Tag: Shongjog
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UN chief’s diplomatic engagement with Putin provoked criticism
[Bodhi Chai, Shongjog columnist] In his recent Op-Ed article for the Oped Column Syndication, risk analyst and columnist Bahauddin Foizee argues that the criticism of…
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WHO prequalifies first Mpox vaccine in an effort to contain outbreaks
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox, marking a significant milestone in global public health…
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Russia and China launch massive “Ocean-2024” drills amid rising U.S. tensions
Russia launched massive naval and air drills on September 10, 2024, known as “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 naval vessels, at least 120 military aircraft, and…
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U.S. and Philippines conclude Tempest Wind 2024 counterterrorism exercise
The Philippines and the United States have successfully wrapped up the Tempest Wind 2024 (TW24) interagency counterterrorism exercise, held in the Philippines. Designed as a…
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U.S. intelligence reveals Russia’s escalating interference in election favoring Trump
As Election Day approaches, U.S. intelligence officials revealed on September 6, 2024 that Russia is significantly ramping up its election interference activities, specifically targeting efforts…
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Venezuelan government ends Brazil’s role in representing Argentine interests
The Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, has abruptly terminated Brazil’s authority to manage Argentine interests in Venezuela, affecting the stewardship of Argentina’s embassy…
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CIA Chief warns of “dramatic escalation” if Iran supplies ballistic missiles to Russia
Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns warned that Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russia would represent a “dramatic escalation” in their military cooperation, potentially worsening…
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