FBI investigation details former CIA operative's efforts to help Qatar's World Cup bid, influence US policy

An FBI investigation into alleged unlawful activity to help Qatar obtain World Cup 2022 hosting privileges may have extended further to help improve Qatar’s image in the U.S. and influence U.S. policy, according to an Associated Press report.  The initial investigation focused on former CIA officer Kevin Chalker’s work to help Qatar through alleged foreign…

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Putin ally says Taiwan will be 'returned' to China

A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and CEO of state-owned oil company Rosneft, Igor Sechin, claimed on Thursday during an international convention that Taiwan was “on schedule” to be returned to China.  Speaking at an international economic forum in Azerbaijan, Sechin said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ability to secure a historic third term would…

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Zelenskyy says Russia is 'probably' paying for Iranian drones with nuclear research assistance

Russia is “probably” paying for Iranian kamikaze drones by assisting Iran’s nuclear research programs, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday. Zelenskyy made the statement during an address to the Haaretz Democracy Conference on Monday, saying Russia has purchased at least 2,000 Shahed-136 drones and has used them to bombard Ukraine. Iranian instructors have been spotted…

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