Category: NEWS

Taiwan Strait Troubles and Ministerial Snub

The U.S. is named for having “made provocations first,” to which the Chinese “only responded by handling the incident in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.”

EU Expected To Approve Chinese Sanctions

Hungary and Greece are believed to be the primary stumbling blocks to EU sanctions against Chinese companies accused of reselling Western military hardware to Russia.

Italy Detains Two Migrant Rescue Ships

Under a new law, after each rescue, charity-run ships have to request access to the nearest port and sail to it, rather than remain at sea looking for other migrant boats in distress.

EU Calls for More Social Media Fact Checking

Commission VP Věra Jourová urged that AI-generated information be labeled as such, and that restrictions be put on AI technology from being used to generate disinformation.

UN Treaty To Reduce Plastic Pollution

Some NGOs argued the talks focus excessively on recycling plastic rather than rolling back its manufacture in the first place.

Spanish Government Continues Support for Separatists

Spanish Government Continues Support for Separatists

Santiago Abascal, leader of VOX, has accused PM Pedro Sanchez of “allying with the heirs of terrorism.”

November 28, 2022
Belgium: Controversy Surrounds Planned Makeover of Art Deco Landmark

Belgium: Controversy Surrounds Planned Makeover of Art Deco Landmark

While some hail the architectural vision as keeping with the times, others have raised concerns that it might be no more than a vanity project–one which makes for an ill-fit with its environment.

November 27, 2022
Russian State Duma Passes Law Banning All Forms of LGBT Propaganda

Russian State Duma Passes Law Banning All Forms of LGBT Propaganda

Now, the legislation will be sent to the Federal Council, Russia’s upper legislative house, before it is signed into law by President Vladimir Putin.

November 27, 2022
VOX Seeks Repeal of Climate Change Law

VOX Seeks Repeal of Climate Change Law

Spain’s climate change law, which bans the country from exploiting its own resources, is part of the political establishment’s push to dynamite the middle class and subordinate the country to foreign interests.

November 27, 2022
Cardinal Zen Found Guilty by Chinese Authorities

Cardinal Zen Found Guilty by Chinese Authorities

The magistrate classified the incriminated fund supported by Cardinal Zen as having been established solely for “political aims.”

November 27, 2022
Renaissance Catholique Wins Appeal Against LGBT Associations

Renaissance Catholique Wins Appeal Against LGBT Associations

At the end of the trial, Jean-Pierre Maugendre, president of Renaissance Catholique, said he was pleased that for the time being the Catholic Church’s freedom to teach on homosexuality on its own terms had been recognised in France.

November 27, 2022
Scotland: Westminster Fears Second Referendum on Independence

Scotland: Westminster Fears Second Referendum on Independence

Sturgeon, who has been First Minister since 2014, has made an independent Scotland part of her platform for most of her political career. She believes that with its independence, Scotland would be a stronger and more competitive country.

November 26, 2022
Swedish Central Bank Raises Interest Rate

Swedish Central Bank Raises Interest Rate

The Riksbank warns of further increases, predicting a lead interest rate at 3% early next year.

November 26, 2022
EU Parliament Hit With Cyber Attack After Declaring Russia Sponsor of Terrorism

EU Parliament Hit With Cyber Attack After Declaring Russia Sponsor of Terrorism

EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola said a “pro-Kremlin” group has claimed responsibility for the “sophisticated cyber attack.” While plausible, the claim is yet to be corroborated.

November 26, 2022
Top ECR MEP: European Parliament is a Political Vehicle of the Left

Top ECR MEP: European Parliament is a Political Vehicle of the Left

The ECR chief accused that the European Parliament, among other things, of inflicting immense damage on Europe, infecting it with shameless partisanship, and being anti-democratic.

November 25, 2022
Putin Pays Homage to Cuban Communism

Putin Pays Homage to Cuban Communism

The exchange between the two leaders occurs in the context of Russia’s strong support for the Latin American Left.

November 25, 2022
Ukraine to Receive 186 Million Euros in Aid from Hungary

Ukraine to Receive 186 Million Euros in Aid from Hungary

Hungary’s generous assistance comes despite the fact that it’s been maligned repeatedly as a “trojan horse” of Russia.

November 25, 2022