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Sep 04 2025 
Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
We have a formal version from the Russian MFA
The leaders of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (hereinafter referred to as the SCO or the Organisation), following the meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States in Tianjin on 1 September 2025, declare the following.
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The world is undergoing profound historical changes that… Continue reading
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Sep 04 2025 
Napolitano and Phil Giraldi on MurderInc outside Venezuela in international waters.
I’ve listened to, and read a number of comments on the current Trump administration drowning their murder in international waters down Venezuela way. What is incredible, is that the majority of the Americans are still making comments like: “This is not us”, and “We don’t do these things”. It is as if… Continue reading
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Sep 04 2025 
Single-handedly, Yemen redefines West Asian security
The Ansarallah-led government in Sanaa is no longer just defending Gaza, but reshaping the very foundations of regional deterrence and sovereignty. And it does not look like anything can stop it.
From Abbas Al-Zein for The Cradle
The Israeli assassinations of Yemen’s Prime Minister Ahmad Ghalib al-Rahwi and his cabinet members were no aberration. It fits neatly… Continue reading
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Sep 04 2025 
Does China Really Deserve to Celebrate WW2 Victory? | China Military Parade
Did the US really help China in the War against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascism, according to Trump’s statement? Who did they help? Nathan Rich, in his usual sarcastic form, tells the historical facts. He weaves his story around an article from Miles Yu for the Hoover Institution. We’re of course dealing with the ‘China… Continue reading
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Sep 04 2025 
Slices of Life, #8
To the unseasoned or ignorant, image is everything. Trump’s grotesque media performances, though, will be cited as a turning point in how the USA is perceived.
with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.
Big Beautiful Faces — Aug 30, 2025.
In the New York Times on 9/11/23, there’s a photo of Joe Biden, standing with his head bowed, looking solemn.… Continue reading
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Sep 04 2025 
Michael Hudson: Rome’s Arc, America’s Echo
Letters & Politics – KPFA
MITCH JESERICH: Good day and welcome to Letters and Politics. I’m Mitch Jeserich. Today we return to the topic of the ancient world for a conversation about how economic forces shaped ancient societies and how they may have brought on their collapse.
My guest for this is economist Michael Hudson. Michael Hudson… Continue reading
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Sep 04 2025 
Ignore Your Enemy
By Indi.ca
At the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin said something strange. He said “It may seem strange, but during these four days of negotiations, both informal and formal, no one has ever expressed any negative opinions about the current American administration.” This must be what it’s like when you’re truly over… Continue reading
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Sep 03 2025 
George Galloway with Li JingJing
Li is George’s first interviewee, and she discusses the Japanese war against China and the memories that the Chinese still hold.
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Sep 03 2025 
Slices of Life, #7
A long barefoot walk also helped. To recover your sanity, perhaps you should do the same each day?
with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.
Incontinent Cartoons Dying Unseen — Aug 27, 2025.
Straggling home, I stopped to buy ten eggs, five tomatoes and four cucumbers for $2.09. I could have bought them for even less, but I’m… Continue reading
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Sep 03 2025 
Photo Gallery: China Unveils Cutting-Edge Military Technology on 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory cs_opinion_img Beijing hosted a grand parade on September 3, marking 80 years since China’s WWII victory. Here are the highlights of the awe-inspiring advanced weapons on display
Please take a look at this photo album on The China Academy. It is too good to miss, but not easy to embed on our site.
Photo Gallery: China Unveils Cutting-Edge Military Technology on 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory
Beijing hosted a grand parade on September 3, marking 80 years since China’s WWII victory. Here are the… Continue reading
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Sep 03 2025 
Gunboats and smokescreens in the Caribbean
It is wonderful to see a new post by Nat South on LiveJournal
This article is about the news about the destruction by the U.S. Navy of a fast-launch, supposedly off the coast of Venezuela. The first thing that springs to mind is the expression: to crack a nut with a sledgehammer.
It seems that maritime interdiction… Continue reading
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Sep 03 2025 
Beijing Talks: Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping
President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping held talks (http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/77902) in Beijing (September 2, 2025)
The agenda included further strengthening and promoting the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China, practical cooperation between the countries, and global and regional issues, as well as cooperation in multilateral platforms.
✍️ A package of documents was signed during the official visit of the President of Russia to the People’s Republic of China.
In particular, memoranda of cooperation… Continue reading
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Sep 03 2025 
Vladivostok, East Russia, as part of Eastern Economic Forum 2025
We’re in Pepe’s hands for this one, as neither AHH or I have had any extra space to pay attention. But then again, we’re good colleagues and we share unreservedly, fully embracing a multipolar approach in our words and deeds.
A quick look over the rest of September:
What intrigues me for the rest of a very… Continue reading
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Sep 02 2025 
2 hours to the military parade in China
Sputnik will run a live feed here:
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250903/live-putin-attends-chinas-victory-day-parade-marking-80-years-since-wwiis-end-1122713617.html
And here is RT, on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews/109607And on their site: https://www.rt.com/news/623891-putin-xi-china-visit/
There will be a mass of feeds. I will pick up in my morning. Good Night!
Good Morning!
