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An ‘exceptional’ nation: American double standards

12:11 31.07.2023

An ‘exceptional’ nation: American double standards

Since the foundation of the USA about 250 years ago, Americans have seen themselves as the savior of mankind and as the unchallenged leader of the “free world”. Since 1798 the USA has undertaken 469 military interventions. 251 of these interventions alone were undertaken over a 30 year period since …

Sanctions fail. The U.S. Treasury department's sanctions enforcement agency refused to comment

12:08 31.07.2023

Sanctions fail. The U.S. Treasury department's sanctions enforcement agency refused to comment

It seems that the USA has given up – they cannot enforce and control sanctions against Russian oil. In July, a U.S. Treasury official said Reuters that sanctions were designed to keep Russian oil in the market, dampening prices for consumers while limiting oil revenues Moscow uses to finance the …

Dr. Dan Steinbock: “The vision of the WORLD by the BRICS countries is of key importance for many newly industrialized and developing states”

12:06 31.07.2023

Dr. Dan Steinbock: “The vision of the WORLD by the BRICS countries is of key importance for many newly industrialized and developing states”

The world economy is in transition. The global balance of power is shifting due to the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions against Russia and other countries. The BRICS confederation, which includes the developing countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, seen as the pioneer of an economic …

Ukrainian forces use on the battlefield South Korea arms provided by Poland

12:04 31.07.2023

Ukrainian forces use on the battlefield South Korea arms provided by Poland

While NATO appears to be united on Ukraine, fissures are nevertheless appearing. Although Ukraine's bid for membership is strongly supported by East European and Baltic states, there is much less enthusiasm for it among core West European NATO countries, who worry about NATO's expanding border with Russia following the recent …

IMF: India to be fastest growing major economy in 2023

9:39 30.07.2023

IMF: India to be fastest growing major economy in 2023

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2023 growth forecast for India by 20 basis points to 6.1%, bolstering expectations that the current G20 chair will be the world’s fastest growing major economy this year, CNBC informs. In its July update to its World Economic Outlook, the IMF said Tuesday its …

Bernie Sanders on America's problems: “Country faces enormous crises”

9:38 30.07.2023

Bernie Sanders on America's problems: “Country faces enormous crises”

The US Senate is now debating an $886 bn defense authorization bill. Unless there are major changes to the bill, I intend to vote against it. Here’s why, explains Bernie Sanders (photo), a US Senator (Dem.), the ranking member of the Senate budget committee. As everyone knows, our country faces …

China plans to drill the moon for minerals

9:37 30.07.2023

China plans to drill the moon for minerals

China will begin drilling on the moon in search of critical minerals within our lifetimes, the head of UK Space Command has said. In The Times joint interview with his American counterpart, Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey warned about the threat posed by China and Russia beyond the stratosphere. Godfrey said …

Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025?!

9:34 30.07.2023

Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025?!

The Gulf Stream system could collapse as soon as 2025, a new study suggests. A collapse would bring catastrophic climate impacts but scientists disagree over the new analysis, informs ‘The Guardian’. The shutting down of the vital ocean currents, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc) by scientists, would bring …

View from Australia: Russians are rallying on the ‘Home front to support our boys’ in Ukraine

10:43 29.07.2023

View from Australia: Russians are rallying on the ‘Home front to support our boys’ in Ukraine

There’s a discernible “enemy-at-the-gate” feeling among ordinary people on the streets of Russia. Their sons are being sent off to fight – and some have died. Meanwhile, the cross-border raids from Ukraine on Russia’s territory and drone attacks on Moscow suburbs during the past few months have bolstered the Kremlin’s …

More than 105 million working age Americans do not have a job right now

10:43 29.07.2023

More than 105 million working age Americans do not have a job right now

Jobless people are classified into one of two categories by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — either unemployed or not in the labor force. To be classified as unemployed in the month they are surveyed, people must be actively looking for work. If they are not actively looking, they …

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