FAR EAST - Chinese and Russian warships held their first-ever joint patrol in the western part of the Pacific Ocean this weekend. Moscow and Beijing, which staged naval cooperation drills in the Sea of Japan earlier in October, have cultivated closer military and diplomatic ties in recent years at a time when their relations with the West have soured. The naval manoeuvres were watched closely by Japan, which said earlier this week that a group of ten vessels from China and Russia sailed through the Tsugaru Strait that separates Japan's main island of Honshu and its northern one of Hokkaido. Russia's defence ministry confirmed the two global superpowers had been working together in the Strait, which is regarded as international waters. It comes as Vladimir Putin showed off Russia's military strength to the world last week with a huge 'invasion' war games staged in the Black Sea near Ukraine.
USA - 1981 US national debt hits $1 trillion. In September 2021, the public debt of the United States was around 28.43 trillion US dollars, around 1.5 trillion more than a year earlier, when it was around 26.95 trillion US dollars.
USA - What exactly is in short supply? Just about anything that is produced or manufactured — from chemicals to electronics to running shoes. Shortages beget more shortages. A paint manufacturer that needs 27 chemicals to make their products may be able to buy all but one, but that one — perhaps stuck on a container ship off Southern California — may be enough to halt production.
UK - Prince Charles issued a warning to the world days before leaders gather in the UK for crucial United Nations climate talks, saying there is a “dangerously narrow” window to tackle global warning. The heir to the British throne said Saturday that the summit, which starts October 31 in Glasgow, showed that “after far too long,” climate change and biodiversity loss are at last “of paramount importance to the world.” In a recorded message to the Saudi Green Initiative Forum, 72-year-old Charles — a long-time environmentalist — said the coronavirus pandemic “has highlighted that human health, planetary health and economic health are fundamentally interconnected.” “We now have a dangerously narrow window of opportunity in which to accelerate a green recovery, while laying the foundations for a sustainable future,” he said.
LIBYA - Muammar Gaddafi led his nation to become the wealthiest in all of Africa. A decade after his demise, it is riven by tribalism, terrorism and slavery, all because the West could not allow an Arab leader to succeed. NATO’s bombing of Libya and support for rebels seeking to overthrow Gaddafi had little to do with wanting the country to prosper. Under the guise of ‘human rights’ and ‘democracy’, the Western military alliance helped murder one of the Arab world’s most prominent leaders in order to steal Libya’s resources and protect Western hegemony.
NORTH KOREA - No matter how hard the US pushes for denuclearisation in North Korea by way of tougher sanctions, it won’t happen. This week’s events show that, despite undoubted hardship, Pyongyang is actually upping its military capabilities. On Tuesday morning, North Korea tested what was described by South Korea as a “submarine-launched ballistic missile” (SLBM) that was analysed as travelling 450km (280 miles) at a maximum height of 60km. The launch was specifically timed to coincide with a visit by a US envoy to South Korea. Over the past few months, Pyongyang has steadily tested a number of weapons which have included cruise missiles and a new hypersonic missile. This specific SLBM was only unveiled at the beginning of this year during a military parade, illustrating that, despite difficult economic conditions, North Korea has continued to advance its ballistic missile capabilities at a time when Joe Biden’s administration is effectively ignoring the issue and sticking to the standard line of ‘complete denuclearization’ without closely engaging the country.
TAIWAN - An earthquake shook Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, on Sunday and caused falling rocks that injured a woman and damaged a car. No deaths were reported. The 6.5-magnitude quake struck at 1:11 pm and was centered near Yilan, a city about 35 kilometers (22 miles) east of Taipei near the northeastern coast, according to the Central Weather Bureau. It was followed seconds later by a 5.4-magnitude quake. Buildings in Taipei swayed. The subway and some other mass transit services were suspended.
LA PALMA - La Palma volcano continues to spew out lava, ash and solid material from four main vents, releasing tons of lava, ash and solid volcanic material. Part of the main cone on Cumbre Vieja collapsed on Saturday morning. Following the collapse of part of the cone on Cumbre Vieja, fresh lava flows have been recorded emerging from the volcano. You don’t have to be a wizard to know this eruption will continue for weeks or even months. And this big quake on the east flank of the island may just signify that new vents are also going to open shortly, increasing the power and danger of this eruption. Be ready, even in the US!
EUROPE - The repercussions over Poland’s unwillingness to adhere to European law are increasing by the day, with the EU leaders divided and its institutions at war. However the situation is resolved, it’s proving very damaging to the bloc. Poland’s refusal to bow to European Union pressure has revealed a fissure at the heart of the bloc. Brussels simply does not know how to proceed in its battle with Poland over the supremacy of EU law. Some want the Poles punished now, others want more negotiations, while Hungary is steadfastly standing by its ally.
RUSSIA - Vladimir Putin has claimed it is 'monstrous' that Western children are taught that they can change their gender. The Russian President, speaking in Sochi, said it is 'close to a crime against humanity' for young boys and girls to learn about becoming transgender. The Kremlin leader said: 'It is terrible when children in the West are taught the idea that a boy can become a girl.'
UK - BBC Question Time took an embarrassing turn when several Glasgonians in the audience mentioned the city's current rubbish collection issues and rat infestation. All eyes will be set on Glasgow at the end of the month as the city will host the global COP26 summit. But the leaders, media, lobbyists and influential people in attendance might have a surprise when reaching the Scottish city. As explained by three different members of the audience on BBC Question Time, international travellers should expect to see a town full of “rubbish and rats.” According to one Glasgonian audience member, the pandemic has heavily impacted the city’s cleaning services to the extent that she thinks it will be “embarrassing” for Glasgow to be “portrayed on the world’s stage” with uncollected waste in its streets. The leader of the Scottish Labour Party also mentioned that strikes from public service workers are scheduled in two weeks. He also claimed other services would go on strike such as bus drivers.
CANADA - In Canada, the supposedly benevolent country that prides itself on inclusivity, Covid totalitarianism has become unavoidably apparent, with its decision that soon only the fully vaccinated can travel. Vaccine mandates have also been imposed on healthcare workers, municipal employees and federal public servants. Basically, as part of what PM Justin Trudeau called one of the world’s strictest vaccine-mandate policies, unjabbed Canadians are being increasingly restricted/excluded not only from work, but from social life as well. Supposedly, this is done for their well-being and health. I argue, though, that it’s nothing but “medical fascism.”
GERMANY - Germany and four members of the European Union have launched an initiative to establish a bloc-wide rapid reaction force for future military crises, the German news agency dpa reported on Thursday. The initiative, which also draws in Finland, the Netherlands, Portugal and Slovenia, aims to expand the existing EU battle groups, which are multinational military units of 1,500 personnel each on standby to respond to crises. The new force is expected to include space and cyber capabilities, along with special forces and air transport. In order to provide greater flexibility,the five states also proposed using Article 44 of the EU Treaty, which has never been activated before. The article allows coalitions of willing member states to carry out security activities with the permission of other non-participating countries.
USA - President Joe Biden on Thursday night promised the US stands behind Taiwan’s defense and had a commitment to militarily support the island China claims for itself. The White House was forced to hastily issue a different, contradictory statement before the evening was out. The Guardian reports the White House subsequently told reporters later Thursday evening US policy on Taiwan was nothing like that described by the president.
SWITZERLAND - The World Economic Forum (WEF) is looking to establish a “great narrative” following the great reset agenda with the upcoming launch of the “Great Narrative” initiative. In establishing a great narrative, the WEF is looking to assert an authoritative storyline to convince people why they need a great reset of society and the global economy.
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