China is Supporting Syria’s Regime. What Changed?

China is Supporting Syria’s Regime. What Changed?

On August 14, Guan Youfei, a rear admiral in China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy, visited the Syrian capital of Damascus, escorted around the city under heavy guard. Guan’s visit reportedly included meetings with senior military officials and Russian officers, as well as pledges that the Chinese military would provide medical training for Syrian medical staff….

Spike in US Intel Ops Against Russia Signals Relations at ‘Point of No Return’

Spike in US Intel Ops Against Russia Signals Relations at ‘Point of No Return’

On Wednesday, US media reported that America’s intelligence agencies have expanded the scope and breadth of their operations against Russia to Cold War levels. Commenting on the news, Russian experts have said this is the clearest indication yet that Washington has shifted Russia’s status from a ‘geopolitical rival’ into an outright ‘enemy’. On Wednesday, sources…

A Dog Is Re-Elected Mayor for a Third Term, Proving Politicians Are Useless

A Dog Is Re-Elected Mayor for a Third Term, Proving Politicians Are Useless

As millions of Americans struggle to decide whether to elect a volatile narcissist or a calculated warmongering criminal as their next leader, one Minnesota town is doing politics right — they just re-elected a dog to his third term as mayor. Duke, a nine-year-old Great Pyrenees, was first elected mayor of Cormorant, Minnesota in 2014….

Putin Talks Relations With Turkey, US, Saudi Arabia & China At G20 Final Presser

Putin Talks Relations With Turkey, US, Saudi Arabia & China At G20 Final Presser

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a broad range of updates on Moscow’s foreign policy and relations with major world players as he spoke to international media on the last day of the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China. Moscow and Ankara are working on restoring their ties, which deteriorated last year after a Russian jet on…

No Red Carpet Treatment For Obama At G20, China Says He Never Asked

No Red Carpet Treatment For Obama At G20, China Says He Never Asked

It all began when Air Force One landed in Hangzhou, southern China, where global leaders are convening for the G20 economic summit. Despite the standard protocol, there was no staircase waiting for the president to exit the plane at the main door. After some reflection, the US leader was forced to use the inner stairs and the tail-gate as an alternative exit