Macron Says Europe Can No Longer Rely on US for Its Security (www.bloomberg.com)
China sees ‘opportune moment’ as it pushes for direct Russia-Ukraine talks (www.scmp.com)
Special envoy Li Hui’s latest mission to Europe was met with scepticism, and could be seen as ‘signalling’ to the Global South...
Leaked Cables Show White House Opposes Palestinian Statehood (theintercept.com)
Ahead of the United Nations Security Council action to consider the Palestinian Authority’s application to become a full member of the international body, the United States is lobbying nations to reject such membership, hoping to avoid an overt “veto” by Washington. The lobbying effort, revealed in copies of unclassified...
China to export deflation to the world as economy stumbles (www.ft.com)
Ukraine embraces far-right Russian ‘bad guy’ to take the battle to Putin (www.politico.eu)
Kapustin is indeed dressed in black for his discussion with POLITICO in a downtown Kyiv hotel — though his clothing is free of any neo-Nazi logos or flashes. That’s despite the fact he runs a far-right apparel line of T-shirts and caps emblazoned with white nationalist and xenophobic imagery as well as the Nazi symbol 88 —...
France 'Intends Legal Action' Against French-Israeli Soldiers Complicit in Gaza War Crimes (www.palestinechronicle.com)
According to Haaretz, the “underreported announcement” came after “pressure from members of the far-left France Unbowed party,” as well as the release of “various unverified videos” on social media platforms which show Israeli soldiers “engaged in illegal acts against prisoners of war.”...
China’s new rules for finance pull the brakes on gravy train, bringing ‘greed is good’ era to a halt (www.scmp.com)
Protestors force Israeli arms company Elbit to sell arms factory in Tamworth (socialistworker.co.uk)
the site’s new owners, listed as Griffin Newco Ltd, told Palestine Action that they will have nothing to do with the previous owners, Elbit, and have discontinued any arms manufacturing. ⠀...
Rupert Murdoch and new 'Washington Post' CEO accused of cover-up in hacking scandal (www.npr.org)
For the first time, media titan Rupert Murdoch was accused in court of personally knowing about phone hacking and other illegal acts by his British tabloids stretching back nearly two decades, far earlier than he admitted, and giving “knowingly false” evidence under oath in an official inquiry....
'If anything happens, it's not suicide': Boeing whistleblower's prediction before death (abcnews4.com)
Israel approves plans for 3,400 new homes in West Bank settlements (www.bbc.com)
Bloomberg: War in Ukraine Is Turning in Putin’s Favor After Months of Stalemate (www.bnnbloomberg.ca)
Two Chinese fishermen die after chase with Taiwan's Coast Guard, which alleges trespassing (news.yahoo.com)
US congress receives bill to review South Africa relations following ‘politically motivated’ ICJ case (mg.co.za)
Chinese Ships Get Insurance Edge Navigating Red Sea (gcaptain.com)
As Gaza deaths hit 25,000, China calls for international ceasefire conference (www.peoplesworld.org)
U.S. Forces Strike Hezbollah in Iraq (www.centcom.mil)
Thanks to Gaza, European philosophy has been exposed as ethically bankrupt (www.middleeasteye.net)
RPG fired at tank triggers explosion killing 21 Israeli soldiers in Gaza, IDF says (news.sky.com)
Israel proposes 2-month ceasefire in Gaza for release of all hostages (www.axios.com)
A Louisiana teen traveled to the West Bank to learn about his roots. He was shot dead. (www.nbcnews.com)
Reddit seeks to launch IPO in March (www.reuters.com)
Covid-19 social distancing was not based on scientific data, Fauci admits (www.hindustantimes.com)
China says Taiwan presidential favorite a 'severe danger' (www.dw.com)
Days before Taiwan's key vote, China has warned that if William Lai wins the election, it will trigger cross-Strait conflict. The Taiwanese government has accused China of interference in the race.
