Dmitry Golenkov served as chief of staff of an aviation squadron, and was found dead with head injuries likely “caused by hammer,” per HUR. The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of…
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The Draghi EU competitiveness report – the reactions
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoMario Draghi’s anticipated report received mixed reactions, with green groups accusing him of ‘dismissing the ecological crisis’ and the finance industry acclaiming the bulky report’s call for ‘massive investment’ amid…
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How the European Parliament helps normalize the far right
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoThe European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), the right-wing bloc led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, managed to secure high-profile positions on more than a dozen committees in the European Parliament following…
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Meet the founder who built and sold a $600M enterprise software startup from Sri Lanka
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoSanjiva Weerawarana is a Sri Lankan success story. He founded enterprise software firm WSO2 in 2005, got it close to $100 million in ARR as its CEO, then sold it…
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Tajikistan Passes Bill to Ban Hijab Despite 98% Muslim Population
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoTajikistan 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,…