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03/20/2023
View: https://twitter.com/newsistaan/status/1637495284568842240
As Xi Heads to Russia, U.S. Says No to Any China-Led Ceasefire in Ukraine
As Xi heads to Russia, U.S. says no to any China-led ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia announced its support for the “reunification” of China and Taiwan
Putin Meets with Xi Jinping - Announces Plans for New Emerging Global World Order - RUSSIA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR CHINA - in Taiwan "Unification"
US resumes surveillance drone flights over Black Sea region
https://newsonair.com/2023/03/18/us...egion-following-russian-fighter-jet-intercept
Russian reinforcements to Aleppo, including 40 anti-aircraft armored vehicles
Russian forces have brought reinforcements to a military base east of Aleppo, northern Syria, including anti-aircraft armored vehicles equipped with machine guns, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, on Saturday
Including anti-aircraft vehicles | Russian forces reinforce military base in Manbij eastern of Aleppo • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights
Lindsey Graham clashes with audience member at South Carolina presidential forum over U.S. support for Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham snapped at an audience member who called him a 'warmonger' and 'not a real conservative'. He told the attendee at a conservative forum in South Carolina on Saturday to 'shut up,' 'get out of here' and 'get elected' if he wants to get on stage and speak
Lindsey Graham clashes with audience member over supporting Ukraine
RAF And German Typhoons Intercept Russian Aircraft on Joint Nato Air Policing Mission
https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/article...-aircraft-on-joint-nato-air-policing-mission/
Belarus Cracks Down On Pro-Ukraine Guerrillas As War Threatens To Expand
Belarus Cracks Down On Pro-Ukraine Guerrillas As War Threatens To Expand | ZeroHedge
Slovakia to transfer 13 MiG-29s to Ukraine, after Poland gives four
Slovakia to transfer 13 MiG-29s to Ukraine, after Poland gives four
Ukrainian forces running out of shells, equipment in fight for Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces running out of shells, equipment in fight for Bakhmut
Ukraine air chief: my best pilots are dying while we wait for F-16s
General Serhii Holubtsov says his men can learn to fly western jets in months, dismissing Nato claims that training could take years
Ukraine air chief: my best pilots are dying while we wait for F-16s
Russian Security Council deputy head threatens Int'l Criminal Court with hypersonic missile
According to Medvedev, it's quite possible to imagine targeted use of Onyx hypersonic missile from a Russian ship in North Sea against The Hague courthouse
Russian Security Council deputy head threatens Int'l Criminal Court with hypersonic missile
Russia opens criminal case against ICC chief prosecutor, judges over arrest warrant for Putin
Russia opens criminal case against ICC chief prosecutor, judges over arrest warrant for Putin
NATO to accelerate deployment of up to 300,000 soldiers on eastern border
NATO to accelerate deployment of up to 300,000 soldiers on eastern border
NATO is racing to arm its Russian borders. Can it find the weapons?
Allies are worrying about dwindling war chests just as NATO seeks commitments for new stockpiles and troops along the eastern flank
NATO is racing to arm its Russian borders. Can it find the weapons?
Central banks have moved globally to keep credit flowing after an unsettled period in the US banking sector and the Credit Suisse merger. Six central banks, including the Bank of England, announced they would boost the flow of US dollars through the global financial system
Central banks take swift action to keep cash flowing amid investor fears
Western Country Central Banks Over the Weekend Organize to Provide Daily Liquidity of Dollars In the Event of a World-Wide Bank Collapse
THIS IS CONCERNING - Central Banks Organize to Provide Daily Liquidity of Dollars In the Event of a WORLD-WIDE BANK COLLAPSE
John Kirby: Russia and China want to disrupt the world order
Russia and China want to disrupt the world order, NSC spokesperson says
Xi Jinping says China ready to ‘stand guard over world order’ as he lands in Moscow
Xi Jinping says China ready to ‘stand guard over world order’ on Moscow visit?
German minister heading to Taiwan, first such visit in 26 years
German minister heading to Taiwan, first such visit in 26 years
Japan deploys new troops to revamped base on island near Taiwan
Japan deploys new troops to revamped base on island near Taiwan | Taiwan News | 2023-03-17 20:46:00
Air Force F-22 Raptors make their first appearance at Clark Air Base, Philippines
Air Force F-22 Raptors make their first appearance at Clark Air Base, Philippines
North Korea claims almost 800,000 have signed up to fight against US
North Korea claims almost 800,000 have signed up to fight against US
North Korea fires possible ballistic missile eastward into sea
North Korea fires short-range missile eastward from main spaceport area: JCS | NK News
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un calls for nuclear preparedness against US and South Korea
Kim called for the country to stand ready to conduct nuclear attacks at any time to deter war
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east...clear-preparedness-against-us-and-south-korea
N. Korea says it conducted 2-day drills simulating tactical nuclear counterattack
N. Korea says it conducted 2-day drills simulating tactical nuclear counterattack | Yonhap News Agency
Iran-Saudi Rapprochement Will Deal A Deathblow To The Dollar
Iran-Saudi Rapprochement Will Deal A Deathblow To The Dollar - The Automatic Earth
Iran's Raisi 'welcomes' invitation from Saudi king
https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iran/19032023
Arab Leaders Offer Syria Billions In Aid, Sanctions Relief If Assad Pushes Back Against Iran
Arab leaders offer Syria billions in aid, sanctions relief if Assad pushes back against Iran: WSJ
Israel Foreign Ministry said worried by worsening Russian tone over actions in Syria
At Russia’s request, the UN Security Council discussed strikes in Syria attributed to Israel, a sign of a hardening in rhetoric from Moscow toward Jerusalem, Channel 13 news reported Friday. The Security Council discussion came after a report Israel has authorized the sale of defensive military equipment to Kyiv for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s representative reportedly told the Council that “the violent attacks by Israel affect the entire region and must stop. Israel’s unilateral actions affect the entire region. The Security Council should work to convey a clear message to Israel on the issue”
Foreign Ministry said worried by worsening Russian tone over Israel actions in Syria
Israel-Hezbollah War Could Change Middle East
The next Israel-Hezbollah war will be different than previous conflicts. It will feature new tactics and strategies, and will likely be deadlier than before. If it escalates and spirals out of control, it could have far-reaching implications that will change the Middle East.
In the next war, Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies will fire unprecedented missile barrages and aim to severely disrupt civilian life and IDF operations. The army estimates that the group will launch 4,000 rockets per day in the first days of a future conflict. Hezbollah will likely also launch cross-border attacks, possibly sending thousands of elite troops into Israel to take over towns or military bases
Analysis / Israel-Hezbollah War Could Change Middle East
IDF reservist no-shows rising as Gallant warns PM army could ‘fall apart’
Report: IDF reservist no-shows rising as Gallant warns PM army could ‘fall apart’
The operative environment: illustrating the precise attack capability of the radical-Shia axis
https://www.inss.org.il/he/publicat...-new-capabilities-of-the-radical-shiite-axis/
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: report
Sweden Bans Non-Woke Funds From $90 Billion Pension Pot
As Sweden looks to reorganize its embattled 1 trillion kronor ($90 billion) pension system following an embezzlement scandal, the office overseeing the process says it won't accept applications from asset managers that don't incorporate ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) into their strategies
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/sweden-bans-non-woke-funds-90-billion-pension-pot
Earthquake in Ecuador kills at least 12, causes wide damage
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ecuador-earthquake-kills-at-least-12-causes-wide-damage/
France unrest: Refinery strikes continue as Macron survives no-confidence vote
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/20/700206/France-Refinery-strikes
UN calls for mass fossil fuel shutdowns to prevent 'climate time-bomb'
UN secretary-general calls for 'ceasing all licensing or funding of new oil and gas' and 'stopping any expansion of existing oil and gas reserves'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/un-calls-mass-fossil-fuel-shutdowns-prevent-climate-time-bomb
Italy: Biological Man wins Women’s 200m national championship
Italian trans-identifying male, Valentina Petrillo breaks record and wins 8th women’s title
https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/biological-man-wins-womens-200m-national-championship/
EU Vote to Implement Digital ID Latest Step in the ‘Chinaficaiton of Europe’
Although bureaucrats in Brussels have insisted that the measure is in the interests of average citizens, the parliament’s vote to see digital IDs adopted appears to be one of the latest attempts by EU institutions to pull power away from member-states’ national governments
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/20...test-step-in-the-chinaficaiton-of-europe-mep/
RUSSIA AND UKRAINE
Polish Ambassador to France: "Either Ukraine will defend its independence today, or we will be forced to enter into this conflict"View: https://twitter.com/newsistaan/status/1637495284568842240
As Xi Heads to Russia, U.S. Says No to Any China-Led Ceasefire in Ukraine
As Xi heads to Russia, U.S. says no to any China-led ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia announced its support for the “reunification” of China and Taiwan
Putin Meets with Xi Jinping - Announces Plans for New Emerging Global World Order - RUSSIA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR CHINA - in Taiwan "Unification"
US resumes surveillance drone flights over Black Sea region
https://newsonair.com/2023/03/18/us...egion-following-russian-fighter-jet-intercept
Russian reinforcements to Aleppo, including 40 anti-aircraft armored vehicles
Russian forces have brought reinforcements to a military base east of Aleppo, northern Syria, including anti-aircraft armored vehicles equipped with machine guns, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, on Saturday
Including anti-aircraft vehicles | Russian forces reinforce military base in Manbij eastern of Aleppo • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights
Lindsey Graham clashes with audience member at South Carolina presidential forum over U.S. support for Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham snapped at an audience member who called him a 'warmonger' and 'not a real conservative'. He told the attendee at a conservative forum in South Carolina on Saturday to 'shut up,' 'get out of here' and 'get elected' if he wants to get on stage and speak
Lindsey Graham clashes with audience member over supporting Ukraine
RAF And German Typhoons Intercept Russian Aircraft on Joint Nato Air Policing Mission
https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/article...-aircraft-on-joint-nato-air-policing-mission/
Belarus Cracks Down On Pro-Ukraine Guerrillas As War Threatens To Expand
Belarus Cracks Down On Pro-Ukraine Guerrillas As War Threatens To Expand | ZeroHedge
Slovakia to transfer 13 MiG-29s to Ukraine, after Poland gives four
Slovakia to transfer 13 MiG-29s to Ukraine, after Poland gives four
Ukrainian forces running out of shells, equipment in fight for Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces running out of shells, equipment in fight for Bakhmut
Ukraine air chief: my best pilots are dying while we wait for F-16s
General Serhii Holubtsov says his men can learn to fly western jets in months, dismissing Nato claims that training could take years
Ukraine air chief: my best pilots are dying while we wait for F-16s
Russian Security Council deputy head threatens Int'l Criminal Court with hypersonic missile
According to Medvedev, it's quite possible to imagine targeted use of Onyx hypersonic missile from a Russian ship in North Sea against The Hague courthouse
Russian Security Council deputy head threatens Int'l Criminal Court with hypersonic missile
Russia opens criminal case against ICC chief prosecutor, judges over arrest warrant for Putin
Russia opens criminal case against ICC chief prosecutor, judges over arrest warrant for Putin
NATO to accelerate deployment of up to 300,000 soldiers on eastern border
NATO to accelerate deployment of up to 300,000 soldiers on eastern border
NATO is racing to arm its Russian borders. Can it find the weapons?
Allies are worrying about dwindling war chests just as NATO seeks commitments for new stockpiles and troops along the eastern flank
NATO is racing to arm its Russian borders. Can it find the weapons?
CHINA, MIDDLE EAST AND EUROPE
Central banks to boost flow of US dollars amid market uneaseCentral banks have moved globally to keep credit flowing after an unsettled period in the US banking sector and the Credit Suisse merger. Six central banks, including the Bank of England, announced they would boost the flow of US dollars through the global financial system
Central banks take swift action to keep cash flowing amid investor fears
Western Country Central Banks Over the Weekend Organize to Provide Daily Liquidity of Dollars In the Event of a World-Wide Bank Collapse
THIS IS CONCERNING - Central Banks Organize to Provide Daily Liquidity of Dollars In the Event of a WORLD-WIDE BANK COLLAPSE
John Kirby: Russia and China want to disrupt the world order
Russia and China want to disrupt the world order, NSC spokesperson says
Xi Jinping says China ready to ‘stand guard over world order’ as he lands in Moscow
Xi Jinping says China ready to ‘stand guard over world order’ on Moscow visit?
German minister heading to Taiwan, first such visit in 26 years
German minister heading to Taiwan, first such visit in 26 years
Japan deploys new troops to revamped base on island near Taiwan
Japan deploys new troops to revamped base on island near Taiwan | Taiwan News | 2023-03-17 20:46:00
Air Force F-22 Raptors make their first appearance at Clark Air Base, Philippines
Air Force F-22 Raptors make their first appearance at Clark Air Base, Philippines
North Korea claims almost 800,000 have signed up to fight against US
North Korea claims almost 800,000 have signed up to fight against US
North Korea fires possible ballistic missile eastward into sea
North Korea fires short-range missile eastward from main spaceport area: JCS | NK News
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un calls for nuclear preparedness against US and South Korea
Kim called for the country to stand ready to conduct nuclear attacks at any time to deter war
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east...clear-preparedness-against-us-and-south-korea
N. Korea says it conducted 2-day drills simulating tactical nuclear counterattack
N. Korea says it conducted 2-day drills simulating tactical nuclear counterattack | Yonhap News Agency
Iran-Saudi Rapprochement Will Deal A Deathblow To The Dollar
Iran-Saudi Rapprochement Will Deal A Deathblow To The Dollar - The Automatic Earth
Iran's Raisi 'welcomes' invitation from Saudi king
https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iran/19032023
Arab Leaders Offer Syria Billions In Aid, Sanctions Relief If Assad Pushes Back Against Iran
Arab leaders offer Syria billions in aid, sanctions relief if Assad pushes back against Iran: WSJ
Israel Foreign Ministry said worried by worsening Russian tone over actions in Syria
At Russia’s request, the UN Security Council discussed strikes in Syria attributed to Israel, a sign of a hardening in rhetoric from Moscow toward Jerusalem, Channel 13 news reported Friday. The Security Council discussion came after a report Israel has authorized the sale of defensive military equipment to Kyiv for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s representative reportedly told the Council that “the violent attacks by Israel affect the entire region and must stop. Israel’s unilateral actions affect the entire region. The Security Council should work to convey a clear message to Israel on the issue”
Foreign Ministry said worried by worsening Russian tone over Israel actions in Syria
Israel-Hezbollah War Could Change Middle East
The next Israel-Hezbollah war will be different than previous conflicts. It will feature new tactics and strategies, and will likely be deadlier than before. If it escalates and spirals out of control, it could have far-reaching implications that will change the Middle East.
In the next war, Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies will fire unprecedented missile barrages and aim to severely disrupt civilian life and IDF operations. The army estimates that the group will launch 4,000 rockets per day in the first days of a future conflict. Hezbollah will likely also launch cross-border attacks, possibly sending thousands of elite troops into Israel to take over towns or military bases
Analysis / Israel-Hezbollah War Could Change Middle East
IDF reservist no-shows rising as Gallant warns PM army could ‘fall apart’
Report: IDF reservist no-shows rising as Gallant warns PM army could ‘fall apart’
The operative environment: illustrating the precise attack capability of the radical-Shia axis
https://www.inss.org.il/he/publicat...-new-capabilities-of-the-radical-shiite-axis/
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: report
Sweden Bans Non-Woke Funds From $90 Billion Pension Pot
As Sweden looks to reorganize its embattled 1 trillion kronor ($90 billion) pension system following an embezzlement scandal, the office overseeing the process says it won't accept applications from asset managers that don't incorporate ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) into their strategies
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/sweden-bans-non-woke-funds-90-billion-pension-pot
Earthquake in Ecuador kills at least 12, causes wide damage
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ecuador-earthquake-kills-at-least-12-causes-wide-damage/
France unrest: Refinery strikes continue as Macron survives no-confidence vote
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/03/20/700206/France-Refinery-strikes
UN calls for mass fossil fuel shutdowns to prevent 'climate time-bomb'
UN secretary-general calls for 'ceasing all licensing or funding of new oil and gas' and 'stopping any expansion of existing oil and gas reserves'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/un-calls-mass-fossil-fuel-shutdowns-prevent-climate-time-bomb
Italy: Biological Man wins Women’s 200m national championship
Italian trans-identifying male, Valentina Petrillo breaks record and wins 8th women’s title
https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/biological-man-wins-womens-200m-national-championship/
EU Vote to Implement Digital ID Latest Step in the ‘Chinaficaiton of Europe’
Although bureaucrats in Brussels have insisted that the measure is in the interests of average citizens, the parliament’s vote to see digital IDs adopted appears to be one of the latest attempts by EU institutions to pull power away from member-states’ national governments
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/20...test-step-in-the-chinaficaiton-of-europe-mep/