Tajikistan officially banned the hijab, imposing hefty fines in its latest move to curb Islamic influence. The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan officially prohibited the wearing of hijabs and other…
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Russia’s war effort may not be as formidable as it looks
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoRussia’s war machine has shown remarkable stamina despite the hundreds of thousands of troops it is estimated to have lost in Ukraine. But under the hood, it may be less resilient…
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Can Ukraine Still Win?
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoAs Congress continues to delay aid and Volodymyr Zelensky replaces his top commander, military experts debate the possible outcomes. Long before it was reported, at the end of January, that…
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Bye-bye Rabbit … Did the Dragon Chase You Off?
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoAtlanta (18/12 – 12) The Rabbit is about to be devoured by a snorting, writhing, fire-breathing Dragon, come 10 February 2024 (Lunar Calendar, for lunatics). While the dreadful 2023, known…
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Italy Enacts Ban on Lab-Produced Meat
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoItaly has become the first country in the world to ban the production, sale and import of cultivated meat — a term derived from the way it is produced by…
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Inside Hamas’ Propaganda Game
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoAs the war in Israel rages, an ongoing struggle to control the narrative of the conflict is unfolding between Hamas and the Jewish state. This propaganda battle is not novel,…
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European Council Adopts ‘FuelEU Maritime’ Regulation to Help Combat Ship Emissions
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoThe European Council has adopted the so-called ‘FuelEU maritime’ regulation to help increase the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in the maritime shipping sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.…
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Uzbekistan Serious About Sending Its Specialists to Work in Germany
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoUzbek delegation represented by members of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction has recently paid a working visit to Germany’s federal state of Baden-Württemberg and the Heilbronn-Hohenlohe region, Trend…
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Bulgaria’s Embassy in Tel Aviv: Do Not Travel to Israel in the Next Ten Days
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoThe Bulgarian embassy in Israel urged citzens not to travel there at least for the next ten days, until it is known how the war will develop. There is no…
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France Begins Withdrawing Its Troops From Niger
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoFrance has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the…