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Sunday, 10 June 2018

Global Hybrid Warfare

Trade War: US to impose import tariffs on Canada, Mexico & the EU; EU & Canada vow to retaliate

Washington/Paris/Ottawa: US President Donald Trump has decided to impose trade tariffs on its allies, Canada and Mexico as well, along with the European Union. On Thursday, the US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced imposition of taxes on the imports of steel and aluminium from Canada and Mexico along with the European Union. There have been sharp retorts from Canada and the European Union on this decision by Trump. Canada has termed this announcement as an insult to the long-standing security partnership between the two countries whereas, the European Union has termed the announcement as ‘trade protectionism’.

Netherlands accuses Russia of shooting down Malaysian passenger plane MH-17, over Ukraine

New York: 298 people had died in the crash of a Malaysian Airliner in Ukraine in 2014. Netherlands has accused that this was not an accident but Russia had shot down the passenger airliner. The Netherlands Foreign Minister criticised Russia in vitriolic words in the United Nations Security Council and demanded that Russia should accept the responsibility of the attack. The United States has also supported this demand and has warned Russia that it will stand firmly behind Netherlands on this issue.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/netherlands-russia-malaysian-plane-mh-17-ukraine

The decision of starting a trade war with Europe lies with the United States, warns French Finance Minister

Paris: ‘The fresh taxes imposed by the United States on the import of Steel and Aluminium from Europe are totally unjust and dangerous for global development. The decision about initiating a trade war with Europe, which is the closest and largest trade partner of the United States, lies entirely with the United States. The United States agencies will alone be responsible for this,’ were the stern words used by the French Finance Minister to threaten the United States of a trade war. The Trump administration in the United States has indicated imposition of new taxes on imports from Europe and an announcement to that effect is expected on Thursday evening.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/trade-war-europe-lies-us-french-finance-minister

Russia gives Israel go-ahead to attack Iranian locations in Syria, claims Middle Eastern media

London: Russia has given a green light to Israel for its attacks on the locations of Iran and allied organizations in Syria. The Middle Eastern media have carried a report that this decision was taken during the meeting of the Russian and Israeli Defence Ministers. However, Russia and Israel have refused to comment over the subject. Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman visited Russia on Thursday and met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/russia-israel-attack-iranian-locations

US to deploy ‘THAAD’ missile defense system in Germany to respond to Russia and Iran’s threat

Washington/ Berlin: The US has indicated to deploy the ‘THAAD’ missile defense system in Europe to give an equivalent response to advanced long-range and medium-range missile systems of Russia and Iran. Its officials and analysts have reported about their initial ongoing discussion with the German military officials regarding the system. ‘THAAD’, an advanced missile system created by Lockheed Martin, is also known to be the most efficient anti-missile system bearing the capability to defend against short and medium-range ballistic missiles.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/us-thaad-missile-germany-respond-russia-iran

Russia wants united and prosperous Europe, says Russian President Vladimir Putin

Moscow: ‘Russia is not interested in dividing Europe. Instead Russian wants a united and prosperous Europe. Austria and the other European countries must understand this,’ said Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian President is on his Austria visit since Tuesday and before that President Putin has given this ‘message’ to the members of the European Union. Russia had annexed the Ukrainian territory of Crimea dislodging it from Ukraine. After this, most of the countries in Europe were looking at Russia as a threat to their security.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/russia-wants-united-prosperous-europe-russsian-president

Syrian President Assad to visit North Korea

Damascus/Seoul: The United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey along with the European countries are discussing the future of the Assad government in Syria. There are severe differences about whether the Assad government should have a place in the future of Syria. With the future of the government suspended, President Bashar Al-Assad has expressed a desire to visit North Korea. This desire of the Syrian President gains importance in view of the 12th June meeting between the US President Donald Trump and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-Un.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/syrian-president-assad-visit-north-korea

NATO holds large-scale war exercises in Poland and Baltic regions; Israeli army also participates for the first time

Warsaw: At a time when the tension between the United States and Russia is escalating by the day, large scale war exercises have been initiated by NATO near the western Russian border. These exercises with participation from militaries of 19 countries, will continue for two weeks. The military of Israel, which is a partner country of NATO, will be participating in these exercises for the first time. Russia has reacted to this, saying that the war exercises near its border will lead to instability in Eastern Europe.

Attack on the US army in Syria will be a blunder – US’ warning to the threat by Syrian President

Washington/Damascus: ‘The United States military will have to leave Syria, one way or the other,’ Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad issued this suggestive statement. The United States has taken note of this statement and has issued a stern warning in response. ‘It will be a huge blunder if any group in Syria decides to attack the military deployed there by the United States or its allies,’ warned US Director of Joint Staff, Kenneth McKenzie. The developments in Syria are speeding up and President Bashar Al-Assad has indicated considering a truce with the US-backed rebels.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/attack-us-army-syria-blunder-syrian-president

China should disclose details of the Tiananmen Square Massacre – US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo

Washington/Hong Kong: The US secretary of State, Mike Pompeo has demanded, ‘China should disclose information about the horrible Tiananmen massacre carried out 29 years ago’. Pompeo reminded China of the famous statements by Nobel Peace Prize Winner ‘Liu Xiabo’ which say – ‘No matter how much China may try to suppress this information, the ghosts of June 4th have not yet been laid to rest.’ Upset with this, China has warned the United States not to interfere in its internal affairs.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/china-tiananmen-square-massacre-mike-pompeo

Chancellor Merkel, should resign for importing extremists and terrorists in Germany: “Alternative for Germany” party demands in the Parliament

Berlin: ‘You have caused enormous damage to Germany by allowing uncontrolled influx of millions of illegal refugees into the country. In future, Germany will lose billions due to the misappropriation of this refugee policy and social benefits. By allowing illegal refugees, you have imported dangerous extremists, terrorists, murderers and rapists into the country. You will have to dearly pay for all these misdeeds done from behind a friendly face’. These were the words used by the ‘Alternative for Germany’ (AfD) Party while severely accusing Chancellor Merkel and demanding her resignation.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/chancellor-merkel-should-resign-for-importing-extremists

Taiwan offers to help US build a base in South China Sea

Taipei: While the tensions between the United States and China escalate in the ‘South China Sea’ region, Taiwan has expressed willingness to make a base available here for the United States military. Taiwanese scholars have prepared a proposal to make the Taiping Island in the South China Sea available for this purpose. If this happens, it will be a direct challenge by the United States to the Chinese dominance in the South China Sea. This proposal has been prepared by a group of scholars from Taiwan who propagate independent Taiwan.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/taiwan-offers-to-help-us-build-a-base-in-south-china-sea

Monday, 9 April 2018

Polarization in Middle East seems to have taken an abrupt turn

Iran’s Supreme Religious leader Khamenei more dangerous than Hitler, says Saudi Crown Prince

Washington: Severely criticizing Iran’s Supreme leader, Saudi Arabia’s ‘Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’ said, “Iran’s Supreme Religious leader Ayatollah Khamenei is more dangerous than Hitler. There is an evil trio operating in the world. Iran and the terrorist organisations ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ with ‘Al Qaeda’ and ‘IS’ constitute the evil trio.” Prince Mohammed said that the Jewish people were entitled to their land clarifying his stand on the Israel issue. He has become the first important Arab-Gulf leader to support Israel in such open manner. These statements made by Prince Mohammed in an interview with the United States monthly ‘The Atlantic’ have created a sensation around the world.

Turkey threatens to target France for co-operating Kurdish rebels in Syria

Ankara: Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag warned France saying, “Anyone who takes a stand to cooperate and help the terrorists opposed to Turkey, they all will be targeted by Turkey. We hope that a country like France will not take an irresponsible step like this.” French President Emmanuel Macron had a meeting with the Kurdish rebels in Syria and had a round of talks with them. While issuing the warning, Turkey alleged that these included some of the Kurdish organisations which have been labelled as terrorists by Turkey. Turkish President Erdogan has said that such a stand by France is an act of incitement against Turkey.

Read More: Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/turkey-threatens-france-kurdish-rebels-syria

Turkey’s ambition is to spread its borders in Europe like the Ottoman Empire

Ankara: Turkey has threatened to target France with the accusation of supporting the Kurdish rebels. A few days ago, Turkey had also warned of attacking the United States soldiers stationed in Manbij, Syria. Turkey who has issued warnings to the United States and France, also submitted a proposal to attack Israel from all sides with the combined army of all 57 member nations of the ‘Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’ (OIC). It has slowly become clear that these warnings and threats are not a mere coincidence but, a part of Turkey’s ambitious plan.

US-Saudi sign agreements worth $400 billion

Washington: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman who is on a visit to the United States since last week has signed 46 agreements worth $400 billion. These include an agreement for $128 billion related to the Saudi’s defence sector. It is claimed that under this agreement the United States will supply fighter jets, helicopters, missiles and other arms systems. This information was revealed by a leading Saudi daily.

Saudi-Iran war inevitable in a decade’s time unless stringent sanctions are imposed on Iran: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed

Washington: ‘If the international community failed to impose economic and political sanctions on Iran to stop its nuclear program, a war is inevitable between Saudi and Iran in the next 10 to 15 years’, warned Saudi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Crown Prince Mohammed issued this warning while talking to a popular United States daily. Previously, during a meeting with the United States President Donald Trump, the Crown Prince had appealed by saying, ‘The United States should withdraw from the nuclear treaty with Iran. Because this nuclear treaty cannot stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.’

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/saudi-iran-war-inevitable-decade-time-stringent-sanctions-iran

French military deployment in Syria will amount to invasion, warns Turkish Defence Minister

Ankara: ‘France should not deploy army in Syria. The deployment of the French army in this country will amount to infiltration and it will be a calamitous step,’ warns Turkish Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli. This warning is being seen against the background of the increasing tension between France and Turkey. A few hours ago, Turkish President Erdogan had termed the French position on Syria as incitement for Turkey and also had threatened to target France.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/french-military-deployment-syria-amount-invasion

Turkey protests against Israel action on Palestinians, calls it inhuman. Israel strongly replies criticizing Turkey’s bombings in Syria

Jerusalem/Ankara: 17 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1400 were injured, in the Israeli action against the demonstrators trying to infiltrate its border. This has echoed in the Islamic countries. Turkey has protested against Israel and has termed this action against the Palestinians as inhuman. Israel has retaliated by saying, ‘Turkey who is bombing the Syrian people, should not advise us’. Israel is faced with a barrage of criticism from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been adopting an aggressive stance against Israel for some time now, for its action against the Palestinian demonstrators.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/turkey-protests-against-israel-action-palestinian

Israel deploys 100 snipers along Gaza border

Jerusalem: The Israel army has deployed at least 100 snipers, i.e. soldiers with long range rifles, along the Gaza border. These snipers have the orders for direct action in case the activities along the Gaza border are seen to be dangerous to the Israeli population. The Israeli army has taken this decision after the incidents of infiltration into Israel increased in the last three days, along the Gaza border.

Russia to deliver S-400 missile to Turkey before the planned date

Ankara: Analysts world over are focused on the outcome of the tripartite talks between Iran, Russia and Turkey, which has challenged powerful countries like the United States, France and Israel, at the same time. The decision taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Erdogan in their meeting before the talks that initiated from Wednesday indicates a major turmoil in the making. The Russian decision to supply ‘S-400’ air defence system to Turkey is the most significant one.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/russia-deliver-s-400-missile-turkey-planned

Saudi Arabia holds ‘Joint Gulf Shield’ military exercise with 23 countries

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has indicated implementing aggressive policies against Iran and has reportedly started making strong preparations in the direction. The increase in the defence cooperation with the leading countries of the world and the exercise started on Sunday seems to be a part of the same policy. The Saudi military Spokesman had warned only last week that Saudi will retaliate against Iran at the right time and the right place.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/saudi-arabia-joint-gulf-shield-military-exercise

US to establish largest military base at Deir ez-Zor in Syria, claims leading Russian news agency

Moscow/Damascus: The United States has started building the largest military base in the oil-rich region of Deir ez-Zor with the objective to keep the region under its control. A leading Russian news agency claimed that the United States already had smaller military and air bases in the region. The seriousness of these allegations increase in view of the rising tensions between the United States and Russia, over Syria.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/us-establish-largest-military-base-deir-ez-zor-syria

US will win in an arms race with Russia, President Donald Trump warns Russian President Putin

Washington: “If Russia craves for an arms race, then the United States is ever prepared for it. But Russia must keep in mind that in such a race, the United States will undoubtedly emerge a winner”, warned US President Donald Trump. This warning was issued to Russian President Putin during a telephonic conversation, as reported by a private American news channel. Vladimir Putin was re-elected as the President of Russia during the presidential elections last week.

Read More: http://www.newscast-pratyaksha.com/english/us-win-arms-race-russia-trump-warns-putin

Israel’s two F35 stealth fighter jets cross the Iran border and survey Iranian nuclear assets undetected, reports Kuwaiti newspaper

Kuwait City: A Kuwaiti newspaper has published a report of two F-35 stealth fighter jets from the Israeli fleet crossing the Iranian border and having surveyed an Iranian nuclear plant. The newspaper claimed that the Iranian radar systems were unable to detect the Israeli F-35 fighter jets. This news has added to the already-high tensions between the two countries.

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