News Links, July 22, 2020
## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
Pakistan among borrowers eligible for debt service suspension
Pakistan among borrowers eligible for debt service suspension
Over 90% of the world's economies are contracting. The present global recession has no precedent in terms of synchronization.
## Cut, baby, cut! ##
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn cuts 960 jobs as coronavirus slows hiring
## Airline death spiral ##
Another 68 pilots suspended over dubious licences (Pakistan)
Nearly 17,000 Southwest employees sign up for buyouts, voluntary leave as furlough threat looms
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
It's official: US Air Force to buy Turkish F-35s
Iraq PM says won't allow threats to Iran from Iraqi soil
SECDEF: 'We're not going to be stopped by anybody' from operating in South China Sea
SECDEF: 'We're not going to be stopped by anybody' from operating in South China Sea
COVID-19: The Pentagon Confronts the Pandemic
Naval robotic warfare is beginning to move out of dystopian futuristic fantasies and into official battlefield visions.
Naval robotic warfare is beginning to move out of dystopian futuristic fantasies and into official battlefield visions.
## Energy/resources ##
Gulf Oil Producers To Amass $490 Billion Debt By 2023
Gulf Oil Producers To Amass $490 Billion Debt By 2023
Phosphate: All hopes rest on Morocco with 75% of remaining reserves
## Environment/health ##
Geoengineering is just a partial solution to fight climate change
## Environment/health ##
Geoengineering is just a partial solution to fight climate change
Global Warming and Ocean Acidification Accelerate
• Coronavirus
• Coronavirus
CDC: U.S. COVID-19 case count 6 to 24 times higher than reported
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
Russian tech exec sues Steele Dossier author in UK court
## Japan ##
## China ##
Virus antibodies fade fast but not necessarily protection
New research suggests that antibodies the immune system makes to fight the new coronavirus may only last a few months in people with mild illness.
New research suggests that antibodies the immune system makes to fight the new coronavirus may only last a few months in people with mild illness.
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
Russian tech exec sues Steele Dossier author in UK court
Influential DC-based Ukrainian think tank hosts neo-Nazi activist convicted for racist violence
The US-Ukraine Foundation hosted notorious neo-Nazi militant Diana Vynohradova in a webinar this month. While legitimizing Ukrainian white supremacists, the think tank has forged close ties with foreign policy elites in Washington.
U.S. accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree for COVID-19 data, defense secrets
Why Is The US Trying To Punish Hackers For Accessing Vaccine Research We Should Be Sharing With The World?
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
The US-Ukraine Foundation hosted notorious neo-Nazi militant Diana Vynohradova in a webinar this month. While legitimizing Ukrainian white supremacists, the think tank has forged close ties with foreign policy elites in Washington.
U.S. accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree for COVID-19 data, defense secrets
Why Is The US Trying To Punish Hackers For Accessing Vaccine Research We Should Be Sharing With The World?
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
With US support, Taiwan planted deception about warning World Health Org of Covid
Taiwan's claim that it provided early warning to the WHO about Covid and "human-to human-transmission" has been exploited by the Trump administration to attack the multi-lateral body and turn up the heat on China. There's just one problem: it's totally false.
The Only Obstacle To A Healthy World Is Government Secrecy And Propaganda
Taiwan's claim that it provided early warning to the WHO about Covid and "human-to human-transmission" has been exploited by the Trump administration to attack the multi-lateral body and turn up the heat on China. There's just one problem: it's totally false.
The Only Obstacle To A Healthy World Is Government Secrecy And Propaganda
## Japan ##
## China ##
China requires negative COVID-19 tests for arriving air passengers
Alibaba's Ant could be bigger than some Wall Street banks — What you need to know about the dual IPO
Jack Ma's Ant IPO Signals Start Of De-Dollarization
Alibaba's Ant could be bigger than some Wall Street banks — What you need to know about the dual IPO
Jack Ma's Ant IPO Signals Start Of De-Dollarization
Monday, July 20, 2020
News Links, July 21, 2020
## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
## War on cash/cashless society/cryptocurrencies ##
Brazil will authorize payments system involving WhatsApp if rules are respected, central bank director says
## Airline death spiral ##
Pandemic deals harsh blow to domestic aviation industry (Bangladesh)
Southwest says 28% of workers seek leaves or exits, Delta reviewing pilot staffing
Recovery of Collapsed Air Passenger Traffic in the US Backtracks
Confirming early warnings by United and Delta of re-declining ticket sales. V-Recovery has to wait in line. Airline shares down 3.7% intraday.
Confirming early warnings by United and Delta of re-declining ticket sales. V-Recovery has to wait in line. Airline shares down 3.7% intraday.
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
Number of American troops in Afghanistan drops to 8,600 as Taliban make big changes ahead of expected talks
## Energy/resources ##
U.S. Fracking Services Pioneer Files For Bankruptcy
## Got food? ##
Failing Africa's Farmers
New report shows Africa's Green Revolution is "failing on its own terms."
Nigeria, 24 countries to face hunger in coming months – UN report
## Environment/health ##
Red kites thriving in England 30 years after reintroduction
• Coronavirus
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
US Officials Speak at Iran Regime Change Conference
Number of American troops in Afghanistan drops to 8,600 as Taliban make big changes ahead of expected talks
US tech giants exposed if China takes Taiwan
Russian frigate to test fire Mach 9 'ship killer' missile
Russian frigate to test fire Mach 9 'ship killer' missile
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
Protesters hit with gas as locals demand feds leave Portland
Protesters hit with gas as locals demand feds leave Portland
## Energy/resources ##
U.S. Fracking Services Pioneer Files For Bankruptcy
## Got food? ##
Failing Africa's Farmers
New report shows Africa's Green Revolution is "failing on its own terms."
Nigeria, 24 countries to face hunger in coming months – UN report
## Environment/health ##
Red kites thriving in England 30 years after reintroduction
• Coronavirus
'We need to close down' — Florida reports more than 10,000 new virus cases for fifth day
Coronavirus: US State department cables show concerns over rules and training at Wuhan lab
Coronavirus: US State department cables show concerns over rules and training at Wuhan lab
Recently released documents from 2018 show US officials were concerned about shortages of trained staff, but not the research being carried out at the facility
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
US Officials Speak at Iran Regime Change Conference
Industrial Accidents In Iran Are Just That
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
Cold Wars and Profit
## Japan ##
Japan's exports slump 26.2% in June
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
Cold Wars and Profit
## Japan ##
Japan's exports slump 26.2% in June
The China Challenge: How Beijing's military build-up is ending U.S. supremacy in Asia
China may retaliate against Nokia, Ericsson if EU bans Huawei: WSJ
US blacklists 11 more Chinese firms over treatment of Uygurs in Xinjiang
## UK ##
Most UK firms plan to invest less in next three years, finds survey
Covid-19, risk of no-deal Brexit and geopolitical tensions are dragging down spending
China may retaliate against Nokia, Ericsson if EU bans Huawei: WSJ
US blacklists 11 more Chinese firms over treatment of Uygurs in Xinjiang
## UK ##
Most UK firms plan to invest less in next three years, finds survey
Covid-19, risk of no-deal Brexit and geopolitical tensions are dragging down spending
UK Govt Loaning Troops to Oman to Prop up Dictatorship
91 British operatives, paid for by the Sultan of Oman, wearing Omani uniforms, but still remaining part of the British military, hold key positions, training and leading local forces to help the monarchy stay in power.
91 British operatives, paid for by the Sultan of Oman, wearing Omani uniforms, but still remaining part of the British military, hold key positions, training and leading local forces to help the monarchy stay in power.
If Trump loses, will he refuse to hand over the White House? Will the two rivals duke it out on the South Portico to see who gets to occupy the Oval Office? -- RF
Sunday, July 19, 2020
News Links, July 20, 2020
## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
Wealthy Investors Worried About Life After Pandemic, See Lasting Lifestyle Changes: UBS Survey
Virus Resurgence Poses Biggest Risk To US Economy: IMF
Zimbabwe could be headed for political upheaval as economic and health crises spiral
Wealthy Investors Worried About Life After Pandemic, See Lasting Lifestyle Changes: UBS Survey
Virus Resurgence Poses Biggest Risk To US Economy: IMF
Zimbabwe could be headed for political upheaval as economic and health crises spiral
## War on cash/cashless society/cryptocurrencies ##
5 ways coronavirus has forever changed cash
Japan puts digital currencies on policy road map
## Airline death spiral ##
For those claiming health issues [sic], Delta to require pre-flight evaluation for exceptions to mask policy
Icelandair sacks all its cabin crew and says spare pilots must look after passengers
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
USS Bonhomme Richard, its fate uncertain, would be one of largest ships Navy has lost
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
USS Bonhomme Richard, its fate uncertain, would be one of largest ships Navy has lost
US Navy scuppers flawed Littoral Combat Ship fleet
Italian-French designed FREMM frigate with possible DART missile system will replace the much maligned LCS
Italian-French designed FREMM frigate with possible DART missile system will replace the much maligned LCS
Are China-US relations drifting closer towards war?
## Migrants/refugees ##
Death toll in Turkish migrant boat sinking rises to 54
## Migrants/refugees ##
Death toll in Turkish migrant boat sinking rises to 54
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
Internet disrupted in Iran province as police disperse rally
Chicago police, protesters clash during bid to topple statue
Protesters trying to topple a Christopher Columbus statue in downtown Chicago's Grant Park clashed with police who responded violently with batons after they say officers were struck by fireworks and thrown cans
Protesters trying to topple a Christopher Columbus statue in downtown Chicago's Grant Park clashed with police who responded violently with batons after they say officers were struck by fireworks and thrown cans
## Energy/resources ##
Pakistan braces for another fuel crisis as oil transporters go slow
Bankers and Investors Finding Fracking Industry's Underlying Models Prove Overly Optimistic
## Got food? ##
To reduce world hunger, governments need to think beyond making food cheap
High levels of pesticide residues found in vegetables in Valley
## Environment/health ##
Indonesian rescuers hunt for dozens missing after floods kill 36
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
Russia Issues Travel Ban to Kremlin Critic Navalny in Slander Probe
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
Russia Bounty Story Falls Flat
The Trump campaign is running several anti-TikTok ads on Facebook and Instagram accusing the Chinese app of 'spying on you'
## Systemic breakdown/collapse/unsustainability ##
Super heavy trucks ruin roads
## Japan ##
1984 plastic bag, toothpaste tube found deep off Boso Peninsula
## UK ##
Bankers and Investors Finding Fracking Industry's Underlying Models Prove Overly Optimistic
Iraq's minister of water resources says his country will face severe water shortages if agreements are not forged with neighbouring Turkey over Ankara's irrigation and dam projects that have decreased river inflows to Iraq's parched plains.
Don't get excited. Recall that nuclear fusion power was sold to us as an amazing energy source that would be "too cheap to meter," but look at the mess. Every technology comes with drawbacks, pitfalls, dangers, and costs. There's no mention of them at all in this cheerleading article. -- RF
## Got food? ##
To reduce world hunger, governments need to think beyond making food cheap
High levels of pesticide residues found in vegetables in Valley
## Environment/health ##
Indonesian rescuers hunt for dozens missing after floods kill 36
• Coronavirus
Covid-19 risk linked to poor ventilation: study
Researchers confirm that particles can infect people several meters away in rooms with poor air circulation
Researchers confirm that particles can infect people several meters away in rooms with poor air circulation
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
Russia Issues Travel Ban to Kremlin Critic Navalny in Slander Probe
Powell & Iraq—Regime Change, Not Disarmament: The Fundamental Lie
Regime change, not disarmament, was always the driving factor behind U.S. policy towards Saddam Hussein. Powell knew this because he helped craft the original policy.
Regime change, not disarmament, was always the driving factor behind U.S. policy towards Saddam Hussein. Powell knew this because he helped craft the original policy.
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
Russia Bounty Story Falls Flat
The Trump campaign is running several anti-TikTok ads on Facebook and Instagram accusing the Chinese app of 'spying on you'
## Systemic breakdown/collapse/unsustainability ##
Super heavy trucks ruin roads
## Japan ##
1984 plastic bag, toothpaste tube found deep off Boso Peninsula
A 36-year-old plastic hamburger bag was found on the seabed more than 5,000 meters deep off the Boso Peninsula, underscoring the durability of the waste that is plaguing the world's oceans.
Not even a quarter of Japan is looking forward to holding the Olympics next summer: poll
## China ##
China blasts dam to release floodwaters as death toll rises
Hong Kong tightens coronavirus restrictions as cases hit record
## China ##
China blasts dam to release floodwaters as death toll rises
Hong Kong tightens coronavirus restrictions as cases hit record
## UK ##
Pressure from Trump led to 5G ban, Britain tells Huawei
'Geopolitical' factors were behind the move, the company was told, with hints that the decision could be reversed in future
'Geopolitical' factors were behind the move, the company was told, with hints that the decision could be reversed in future
The UK Is Greenlighting Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Again. That's a Travesty.
Neither the law nor the facts support a conclusion that Saudi war crimes in Yemen are "isolated."
After 606 years, white storks are nesting in Britain again
Bank of England Governor Signals Central Bank Digital Currency is Coming
Neither the law nor the facts support a conclusion that Saudi war crimes in Yemen are "isolated."
After 606 years, white storks are nesting in Britain again
Bank of England Governor Signals Central Bank Digital Currency is Coming
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