Kiev would have committed to neutral status and received international security guarantees, according to a draft agreement Russia and Ukraine were close to reaching a peace deal in the spring of 2022, under which Kiev was ready to commit to neutrality, Welt reported on Friday, citing a draft treaty. Moscow’s insistence that Ukraine make Russian…
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CNN pressures Blinken on Chinese ‘election interference’
Washington has seen “evidence of attempts” to influence the US ballot coming from Beijing, the secretary of state has said There is evidence that China has attempted to manipulate US elections, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN on Friday, as he wrapped up his three-day visit to the Asian nation. Host Kylie Atwood…
’From the river to the sea, Arab leaders do not want to see any Jew,’ Co-chair of the Israeli Sovereignty Movement States
In 2021 the Danube Institute launched a podcast series titled Reflections from Budapest, in which we have had several thought-provoking discussions about religious conflict, religious violence, and reconciliation. In the last two episodes of the podcast, in a two-part conversation, co-chair of the Israeli Sovereignty Movement Nadia Matar gave an overview of the settlements’ situation…
Israel rebuffs US call to investigate mass graves in Gaza – Politico
Accusations against Israeli troops of torture and executions are “fake news,” an Israel Defense Force (IDF) spokesman told the outlet Israel will not carry out further probes into mass graves found at Gaza hospitals, as it has already investigated the matter and found no wrongdoing by its troops, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has told…
Convicted U.S. Cop-Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal Calls College Encampment from Prison to Urge Support for Hamas (Video)
Black Panther and convicted cop-killer Wesley Cook, also known as Mumia Abu-Jamal, addressed Hamas supporters from SCI Mahanoy, a maximum-security prison in Frackville, Pennsylvania. He called into The City University of New York (CUNY) -The City College (CCNY) encampment in New York, with students broadcasting his call over the encampment audio system. Abu-Jamal urged his…
Drone raid on Russian energy infrastructure repelled
Ukrainian UAVs targeted several oil refineries in Krasnodar Region on Saturday, in the latest series of attempted strikes Russia repelled a wave of attempted Ukrainian drones strikes on oil refineries and energy infrastructure in the southern Krasnodar Region on Saturday, the local governor has said. Air defenses foiled “an attempt by the Kiev regime to…
US won’t sanction Israel Defense Force (IDF) despite ‘gross human rights violations’ – media
Israel allegedly offered a “path to effective remediation” for the delinquent units The US government has determined that three Israel Defense Forces units had committed various human rights violations against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, but decided to nevertheless keep the military aid to Israel flowing, for now, according to US media reports. Under the so-called Leahy Law,…
Violent tornadoes leave trail of catastrophic damage in US (VIDEOS)
The city of Omaha, Nebraska, was hit the hardest with local authorities rushing to help possible victims Multiple powerful tornadoes have ripped through the central US, leaving hundreds of houses badly damaged or completely destroyed in their path, with authorities warning that severe storms are expected to continue until Sunday. The National Weather Service received…
US has no Patriots to spare for Ukraine – White House
American air defense capabilities are stretched around the globe, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has claimed Washington is not willing to risk undermining its own security, but the US government is working around the clock to pressure the EU, NATO and other partners to share their air defense capabilities with Kiev instead, National Security Advisor…
The plot to succeed Pope Francis
The cardinals are already meeting to discuss who should be the next pope. Some of the liberal ones, who feel safe because they’re in favour with the ailing Pope Francis, can be seen comparing notes in a bar near the gates of the Vatican. The conservative cardinals are more nervous: they gather at suppers in…
Karl Polanyi’s failed revolution
Few 20th-century thinkers have had such a lasting and profound influence as Karl Polanyi. “Some books refuse to go away — they get shot out of the water but surface again and remain afloat,” Charles Kindleberger, the economic historian, remarked about his masterpiece The Great Transformation. This remains truer than ever, 60 years since Polanyi’s…
Biden drops menthol cigarette ban to court black voters – WSJ
The plan had divided the African-American community, the Democrats’ traditional base The White House has postponed indefinitely the plans to ban menthol cigarettes, after polls showed a drastic drop in African-American support for President Joe Biden ahead of the November election, according to the Wall Street Journal. About 81% of black smokers used menthols as…
UK accuses alleged arsonist of working for Russia
Charges in London warehouse fire are the first under the new National Security Act British authorities have pressed charges for the first time under the National Security Act introduced last year, accusing a Leicestershire man of organizing two arson attacks on behalf of Russian intelligence, UK media revealed on Friday. Judge Daniel Sternberg of the…
German State Security Officer Raises the Alarm: Christian Children Converting to Islam Out of Fear of Muslim Students
There is a religious war raging in German schools. According to a survey by the Lower Saxony Criminological Research Institute (KFN), a majority of Muslim students (67.8 percent) say, “The rules of the Koran are more important to me than the laws in Germany.” Almost half (45.8 percent) believe Islamic Theocracy is the best form…
Norwich Library CAUGHT ‘Transing’ Young Children
Reporting on unethical practices Last week, a controversy emerged when Norwich Library, under pressure from the local council, removed their display set up for Transgender Day of Visibility. The display, which included artwork depicting hormone replacement therapy and mastectomies, as well as a doll representing a woman with male genitalia, was criticised for promoting body…
African state suspends BBC and VOA
Burkina Faso banned the outlets for two weeks after coverage of report accusing the army of mass killings Burkina Faso has suspended the radio broadcasts of UK-funded BBC Africa and US-funded Voice of America (VOA) over their coverage of a report accusing the country’s army of conducting mass executions. According to authorities cited by media,…
German Study Raises Concerns: Muslim Students Prioritize Islamic Law Over German Laws
A recent study conducted by the Criminological Research Institute of Lower Saxony (KFN) has caused significant concerns after revealing the attitudes of Muslim students towards German laws and Islamic principles. The study surveyed 8,539 ninth-grade students, with approximately 300 identifying as Muslims, regarding property crimes, violent crimes, and Islamism. Disturbingly, a majority of Muslim students…
West must rebuild relations with Russia from scratch – Kremlin
Moscow has had enough of Europe’s hostile attitude, Dmitry Peskov has said Contacts between Russia and Europe will never be the same even after the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev ends, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Friday. Russia has seen enough of the West’s hostile treatment and does not want to stick…
Media In Canada Bury Refugee Intake Crackdown, Deportations In Europe
Share If ever concerned voters doubted mainstream media’s dedication to Canada’s Liberal government, the time has arrived to bury the hatchet. Often it is that what the press refuse to report on is as relevant, or more relevant, than the actual presentation of news events. While Canadians spend their time micro-managing daily food budgets, news outlets…
Andrew Tate to stand trial in Romania for sex trafficking and rape
The online influencer’s trial date has not yet been set A Bucharest court has moved to proceed with the trial of Andrew Tate, the Anglo-American social media influencer who has been charged with rape, human trafficking, and running a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan were arrested in December…
Andrew Tate to stand trial in Romania for sex trafficking and rape
The online influencer’s trial date has not yet been set A Bucharest court has moved to proceed with the trial of Andrew Tate, the Anglo-American social media influencer who has been charged with rape, human trafficking, and running a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan were arrested in December…
Spain buckling to EU pressure on Patriots for Ukraine – El Pais
Interceptor missiles will reportedly be sent, as there are no launchers to spare Madrid will send Kiev missiles for the Patriot air defense system, due to intense pressure from the EU and NATO, the daily El Pais has reported, citing government sources. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has demanded six US-made launchers from NATO, one of…
MI5 to vet British academics for Chinese spy links – media
London’s espionage chief claims foreign states, particularly China, have been targeting UK universities Academics and researchers at British universities will be vetted by the nation’s security services amid government plans to crackdown on alleged Chinese espionage, according to The Times. The measures were reportedly announced following a meeting on Thursday between MI5 Director General Ken…
‘Our Europe could die,’ Macron says. Who’s the killer?
The French president has given a speech to highlight the EU’s achievements – but there’s little to celebrate “We must be clear about the fact that our Europe today is mortal,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech this week. “She can die, and it depends only on our choices. But these choices are…
100,000 EVACUATED During Massive China Floods
The US passed an aid package to Taiwan…and might be sanctioning China! Massive flooding hits China’s south. And TikTok might be dead.That and more on this week’s China news headlines. Creating Communist China in Dwarf Fortress https://youtu.be/C_fKlajRrGY YouTube demonetizes our channels, we need your support! https://www.patreon.com/ChinaUncensored https://chinauncensored.locals.com We also accept bitcoin! https://chinauncensored.tv/bitcoin And Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GAHZXYHGCBP3L…
Soros funds US college protests – NY Post
A network of nonprofits has reportedly paid student groups organizing pro-Palestinian tent cities Several student groups that have organized protest “camps” at major US universities have received money from activist billionaire George Soros, the New York Post said on Friday. Protests that began earlier this month at Columbia University in New York City have since…
Russia must fear NATO – bloc member
Moscow would lose in a war with the West, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has claimed Russia should fear clashing with NATO because such a war would end in “inevitable defeat” for Moscow, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in parliament on Thursday, claiming that the US-led military bloc has several times more troops and…
Janez Janša, Gábor Kubatov, and János Bóka Speak at CPAC Hungary 2024
Nicknamed ‘the Slovenian Trump,’ Former Prime Minister Janez Janša of Slovenia was among the most anticipated speakers on Day 1 of CPAC Hungary 2024, taking place on 25–26 April at the Millenáris Park in Budapest. He appeared in the ‘Save the West, Protect the Borders’ block of the scheduled speakers in the afternoon. PM Janša…
Three Christians Slain in Benue State, Central Nigeria
Benue River in Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria. (Bandele Femi, Ashinze, Creative Commons) ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen killed three Christians last week in an area of Benue state, central Nigeria, a local leader said. Otukpo Local Government Council Chairman Alfred Omakwu said the herdsmen on Saturday (April 20) killed a Christian…
France makes military request to Greece – media
Paris is reportedly seeking to use the Greek Crotale air defense system during the summer Olympics The French government has made an official request to borrow an air defense system from Greece for the duration of the Paris Olympics, Greek daily Kathimerini has reported, citing well-informed sources. France has been calling on its international allies…
Russia assesses impact of possible US seizure of assets
American lawmakers approved a bill allowing the confiscation of funds earlier this week Russia’s financial stability will not be affected if the US seizes its frozen assets, Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina told journalists on Friday. The US and its allies have blocked around $300 billion in Russian central bank assets as part of…
Greece reveals stance on Patriots and S-300s for Ukraine
The country can’t part with air defense systems that are crucial for its deterrence capabilities, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said Athens will not supply Kiev with US-made Patriot or Soviet-designed S-300 air defense systems, the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said. Local media reported earlier this week that the country might provide Kiev with at…
Dozens escape from Nigerian prison after rainstorm chaos
The West African country’s security authorities say they are in “hot” pursuit to recapture them More than 100 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria after heavy rains caused extensive damage to parts of the facility, prison authorities of the West African nation reported on Thursday. Adamu Duza, a spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional…
WATCH police tase pro-Palestinian protester at US college
Officers used tear gas to disperse activists at Emory University campus amid a nationwide crackdown Police officers in the US state of Georgia used tear gas and tasers to disperse a pro-Palestinian student encampment on Thursday, as law enforcement targeted activists at university campuses nationwide. The clashes took place at Emory University in Atlanta, where…
2024 Weekly Discussion Thread #10; Xi meets Blinken
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Blinken in Beijing: The US tried to convince China to turn against Russia – but did it work?
Washington basically wants Beijing to disown Moscow and then later face its wrath alone Antony Blinken traveled to China this week to warn Beijing about sanctions for supplying military technology to Russia, according to the Financial Times and Bloomberg in their previews of the US secretary of state’s visit. They didn’t specify which sanctions might…
Venetians clash with riot police over tourism (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Many of the city’s residents are against new admission charge for visitors, introduced to reduce overcrowding Hundreds of Venetians took to the streets of their sinking city on Thursday in protest against an entrance fee that the local authorities started charging visitors to protect the UNESCO world heritage site from the effects of over-tourism. The…
Trump plans to sanction countries for refusing to use dollar – Bloomberg
Advisers to the former US president are considering penalties for nations seeking to trade in national currencies, the outlet has reported Economic aides to former US President Donald Trump are looking for options to stop countries from shifting away from the US dollar as it faces a growing challenge from emerging markets, including BRICS nations,…
Millions in India brave intense heat to cast their votes
Voters in 12 states and one union territory are participating in the second phase of the general election Over 160 million Indians are casting their votes on Friday despite an intense heat wave that is sweeping the country. The second (of seven) phase of the polling process is being conducted in 88 parliamentary constituencies across…
US to withdraw troops from African states
The Pentagon says complete pullout will take place in Niger, while forces in Chad will be temporarily repositioned Washington will fully withdraw its troops from Niger and is also relocating military personnel stationed in Chad, as it considers other options for continuing America’s counterterrorism mission in the Sahel region, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. The…
Russian defense minister comments on role of Western advisers in Ukraine conflict
The West is supplying weapons and helping Kiev’s military instead of de-escalating hostilities, Sergey Shoigu claims Foreign military advisers in Ukraine are directly involved in the preparation of attacks on Russian territories, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Friday during a high-level meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries. Apart from helping to prepare attacks,…
Donald Trump Praises Hungarian Patriots at CPAC Hungary
Donald Trump, former President of the United States and Republican presidential nominee, praised the efforts of Hungarians in defence of Western civilization, freedom, family, and Judeo-Christian culture in a video message aired at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC Hungary) in Budapest on Friday. ‘It is a great honour for me to speak to so…
Russia has never threatened NATO – Shoigu
The Western bloc has expanded along Russia’s border, compromising national security, the defense minister has said NATO poses an increasingly serious threat to Russia, but Western leaders are falsely claiming Moscow intends to attack their nations, as they seek to justify stoking the Ukraine conflict, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Friday. The minister…
Russian forces strike train carrying Western weapons – MoD
The successful attack took place in Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic, according to the Defense Ministry Russian forces have struck a freight train carrying military equipment supplied to Ukraine by its Western backers, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said. DETAILS TO FOLLOW Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: RT This…
Blinken threatens China over Russia ties VIDEO
The US Secretary of State says Washington is prepared to impose more sanctions on Beijing over the alleged transfer of military components DETAILS TO FOLLOW Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: RT This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.rt.com and its author. This content is made…
US created Ukraine conflict – Shoigu
Washington spreads global chaos for its own benefit, the Russian defense minister has claimed The Ukraine conflict is Washington’s doing and the US is deliberately trying to prolong the fighting, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Friday during a meeting with his counterparts from Asian nations. Shoigu is taking part in a gathering of…
Two Critical Visits to Open New Stage of Hungarian–UAE relations
The attractiveness of Hungary as an investment destination has grown rapidly, with the total value of FDI inflows doubling in just one year by the end of 2023. This trend of increasing investment is expected to continue as Hungary seeks further investment from the UAE, potentially attracting other Gulf countries as well. On 14 March…
India hits out at US allegations of ‘human rights abuse’
New Delhi says a State Department report criticizing its response to violence in Manipur shows “poor understanding” of the country New Delhi has condemned a US State Department report containing allegations of human rights violations in the country. The Human Rights report for 2023 claimed that significant abuses had occurred in the Indian state of…
NATO responsible for Ukraine crisis – Beijing
China’s foreign ministry has rejected Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s claim that it is “fueling” the conflict NATO is directly responsible for the Ukraine conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said during a press briefing on Friday, reacting to criticisms raised by the US-led military bloc. On Thursday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called out…
France to fall out of world’s top ten economies – IMF
The country’s share of global GDP will drop below 2%, the fund has projected Slow economic growth will push France out of list of world’s ten largest economies in five years, according to an updated global economic outlook from the International Monetary Fund. The Washington-based institution expects France’s contribution to global economic growth in purchasing…
NATO failed to keep its promises to Ukraine – Stoltenberg
Kiev’s forces have been “outgunned” by Russia due to a decline in Western aid, the chief of the US-led military bloc has said Insufficient support from the West for Ukraine is the reason for Russia’s advances on the battlefield, but more military aid for Kiev is on its way, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has…