023-10-10). Russia should ensure readiness for resuming nuclear tests, says senior diplomat. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov has added that in practical terms, the tests can be resumed only after the United States carries out similar testing…

TASS (2023-10-10). Moratorium on nuclear tests remains — Russian MFA. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov noted that the Russian side would continue to "share its data and receive others' data" within the framework of the functioning of the CTBT international monitoring system…

TASS (2023-10-10). Lavrov lauds BRICS' newly gained global weight, potential to revitalize role of UN. tass.com Russia's top diplomat urged that efforts be made to utilize the potential of new types of international associations that reflect the interests of the Global South…

TASS (2023-10-10). Kremlin spokesman dismisses Zelensky's claims Russia wants to start war in Mideast. tass.com Dmitry Peskov stressed that Vladimir Zelensky's statements have "absolutely no grounds at all"

TASS (2023-10-10). Senior Russian diplomat points to recent US preparations for nuclear tests in Nevada. tass.com As Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov pointed out, "everything depends on the United States" and "Washington's potential move to embark upon the destructive pathway of carrying out nuclear tests would trigger the position formulated by the Russian president"

TASS (2023-10-10). Russian MFA drafting bill for withdrawing Moscow's Test-Ban Treaty ratification — diplomat. tass.com "It's clear to everyone that the eight countries that haven't ratified the treaty yet are making it impossible for the document to take effect," Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov explained…

TASS (2023-10-10). Press review: Israel, Palestine clash anew in Gaza and Kiev fears being left high and dry. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, October 10th…

TASS (2023-10-10). Russian diplomat highlights risk of further escalation in Israel-Palestine conflict zone. tass.com "The current priority goal is to ensure the safety of our fellow citizens and provide an opportunity to be evacuated to those who are interested in that, which is what we are working on at the moment," Sergey Ryabkov added…

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Slovak Government to be Led by Smer Party Leader Fico. sputnikglobe.com BRATISLAVA (Sputnik) – Slovakia's opposition Smer party leader and former prime minister, Robert Fico, signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding with two coalition partners, according to the broadcast.

Dave DeCamp (2023-10-11). US Announces $200 Million Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US on Wednesday announced a new $200 million arms package for Ukraine that includes HIMARS ammunition, artillery shells, anti-tank weapons, and other equipment. The package was announced as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was in Brussels hosting a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a gathering that includes military leaders from about 50 …

Dave DeCamp (2023-10-11). White House Plans to Request Military Aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. news.antiwar.com The White House has conveyed to members of Congress that it will request an emergency supplemental funding package that will include military aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, as well as additional funding for border security, NBC News reported on Wednesday. Administration officials said the request will also include funds to manufacture weapons to replace …

Editor (2023-10-11). Yaroslav Hunka, Politico and the rehabilitation of Nazi war crimes. mronline.org The logic of the war in Ukraine requires the rehabilitation of the worst crimes of the Nazi regime.

Global Research News (2023-10-11). Selected Articles: Are Hamas Fighters Using American Weapons Meant for Ukraine? Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca By US weapons provided to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for the purpose of fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels were being seized …

infobrics (2023-10-11). Washington's warhawks splitting over support for Ukraine. infobrics.org US Senator calls for all resources intended for Ukraine to be redirected to Israel.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-11). Not Just Canada: The UK Has a Nazi Problem. libya360.wordpress.com Sonja van den Ende Hallmuir Ukrainian Chapel in Lockerbie, UK. We all remember the standing ovation in the Canadian parliament for Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian-Canadian World War II veteran of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS. In Ukraine, which the Germans invaded during Operation Barbarossa, they found many Ukrainians sympathetic to the German Empire…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-11). Ukraine vs Israel: Can the West Arm Both? libya360.wordpress.com William Van Wagenen Israel will need US support to survive a fight with the Palestinian resistance and its battle-tested regional allies. But it will compete directly with US ally Ukraine for ever-dwindling western weapons and funds. Just three days after the Hamas-led Palestinian resistance launched an unprecedented military offensive against Israeli military posts and settlements…

Ron Jacobs (2023-10-11). The Common Thread is US Imperialism. counterpunch.org There are obviously many differences, political and otherwise between the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Palestine. One thing that is quite similar however, is that both were provoked by ultra-right nationalists in each nation. These elements currently control the government both numerically and politically in Israel, while Ukraine's right wing nationalists exercise a

sputnikglobe (2023-10-11). Belgian Defense Minister Confirms Plans to Supply Ukraine With F-16 From 2025 – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder confirmed on Wednesday her country's plans to supply Ukraine with several F-16 fighter aircraft starting from 2025, as well as to keep training Ukrainian pilots, Belgian broadcaster reported.

Staff (2023-10-11). Can Peace in Ukraine Be Achieved Without War? Medea Benjamin & Barbara Smith Debate. democracynow.org So far this year, U.S. spending on Israel, typically the largest annual recipient of U.S. military aid, has been outstripped by military aid to Ukraine, though that balance could begin to change as President Biden plans to ask Congress to approve emergency funding to support Israel's retaliatory campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip following Saturday's attack by Hamas militants. For more on U.S. policy in Ukraine and Israel, we host a discussion with CodePink's Medea Benjamin and the Ukraine Solidarity Network's Barbara Smith. Benjamin urges diplomacy and deescalation, arguing t…

TASS (2023-10-11). Zelensky fears that West will pay less attention to Ukraine amid Middle East crisis. tass.com At the same time, he "hopes for continued US support"

TASS (2023-10-11). West turning Ukraine into training ground for foreign terrorists, mercenaries — FSB chief. tass.com Alexander Bortnikov emphasized that, "the Western intelligence community and non-governmental organizations are engaged on behalf of Ukrainian armed units in recruiting members of international terrorist organizations"

Ahmed Adel (2023-10-10). Biden's Request for Another $100 Billion for Ukraine, Doubts from US the US Congress in the Eake of the Hamas Attacks. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-10-10). US Scrambles to Get More Arms to Israel, Ukraine. news.antiwar.com As Israel has declared a "complete siege" on Gaza in response to the Hamas attack on southern Israel, the US is scrambling to get more weapons in the hands of the Israelis. According to The Washington Post, the Biden administration is considering combining its request for more spending on the war in Ukraine with new …

infobrics (2023-10-10). Events in US indicate financing uncertainty for Ukraine, says EU diplomacy chief. infobrics.org Former advisor to Ukrainian President warns Ukrainians that US weapons and budget support will inevitably end.

Scott Ritter (2023-10-10). Are Hamas Fighters Using American Weapons Meant for Ukraine? Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). Scholz Speaks Out Against Inviting Ukraine to NATO Before Summit in Vilnius. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told US President Joe Biden during a telephone conversation that he was categorically against a specific "invitation" for Ukraine to join NATO following the summit in Vilnius, The New Yorker reported on Monday, citing sources.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). US Risks Undermining Own Military by Arming Ukraine and Israel. sputnikglobe.com In the aftermath of Hamas' surprise attack, Israel requested military support from the US, primarily Iron Dome missile interceptors to strengthen the nation's air defenses. Does it mean the US will supply its rockets and shells to Israel instead of Ukraine?

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). What is Israel's Merkava IV Tank That Ukraine Wanted and Hamas Destroyed? sputnikglobe.com The Merkava tank is intended to be used in a small, desert country. As such, Israel's main battle tank is designed extremely well. However, those advantages don't necessarily translate to other theaters of battle, such as the Pontic Steppe of Ukraine, where Kiev once hoped to deploy them, an expert said.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). White House Says May Ask Congress for More Funding to Support Israel, Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Biden administration may ask Congress to approve additional funding to better support Israel and Ukraine at the same time, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). Why US Funding May be Diverted From Ukraine to Israel. sputnikglobe.com The White House is seeking to attach Ukraine funding to the urgent package for Israel, in a hope that it will help circumvent House Republicans' opposition to further assistance to Kiev, according to the US mainstream press.

TASS (2023-10-10). Ukraine's military shells borderline Belgorod Region seven times in past day — governor. tass.com According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, four mortar rounds were fired against the village of Novaya Tavolzhanka in the Shebekinsky district, with no casualties or destruction…

TASS (2023-10-10). Ukraine assembled at least 60 armored vehicles near Orekhov, lawmaker says. tass.com "This is a lot. It is more than they had up to now," Dmitry Rogozin said…

TASS (2023-10-10). Venezuelan leader slams West for ignoring how Kiev-bound weapons turn up on black market. tass.com "A reign of absolute corruption has begun in Ukraine, where the trafficking of weapons of all kinds has been going on since Zelensky [took office as president]," Nicolas Maduro stressed…

WSWS (2023-10-10). Proposed Ukraine funding bill skyrockets to $100 billion. wsws.org Members of Congress in the United States are discussing a bill funding the Ukraine war to the tune of up to $100 billion in a single shot, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Dave Welsh (2023-10-10). Protests denounce U.S.-NATO war in Ukraine. workers.org San Francisco The Peace in Ukraine Coalition called twin demonstrations here on Oct. 4 demanding Congress stop funding the U.S./NATO war in Ukraine. The protests were part of a week of action in over 40 cities in the U.S. and Canada and over 30 cities overseas. San Francisco, Oct. 4. . . . |

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-10-11). Carlos Acosta announces new tour of UK and US. plenglish.com London, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Renowned Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta and Norwich Theater will make the 2024 On Before tour of the United Kingdom and the United States.

sputnikglobe (2023-10-10). UK Labour Leader Keir Starmer 'Glitter Bombed' as Protester Storms Stage. sputnikglobe.com Polls show Keir Starmer, the leader of the United Kingdom's center-left Labour Party, is on track to win the next general election, although he is viewed with suspicion by some party activists.

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