Tag: Shongjog
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[Vikram Rajesh, Shongjog columnist] The current state of global trade balances, marked by China’s widening trade surplus and the growing U.S. trade deficit, serves as a crucial touchstone for understanding the dynamics of post-pandemic economic recovery. The interplay between these two superpowers has reignited debates about the causes and consequences of such imbalances, particularly in…
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[Bodhi Chai, Shongjog columnist] In his recent Op-Ed article for the Oped Column Syndication, risk analyst and columnist Bahauddin Foizee argues that the criticism of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for attending the BRICS summit in Russia reflects a misunderstanding of his role in promoting dialogue and diplomacy, as Guterres seeks to mediate in a complex…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox, marking a significant milestone in global public health efforts to combat the ongoing outbreaks. ⁰The prequalification approval will streamline the vaccine’s availability in areas hardest hit by mpox, particularly in Africa, and facilitate timely procurement through global health…
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Russia launched massive naval and air drills on September 10, 2024, known as “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 naval vessels, at least 120 military aircraft, and upwards of 90,000 troops. The exercise includes forces from China and will run until September 16, with at least 15 countries invited to observe. Chinese and Russian naval fleets will…
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The Philippines and the United States have successfully wrapped up the Tempest Wind 2024 (TW24) interagency counterterrorism exercise, held in the Philippines. Designed as a crisis action mission rehearsal, TW24 focused on contingency operations and assessed both nations’ ability to plan, coordinate, and execute counterterrorism strategies under current policies and authorities. The exercise saw the…
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Margarita Simonyan, the Editor-in-chief of Russian state media outlet RT, said on September 8, 2024 that the media outlet’s operations in Western countries will continue despite recent sanctions. On September 4, the U.S. filed money-laundering charges against two RT employees, alleging they used an American company to produce content aimed at swaying voters during the…
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As Election Day approaches, U.S. intelligence officials revealed on September 6, 2024 that Russia is significantly ramping up its election interference activities, specifically targeting efforts to help former President Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. The Kremlin is employing more sophisticated tactics, including using both unwitting and “witting” Americans, to influence the election and…
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Tens of thousands of right-wing demonstrators rallied in São Paulo on September 7, 2024, led by former president Jair Bolsonaro, to protest the suspension of social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The protest, held on Brazil’s Independence Day, was organized in response to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ order to block X, which is…
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The Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, has abruptly terminated Brazil’s authority to manage Argentine interests in Venezuela, affecting the stewardship of Argentina’s embassy in Caracas. This decision, announced on September 7, 2024, halts Brazil’s role in protecting the embassy, which currently shelters six Venezuelan opposition members seeking asylum. After the controversial election in…
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Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns warned that Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russia would represent a “dramatic escalation” in their military cooperation, potentially worsening the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking alongside Richard Moore, the head of MI6, at a Financial Times event in London on September 7, 2024, Burns highlighted the deepening defense relationship between…
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