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The de-dollarization of World economy on the march

8:20 08.04.2023

The de-dollarization of World economy on the march

The global economy has been dominated by the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency for decades, but recent developments have raised questions about the sustainability of this system. The Xi-Putin agreement, Saudi Arabia’s willingness to sell oil to China in yuan, and recent developments have accelerated the de-dollarization of …

Poor, poor England: They do not have enough water for showers and toilets!

8:19 08.04.2023

Poor, poor England: They do not have enough water for showers and toilets!

Power showers and dual-flush toilets could be axed under Government plans to save water. Efficiency plans include new standards for showers, taps and toilets under a mandatory water efficiency label, ‘Daily Mail’ informs. This comes under a proposal to cut personal water consumption by 20 per cent for 2038, as …

Former CIA officer: “A two-front war is a much, much more difficult strategic problem for USA”

8:19 08.04.2023

Former CIA officer: “A two-front war is a much, much more difficult strategic problem for USA”

“The question no longer is whether Russia and China have an alliance, but rather what is the nature of that alliance and what impact is that going to have on the world order?” former CIA Deputy Assistant Director for East Asia and the Pacific Dennis Wilder said. Mr. Wilder, who …

US dirty ‘Turkish plan’

8:17 08.04.2023

US dirty ‘Turkish plan’

Although the US plan in Ukraine is not going as it was intended, Washington wants to use Turkey after the presidential elections against Russia in Syria, in the Black Sea and in Central Asia, Turkish “Haber7” writes with great concern. Having failed to achieve its goal in Ukraine and rapidly …

POLITICO: “Xi at times looked impatient and annoyed”

10:04 07.04.2023

POLITICO: “Xi at times looked impatient and annoyed”

Chinese President Xi Jinping showed no sign of changing his position over Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine after talks with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron who is on state visit to China, POLITICO writes at a report. Xi took his long-standing line — saying that “all sides” have “reasonable security …

To pursue Saudi interests without the help of the United States…

10:03 07.04.2023

To pursue Saudi interests without the help of the United States…

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has signaled, he is prepared to go it alone without the help of the United States to pursue Saudi interests, whether it means re-establishing ties with U.S. adversaries like Iran, or removing supplies from the oil market and angering consumers, Reuters’ comment say. The strategy …

The Independent: “Polish-Ukrainian friendship masks a bitter, bloody history”

10:01 07.04.2023

The Independent: “Polish-Ukrainian friendship masks a bitter, bloody history”

Poland has emerged as one Ukraine's most ardent supporters despite historical grievances between the neighboring nations that stir up bad feelings to this day, ‘The Independent’ from London notes. Historians say that more than 100,000 Poles, including women and young children, perished at the hands of their Ukrainian neighbors in …

Olaf Scholz faces German tax fraud scandal. The political fallout could be serious

10:01 07.04.2023

Olaf Scholz faces German tax fraud scandal. The political fallout could be serious

Germany's center-right opposition wants to raise the heat on Chancellor Olaf Scholz by launching a parliamentary investigation into his alleged connection to a massive tax evasion scandal, POLITICO writes. The case — which dates back over five years to the time when Scholz was still mayor of the Hamburg city-state …

Vladimir Putin: “Russia is open to constructive partnership with all countries without exception”

10:11 06.04.2023

Vladimir Putin: “Russia is open to constructive partnership with all countries without exception”

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from 17 newly-appointed ambassadors of foreign states. As per tradition, the ceremony took place in the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace. Vladimir Putin said in particular: - I would like to emphasise that Russia is open to constructive …

“The balance of power in the Indo-Pacific is shifting away from the US and its allies”

10:10 06.04.2023

“The balance of power in the Indo-Pacific is shifting away from the US and its allies”

The balance of power in the region is shifting away from the US and its allies, Australia’s spy chief told the conference, Reuters informs. The US’ technological edge is eroding, an Australian intelligence chief said as a Sydney conference was told the AUKUS alliance of Australia, Britain and the United …

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