Iota death toll in Nicaragua rises as rescuers search for survivors
The death toll from Hurricane Iota continues to rise after the storm hammered a part of Central America that was recently battered by Hurricane Eta. Iota left a trail of devastation in its wake as it tore across parts of Nicaragua and Honduras earlier … Read More
Hundreds protest in Santiago against Chilean president
A demonstrator holds a sign reading ‘Pinera you’re fired’ next to riot police during a protest againt President Sebastian Pinera in Santiago, Chile, on November 18, 2020 JAVIER TORRES AFP Santiago (AFP) Hundreds of people protested in Chile’s capital Santiago on … Read More
Governors impose new coronavirus restrictions: What you need to know
Reinstated coronavirus restrictions by state: What you need to know Governors throughout the country have reinstated safety precautions in recent weeks to try to combat the rapid spike in coronavirus cases weeks before large family gatherings and holiday getaway trips are slated … Read More
Iran threatens US with ‘crushing’ response after claims Trump mulled attack on its nuclear sites
FILE PHOTO: An Iranian flag is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, Iran. © West Asia News Agency via REUTERS Tehran has warned that any attack against Iran by the US would be met with a “crushing” … Read More
Israel preparing list of demands for inclusion in new Iranian nuclear agreement
Officials insist it has no connection with identity of future US President – Trump would have renewed negotiations with Iran too. Iranian missile display in Tehran While in the United States the Biden campaign is busily preparing for the expected … Read More
Magnitude 6 quake jolts Surigao del Sur [Philippines]
MANILA (UPDATE)—A magnitude 6 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur early Monday, Phivolcs said. The quake was downgraded from an initial measurement of magnitude 6.4. The tremor happened at 6:37 a.m., 11 kilometers northwest of San Agustin town. It was tectonic … Read More
Hurricane Iota bashes Nicaragua, Honduras after Eta floods
A man watches the rising water of the Rio Bermejo in the wake of Hurricane Iota in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Hurricane Iota tore across Nicaragua on Tuesday, hours after roaring ashore as a Category 4 … Read More
Are the Chinese Gearing Up for War in the Taiwan Strait?
Martial signaling notwithstanding, the likelihood that Beijing is about to embark on a major military endeavor in the Taiwan Strait remains fairly low. Here’s What You Need to Remember: Although Beijing is undoubtedly committed to further widening the military imbalance in … Read More
Trump poised to settle for partial Afghan withdrawal, despite Pentagon shakeup – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s new Pentagon team has not yet signaled an imminent withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, raising expectations among U.S. officials and allies that Trump might settle for a partial reduction before leaving office. … Read More
Why Russia will not return the Kuril Islands to Japan
More than 60 years of stubborn diplomatic stalemate stemming from the Second World War doesn’t appear likely to end. Tourists in October on the Yankito Plateau on Iturup Island, the largest one of the Kuril Islands, known in Japan as … Read More
Joe Biden: Our First Chinese President?
How China rents the U.S. media—and its politicians. The polls told America Joe Biden would win by 8 points. 10 points! The media used those polls as psychological operations to dispirit Donald Trump’s supporters into believing we were alone, destined to defeat, and … Read More
China joins massive Asian trade deal, a symbolic step to set standards without the U.S.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement was signed yesterday, promising to set trading standards for 10 Southeast Asian countries plus China, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan. The deal is a strategic, but mostly symbolic win for China. … Read More
Barr announces sweeping new sanctions, ‘significant escalation’ against left-wing sanctuary cities
Charging that so-called “sanctuary” cities that protect illegal immigrants are jeopardizing domestic security, Attorney General Bill Barr announced a slew of additional sanctions that he called a “significant escalation” against left-wing local and state governments that obstruct the “lawful functioning of … Read More
France, Germany and Italy face major challenges in ICU capacity this winter
France, Germany, and Italy face major challenges in ICU capacity this winter and will exceed the first peak without further suppression measures. A new report from the Imperial College London COVID-19 Response Team, says the pandemic has placed enormous strain on … Read More
Germany’s Merkel: Restrictions have not yet changed trend in coronavirus infections
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that the latest restrictions have not yet changed the trend in coronavirus infections and added that they need more social distancing, per Reuters. Additional takeaways “We are a long way from the 50 … Read More