Exclusive: Council says only one competitive bid for central government money has been successful in six yearsRishi Sunak’s boast to Tunbridge Wells residents that he diverted public funds from deprived urban areas to help those such as the affluent Ke…
Andrew Tate due in Romanian court to appeal detention
The divisive social media personality Andrew Tate is expected at a court in Romania to appeal against a judge’s earlier decision to extend his arrest period to 30 days on charges of being part of an organized crime group, human trafficking and rape.
China stops issuing short-term visas for South Koreans in retaliation for travel restrictions
Chinese authorities have stopped issuing short-term visas to South Korean citizens in the country’s first retaliation against Covid entry restrictions on arrivals from China.
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Romanian court upholds arrest of influencer Andrew Tate
A Romanian official says a court in the capital Bucharest has upheld the 30-day arrest of divisive social media personality and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate on charges of organized crime, human trafficking and rape
US ‘threatening’ Africa over ties with Russia – defense minister
Washington’s ties with South Africa have become strained after a Russian cargo ship visited a naval base in the country, the WSJ reports
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U.S. To Send Ukraine “Vampire” Counter-Drone Systems By Mid-Year
Defense News: Pentagon awards $40M ‘Vampire’ contract for Ukraine’s drone defenses WASHINGTON ― The Pentagon has awarded L3Harris Technologies a $40 million order to send Ukraine “Vampire” counter-drone systems by mid-year, the company anno…
Is China Preparing A ‘Sanctions-Evasion War-Chest’?
Zero Hedge: ‘A Sanctions-Evasion War-Chest Ahead Of Taiwan Invasion’ – Why Is China Hoarding Gold Again? A month ago, we confirmed the identity of the “mystery” gold-buyer who had been suddenly hording the precious metal in recent months. Spe…