For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice
Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.
Pandas from China seen exploring new home at DC Zoo
The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC welcomed Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas from China, as the ‘panda diplomacy’ between both countries resumes. The zoo’s panda exhibit…
“Powder Keg in the Pacific, How China’s Challenge Revived America’s Position in Asia and the Pacific” | naked capitalism
Yves here. This is the sort of largely orthodox post that readers hopefully will enjoy picking apart. I am not as far down the curve with respect to the current…
Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Criminal Network
The Canadian police said the Indian government had orchestrated homicides and extortion in Canada to intimidate Sikh separatists. India, in return, kicked out Canadian diplomats.
What To Know About India and Canada’s Diplomatic Rift
The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad.
Iranian General Is Seen in State Media After Questions Over His Whereabouts
Brig. Gen. Esmail Ghaani, commander of the elite Quds Force, appeared in video footage on Tuesday as Tehran braces for a possible counterstrike by Israel.
India-Canada row: How ties hit rock bottom between the two countries
AFP India and Canada have expelled their top diplomats amid escalating tensions over the assassination of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil, marking a new low in a historically cordial…
Boba tea company apologises over Canada Dragon’s Den row
A Canadian boba tea company has apologised after Marvel actor Simu Liu accused them of cultural appropriation on an episode of the Dragons’ Den reality TV series. On an episode…
“Is The West Prepared to Deal With Potential Iranian Sabotage of the Oil Market?” | naked capitalism
Yves here. We again feature Simon Watkins for his forceful oil-industry-connected neocon views. Watkins presents himself as having connections to industry insiders, so his commentary, even if readers correctly chose…
Another Trump Presidency Would Make China Great Again
Trump remains well outside a bipartisan consensus on competing with China.