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Biden Says US Would Defend Taiwan, Contradicting Decades of ‘Strategic Ambiguity’

During a town hall event on Thursday, Oct. 21, U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters that Washington would come to Taiwan’s aid if the island were attacked by Communist China. 
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Canada Preparing to Mass Vaccinate Kids Aged 5 to 11 With 2.9 Million Dose Pfizer Pre-order

The Canadian government is preparing for an expedited nation-wide rollout of the novel gene therapy Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines to children aged 5 to 11 with a pre-order of
Canada ordered 2.9 million doses of Pfizer's COMIRNATY for kids aged 5 to 11 in advance of approval
French Visit to Taiwan Sparks Beijing Aggression
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (R) greets French Senator Alain Richard (L) at the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 7, 2021.
Bulgaria Mandates Vaccine Pass for Leisure Activities, Less Than a Quarter of Population Vaccinated
A protester burns a QR code during a rally against the mandatory COVID-19 health pass in front of the Council of Ministers in Sofia on October 20, 2021.
Gated Argentinian Community Overrun by Native Capybaras
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Beijing Outraged Over U.S. and Canadian Warships Sailing Through Taiwan Strait
Seaman Xi Chan stands lookout on the flight deck as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) transits the Taiwan Strait during routine underway operations on April 23, 2020. Barry is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Brazil Senate Wants to Charge Bolsonaro With Crimes Against Humanity Over COVID Response
Jair Bolsonaro Crimes Against Humanity COVID-19 Response Senate Committee
When the Government Turns Hostile: Life for the Unvaccinated Made Virtually Impossible in Lithuania
A man is restrained by police as demonstrators take part in a protest on September 10, 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania against their government's Covid-19 policies, which include an attempt to introduce a mandatory health pass for access to cafes, shops, public transportation vehicles and other venues.
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US and Philippines to Hold Full Scale Military Exercises in 2022
Senior military leaders of the Philippines and United States indicated on Oct. 14 that they will conduct full-scale joint military exercises next year. The exercises were canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
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Germany’s Constitutional Court to Review September Elections Following Allegations of Irregularities
Following widespread allegations of irregularities, the Constitutional Court of Berlin has announced that it will conduct a review of Germany’s September election results. The elections for federal, state, and local council levels were held on...
Canadian Parents COVID Vaccine Kids 5 to 11 Poll
Only 23 Percent of Canadian Parents Say They Will Decline COVID Vaccines for Kids Aged 5 to 11
A mere 23 percent of Canadian parents say they will spare their children from the novel gene therapy Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations once Health Canada approves the injections, according to a new survey. Data...
Facial Recognition in School Cafeterias in the United Kingdom/Scotland
UK Schools Deploy Facial Recognition Payments at Cafeterias
Nine schools in Scotland’s North Ayrshire in the United Kingdom have deployed facial recognition payment systems in student cafeterias as of Oct. 18. The company supplying hardware and software for the roll out says the...
Ontario Ministry of Health Calls Unvaccinated
Unvaccinated ‘Can Expect a Phone Call’ From the Government, Says Canadian Province
Unvaccinated citizens in the Canadian Province of Ontario have been put on notice that they can expect a phone call from the government, according to a notice published on an official health authority website.  Dated...
According to recent reports, many countries are concerned about the quality of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines.
Made-in-China COVID-19 Vaccines Lose Appeal With Decreased Effectiveness
Chinese Sinopharm and Coronavac Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) shots have been administered in many countries, accounting for approximately 50 percent of doses delivered globally. However, their effectiveness is being questioned, with some studies showing that...
Deep Voice Deep Fake Artificial Intelligence Dubai $35 Million Scam
Deep Voice AI Used to Con Dubai Bank Out of US$35 Million
A form of artificial intelligence that clones voices was used to manipulate a bank manager into conning a company in the United Arab Emirates out of US$35 million, according to court documents.  On Oct. 13,...
Immensa Health Clinic Wolverhamption 43,000 False Negative PCR Tests Shoddy Worksmanship
UK Lab With Dubious History Suspended After Producing 43,000 False Negative PCR Tests
The United Kingdom’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has suspended a private laboratory that processes PCR tests on the government’s behalf after tens of thousands of tests were confirmed as false negatives.  In an Oct. 15...
Hessen Germany Bars Unvaccinated From Supermarkets
No Jab? No Food. German State Allows Supermarkets to Bar Unvaccinated
All retail stores, including supermarkets, are now permitted to enforce measures that allow only those who can flash a vaccine passport verifying their injection status or evidence of a previous Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection...