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Nigerians, I believe, have succumbed to apathy. "What could be worse?" kind of situation. Unfortunately, things will only get worse. WEF/IMF/EU/US/UN/UK/AU/CA/NZ et al are all working in tandum to create a serfdom An animal farm type of society where some people are more equal than others. TylerDurden: |
It shouldn't be difficult for anyone who lived through IMF covid lockdown to imagine the tyranny ahead TylerDurden: |
Consider this: no matter how much money you have in your bank account, you are only permitted to withdraw ₦10,000 a day from an ATM. Conspiracy theorist, you say? Okay, Genius! How do you think the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will roll out its digital currency [e-Naira] for widespread acceptance? [b]MUST READ: [/b]An international agency is urging central banks to help strengthen national digital ID systems and make KYC requirements easier to enforce. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says in one of its latest reports that the rollout of digital currency is gradually gaining traction in Sub Saharan Africa, but countries must have to build the required digital infrastructure and legal framework to facilitate the process. Nigeria introduced a digital currency — the e-Naira — in October last year, while the Central Banks of Ghana and South Africa are conducting pilots for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The IMF report as noting that while there are risks and advantages that come with a digital currency, countries which have rolled it out or are planning to do so “will need to improve access to digital infrastructure such as a phone or internet connectivity.” In the case of Nigeria, which has already rolled out a digital currency as a legal tender, greater digital ID adoption and improved KYC approval rates have been identified as a way to improve the economy more broadly, such as in a report commissioned by VerifyMe and released earlier this year. The country plans to complete its digital ID registry by 2025. While this happens, the Fund advises that the Central Bank of Nigeria as well as those of other countries trialing or considering a digital currency will need to also put in place the necessary systems to manage data privacy risks arising from cyber-criminal activities. Although the CBDC could negatively impact banks’ ability to lend in countries with unstable financial systems, the IMF also sees likely positive results. “The first is promoting financial inclusion. CBDCs could bring financial services to people who previously didn’t have bank accounts, especially if designed for offline use. In remote areas without internet access, digital transactions can be made at little or no cost using simple feature phones,” a portion of the report states. According to the report, the CBDC, among other things, is more secure and stable, can be useful for government-to-person welfare payments, as well as facilitate international money transfers and payments especially to Sub Saharan Africa which is rated by the IMF as the most expensive region of the world to receive or send money. In a similar article by Business Day, the deputy governor in charge of economic policy at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Obiora, underlines the importance of digital identity for a digital currency rollout, adding that a country must also have the appropriate legal framework and must carry out adequate sensitization on the importance of a digital currency. Apart from Ghana and South Africa which are running pilots for different digital currency models, research on adopting it is ongoing in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Mauritius, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Namibia, and Zambia. On the e-Naira, a recent Global CBDC Index report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and quoted by Business Day mentions that “the digital currency is expected to support the country’s target to raise the level of financial inclusion from 64 percent to 95 percent. By making the E- Naira platform part of the financial ecosystem, the CBN hopes to grow new private-sector use cases to support the uptake of the CBDC.” https://www.biometricupdate.com/202206/digital-id-kyc-infrastructure-critical-for-digital-currency-rollout-says-imf |
I get ticked off when Black people get offended by those who speak, kind of, against race mixing. Asians[Arabs, Indians, Chinese] don't like race-mixing I don't even like race mixing, in fact, I believe mixed-race folks are not loyal to black people. Quote me. Some Igbo people don't even like marrying non-Igbo ie Yoruba or Hausa and vice versa It's called "biased" or discrimination to some sense. All humans tend to have that trait in them Now, to your argument about Orban, he is against gay marriage, etc., i also like those policies The people who push gay marriage, and unregulate immigration ie open borders are also the ones pushing vaccine mandates, lockdowns , Trans-genderism, War on Russia, etc. They are the ones pushing "enviromentalism" and climate lockdowns They are Leftists. Scratch every "Centrist", there's a leftist inside itching to come out. jimetagambo: |
The logic of leftists is to throw epitaphs on people they disagree with ie Propagandist, the Conspiracy theorist They don't have to be right, they just have to "feel" right. That's how they get to shut disagreements down, so they don't have to argue facts or logic. jimetagambo: |
The proposed "self-determination" law would replace Germany's "transsexual law," which requires people to go to court and provide two expert reports, usually from psychotherapists, for their first name and gender to be changed on official documents. Under plans for the new proposed law, an adult applicant can go to their local registry office and declare the change. Children aged 14 and over would also be allowed to do so with permission from their parents or legal guardians[...if parents refuse and the govt takes the child from the parent?]. A number of other European countries, such as Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland, already allow legal gender status to be changed through self-declaration. What did the German government say about the new law? "The right to live a self-determined life is fundamental to all people," Paus said during the press conference. She added that the current procedures are "not just lengthy and expensive but also deeply humiliating. But above all, they are completely superfluous." "We live in a free and diverse society that is already further along in many places than our laws are. It's about time that we adapt the legal framework to societal reality," she said. Paus said that after a formal change of gender is registered, no further changes would be allowed for a year. This is intended to "ensure the seriousness of the desire to change." Germany's family affairs minister said the law would allow for fines in cases where a person's gender or name change is disclosed without their permission. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-unveils-plans-for-simpler-legal-gender-change-process/a-62315345 |
Everything is racist. If people disagree with you, they are racist You have to have your way or you tar and feather them with a racist label. jimetagambo: |
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss world issues and celebrate his recent reelection. The Hungarian leader is set to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas "Great spending time with my friend, Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary," Trump said in a statement. "We discussed many interesting topics—few people know as much about what is going on in the world today. Hungarian PM once said "Trump is someone Who Speaks in ‘Straightforward Manner" Orbán, seen as an autocratic leader by many, was snubbed last year by President Biden, who declined to invite the European leader to a democracy summit he hosted. “They both understand that we should not be controlled by the radical, woke corporatists or the billionaires who think regular people cannot be trusted to make their own decisions,” CPAC said in a statement. |
National Security coordinator John Kirby said that the US is clear about its One China policy and does not support "Taiwan independence" "We are clear that nothing has changed about our one China policy which is guided by Taiwan Relations Act. We do not support Taiwan's independence," Kirby said while addressing a media briefing. "We expect to see China use inflammatory rhetoric and disinformation in the coming days," Kirby added. He said that the administration of US President Joe Biden has "been nothing but clear with the Chinese about where we stand on the issues and the One China policy and our support for a free and open Indo-Pacific."
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Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboun said that the republic is interested in joining the BRICS. "Algeria has almost all the conditions for joining the BRICS, and it is very interested in joining this alliance," Nigeria is not against becoming a member of the BRICS group, Nigerian Ambassador to Russia Abdullahi Shehu said in an interview with Sputnik, adding that it is "quite realistic" in the future. In June 2022, Argentina and Iran applied to join the BRICS. Later, the President of the BRICS International Forum, Purnima Anan, said that Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are also planning to apply for membership in this association. According to her, discussion and a possible decision on the admission of some of these countries can be expected at the next summit. BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The purpose of the association, created in 2006 at the initiative of Russia, is the development of comprehensive cooperation between the participating countries. |
The decision to ban the import of Russian coal was included in the fifth package of European sanctions in April. European countries, which have embarked on a policy of refusing to purchase energy resources from Moscow, gradually reduced the import of Russian coal, and from August 1 completely bans supplies from Russia. |
Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear their club’s inclusion jersey. The jersey has rainbow stripes and a rainbow collar — in place of the regular white sections — to support LGBTQ inclusion in sports, and the club plans to use it for one game against Sydney Roosters. “These young men are strong in their beliefs and convictions and we will give them the space and support they require." - Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler said “Our intent was to be caring towards all diverse groups who face inclusion issues daily,” Hasler said. “Sadly this poor management has caused significant confusion, discomfort and pain for many people, in particular those groups whose human rights we in fact attempting to support. “We’ll never take a backward step in having our sport inclusive. But at the same time we will not disrespect our players’ freedoms.” Local media reports said the Manly players were not aware they would be expected to wear the jersey until after it was shown to the media. NRL rules don't allow the seven players to wear an alternate jersey without the rainbow messaging because match regulations require all players in a team to wear an identical strip. The club lost the match without the seven players. In the name of inclusion, the players were exclused from watching and supporting their team-mates as they were banned from the ground.
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Mid-term election looming, The odds of winning is not really looking good for Democrats Joe Biden has covid - AGAIN! Joe Biden basement strategy worked the last time. The Democrats forced Americans to vote using mail-in ballots because...covid!
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Democrats want to brainwash the next generation of Hispanics as they try to run away from the dems plantation A group of high-profile Hispanic investors bought up 18 radio stations across 10 cities in a $60 million deal bankrolled by an investment firm tied to billionaire liberal activist George Soros. TylerDurden:
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NEW LOW: BIDEN APPROVAL RATING HITS ALL-TIME LOW, ONLY 19% SUPPORT AMONG HISPANICS, POLL SHOWS "If Latinos move rightward enough, the GOP stands ready to count its winnings and break the Democrats’ bank." National polls suggest that Latinos are moving sharply away from the Democratic Party. If that plays out in the midterms, it’s likely no place will be impacted more than here in Nevada’s fastest-growing metropolitan area. And that could wipe out much of the advantage Democrats have built in this blue-trending state," he wrote. "National polls suggest Democratic support with Latinos is plummeting. President Biden’s job approval ratings with Hispanics are low, with the most recent Politico/Morning Consult poll finding only 47 percent approve of his performance." Democrats support open borders policies as long as they believe Hispanics will vote Democratic, but they cannot imagine importing a voting demographic that will vote Republican. Democrats are now calling for border closure. BUILD THAT WALL - The Biden administration is set to finish construction on Trump's border wall in Arizona, despite Biden's campaign promise not to build ‘another foot.’
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Biden administration to finish portion of Trump's border wall following pressure from Democrat The Biden administration will complete a portion of border wall construction in an area of Arizona that has become one of the most popular spots for illegal immigration at the southern border.
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EU is looking to seize funds to keep its agenda going Russia/Ukraine crisis was an eye opener for many people in the world, especially the sanctions against Russia and the seizing of private properties of Russian citizens. That's why African leaders have not been following US/EU like sheep. What's the benefit? Looting was incentivized when politicians thought the EU was a safe haven for their loot. seunny4lif: |
Do you think Bill Gates, Klaus Schwab, and others would be willing to share a plane ride, let alone a car ride, with you? They are after farmers, as well as private ownership of land and cars, as well as your bodily autonomy. Stalin imposed the Soviet system of land management known as collectivization. This resulted in the seizure of all privately owned farmlands and livestock, in a country where 80 percent of the people were traditional village farmers. Small pieces of farming land were taken from the farmers and were turned into huge farming camps. Among those farmers, were a class of people called Kulaks by the Communists. In the spring of1928, a law was also passed on agriculture. According to this law, even if there were free collective farms, prosperous farmers (kulaks) had to pay a decent amount to produce food grains. This became a heavy burden, self-taxation, and compulsory subscription to various debts. Collective farms were forced to go through economic methods. Soon the wealthy farmers also lost the right to take out loans, buy hired labor and use agricultural equip They are talking about food crisis and starvation. The Holodomor, also known as the Terror-Famine or the Great Famine, was a man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine that killed millions of Ukrainians from 1932 to 1933. The Holodomor famine was part of the larger Soviet famine of 1932-1933, which affected the country's major grain-producing areas. “We need a clean energy revolution, and we need it now,” the WEF begins its article.[b][/b] According to the World Economic Forum[WEF], critical metals, such as cobalt, lithium, and nickel — all of which are used in “clean energy technologies” — are in short supply. And while the WEF says recycling old tech that uses these metals could lessen the impact of shortages, it’s simply not enough. “The complication is that we do not currently have enough metals in circulation, and even with recycling taken into consideration, mineral production is still forecasted to increase by nearly 500%. So how should we proceed?” the WEF asks. Top of the list of solutions for how the WEF thinks we should proceed is to “Go from owning to using.” https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/07/3-circular-approaches-to-reduce-demand-for-critical-minerals/ |
With Europe and Africa increasingly split over the war in Ukraine, European diplomats have argued in a confidential report for a more “transactional” approach to foreign aid that would tie funding for African countries to their willingness to work “based on common values and a joint vision.” “Becoming more transactional in our approach, we should be clear about the fact that the willingness of Europeans (governments and taxpayers) to maintain higher levels of financial engagement in African countries will depend on working based on common values and a joint vision,” the report reads. The five-page document, overseen by Birgitte Markussen, the head of the European Union delegation to the African Union, with input from the heads of mission from EU countries in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, was circulated to diplomats in Brussels this week and seen by Devex. It provides a candid assessment of how those on the ground see the EU losing the battle for hearts and minds in Africa over the conflict — and what to do about it. On the one hand, the report calls for “understanding and empathy for African challenges, and willingness to help find concrete solutions.” But it also underlines that Europe is “the main indirect victim of [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war of aggression,” citing “dramatic consequences in all aspects (security, economic, financial, social, migration - 7 million refugees, unemployment).” And it opens the possibility of calibrating foreign aid from Europe according to Africa’s stance. Despite billions of euros pledged to Ukraine, EU officials have so far said publicly that African countries will get the same amount of development assistance from the EU institutions as that initially agreed in their 2021-2027 country plans. However, the latest report points out that “it is clear that the longer the war will last, the less resources there will be.” ‘Critical juncture’ [b][/b] Now is a “critical juncture” to improve the EU’s public and private messaging on the war, the report states, noting that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to Addis Ababa from July 26-27 to meet with the AU Commission and AU member states, and to “prepare for a possible second Africa-Russia Summit in November.” After a long-delayed summit between EU and AU leaders in mid-February, relations between the two continents have cooled in recent months amid concerns from some African leaders that EU sanctions against Russia in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine are exacerbating the global food crisis. Top EU officials have labored to dispel that idea. “This food crisis is not caused by the European restrictive measures,” EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said at a meeting of the Group of 20 nations in Indonesia earlier this month. “The agricultural sector in Russia is not targeted. Our sanctions do not prohibit the import of Russian agricultural goods, or fertilizers, nor payment for such Russian exports.” But the latest report from Addis Ababa makes clear diplomats’ view that this message is not getting through. “The effects of EU sanctions on third countries need to be carefully assessed by experts, and factual information should be shared with diplomats,” the report states. “It is not enough to say that ‘EU sanctions are not responsible for the food crisis’, we need more substance and sharper LTTs [lines to take], including from EU Headquarters. Not only on sanctions, but also on cases where we have been accused of double standards and on the fact that the longer the war takes, the more our resources are going to be stretched.” Friction between the two continents was evident again Friday as a spokesperson for AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki tweeted that a deal to allow the export of grain from Black Sea ports was “the result of a direct appeal by the @_AfricanUnion at a … [meeting] with President Putin in Sochi. To which many disagreed at the time.” ‘Drifting further away’ The diplomats’ report cites the Sochi meeting in early June as part of “a trend which seems to indicate that the AU and its Member States may be drifting further away from our position,” at least publicly. “The EU’s reputation as being a mediator, a peacemaker, is eroding due to the Union’s military assistance to Ukraine,” they write. “In Africa, the EU is seen as fuelling the conflict, not as a peace facilitator.” “Many AUMS [AU member states] do not identify an interest in taking sides in what they perceive as an ‘East-West’ conflict,” the report states. “The colonial and post-colonial legacies, including historical ties of a good range of countries with the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia, strongly influence mindsets and positions, as do perceived Western double standards. Furthermore, AUMS are concerned about Russian pressure on them.” However, the diplomats write that African countries are “seriously concerned by the impact of the war on food security incl. supply of fertilisers, energy and financial systems – i.e. stability in their countries - and are thus calling for a review of sanctions and negotiations towards a political solution to the war.” Against this backdrop, the report goes on to outline how to make the EU’s outreach to the AU and its member states on the consequences of the Ukraine war more “targeted, audible and effective.” ‘Lecturing should be ‘banned’’ “African partners sometimes have the impression that the EU is lecturing them on values,” the diplomats write. “Lecturing should be ‘banned’. We must instead highlight that the defence of our values is of utmost importance, but also humbly acknowledge that it is at times complex, i.e. defending moral values vs. economic interests.” In addition, the diplomats write that “special attention should be given to African countries’ relationship not just with Russia, but also with China. “Relations with China are an important factor for some African countries, and they may pay extra attention to the way the war in Ukraine is viewed in Beijing.” For all its candor, the report contains at times contradictory messages. “EU Headquarters should provide clear data on the EU’s support and the weight of Europe-Africa relations,” the report advises. Elsewhere, it states, “We should pass frank messages to break free from being perceived mainly as a money provider.” Similarly, it warns of “the potential negative fallouts of being perceived as pressuring Africans to take sides, or prescribing them what to do,” while later advising on the need to “stress that if Africa has ambitions to become an important global player, including in the UNSC [United Nations Security Council], it has to discuss and take positions on non-African affairs.” For now, the report gives the impression that European diplomats would just be happy to be heard, given the risk the diplomats note that “focusing on Russia/Ukraine only will make Africans ‘turn down the volume’ and stop listening to us.” “Listening to each other in mutual respect is what close friends and strategic partners do,” the report states. “Although it is unlikely that EU and AU positions will converge on Ukraine at this point in time, all communication channels must remain wide open to foster mutual understanding and respect.” https://www.devex.com/news/exclusive-internal-report-shows-eu-fears-losing-africa-over-ukraine-103694 |
CNN keeps shoving it and people keep swallowing. They are criticizing dems with globalist agenda but the left does what it does. They don't care about reality They would rather censor those who speak against their warped reality. Leftists: We can change reality by merely calling it something else. What matters is not actually the way things are, what matters are the words we use to describe things. We can tell you that a collapsing economy is a robust economy, a man can be a woman just be dressing up as one If a 5yr old boy feels like he's a girl, do a sex change and voila! VictorUSA:
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They changed the definition and now, you think it's a minor issue. When people like me said covid was a minor issue, we were called conspiracy theorists because it was hyped up by the media. Monkeypox has been declared an emergency, you're going about like its no big deal now. When the media goes scotched-earth and gun-hoes and demand lockdowns, you will say its an existential crisis, people need to lockdown The leftist media decides for you. If they decides to get hysterical about a non-issue, you'd pick up on it and claim its the end of the world. The media is downplaying the situation because they are looking at the mid-term election After the mid-term, they will come out gun blazing as though they were honest about the real situation but most people are not dumb, thank God. They see the price hike and cost of living and it's only going to get worse because its a controlled demolition It's all by design They have no intention of course-correcting VictorUSA: |
You've not been paying attention or what? Whenever the Left don't like an outcome, they change "definition" on some technicalities. They changed inflation and the meaning when the US economy was hit with inflation. They denied it initially, then claimed it was "transitory". They changed the definition of a vaccine, they changed the definition of a woman. Its called manipulation Here you are aguing against your interest because they first get you to think "tribal". When they declare "climate change emergency crisis", and shut down farmers and cows and stop people from farming, even when it's going to harm you, you will call farmers names and demonize them and those of us who will not go along with the tyranny. And everyone of your type will unite against farmers for "destroying the planet" You have to defend your tribe eventhough you know things are actually getting worse. You are worse off today than you were a year ago because of the policy of a govt with a leftist agenda Climate change agenda will make you poorer and they know it, but you're contented because you think you're defending your tribe Pay attention jimetagambo: |
What is a recession? The rule of thumb is that a recession is two consecutive quarters of declining GDP. The U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, United States is in recession territory. The Bureau of Economic Analysis, a government agency that provides industry statistics, on Thursday released its latest report showing gross domestic product — the total value of goods and services produced in a country annually, also known as GDP — decreased at a rate of 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022, after falling 1.6% in the first quarter. The report is an advance estimate with updated data expected in August, but it paints a bleak picture of the country’s economic trajectory. Consumer spending — which makes up a large portion of the overall economy — grew by only 1%, down from the 12% increase from the same period last year. Spending on physical goods fell, while spending on services increased slightly. Residential and commercial construction dropped 14% and 11.7%, respectively, largely due to increasing mortgage prices that are the result of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
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From October 1, the German authorities will begin to collect an additional fee from the Germans for the use of gas. The country's government decided to resort to such a measure because of concerns about future gas supplies to Europe. According to the newspaper Die Welt, Germans' extra spending on gas could double . Thus, the average household in Germany will have to spend an additional 1,000 euros per year, while consuming about 20,000 kilowatt-hours. At the same time, Vice-Chancellor of the Republic Robert Habek believes that the gas fee will cost "several hundred euros for a household." Consumers will have to pay the fee for a year and a half, until the end of March 2024. The amount of the additional payment is not yet known, but the information will be published before the end of August, the Ministry of Economy specified. The amount of the fee will depend on the requirements of exporters to compensate for the costs of gas purchases. The population of Germany will be forced to pay extra for electricity in the face of reduced gas supplies from Russia. The future measure will allow fuel suppliers to pass on up to 90 percent of soaring gas purchase prices to citizens. The agency indicates that about half of all apartments in Germany are heated by gas. |
Climate politics is the new thing because they want to gently nudge/push everyone in that direction. Just like trans-genderism is on top of the victimhood ladder. They are no longer in the support of Feminists and gradually they will turn against homosexuals. seunny4lif: |
The Cabinet of Ministers of Germany,Christina Hofmann announced Russia's non-compliance with gas supply contracts She sees no technical reasons for reducing gas supplies from Russia. Berlin accused Russia of non-compliance with supply contracts. “The government has taken note of another supply cut and is closely monitoring the situation,” she said. |
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed dissatisfaction with Washington's initiative to limit trade and economic cooperation between Russia and China. This was announced at a briefing by the press secretary of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Zhao Lijian. The diplomat noted that, as before, Russia and China have stable, mutually beneficial and equilateral trade relations, and US sanctions, both current and future ones, are illegal, since Russian-Chinese cooperation is not directed against third countries. "We strongly oppose illegal unilateral sanctions [by the United States] and the application of extraterritorial jurisdiction," Zhao Lijian said. He stressed that US Republican Senator Marco Rubio had previously held an anti-Chinese stance, "not distinguished by political decency." Thus, the parliamentarian suggested adopting a bill on sanctions against any legal entity for insuring or registering tankers transporting fuel from Russia to China. The senator argued for the initiative by alleging Beijing supports the special operation in Ukraine. |
They changed the definition of vaccine, a woman, recession etc Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors launched a preemptive strike against bad news with a blog post on the theme: “What is a recession?” "While some maintain that two consecutive quarters of falling real GDP constitute a recession[for decades of top economists has concurred on this definition]," there are other factors that need to be taken into account. The first-quarter economic data are ancient history no longer relevant in our glorious era of Biden Benevolence. The second-quarter data, if as bad as expected, will be labeled a fluke. That's Leftism
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"In our movement, we stand against the climate fanatics. We stand with the peaceful Dutch farmers...Climate crisis hoax is even risking famine and starvation. As we speak Farmers in the Netherlands are courageously opposing the climate tyranny of the Dutch govt.,which wants to drammatically cut Dutch farm production despite growing food shortage - They are saying you can't farm on your land. We are not going to give you fertilizers. They want to get rid of cattles...Half of your cattles they want out...you will be next" - Donald Trump https://twitter.com/i/status/1551299546617094144 |
BEIJING, July 25 (Reuters) - China on Monday gave conditional approval to domestic firm Genuine Biotech's Azvudine pill to treat certain adult patients with COVID-19, adding another oral treatment option against the coronavirus. The availability of effective COVID vaccines and treatments is crucial in laying the groundwork for China's potential pivoting from its "dynamic COVID zero" policy, which aims to eliminate every outbreak - however small - and relies on mass testing and strict quarantining. The Azvudine tablet, which China approved in July last year to treat certain HIV-1 virus infections, has been given a conditional green light to treat adult patients with "normal type" COVID, the National Medical Products Administration said in a statement. "Normal type" COVID is a term China uses to refer to coronavirus infections where there are signs of pneumonia, but the patients haven't reached a severe stage. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-allow-use-genuine-biotechs-hiv-drug-covid-patients-2022-07-25/ |
Poland does not agree to share gas with other countries of the European Union, said Anna Moskva, Minister of Climate and Environment of Poland. “Our vaults, as you know, are already full at the moment. We have secure deliveries. All needs are met, unlike the 11 countries of the European Union, which have already introduced restrictions today,” Brussels' proposals regarding the introduction of restrictions on consumption and gas saving standards do not suit Warsaw. “What the European Commission has proposed is such a new gas solidarity mechanism. What is unacceptable in the proposals of the European Commission is an attempt to impose mandatory reduction mechanisms,” the minister said, adding that she considers only voluntary decisions to reduce gas consumption possible. The idea of mandatory limits met with resistance in other European countries as well. Thus, the Czech Republic, which holds the EU presidency, has previously stated that the requirements for the introduction of restrictions must be tightened. Prague believes that such measures can be applied if they are required by at least five countries, and not three (as suggested by the European Commission). |

