Eurasia Press & News
At least 100 civilians were killed in a terrorist attack on a village in northern Burkina Faso, local media reported on Saturday. In the night from Friday to Saturday, terrorists raided the village of Yagha in northern Sahel region, and opened fire on residents and villagers, according to AIB news …
Read More »China’s Demographic Crisis – Analysis
Both the Post and NYT had recent pieces articles on how China is encouraging families to have more babies in order to counter an alleged demographic crisis. The basic story, which has been repeated many times in the U.S., is that China will be seeing a decline in the ratio …
Read More »Russia’s Size And Economic Model Mean It Will Collapse In A Generation Unless Depopulation Slows – OpEd
Russia is the largest country in the world, has few people in many of its regions, and has adopted an extensive approach to economic development, Oleg Apolikhin says. As a result, if it is unable to slow or stop the current trend toward depopulation, it will face collapse in 20 …
Read More »Canadian Secession: Then And Now – OpEd
In November 1837, rebellion stirred in the British colonies of Upper and Lower Canada (modern-day Ontario and Quebec). In Lower Canada, the rebel group the Patriotes had just won the Battle of Saint-Denis against British forces and, with the news of rebel success, William Lyon Mackenzie called on rural Upper …
Read More »Russia expands Syrian air base to boost regional presence
Russia is working on expanding the Khmeimim air base in Syria to accommodate all types of aircraft. The Russian Ministry of Defense is currently working on expanding the capacities of Syria’s Khmeimim air base in Latakia countryside as part of Russia’s plans to entrench its presence in the eastern Mediterranean …
Read More »Jordan refers ex-royal chief to security court over alleged foreign-linked conspiracy
Jordanian prosecutors on Wednesday referred the case of a former top confidant of King Abdullah and a minor royal to the state security court over accusations of conspiring to destabilise the country, state media said on Wednesday. Judicial sources said the step paved the way for the trial of Bassem …
Read More »After coalition success, government-in-waiting seeks to replace Knesset speaker
Members of ‘coalition for change’ sign off on request to replace Likud’s Yariv Levin with Yesh Atid’s Mickey Levy in speakership post in order to fast track swearing-in of new government; Yamina MK Nir Orbach pulls signature, jeopardizing motion Hours after Yesh Atid chief Yair Lapid announced to President Reuven …
Read More »FOUR MONTHS BEFORE ELECTION, STORK’S NEST RETURNS TO HAUNT CZECH PM
The revival of the corruption case against Babis over the alleged misuse of EU funds is one of several mounting problems for the prime minister. Czech police proposed late on Monday that Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his advisor should be charged with fraudulent use of EU funds. The return …
Read More »Conflict Risks: Deteriorated Situations
Mali Amid rising social discontent, military junta staged another coup; jihadist violence persisted in north and centre. Following series of strikes paralysing country, PM Ouane 14 May offered resignation to President N’Daw, who immediately reappointed him to form more inclusive cabinet. After interim govt 24 May appointed new cabinet ministers, …
Read More »UN Security Council to discuss Yemen oil tanker impasse
The UN Security Council will meet this week to discuss a long-abandoned fuel tanker off Yemen amid growing fears of a catastrophic oil spill, diplomats said Wednesday. Thursday’s meeting, requested by Britain, comes after the Houthi militia said an agreement to allow a UN mission to inspect the tanker had …
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