Month: October 2023

Vladimir Putin ‘sent body double to China’ to meet Xi as he has ‘days to live’

sent a body double to meet to meet counterpart because the real president “is living out the last days of his earthly life”, a Russian political analyst has claimed. with many of his critics claiming president is suffering from a life-threatening illness. There have also been numerous theories that on occasions when These extraordinary claims…

Jim Jordan suffers defeat on first ballot for speaker race, leaving fate uncertain

WASHINGTON — The House remained deadlocked Tuesday as Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, failed to secure enough votes to become speaker on the first ballot. Jordan, the GOP’s latest nominee for speaker, received 200 votes, well short of the 217 needed to win on the House floor. Twenty Republicans voted for someone other than Jordan. He…

After Karabakh: Why peace in Azerbaijan could unsettle larger Russian sphere

Peace Europe After Karabakh: Why peace in Azerbaijan could unsettle larger Russian sphere | View caption Hide caption While the resolution of a frozen conflict is generally positive, the manner of that resolution matters – and can end up prompting resentment and violence if mishandled. The most immediate effects are likely to be the realignment…