Kristian Rouz – China and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic and financial ties at an economic forum in Beijing, reaching several potentially far-reaching deals and trade and investment. Economists say the results of this forum could produce longer-term positive consequences for the entire region. [...]

Russian President Putin said NATO’s support for Ukraine is pushing Moscow beyond the point of no return and forcing the Russian Federation to retaliate. First, however, I want to begin with a report from Africa about a strange new disease in Uganda that makes people shake like they are dancing.   [...]

Frans Timmermans, vice-president of the European Commission, doesn`t see any link between mass sex assaults on New Year's Eve in Cologne and the ongoing refugee crisis, internal minutes has revealed. He also lamented the reintroduction of internal border checks within the Schengen zone. [...]

ST PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - The Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) supports the government’s decision not to sign the UN global migration pact dealing with the rights of refugees and migrants and expects other countries to follow, Roman Haider, the FPO’s foreign policy spokesman, told Sputnik. [...]

Douglas Macgregor shares groundbreaking insights on Trump's ongoing support of arms to Israel amidst the geopolitical chaos. Meanwhile, Putin and Iran make a shocking strategic move regarding nuclear capabilities. This in-depth analysis delves into the unfolding global power dynamics and their far-reaching implications.Read moreClose 'Hamas Alive, Resistance Will Continue': In Davos, Khamenei A [...]

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) released a report titled Rigged Justice: How Weak Enforcement Lets Corporate Offenders Off Easy. The report, the first in an annual series on enforcement, highlights 20 of the most egregious civil and criminal [...]

The unusually frank quarterly report to Congress on the US's military operations against Daesh* in Syria and Iraq also hints that Washington has no exit strategy once the terrorists are defeated. [...]

In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into the geopolitical shifts of the next few years! As global dynamics change, discover which nations are reevaluating their alliances with the United States, and what factors are driving these transformations. From economic sanctions to diplomatic disputes, we unpack the complexities behind each country's decision to reshape its relationship with the U.S. [...]

The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday it was ready to commit ground troops to Syria to take on Daesh terrorists as part of a US-led coalition. When asked if the Gulf state was prepared to send troops to Syria, Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash told reporters in Abu Dhabi that this had been his country’s position all along. [...]

Last week's US midterm elections received saturated media coverage. Why? The reality is that elections in the US don't change much, if anything, because America has a regime and is not a genuine democracy. The US midterms – and you'd have to have been locked in a wardrobe all week to have avoided hearing about them – reminded me of a great song by the 1980s indie-rock band The Smiths. [...]

Jeffrey Sachs Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on April 13, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs delivered a blistering critique of U.S. and Israeli foreign policies in the Middle East. Sachs accused the CIA and Israel of orchestrating covert operations, such as "Timber Sycamore," to destabilize Syria and prolong regional conflicts. He argued that American interference, driven by Israel's far- [...]

Google’s European boss told MPs he does not know his own salary during a grilling over the tech giant’s controversial tax affairs. Matt Brittin appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday to answer questions regarding a deal struck between Google and the government, whereby the internet company paid a mere £130 million (US$185 million) in tax in the last 10 years. [...]

Trump opted not to speculate about the role which CIA claims the Saudi prince played in the Khashoggi case, saying that he first needs to confer with the intelligence officials and hear what they have to say. [...]

EXPOSED: While China delivers humanitarian aid to Gaza, the US sends bombs to Israel. This eye-opening investigation reveals the stark contrast between China's food and medical shipments to Palestinian families and America's record-breaking $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel. With exclusive sources and verified documentation, we uncover how China broke through borders to deliver rice, flour, [...]

No Surprise In a recent Guardian column arguing that nominal socialist Bernie Sanders’ majority support among Democratic voters below the age of 50 shows that the United States is entering a new progressive politico-ideological phase, the liberal French economist Thomas Piketty notes that “Hillary Clinton… [...]

Nord Stream 2 AG, a Swiss-based firm behind the construction of Gazprom’s gas pipeline across the Baltic Sea, has laid about 250 kilometers (155 miles) of pipes, company spokesman Jens Mueller told Sputnik. [...]

Leading economist's study shows the plan would create a stimulus, but the mainstream media isn't covering it. “When you dare to do big things, big results should be expected. The Sanders program is big, and when you run it through a standard model, you get a big result.” – James K. Galbraith [...]

A new Crimean War would be the last, but few amongst the general public realize that endless baiting of Russia, the cycle of war games, sanctions, and false accusations could well lead to all-out war between NATO and Russia. [...]

The cost of a year’s worth of prescription drugs, on average, doubled from 2006 to 2013, according to a new report by AARP. The price hikes are hitting senior citizens the hardest because Social Security benefits aren’t keeping up. The average annual cost of prescription drugs widely used by the elderly increased from $5,571 in 2006 to $11,341 in 2013, according to the latest study on drug [...]

All 24 Ukrainian sailors who were detained for illegally crossing the Russian maritime border in the Azov Sea have had charges brought against them by Russian investigators and now face up to six years in prison, lawyer Nikolay Polozov told Sputnik on Monday. [...]

Rejoice, coffee-lovers! Drinking six cups of your favorite fluid each day could cut the risk of developing multiple sclerosis by 30 percent, a new study suggests. Scientists have been saying for some time now that they’re finding more evidence of coffee being good for health. [...]

SpaceX founder Elon Musk praised the Russian-built RD-180 rocket engine for looking awesome but said his bitter rivals Lockheed and Boeing ought to be ashamed of using it during their launches. The eccentric tech billionaire said a few nice words about the RD-180 on Twitter, while mocking his competitors at the same time. [...]