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“Time”: What to know about the history of the debt ceiling

11:30 25.05.2023

“Time”: What to know about the history of the debt ceiling

The Biden Administration remains locked in a standoff with congressional Republicans over raising the federal debt ceiling, just two weeks before the nation is set to default on its obligations for the first time. The U.S. government hit its congressionally imposed $31.4 trillion borrowing limit in January, and Treasury Secretary …

“Foreign Affairs”: Does America still need Europe?

11:29 25.05.2023

“Foreign Affairs”: Does America still need Europe?

As French President Emmanuel Macron travelled back from Beijing in April, he sparked an uproar. Speaking to reporters, Macron stated that European and U.S. interests were diverging, particularly in their approaches toward Asia. Washington greeted Macron’s comments with dismay. However, the French president’s remarks intensified the simmering debate over whether …

The railway route from St. Petersburg to the shores of the Persian Gulf

11:28 25.05.2023

The railway route from St. Petersburg to the shores of the Persian Gulf

The construction of the Astara-Rasht transport corridor indicates the realization of Russia's historical aspirations, Iranian ‘Akharin Khabar’ writes. The project received not only economic, but also strategic importance. The adviser to the ex-president of the Islamic Republic, Hamid Abu Talebi noted that the international project of the North-South transport corridor, …

South Korea expands container shipping links to Russia

11:27 25.05.2023

South Korea expands container shipping links to Russia

South Korea has again widened container shipping links with Russia, the port of Donghae starting a container liner service linking it with far-eastern ports. Feeder operator Dong Young Shipping will extend its shuttle service between Busan and Vladivostok to include a call at Donghae, on the eastern part of the …

‘Asia Times’: Bakhmut has fallen to the Russians, but Zelensky would run off to the G-7 meeting in Hiroshima

11:26 24.05.2023

‘Asia Times’: Bakhmut has fallen to the Russians, but Zelensky would run off to the G-7 meeting in Hiroshima

The head of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, announced May 20 that all of Bakhmut has been taken. He also said that on May 25 the Wagner forces will hand over control to the Russian army and pull back for rest and retraining. Some Wagner forces will be used in …

More than 30 countries want to join the BRICS

11:25 24.05.2023

More than 30 countries want to join the BRICS

South Africa’s representative to BRICS Ambassador Anil Sooklal has hinted that the grouping is set to grow bigger this year with more than 30 countries having formally and informally applied to join the alliance. The latest report indicates that the countries ready to join the BRICS alliance are Afghanistan, Algeria, …

Russian hypersonic strikes on Ukraine’s Patriot missiles likely caused mercenary casualties

11:41 23.05.2023

Russian hypersonic strikes on Ukraine’s Patriot missiles likely caused mercenary casualties

On May 16 as part of a broad spectrum of attacks on targets in the Ukrainian capital Kiev Russian Air Force MiG-31K strike fighters launched Kh-47M2 Kinzhal ballistic missiles to target Ukraine’s Patriot air defence systems. Recently delivered from Germany and the United States, Patriots are considered by far the …

Ambassador Antonov: The United States has never been interested in peace

11:41 23.05.2023

Ambassador Antonov: The United States has never been interested in peace

Russian Ambassador to the USA Anatoly Antonov (photo) comments on the US administration's statements following the G7 summit in the context of the Ukrainian crisis: - Washington completely subordinated the G7 members to its own policy regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Moreover, it sharply tightened its approaches towards two important …

American dream : ‘Ukraine could join ranks of ‘frozen’ conflicts,’ U.S. officials say

11:40 23.05.2023

American dream : ‘Ukraine could join ranks of ‘frozen’ conflicts,’ U.S. officials say

This is a very interesting POLITICO presentation of US policy regarding the Ukrainian conflict, as well as forecasts: “U.S. officials are planning for the growing possibility that the Russia-Ukraine war will turn into a frozen conflict that lasts many years — perhaps decades — and joins the ranks of similar …

Newsweek: Biden loses his biggest Syria battle yet

11:39 23.05.2023

Newsweek: Biden loses his biggest Syria battle yet

President Joe Biden's Syria policy has been dealt its biggest blow yet as the Arab League has welcomed back President Bashar al-Assad despite U.S. opposition to his rule. Assad attended annual summit in Saudi Arabia for the first time since Syria's civil war erupted in 2011, his diplomats in New …

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