universal basic services
Unconditional access to a range of free, basic public services, such as shelter, sustenance, health care and education, funded by taxes and provided by a government or public institution --wikipedia
World Politics
Leaders of the countries of the world and global issues.
Kishida's visit to Ukraine
Japan's Prime Minister recently made a surprise visit to Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy. There was, in fact, no good reason for it, according to the calibration result.
Hungary's position to stay neutral in the Russian-Ukrainian war
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán won't allow the transportation of any weapons or military equipment to Ukraine through the territory of Hungary. Hungary is basically the only EU country that is against the sanctions against Russia, and is under heavy criticism for this --request
Joe Biden's visit to Kyiv
"President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 20, in a major show of support days ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion." --theepochtimes.com
National Review online
Once staunchly politically conservative, the commentary now trends towards moderate, undecided or unaffiliated.
Chinese "spy" balloon over US, intention
A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on sensitive military sites despite China’s firm denials --apnews.com
Reservation in India (policy)
a system of affirmative action in India that provides historically disadvantaged groups representation in education, employment, government schemes, scholarships and politics --wikipedia
Davos, World Economic Forum WEF (update)
The meeting brings together some 3,000 paying members and selected participants – among whom are investors, business leaders, political leaders, economists, celebrities and journalists – for up to five days to discuss global issues across 500 sessions --wikipedia
Germany’s decision to send tanks to Ukraine
they may allow Ukraine to take the fighting to Moscow’s forces and re-capture more occupied land, rather than focusing primarily on beating back Russian attacks --cnn.com
Russia Not Yet Defeated (article)
"Sure, the initial Russian invasion last year was defeated by Ukraine. Sadly, however, Russia has not yet been defeated—and it does not appear to be on the brink of defeat, no matter what the propaganda in the West says."
Russia plans to invade Sweden?
The island of Gotland, Sweden "is a key site for any army or merchant fleet seeking control of the surrounding waters, which link Russia’s second city of St. Petersburg with six Nordic and Baltic capital cities as well as northern Germany" --politico.eu
T/F: Fidel Castro is Justin Trudeau’s biological father
"The Affair between... Margaret Trudeau, mother of the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro were circulating on the Internet since 2016 after the death of Castro" --dfrac.org
prisoner exchange: Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout
The Biden administration exchanged a Russian arms dealer and smuggler, who was arrested in 2008 in Thailand on terrorism charges, for a WNBA star who was convicted of cannabis possession in Russia.
US military spending on Ukraine-Russia war
The Department of Defense reports it has spent $19.3 billion in Ukraine "security aid" drawdowns of its military and weaponry stockpiles --theepochtimes.com
Constitution of India
Request: In contrast to US constitution, divinity or God is not explicitly acknowledged.