Aljazeera: “Could a warning by the ICC deter war crimes in the Israel-Gaza conflict?A signal that ICC is monitoring would let victims know they are not abandoned amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict, experts say.” A Palestinian man carries an elderly woman past the site of a deadly explosion at al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City [AbedContinue reading “South Africa seeks ICC war crimes on Israel”
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Hezbollah Leader Threatens America
Iran and Lebanon engaged in the Israel-Hamas war threaten a regional conflict, and Hamas official says a wider war in the region will turn the U.S. into a thing of the past. Close the border; President Biden! The Hezbollah Leader blamed America for the Israel-Hamas war and said, “America will pay a price.” To protectContinue reading “Hezbollah Leader Threatens America”
France Imperialism and Present Police Brutality
The deeds of France’s past and present are politically thorny in French-African relations for French President Emmanuel Macron whose intentions are to draw closer to the BRICS Bloc and foster relationships with Democratic African nations. What did France do in imperialism? France rebuilt a new empire mostly after 1850, concentrating chiefly in Africa as wellContinue reading “France Imperialism and Present Police Brutality”
BRICS XV Summit
President Xi Jinping is warmly greeted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 21, 2023. Xi arrived in Johannesburg on Monday to attend the 15th BRICS Summit to be held here, and pay a state visit to South Africa. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) NewContinue reading “BRICS XV Summit”
South Sudan Oil Pipeline
Featured image: “Greater Nile Oil Pipeline” – Wikipedia “South Sudan, which had previously transported its oil through a pipeline controlled by Sudan, decided to completely shut down production after war broke out between the two countries over transport fees. The total shutdown of South Sudan’s 350 000 bpd production came after accusations that Sudan had confiscatedContinue reading “South Sudan Oil Pipeline”
China’s Long-term Plans for U.S.
State Secretary Blinken visits China amid China’s Intelligence Spy Base in Cuba. https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/counterintelligence/the-china-threat The China Threat FP: “Counterintelligence and economic espionage efforts emanating from the government of China and the Chinese Communist Party are a grave threat to the economic well-being and democratic values of the United States.” “Confronting this threat is the FBI’s topContinue reading “China’s Long-term Plans for U.S.”
Yuan transactions on the rise.
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russia-Pays-Sakhalin-Dividends-In-Yuan.html “Last year, Russia announced it will no longer accept the American currency as payment for its energy commodities but will instead switch to Chinese and Emirati currencies. “ “Russia has reportedly paid dividends from the Sakhalin 1 and 2 oil projects in Chinese yuan, a shift from its usual practice of paying in dollars, thanks to western sanctionsContinue reading “Yuan transactions on the rise.”
China in Ukraine
https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/International/How-Chinese-Military-Equipment-Found-Its-Way-Into-The-Ukraine-War.html By RFE/RL staff – Jun 14, 2023 It’s been a constant since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but Chinese parts and components — as well as drones and some weapons — are finding their way onto the battlefield and helping Russia’s military. Finding Perspective: The issue was pushed back into the spotlight following a video posted to Telegram by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov showcasing an arrayContinue reading “China in Ukraine”
Pakistan buys Russian Oil.
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Pakistan-Pays-For-Discounted-Russian-Oil-In-Yuan.html By Alex Kimani – Jun 12, 2023, Pakistan petroleum minister Musadik Malik has revealed that his country paid for its first imports of discounted Russian crude in Chinese currency. According to Malik, the purchase, the first government-to-government (G2G) deal between Pakistan and Russia, consisted of 100,000 tonnes, of which 45,000 tonnes have already docked at Karachi port. TheContinue reading “Pakistan buys Russian Oil.”
Brazil boasts Oil Boom.
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Brazil-Gears-Up-To-Become-Fourth-Largest-Oil-Producer.html By Matthew Smith – Jun 12, 2023. Brazil Gears Up To Become Fourth Largest Oil Producer. “For nearly two decades, South America’s largest economy Brazil has been reaping a tremendous economic windfall from a massive oil boom that kicked off with the first offshore ultra deep-water pre-salt discovery in 2006. The boom nearly collapsed as corruption, mismanagement,and malfeasanceContinue reading “Brazil boasts Oil Boom.”
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