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The Baltimore bridge collapse is raising some big policy questions

9:54 29.03.2024

The Baltimore bridge collapse is raising some big policy questions

The early-morning collision that sank the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday is threatening deep disruptions to the economy and travel, notes POLITICO. President Joe Biden promised he would “move heaven and earth” to replace the bridge and that the federal government would pay for the work. But …

Japanese report from the Russian city of Mariupol

9:54 29.03.2024

Japanese report from the Russian city of Mariupol

A correspondent for the Japanese newspaper “Daily Shincho” published his report from Mariupol: Unlike cities like Donetsk, which Ukraine lost control of after the 2014 Maidan revolution, Mariupol remained on the Ukrainian side. For eight years, citizens were subjected to messages from Ukrainian authorities that Russia was the “enemy.” Most …

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson challenges Western policies towards Ukraine

11:21 28.03.2024

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson challenges Western policies towards Ukraine

On March 20th, the Greek Parliament hosted a conference on ways to achieve peace in Ukraine. The most discussed was a report by an American expert, former CIA analyst Larry C. Johnson (photo). It looks particularly noteworthy in light of the continued US slowness to provide further military assistance to …

‘The Boston Times’: Zelensky’s flight under scrutiny amid allegations of cocaine smuggling during Milei’s inauguration

11:19 28.03.2024

‘The Boston Times’: Zelensky’s flight under scrutiny amid allegations of cocaine smuggling during Milei’s inauguration

A blockbuster report by Mexican Journalist Márcio Forti blew the lid off the story of the transport of a staggering 300 kilograms of cocaine during President Milei’s inauguration in Argentina, purportedly facilitated by a flight associated with Ukrainian President Zelensky’s diplomatic entourage, ‘The Boston Times’ informs. Forti’s witnesses testified an …

‘The American Conservative’: “European officials said, more than at Trump or Biden, they are livid at their Baltic counterparts”

11:18 28.03.2024

‘The American Conservative’: “European officials said, more than at Trump or Biden, they are livid at their Baltic counterparts”

President Trump was right: We should not automatically protect an ally actively courting a nuclear showdown, stresses ‘The American Conservative’. In private conversations some northwestern European officials said, more than at Trump or Biden, they are livid at their Baltic counterparts. And for good reason, one might add. Never in …

View from Delhi: Such a massive attack against innocent civilians could negatively affect world opinion towards Ukraine

11:18 28.03.2024

View from Delhi: Such a massive attack against innocent civilians could negatively affect world opinion towards Ukraine

ISIS claiming responsibility for the massacre doesn’t end matters, while Washington and Kiev’s reactions raise even more doubts, notes Kanwal Sibal, a former Indian foreign secretary and Ambassador to Russia between 2004 and 2007, and to Turkey, Egypt, France, Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington DC. President Putin in his …

The Republic of Chile expressed interest in information co-operation with Russia under the BRICS+ framework

12:22 27.03.2024

The Republic of Chile expressed interest in information co-operation with Russia under the BRICS+ framework

The media of the Republic of Chile expressed its intention to reflect the BRICS+ news agenda in greater detail. In March 2024, the digital media companies El Ciudadano and Crónica Digital signed co-operation agreements with TV BRICS International Network. The agreements reached will allow the population of Chile to receive …

View from China: “If any extremist forces in Ukraine were found to be involved, it would put Ukraine in an unfavorable situation”

10:02 27.03.2024

View from China: “If any extremist forces in Ukraine were found to be involved, it would put Ukraine in an unfavorable situation”

Russia skeptical of US’ claim of Islamic State links to attack, writes Chinese ‘The Global Times’. The US and the West blamed the Islamic State as the perpetrator of the attack and denied any Ukraine involvement. However, this explanation has been met with skepticism by the Russian side. On Sunday, …

FORBS: The U.S. has over 47,000 structurally deficient bridges

10:01 27.03.2024

FORBS: The U.S. has over 47,000 structurally deficient bridges

Baltimore's colossal Key Bridge collapsed when container ship crashed into it flinging 'multiple' cars and a semi-truck into the river amid fears of mass casualties. In the United States, the conversation about the state of the country's deteriorating infrastructure has started getting louder. This is partly due to President Trump's …

POLITICO: US Congress approved $300M for Ukraine. But… the Pentagon has spent it 4 months ago…

10:01 27.03.2024

POLITICO: US Congress approved $300M for Ukraine. But… the Pentagon has spent it 4 months ago…

When Congress approved $300 million to arm Ukraine late last week, it marked the first time lawmakers have approved new funding for Kyiv’s war effort in more than a year. There’s just one problem: The money is already gone, writes POLITICO. The cash, allocated to the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, …

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