US strikes Houthi sites amid Iran proxy attacks. Times of Israel: “Our information further indicates that [the] Wagner [Group], at the direction of the Russian government, was preparing to provide an air defense capability to either Hezbollah or Iran,” Kirby told reporters during a briefing.” By Jacob Magid and AFP White House says intel showsContinue reading “Russian Wagner backs up Houthis and Iran”
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Wagner revolt exposes Mercenary International footprint.
“Wagner revolt in Russia dim outlook for its operations in Africa.” “As the Wagner fighters barrelled towards Moscow on Saturday after seizing a southern city overnight, spokespeople for the governments of Mali and CAR declined to comment on the turmoil and how it might affect their security strategies against armed groups.” “A revolt by the Wagner forceContinue reading “Wagner revolt exposes Mercenary International footprint.”
Russia’s Nuclear Plants in Hungary NATO Nation.
“US companies are sending $1 billion each year to Russia’s state-owned nuclear agency, despite President Joe Biden pledging to cripple Russia’s economy, according to a report in The New York Times.“ Russian President Putin signs a contract to install Nuclear Plants in NATO territory the heart of Europe. “The European Commission has given it’s approval toContinue reading “Russia’s Nuclear Plants in Hungary NATO Nation.”
China’s Floating Oil Factory.
https://www.upstreamonline.com/weekly/western-isles-fpso-set-for-european-journey/1-1-1214059 Long-delayed and over-budget unit to undergo testing off China and then sail en route to a final location off UK’s Shetland Islands https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Steps-Up-Game-With-1st-Floating-Oil-Factory.html China Steps Up Game With 1st ‘Floating Oil Factory’ By Alex Kimani – Jun 16, 2023, China has delivered its first smart floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) with a land-sea integrated operation system, markingContinue reading “China’s Floating Oil Factory.”
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.”
Iran Hypersonic Missile.
https://time.com/6285022/iran-hypersonic-missile-fattah/ TIME Photo Image TIME: “DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran claimed on Tuesday that it had created a hypersonic missile capable of traveling at 15 times the speed of sound, adding a new weapon to its arsenal as tensions remain high with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program.” YNetNews: “Gallant plays down newContinue reading “Iran Hypersonic Missile.”
G7 Leaders in Hiroshima, Japan.
AP: “The 49th G7 Summitt is taken place under the Japanese Presidency. Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the United States are the 7 members of the International group.” “Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks with Ukraine President Zelensky during his Hiroshima visit. Zelensky is also expected to have direct engagementContinue reading “G7 Leaders in Hiroshima, Japan.”
One million displaced in Sudan.
“Sudan emergency: One million now displaced in the ongoing conflict.” “About 843,000 are displaced internally and 250,000 have fled across Sudan’s borders since fighting broke out a month ago.“ https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2023/5/19/more-than-1-million-people-displaced-by-sudan-crisis-un-says Aljazeera photo image. International Rescue Committee. IRC: “Khartoum, Sudan, 16 May 2023 — The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in significant loss of life, withContinue reading “One million displaced in Sudan.”
“Zelensky in Finland.”
EU: “Zelensky was visiting NATO’s newest member Finland and meeting other Scandinavian leaders. With their flags behind him, he dismissed the Kremlin drone strike as a Russian false flag operation.” Zelensky said, “We don’t attack Putin or Moscow. We fight on our territory. We are defending our cities.” Aljazeera: “Officials in Moscow rage after allegedContinue reading ““Zelensky in Finland.””
Sudan’s war “Environmental decline.”
As the dead bodies lay in the streets of war-torn Sudan, evacuations are underway with the help of countries assisting evacuees to safety. Countries assisting in the evacuations are Saudi Arabia, Britain, Egypt, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Indonesia, China, India, Canada, Chad, Kenya, Iran, Ukraine, and Russia,and the United States,Continue reading “Sudan’s war “Environmental decline.””
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