/nginx/o/2023/12/16/15785593t1h3272.jpg "US and South Korea Issue Joint Statement on Nuclear Strike Response")
The United States and South Korea issued a joint statement on Saturday saying that the United States confirms that any nuclear strike on South Korea will mean a swift, strong and decisive response. It was the second meeting of the US-South Korean Joint Nuclear Council (NCG) to discuss nuclear deterrence and joint action in the … Read more
/nginx/o/2023/12/13/15777990t1h2c60.jpg "Latvia to Activate Communication with Global South Amid Russian Disinformation Spreading")
He emphasized that parallel to Latvia’s work on strengthening NATO and the European Union (EU), we also need friends in other regions of the world. Therefore, Latvia will activate communication with the global south, i.e. the countries of Central America, South America, Africa and Asia. Currently, the Russian narrative about the war in Ukraine is … Read more
:watermark(https://f.pmo.ee//logos/4133/bb989514d16b88b940b51f02e07642d0.png,-2p,-2p,0,18,none)/nginx/o/2023/12/09/15773060t1h6fcd.jpg "US Ambassador to NATO Discusses NATO’s Response to Russian Military Threats")
The US ambassador to NATO, Juliana Smith, commented in this way on the forecasts of experts published in the media about Russia’s possible military attack on Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Smith emphasized that the NATO alliance is not waiting, moreover, the alliance is focused on the security needs of its eastern wing partners. Also, … Read more
/nginx/o/2023/12/09/15771576t1hb500.jpg "UN Emergency Meeting on Gaza Conflict: US Veto Stalls Humanitarian Resolution")
UN Secretary-General António Guterres had called an emergency meeting of the Security Council in an attempt to push for such a resolution about two months after the start of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. According to the Ministry of Health of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, 17,487 people, mostly women and children, have been killed in … Read more
/nginx/o/2023/12/07/15769121t1h9ba9.jpg "Minister Urges Support for Ukraine: We Must Provide Military and Economic Aid")
“I’m not worried about the strength and unity, consensus and courage of the Ukrainian people. I’m worried that we won’t do what we need to do,” the minister said at the Espen security forum in the US capital. “We have to make sure that we provide them with weapons, economic support, moral support, diplomatic support, … Read more
/nginx/o/2023/12/04/15760342t1h1f23.jpg "Iran-backed Houthi Attacks and Tensions with Israel: US Warship Involvement")
The Iran-backed Houthis control much of Yemen and are part of the “axis of resistance” against Israel. Since the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group “Hamas” began on October 7, the Houthis have launched several drones and missiles towards Israel, increasing tension in the region. “These attacks pose a direct threat to international … Read more
:watermark(https://f.pmo.ee//logos/4132/d583334e07b643b158b745b655f05032.png,-2p,-2p,0,18,none)/nginx/o/2023/11/11/15714043t1ha619.png "Bear Steals Taco Bell Order Caught on Home Video Camera in Orlando, Florida")
Home video cameras captured the moment a $45 Taco Bell order was placed at their home in Orlando. The bear came quickly and unhindered, bit into the order and calmly left with all the food. The video continues as family members come out of the house to get food, but instead look around in confusion … Read more
/nginx/o/2023/11/11/15713072t1h4189.jpg "US Warns Chinese Companies Against Supporting Russian Military Efforts")
According to Yelena, this issue was raised during a two-day meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The minister expressed his concern that the military equipment, avoiding sanctions, goes to Russia. “I emphasized that companies should not provide material support to the Russian defense industry and that they face significant consequences if they do so,” … Read more
/nginx/o/2023/11/09/15708951t1h277a.jpg "Ram Dass: The Spiritual Teacher and Social Activist of the 20th Century")
Such is the spiritual teacher and social activist Rāmdas, who occupies an important place among those personalities of the 20th century who have helped millions of people to think about the meaning of life. Apgād “Lietusdārzs” published Rāmdas’s book “Still here” (Still Here). Latvian readers are already well-known for his book “Open in love” about … Read more
/nginx/o/2023/11/03/15695311t1h8a94.jpg "Bankman-Fried Convicted: Faces Up to 110 Years in Prison for Billion Cryptocurrency Scandal")
The court ruled after a five-week trial, and Bankman-Fried now faces up to 110 years behind bars. Judgment will be announced at a later date. In a federal lawsuit, some of his closest associates testified that he was primarily responsible for all the decisions that led to the disappearance of eight billion dollars from the … Read more