Eric Zuesse (blogs at https://theduran.com/author/eric-zuesse/) There was much concern, in international circles, about the the U.S. Government’s recent efforts to open a NATO office in Tokyo so as to extend its military alliance against Russia to become also a military alliance against China. When that initiative scared some other NATO members, it was stopped, and […]
Columbia protestors agree to dismantle some tents. Gaza war protest encampments spread across U.S. universities. Columbia says 'alternate options' would be considered to clear the encampment.
The European Union's trade chief on Wednesday warned against the "weaponization" of trade amid the latest ratcheting up of tensions between the U.S. and China.
US President Joe Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium, while US Trade Representative office launches investigation into Beijing’s practices in logistics and shipbuilding industries.
Beijing on Thursday accused the United States of hypocrisy in response to accusations by President Joe Biden that China is “xenophobic” and “cheating” on trade. “I would like to ask him: are you talking about China or the US itself?” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, when asked about the comments. In a speech Wednesday […]
The global economy is set for another year of slow but steady growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, with U.S. strength pushing world output through headwinds from lingering high inflation, weak demand in China and Europe, and spillovers from two regional wars. The IMF forecast global real GDP
China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry for use in its war against Ukraine, according to a U.S. assessment. Two senior Biden administration officials, who discussed the sensitive findings Friday on the condition of anonymity, […]
The Fortnite 29.40 update is set to be a big one, bringing a new Star Wars event and the long-awaited Chewbacca skin. Here are the early patch notes of everything we know is coming in the update. Although Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 isn't expected until the end of May, Epic Games are keeping players occupied with regular updates. The next of these is v29.40, which is set to bring a brand-new Star Wars event full of new unique rewards. Here are the early patch notes for the...
Olaf Scholz says Chinese president agreed to back June peace talks that Russia is not attending while Xi says efforts for a resolution must involve both sidesGermany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, says he has urged Xi Jinping to press Russia to end its “senseless” war in Ukraine and that the Chinese president has agreed to back a peace conference in Switzerland.Scholz said after a meeting with Xi in Beijing on Tuesday that “China’s word carries weight in Russia”. Continue reading
Charred body of man found in Assam tea garden The charred body of a man was found at a tea garden in Assam's Tinsukia district, police said on Monday. The body was found in the Kachujan tea garden, they said."Police were informed about it in the early hours. We immediately rushed there and recovered the half-burnt body," an officer said.The body was sent for post-mortem examination, but the identity of the victim could not be ascertained, he said."We have started an investigation. All angles are...
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The Minnesota Vikings made a huge trade with the Houston Texans in March to acquire their No. 23 overall pick and No. 232 overall pick in exchange for the Vikings sending over the No. 44 overall and No. 188 overall. The deal also includes a second-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.Many believed the move to acquire two first-round picks was solely based on the Vikings needing a quarterback. With quality prospects like UNC's Drake Maye and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy likely going as top-five...