Canada will lead the world – PM

Richard Sanders Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned US President Donald Trump’s new slate of tariffs, declaring that Ottawa stands ready to become the global economic leader in place of Washington. He delivered the remarks on Thursday as he unveiled retaliatory measures for Trump’s claimed “reciprocal” tariffs, which include an additional 25% automobile industry tariff on…

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Scandal Erupts Over U.S. Officials’ Breach of Security Protocols Amid Yemen Bombing Campaign

Francis Tuschek In a developing scandal that has captured the attention of mainstream American media and the public, U.S. officials find themselves under fire not for their military actions in Yemen, but for an embarrassing breach of security protocols. The uproar coincides with a renewed U.S. bombing campaign against Yemen that has raised serious ethical…

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US and Russia engaging in ‘creative’ talks – Moscow

Grigory Karasin, chairman of the International Relations Committee in Russia’s upper chamber of parliament Richard Sanders, Oxford UK The US-Russian talks held in Saudi Arabia are a “creative” endeavor, though they may not yield a diplomatic breakthrough on Monday, a Russian lawmaker who is part of Moscow’s delegation told journalists. Grigory Karasin, chairman of the International Relations…

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Beijing Rotary Club Celebrates 101st Anniversary with Charity Gala

Jake Sanders, Editor 北京扶轮社公益晚宴在京举行 呼吁全球关注尿道下裂治疗研究 Beijing, March 15, 2025 – The Beijing Rotary Club held a charity gala at the Kempinski Hotel in Beijing, commemorating its 101st anniversary. Over 200 attendees graced the event, including ambassadors, counselors, and business representatives from Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, Honduras, Grenada, and other nations….

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Pro-China Supporters Clash with Protesters as London Plans for New Embassy Gains Momentum

Francis Tushcek, London Hundreds of demonstrators gathered yesterday, March 15th, at the site designated for Beijing’s proposed new embassy in London, showcasing a mix of opinions regarding China’s presence in the UK. Supporters of the embassy included pro-China protesters, one of whom prominently displayed a Chinese flag draped over him as a symbol of solidarity….

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USAID funded Ukraine group that smeared Vance

Richard Sanders The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been implicated in funding a Ukrainian organization, Molfar, which labeled Vice President J.D. Vance and other US officials and public figures as “foreign propagandists” aligned with Russia, according to an investigation by The Grayzone. Molfar, established in 2019, describes itself as an open-source intelligence community platform which “collects lists of…

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North Korea tests strategic missiles

Francis Tuschek North Korea has test-fired strategic cruise missiles to demonstrate its nuclear “counterattack” capability, the country’s state news agency KCNA reported on Friday. The missiles covered a distance of 1,587 km in an oval trajectory, taking about 2.2 hours to reach their targets, according to KCNA. This marked the fourth missile launch of the year and…

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UK and France plan to send 30,000 ‘peacekeepers’ to Ukraine – WSJ

Dave Chamberlain Britain and France are drafting a plan to deploy up to 30,000 “peacekeepers” in Ukraine, depending on whether Moscow and Kiev reach a ceasefire, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing unnamed European officials. However, that plan depends on persuading US President Donald Trump to commit to a limited American military role, the report…

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China and Thailand Intensify Efforts Against Burmese Crime Networks

Report by Richard Sanders and 國際和平禁毒基金會《 IFPEOC 》 會員 Olivia Lan February 21, 2025 Beijing and Bangkok are ramping up their efforts to curb criminal gangs originating from China, which have been involved in scamming and kidnapping Chinese tourists in Thailand. The recent crackdown has led to a decline in Chinese tourists, who are increasingly…

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