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Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.

Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.

Sergey Ryabkov, who serves as both Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa, recently clarified that “I would like to remind you that BRICS is not a military union and not a collective security organization with collective defense commitments. … The post Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Debunked Speculation About It Turning Into a Security Bloc appeared first on Global Research.

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It’s pretty clear that yet another American attack on Iran is a matter of when, not if. It might occur over the weekend or perhaps after Ramadan, which ends in about a month from now. If the United States acts … The post US-Iran Showdown: War of Asymmetries. Failures of the Pentagon’s “Shock and Awe” Doctrine? appeared first on Global Research.

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has temporarily closed its Arctic Fox Den after the enclosure’s last two remaining animals, “Siu Go” and “Trinity”, died of old age. The theme park announced on Saturday that Siu Go and Trinity had both died at the age of 11. It did not specify when the deaths occurred. “The park’s animal care and veterinary team closely monitored the health of each arctic fox throughout their later years and provided them with meticulous care,” the spokesman said. “However, they...

The Taliban is once again making headlines when they recently declared that they will back Iran if, or when the US and Israel launch an attack on the country.  To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate … The post The Taliban Joins the Axis of Resistance? appeared first on Global Research.

At least 30 people in Iran are facing the death penalty in connection with the recent mass protests in the country, according to the human rights group Amnesty International. A death sentence has already been passed in eight cases, the organisation reported on Friday. Among the 22 other cases before the courts, two men are still minors, Amnesty continued. The Iranian judiciary has not officially confirmed any of the death sentences. However, a week ago, the Misan news agency, which is linked to...

China has rolled out tariff free market exchange across 53 African nations. Just as taxing millionaires simply makes them move, Africa was roiling from Trump’s tariffs which hit South Africa to the tune of 30%. China steps in and America … The post Trump’s America: War, End of Trade and Agricultural Bankruptcies. U.S. Farm Bankruptcies Go Fly High appeared first on Global Research.

On February 13, dozens of Palestinians were injured as Israeli settlers carried out attacks across the occupied West Bank, destroying olive trees and vandalizing property. The Israeli military protected the settlers as they wounded about 54 Palestinians in attacks in … The post EU, UN, Russia and Regional Leaders Condemn Israeli Plan to Take the West Bank and Eliminate Christians appeared first on Global Research.

Por ILLIA NOVIKOV KIEV, Ucrania (AP) — Sentados en círculo en la víspera de la noche del estreno, veteranos de guerra ucranianos y estudiantes de arte dramático se turnaban para leer sus líneas en un guion que viajó siglos para llegar hasta ellos. En el centro estaba Olha Semioshkina, que dirigía al grupo en su […]

Snaking queues formed at betting branches across Hong Kong on Saturday as residents snapped up tickets for the record HK$200 million (US$25.59 million) Mark Six snowball draw. By 5.50pm, the turnover for the Year of the Horse snowball stood at HK$316.44 million, representing 5.07 times the total turnover of the HK$62.4 million recorded for the previous draw earlier this week. The HK$200 million first prize is the highest in the lottery’s history. Resident Wong Chun-hung, who works in sales and...