greatgameindia--2020-08-05--Igor Grechushkin – Russian Businessman Linked To Ammonium Nitrate Which Sparked Beirut Explosion

Igor Grechushkin , a Russian businessman has been linked to the ammonium nitrate stored in the warehouse which sparked the explosion at the Port of Beirut .
The 2,700 tons of fertilizer was confiscated from his abandoned cargo ship after an unscheduled stop .
The 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate which is believed to have caused the explosion at the Port of Beirut was confiscated from a Russian businessman who abandoned his cargo ship after an unscheduled stop .
As per officials the blast was sparked by this confiscated ammonium nitrate stored in the warehouse since 2014 .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Reuters , adding that the issue on storing the material safely had come before several committees and judges and “ nothing was done ” to order the material be removed or disposed off .
The source said a fire had started at port warehouse 9 on Tuesday and spread to warehouse 12 , where the ammonium nitrate was stored .
Another source close to a port employee said a team that inspected the material six months ago warned it could “ blow up all of Beirut ” if not removed .
Port @ @ @ @ @ @ @ material had been put in a warehouse on a court order , adding that they knew then the material was dangerous but “ not to this degree ” .
Grechushkin then declared bankruptcy — and “ abandoned ” the ship in Lebanon , leaving its crew stranded on the vessel for months before the ammonium nitrate could be offloaded .
“ Owing to the risks associated with retaining the ammonium nitrate on board the vessel , the port authorities discharged the cargo onto the port ’ s warehouses , ” the lawyers wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The vessel and cargo remain to date in port awaiting auctioning and/or proper disposal.
” Badri Daher , director general of Lebanese customs , told broadcaster LBCI on Wednesday that customs had sent six documents to the judiciary warning that the material posed a danger .
“ We requested that it be re-exported but that did not happen .
We leave it to the experts and those concerned to determine why , ” Daher said .
It also remains unclear what conditions the ammonium nitrate had been stored in — or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been left there for years .
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Igor Grechushkin, a Russian businessman has been linked to the ammonium nitrate stored in the warehouse which sparked the explosion at the Port of Beirut. The 2,700 tons of fertilizer was confiscated from his abandoned cargo ship after an unscheduled stop.
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Port of Beirut has been caught in a covert war brewing in Lebanon for sometime. Commentators have long been warning that it could be a flashpoint for the next Lebanon war – that flashpoint is the disputed resource-rich maritime territory known as Block 9.https://t.co/YPS11yacWn — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 6, 2020
The 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate which is believed to have caused the explosion at the Port of Beirut was confiscated from a Russian businessman who abandoned his cargo ship after an unscheduled stop.
As per officials the blast was sparked by this confiscated ammonium nitrate stored in the warehouse since 2014.
“It is negligence,” the official source told Reuters, adding that the issue on storing the material safely had come before several committees and judges and “nothing was done” to order the material be removed or disposed off.
The source said a fire had started at port warehouse 9 on Tuesday and spread to warehouse 12, where the ammonium nitrate was stored.
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Another source close to a port employee said a team that inspected the material six months ago warned it could “blow up all of Beirut” if not removed.
Port General Manager Hassan Koraytem told OTV the material had been put in a warehouse on a court order, adding that they knew then the material was dangerous but “not to this degree”.
Two documents seen by Reuters showed Lebanese Customs had asked the judiciary in 2016 and 2017 to request that the “concerned maritime agency” re-export or approve the sale of the ammonium nitrate, which had been removed from cargo vessel Rhosus and deposited in warehouse 12, to ensure port safety. Shiparrested.com, an industry network dealing with legal cases, said in a 2015 report that the Rhosus, sailing under a Moldovan flag, docked in Beirut in September 2013 when it had technical problems while sailing from Georgia to Mozambique with 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate. The Rhosus is owned by Igor Grechushkin, a Russian national who now lives in Cyprus, according to the Moscow Times.
Grechushkin then declared bankruptcy — and “abandoned” the ship in Lebanon, leaving its crew stranded on the vessel for months before the ammonium nitrate could be offloaded.
“Owing to the risks associated with retaining the ammonium nitrate on board the vessel, the port authorities discharged the cargo onto the port’s warehouses,” the lawyers wrote in a 2015 article published by shiparrested.com.
“The vessel and cargo remain to date in port awaiting auctioning and/or proper disposal.”
Badri Daher, director general of Lebanese customs, told broadcaster LBCI on Wednesday that customs had sent six documents to the judiciary warning that the material posed a danger.
“We requested that it be re-exported but that did not happen. We leave it to the experts and those concerned to determine why,” Daher said.
It also remains unclear what conditions the ammonium nitrate had been stored in — or why tons of an explosive chemical compound had been left there for years.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-06--Beirut Explosion & The Covert Oil War For Lebanon’s Block 9

The massive explosion that rocked Lebanon completely obliterated the Port of Beirut .
Although , officials did not say what caused the initial blaze that set off the blast , the Port of Beirut has been caught in a covert war brewing in Lebanon for sometime .
Commentators on the Levant have long been warning that it could be a flashpoint for the next Lebanon war – that flashpoint is the disputed resource-rich maritime territory known as Block 9 .
On 4th August 2020 , powerful explosions rocked Beirut , the capital of Lebanon .
The explosion was linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the warehouse since 2014 .
It was confiscated from an abandoned ship MV Rhosus belonging to a Cyprus-based Russian businessman Igor Grechushkin .
The explosive power of the blast added up to approximately 240 tons of TNT , according to one estimate shared online by a nuclear expert .
By comparison , the yield of a MOAB , the largest conventional bomb , is ~11 tons TNT equivalent .
A security source stated it was caused during welding work on a hole in a warehouse .
However , the US President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a bomb .
Although , officials did not say what caused the initial blaze that set off the blast , the Port of Beirut has been caught in a covert war brewing in Lebanon for sometime .
Commentators on the Levant have long been warning that it could be a flashpoint for the next Lebanon war – that flashpoint is the disputed resource-rich maritime territory known as Block 9 .
In 2010 , vast hydrocarbon reserves were discovered in the Levant Basin .
It was the key for economic boom in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Cyprus .
However , conflict over the right to exploit a gas field called Block 9 spiraled into a covert war between Lebanon and Israel .
The matter was dragged to the United Nations whereby the US supported the Lebanon proposal .
Israel rejected the proposal and the dispute dragged on until 2017 when Lebanon floated the tender for hydrocarbon exploration , including opening the Block 9 for bidding .
The move has irked Israel ever since who vowed to the UN that it “ will not allow any nonconsensual , unauthorized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” and is “ committed to pursuing available and relevant options to protect its sovereign rights.
” In 2017 , the Lebanese Oil Authority granted licenses in Block 9 to a consortium comprising the French company Total , the Italian ENI , and the Russian Novatek .
Soon , an anti-Lebanon campaign sparked in the Middle East , aimed at “ intimidating ” and forcing it to give up the joint gas project with Russia .
Lebanon ’ s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil went to Moscow and stated the following to Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first in the history of our country agreement with Russia on shell gas exploration .
And now we see an attemp to hinder this effort .
Certain parties are trying to intimidate Lebanon .
We hope that Russia will continue building up its influence in the Middle East in order to form a balance of powers in the region .
Some countries are trying to use certain forces to remove the head of Lebanon .
The same forces that unleashed the war in Syria and those who are feeding into terrorists are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the cooperation continued with the Russians gaining a more stronger foothold in Lebanon .
This called for a more aggressive approach from Israelis .
During his visit with US Secretary of State , Mike Pompeo , Lebanese President Michel Aoun reportedly received a secret US-Israeli document detailing plans for creating a civil war in Lebanon with covert false flag operations and possible Israeli invasion .
Although the source of the document is Israeli and created in partnership with Washington , no one knows who presented it to Aoun .
The Lebanese TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ document on Lebanese TV and a video on its website .
According to another the document , although “ full load of our firepower will be unleashed , ” they somehow do not anticipate any casualties .
They do , however , expect the civil war to “ trigger requests ” for intervention from the Israeli Defense Forces ( IDF ) which Israel must only agree to after extreme reluctance .
The document says Israel will also play an important role by creating “ covert false flag operations ” as the conflict progresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacks similar to the chemical attacks on civilians in Syria or even direct attacks on Lebanese or Israeli civilians to blame on Hezbollah and justify international intervention .
Meanwhile , huge protests erupted in Lebanon and on October 29 , 2019 , the Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation , and that of his cabinet .
After the Lebanese put out the tender for exploration of Block 9 , Israel issued a stern warning to the companies involved in the licenses .
In an international security conference in Tel Aviv , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Meanwhile , work began full steam at the Levant Gas Field and the Port of Beirut became the main supply base for the entire operation .
In April 2019 , another tender was launched to select a service company to lease space and manage the supply base for the consortium of Total , ENI , and Novatek , which planned to begin exploration the same year .
Port of Beirut was to be turned into a supply base for the consortium said Walid Nasr , Chairman of the Lebanese Petroleum Administration ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offshore oil and gas exploration equipment started arriving at the Port of Beirut .
In June 2020 , it was announced that a well site would be located in Block 9 in six weeks and complete drilling before the end of May 2021 .
“ Total will keep in mind that it should complete its drilling of the well in Block 9 before the end of May 2021 , ” Chbat told Xinhua in an interview .
Just weeks later , the Port of Beirut is obliterated in a massive explosion , bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Within hours the French President announced his visit to Lebanon the very next day .
“ I will go to Beirut tomorrow to meet the Lebanese people to bring them the message of fraternity and solidarity of the French .
We will take stock of the situation with the political authorities , ” President Macron wrote on Twitter .
Russians on their part have offered assistance in investigating the explosion , lawmaker Oleg Morozov told Sputnik .
“ I think if we are asked to provide appropriate assistance in the investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help , ” Morozov said .
Intelligence experts on the Levant warzone GreatGameIndia spoke to are of the opinion that there would be a strong retaliation by the oil consortium nations in which the US Presidential Election would be a major factor .
However , what theater they choose remains to be seen .
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The massive explosion that rocked Lebanon completely obliterated the Port of Beirut. Although, officials did not say what caused the initial blaze that set off the blast, the Port of Beirut has been caught in a covert war brewing in Lebanon for sometime. Commentators on the Levant have long been warning that it could be a flashpoint for the next Lebanon war – that flashpoint is the disputed resource-rich maritime territory known as Block 9.
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Igor Grechushkin – the Russian businessman
On 4th August 2020, powerful explosions rocked Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The explosion was linked to 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in the warehouse since 2014. It was confiscated from an abandoned ship MV Rhosus belonging to a Cyprus-based Russian businessman Igor Grechushkin.
Igor Grechushkin, a Russian businessman has been linked to the ammonium nitrate stored in the warehouse which sparked the explosion at Port of Beirut. The 2,700 tons of fertilizer was confiscated from his abandoned cargo ship after an unscheduled stop.https://t.co/uIBKCTMpYi — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 5, 2020
The explosive power of the blast added up to approximately 240 tons of TNT, according to one estimate shared online by a nuclear expert. By comparison, the yield of a MOAB, the largest conventional bomb, is ~11 tons TNT equivalent.
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A security source stated it was caused during welding work on a hole in a warehouse. However, the US President Donald Trump suggested that it was an attack caused by a bomb.
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“I’ve met with some of our great generals and they just seem to feel that this was not some kind of manufacturing explosion type of an event. They seem to think it was an attack. It was a bomb of some kind.”
Meanwhile, the President of Lebanon Michel Aoun has suggested that the Beirut blast may have been caused by external interference due to a missile strike or a bomb. Aoun also said that he asked France for satellite images to see if there were warplanes or missiles in the air at the time of the blast.
Lebanon's President has suggested that Beirut blast may have been caused by external interference due to missile strike or bomb. He said that he asked France for satellite images to see if there were warplanes or missiles in air at the time of the blast.https://t.co/T3kA9uRuh7 — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 8, 2020
Although, officials did not say what caused the initial blaze that set off the blast, the Port of Beirut has been caught in a covert war brewing in Lebanon for sometime. Commentators on the Levant have long been warning that it could be a flashpoint for the next Lebanon war – that flashpoint is the disputed resource-rich maritime territory known as Block 9.
Block 9 – The Flashpoint for Lebanon War
In 2010, vast hydrocarbon reserves were discovered in the Levant Basin. It was the key for economic boom in the region, particularly, Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus. However, conflict over the right to exploit a gas field called Block 9 spiraled into a covert war between Lebanon and Israel. The matter was dragged to the United Nations whereby the US supported the Lebanon proposal.
Israel rejected the proposal and the dispute dragged on until 2017 when Lebanon floated the tender for hydrocarbon exploration, including opening the Block 9 for bidding. The move has irked Israel ever since who vowed to the UN that it “will not allow any nonconsensual, unauthorized, economic activity in its maritime areas,” and is “committed to pursuing available and relevant options to protect its sovereign rights.”
Attempt to sabotage Russian Gas Deal
In 2017, the Lebanese Oil Authority granted licenses in Block 9 to a consortium comprising the French company Total, the Italian ENI, and the Russian Novatek. Soon, an anti-Lebanon campaign sparked in the Middle East, aimed at “intimidating” and forcing it to give up the joint gas project with Russia.
Lebanese Energy Ministry:
Consortium of #Total, #Eni and #Novatek will move forward in the bids for the exploration in blocks 4 and 9. pic.twitter.com/iHVPWThSm1 — Lebanon Gas and Oil (@LebanonGasOil) December 14, 2017
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil went to Moscow and stated the following to Russian journalists:
We are about to conclude the first in the history of our country agreement with Russia on shell gas exploration. And now we see an attemp to hinder this effort. Certain parties are trying to intimidate Lebanon. We hope that Russia will continue building up its influence in the Middle East in order to form a balance of powers in the region. Some countries are trying to use certain forces to remove the head of Lebanon. The same forces that unleashed the war in Syria and those who are feeding into terrorists are now trying to damage Lebanon.
However, the cooperation continued with the Russians gaining a more stronger foothold in Lebanon. This called for a more aggressive approach from Israelis.
Lebanese Civil War
During his visit with US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, Lebanese President Michel Aoun reportedly received a secret US-Israeli document detailing plans for creating a civil war in Lebanon with covert false flag operations and possible Israeli invasion.
Although the source of the document is Israeli and created in partnership with Washington, no one knows who presented it to Aoun. The Lebanese TV station, Al-Jadeed, initially reported the document on Lebanese TV and a video on its website.
According to another the document, although “full load of our firepower will be unleashed,” they somehow do not anticipate any casualties. They do, however, expect the civil war to “trigger requests” for intervention from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) which Israel must only agree to after extreme reluctance.
The document says Israel will also play an important role by creating “covert false flag operations” as the conflict progresses. Perhaps these operations would include chemical attacks similar to the chemical attacks on civilians in Syria or even direct attacks on Lebanese or Israeli civilians to blame on Hezbollah and justify international intervention.
Meanwhile, huge protests erupted in Lebanon and on October 29, 2019, the Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation, and that of his cabinet.
Israel claim rights to Block 9
After the Lebanese put out the tender for exploration of Block 9, Israel issued a stern warning to the companies involved in the licenses. In an international security conference in Tel Aviv, the Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said:
“They [Lebanon] are announcing a tender on the gas field, including Block 9, which is ours by any definition. Respectable firms bidding on the tender are, to my mind, making a grave error – because this is contrary to all of the rules and all protocol in cases like this.”
Meanwhile, work began full steam at the Levant Gas Field and the Port of Beirut became the main supply base for the entire operation.
Port of Beirut – Base for Oil Consortium
In April 2019, another tender was launched to select a service company to lease space and manage the supply base for the consortium of Total, ENI, and Novatek, which planned to begin exploration the same year. Port of Beirut was to be turned into a supply base for the consortium said Walid Nasr, Chairman of the Lebanese Petroleum Administration (LPA).
“The base will host all preparations and support all offshore operations, from pipes and casings, to storage facilities,” Chbat said.
By November 2019, offshore oil and gas exploration equipment started arriving at the Port of Beirut. In June 2020, it was announced that a well site would be located in Block 9 in six weeks and complete drilling before the end of May 2021.
Wissam Chbat, board member at the Lebanese Petroleum Administration (LPA) and head of LPA’s Geology and Geophysics Unit, said that Total, French oil company, is expected to specify the location of the well to be drilled by its subcontractors in Block 9 of Lebanon’s waters within six weeks.
“Total will keep in mind that it should complete its drilling of the well in Block 9 before the end of May 2021,” Chbat told Xinhua in an interview.
Port of Beirut obliterated in massive explosion
Just weeks later, the Port of Beirut is obliterated in a massive explosion, bringing the entire operations to a grinding halt. Within hours the French President announced his visit to Lebanon the very next day.
“I will go to Beirut tomorrow to meet the Lebanese people to bring them the message of fraternity and solidarity of the French. We will take stock of the situation with the political authorities,” President Macron wrote on Twitter.
Je me rendrai demain à Beyrouth à la rencontre du peuple libanais pour lui porter le message de fraternité et de solidarité des Français. Nous ferons le point sur la situation avec les autorités politiques. — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 5, 2020
Russians on their part have offered assistance in investigating the explosion, lawmaker Oleg Morozov told Sputnik. “I think if we are asked to provide appropriate assistance in the investigation, then, of course, we will help,” Morozov said.
Intelligence experts on the Levant warzone GreatGameIndia spoke to are of the opinion that there would be a strong retaliation by the oil consortium nations in which the US Presidential Election would be a major factor. However, what theater they choose remains to be seen.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-07--Covert Operations Of India’s External Intelligence Agency RAW Revealed In New Book

The Research and Analysis Wing , India ’ s shadowy external intelligence agency , is one of the country ’ s least understood institutions—at least in part by design .
Perhaps fittingly for a spy agency , there is very little information about R & AW in the public domain .
What is this organisation , its structure , its role and vision ?
Why was it set up ?
Who are the people that run it ?
Investigative journalist Yatish Yadav reveals RAW ’ s secrets in his new book RAW : A History of India ’ s Covert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a reaction to India ’ s massive intelligence failure during the war with China , R & AW played a crucial role in the formation of Bangladesh .
It has since carried out highly successful covert operations in Fiji , Afghanistan and Sri Lanka , and has countered and foiled Pakistani spy agency ISI ’ s machinations in the subcontinent .
R & AW has operations in other parts of the globe too ; it played an important role during the Iran–Iraq war , for instance .
Yatish Yadav disclosed that Indian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the leader of Northern Alliance , Ahmad Shah Masood , in 1990s .
Two other leaders who are still active in Afghan politics are not named by Yadav .
One of these unnamed assets could be Abdullah Abdullah , the current “ Chief Executive ” of Afghanistan .
Abdullah is known to have close ties with New Delhi , even his family members live in India .
Here ’ s an excerpt of the book about Afghanistan : Kulbhushan Jhadav , an Indian agent got arrested in Balochistan .
This exposed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran , were industriously accomplishing covert ops in Pakistan .
It has been reported that almost 4,000 Indians were working in Chabahar , Iran .
Some like Kulbhushan Jadhav , work undercover for Indian intelligence agency RAW .
The Iranian intelligence is seemingly aware of the presence of undercover Indian agents among the 4,000 already working in Chabahar .
Reports say , Jadhav had two passports , one in his own name and another in the name of Hussein Mubarak Patel .
Jadhav had links with Uzair Baloch who has been found guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pakistan .
Kulbhushan Jadhav has confessed that he planned the attacks in Balochistan and Karachi .
He also said that India ’ s RAW channeled money through Indian consulates in Jalalabad , Kandhar ( Afghanistan ) and Zahidan ( Iran ) to BLA and TTP for the attacks that happened in Balochistan and Karachi .
Below excerpts from the book sheds light on RAW ops in Sri Lanka .
“ In Sri Lanka , R & AW played a double game , helping the Sri Lankan Army to destroy the LTTE while protecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gotabaya Rajapaksa ’ s hit men .
According to a R & AW spymaster in Colombo , MEA bungled and allowed the Chinese to get a foothold in the island .
Avinash Sinha arrived at Colombo Fort Café on the morning of 3 December 2005 , looking forward to what he had been told was the best Sri Lankan breakfast in the city .
Avinash , a R & AW operative , perhaps a few autumns younger than Kosala Ratnayake , had returned to Colombo that October after three years .
He had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sri Lankan government , over several wet evenings in January 2002 .
That was when the Sri Lankan regime had been seriously engaging with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ( LTTE ) for peace talks ” .
No country can increase its global reach without intelligence support .
That India has made enormous strides in its stature and influence is testimony to R & AW ’ s success .
Yet , public accounts of its work exist only in highly romanticised fictional stories .
Investigative journalist Yatish Yadav follows the lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in real situations .
His conversations with Indian spies provide insight into how covert operations actually work .
RAW : A History of India ’ s Covert Operations is the first comprehensive account of Indian spy networks and their intelligence gathering , and their role in securing and advancing Indian interests .
Send in your tips and submissions by filling out this form or write to us directly at the email provided .
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The Research and Analysis Wing, India’s shadowy external intelligence agency, is one of the country’s least understood institutions—at least in part by design. Perhaps fittingly for a spy agency, there is very little information about R&AW in the public domain. What is this organisation, its structure, its role and vision? Why was it set up? Who are the people that run it? Investigative journalist Yatish Yadav reveals RAW’s secrets in his new book RAW: A History of India’s Covert Operations.
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Set up in 1968, as a reaction to India’s massive intelligence failure during the war with China, R&AW played a crucial role in the formation of Bangladesh. It has since carried out highly successful covert operations in Fiji, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, and has countered and foiled Pakistani spy agency ISI’s machinations in the subcontinent. R&AW has operations in other parts of the globe too; it played an important role during the Iran–Iraq war, for instance.
Covert RAW Ops in Afghanistan
Yatish Yadav disclosed that Indian intelligence recruited three top Afghan leaders, including the leader of Northern Alliance, Ahmad Shah Masood, in 1990s. Two other leaders who are still active in Afghan politics are not named by Yadav.
One of these unnamed assets could be Abdullah Abdullah, the current “Chief Executive” of Afghanistan. Abdullah is known to have close ties with New Delhi, even his family members live in India.
Two spies of India’s external #intelligence agency RAW have been caught by German Intelligence and charged with #espionage. The Indian couple are said to have collected information about the opposition Sikh and #Kashmiri movement for RAW for several years. https://t.co/i6AgYD2b9F — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) November 30, 2019
Here’s an excerpt of the book about Afghanistan:
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“R&AW also created immense goodwill in many countries; it helped a top Afghan politician and former warlord to escape the Taliban and even got his relative a job in Turkey. R&AW spooks relentlessly bribed, cajoled and blackmailed India’s enemies”.
Covert RAW Ops in Iran & Pakistan
Kulbhushan Jhadav, an Indian agent got arrested in Balochistan. This exposed that RAW agents, based in Afghanistan and Iran, were industriously accomplishing covert ops in Pakistan.
It has been reported that almost 4,000 Indians were working in Chabahar, Iran. Some like Kulbhushan Jadhav, work undercover for Indian intelligence agency RAW. The Iranian intelligence is seemingly aware of the presence of undercover Indian agents among the 4,000 already working in Chabahar.
Reports say, Jadhav had two passports, one in his own name and another in the name of Hussein Mubarak Patel. Jadhav had links with Uzair Baloch who has been found guilty of working for the Iranian intelligence in Pakistan.
Kulbhushan Jadhav has confessed that he planned the attacks in Balochistan and Karachi. He also said that India’s RAW channeled money through Indian consulates in Jalalabad, Kandhar (Afghanistan) and Zahidan (Iran) to BLA and TTP for the attacks that happened in Balochistan and Karachi.
Covert RAW Ops in Sri Lanka
Below excerpts from the book sheds light on RAW ops in Sri Lanka.
“In Sri Lanka, R&AW played a double game, helping the Sri Lankan Army to destroy the LTTE while protecting Indian assets against the Tigers and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s hit men. According to a R&AW spymaster in Colombo, MEA bungled and allowed the Chinese to get a foothold in the island. Avinash Sinha arrived at Colombo Fort Café on the morning of 3 December 2005, looking forward to what he had been told was the best Sri Lankan breakfast in the city. Avinash, a R&AW operative, perhaps a few autumns younger than Kosala Ratnayake, had returned to Colombo that October after three years. He had recruited Kosala, a top functionary in the Sri Lankan government, over several wet evenings in January 2002. That was when the Sri Lankan regime had been seriously engaging with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for peace talks”.
#RAWTapes – A Special Unit created under PMO comprising of 26 operatives recruited from various dept including RAW & headed by Amit Shah to oversee Rs 3 lakh crore fake currency (printed abroad) exchange scam, discloses Rahul Retharekar RAW field operative https://t.co/b1oAnYdQnt — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) April 10, 2019
No country can increase its global reach without intelligence support. That India has made enormous strides in its stature and influence is testimony to R&AW’s success. Yet, public accounts of its work exist only in highly romanticised fictional stories.
Investigative journalist Yatish Yadav follows the lives of real agents and maps their actions in real situations. His conversations with Indian spies provide insight into how covert operations actually work. RAW: A History of India’s Covert Operations is the first comprehensive account of Indian spy networks and their intelligence gathering, and their role in securing and advancing Indian interests.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-07--Australia Orders Google & Facebook To Share Revenue With Local Media For News Content Or Pay $10M Fi

Australia Orders Google & Facebook To Share Revenue With Local Media For News Content Or Pay $10M Fine

In a move to protect the native news industry from tech giants , Australia has ordered Google and Facebook to share revenue with local media for news content of pay $ 10M fine .
The Australian authorities have ordered Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc. ’ s Google to pass on the earnings made from news pieces to local media .
Authorities stated that the judgment was an attempt to correct a potential unbalance amidst the two tech giants and a residential digital industry that ’ s draining activities .
The Deal Offered to Google and Facebook Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work out something with the local media and if they reach a situation where there is no deal , then there would be a adhesive adjustment action taken and amends for disobeying the rules up to A $ 10 million ( $ 7 million ) or 10 % of residential earnings .
This action intents to eradicate what the authorities say is a unequal potential amidst the two of the earth ’ s highly successful companies and a residential digital industry that ’ s draining activities as it fails disclosing earning to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other place of the globe , along with France where antitrust measures in the month of April instructed Google to compensate publishing companies to show cuts of articles .
Google spoke of being “ deeply disappointed ” by the authorities “ heavy handed intervention ” which intimidates the Australian digital austerity .
Facebook mentioned it was analysing the outline code “ to understand the impact it will have on the industry , our services and our investment in the news ecosystem in Australia.
” The content of classic news companies is being abused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which the media companies have previously criticized without any of its entitlement to its profit .
The criticisms made by them have amassed more bureaucratic support , as newspapers and broadcasters drain activities .
Authorities in more administrations including investors are looking intently and strictly to see how the code is working in form .
If informants of other companies start following Australia , then it would slice off on both of the most profitable projects of the 21st century , made for fulfilling the need of free-for-all .
Google and Facebook will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phase by the outline code which is accessible for examination until the 28th of August before being enacted in the future .
While this may also be broadened to other digital companies in the near future .
Minor businesses , for example , local newspapers , provincial newspapers , would be granted to accordingly pact with the digital platforms .
Google and Facebook would be expected to provide 28 day ’ s consideration of breakthrough variations which are expected to affect traffic or the grade of broadcasts at the back of paywalls .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australian Competition and Consumer Commission stated : Mel Silva , the Google ’ s managing director for Australia and New Zealand , stated that the code “ discounts the already significant value Google provides to news publishers across the board , including sending billions of clicks to Australian news publishers for free every year .
It sends a concerning message to businesses and investors that the Australian Government will intervene instead of letting the market work , and undermines Australia ’ s ambition to become a leading digital economy by 2030.
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In a move to protect the native news industry from tech giants, Australia has ordered Google and Facebook to share revenue with local media for news content of pay $10M fine. The Australian authorities have ordered Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google to pass on the earnings made from news pieces to local media. Authorities stated that the judgment was an attempt to correct a potential unbalance amidst the two tech giants and a residential digital industry that’s draining activities.
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The Deal Offered to Google and Facebook
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said that both the companies would have to work out something with the local media and if they reach a situation where there is no deal, then there would be a adhesive adjustment action taken and amends for disobeying the rules up to A$10 million ($7 million) or 10% of residential earnings.
This action intents to eradicate what the authorities say is a unequal potential amidst the two of the earth’s highly successful companies and a residential digital industry that’s draining activities as it fails disclosing earning to the digital platforms.
They pursue regulations in other place of the globe, along with France where antitrust measures in the month of April instructed Google to compensate publishing companies to show cuts of articles.
“This is not about protecting Australian news media businesses from competition or from disruption that is occurring across the sector, what we have sought to do is create a level playing field,” said Frydenberg.
Google spoke of being “deeply disappointed” by the authorities “heavy handed intervention” which intimidates the Australian digital austerity. Facebook mentioned it was analysing the outline code “to understand the impact it will have on the industry, our services and our investment in the news ecosystem in Australia.”
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The Outline Code
The content of classic news companies is being abused or oppressed by the digital platforms for which the media companies have previously criticized without any of its entitlement to its profit. The criticisms made by them have amassed more bureaucratic support, as newspapers and broadcasters drain activities.
Authorities in more administrations including investors are looking intently and strictly to see how the code is working in form. If informants of other companies start following Australia, then it would slice off on both of the most profitable projects of the 21st century, made for fulfilling the need of free-for-all.
Google and Facebook will only be administered upon at the start phase by the outline code which is accessible for examination until the 28th of August before being enacted in the future. While this may also be broadened to other digital companies in the near future. Minor businesses, for example, local newspapers, provincial newspapers, would be granted to accordingly pact with the digital platforms.
Google and Facebook would be expected to provide 28 day’s consideration of breakthrough variations which are expected to affect traffic or the grade of broadcasts at the back of paywalls.
Bargaining Power Imbalance
Rod Sims, the Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission stated:
“There is a fundamental bargaining power imbalance between news media businesses and the major digital platforms. We wanted a model that would address this bargaining power imbalance and result in fair payment for content, which avoided unproductive and drawn-out negotiations, and wouldn’t reduce the availability of Australian news on Google and Facebook.”
Mel Silva, the Google’s managing director for Australia and New Zealand, stated that the code “discounts the already significant value Google provides to news publishers across the board, including sending billions of clicks to Australian news publishers for free every year. It sends a concerning message to businesses and investors that the Australian Government will intervene instead of letting the market work, and undermines Australia’s ambition to become a leading digital economy by 2030.”
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greatgameindia--2020-08-08--Former Spanish King Juan Carlos Exiled Over €6.7bn Saudi Mecca-Medina Rail Link Deal

Former Spanish King Juan Carlos has been exiled over a corruption investigation into the €6.7bn Saudi Mecca-Medina Rail Link deal .
Spain ’ s Supreme Court has said it aims to establish Juan Carlos ’ s connection with the Saudi project after his abdication in June 2014 .
The investigation included Swiss Banks too .
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos , an 82-year-old declared his abdication in a note to his son , Felipe , who was given power by Juan about six years ago .
He stated that he would be available if agents desired him to be examined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Supreme Court of Spain opened an investigation into Juan Carlos ’ s connection to a fast rail agreement with Saudi Arabia .
The former king had most probably left before the note was disclosed as per the El Pais newspaper .
There is no validity or clarity of where Juan Carlos is , while some Spanish news comment stating that he was seen in the Dominican Republic .
This is an embarrassing departure of a king who was once looked upon to go down in history as the chief who accurately navigated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demise of General Franco in 1975 , the BBC writer Nick Beake stated .
After being the king for at least 40 years , in 2014 , Juan Carlos abdicated his throne following a corruption investigation related to his daughter ’ s groom and a rumored elephant shooting trip the king took at the time of Spain ’ s financial crisis .
• King Juan Carlos was born in Italy , in the year of 1938 • He comes to power on 22nd November 1975 which was two days after the demise of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widely admired for steering Spain to democracy during a difficult period • But towards the end of his 39-year reign he drew growing criticism • He abdicated on 18 June 2014 in promoting his boy , Felipe What was in the letter ?
The letter the former king wrote was about making a judgment “ in the face of the public repercussions that certain past events in my private life are generating ” in faith of granting his boy to continue his actions as the king with “ tranquility.
” The letter added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best serve the people of Spain , its institutions , and you as king , I inform you of my decision at this time to leave Spain .
A decision I make with deep emotion but with great serenity.
” The proclamation from the Zarzuela palace stated that King Felipe VI had brought “ his heartfelt respect and gratitude ” to his dad for this judgement .
During the month of March , King Felipe VI denied his dad ’ s heritage .
It was also stated that during that time by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive the yearly donation of an amount of €194,000 ( $ 228,000 ; £174,520 ) .
Spain ’ s Supreme Court has said it aims to establish Juan Carlos ’ s connection with the Saudi project after his abdication in June 2014 .
At that point he lost his immunity from prosecution .
Spanish firms won a €6.7bn ( £6bn ) deal to build a Mecca-Medina rail link .
The investigation included Swiss Banks too .
The Spanish anti-corruption authorities claim that the former king had put up some undeclared funds in Switzerland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway .
The Spanish Government also stated that “ justice is equal for all ” and that will “ not interfere ” in the investigation .
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Former Spanish King Juan Carlos has been exiled over a corruption investigation into the €6.7bn Saudi Mecca-Medina Rail Link deal. Spain’s Supreme Court has said it aims to establish Juan Carlos’s connection with the Saudi project after his abdication in June 2014. The investigation included Swiss Banks too.
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Former Spanish King Juan Carlos Exiled
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos, an 82-year-old declared his abdication in a note to his son, Felipe, who was given power by Juan about six years ago. He stated that he would be available if agents desired him to be examined.
During the month of June, the Supreme Court of Spain opened an investigation into Juan Carlos’s connection to a fast rail agreement with Saudi Arabia.
The former king had most probably left before the note was disclosed as per the El Pais newspaper. There is no validity or clarity of where Juan Carlos is, while some Spanish news comment stating that he was seen in the Dominican Republic.
This is an embarrassing departure of a king who was once looked upon to go down in history as the chief who accurately navigated Spain from tyranny to equality after the demise of General Franco in 1975, the BBC writer Nick Beake stated.
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After being the king for at least 40 years, in 2014, Juan Carlos abdicated his throne following a corruption investigation related to his daughter’s groom and a rumored elephant shooting trip the king took at the time of Spain’s financial crisis.
King Juan Carlos – Biography
King Juan Carlos was born in Italy, in the year of 1938
He comes to power on 22 nd November 1975 which was two days after the demise of General Francisco Franco
November 1975 which was two days after the demise of General Francisco Franco Juan Carlos was widely admired for steering Spain to democracy during a difficult period
But towards the end of his 39-year reign he drew growing criticism
He abdicated on 18 June 2014 in promoting his boy, Felipe
What was in the letter?
The letter the former king wrote was about making a judgment “in the face of the public repercussions that certain past events in my private life are generating” in faith of granting his boy to continue his actions as the king with “tranquility.”
The letter added, “Guided by the conviction to best serve the people of Spain, its institutions, and you as king, I inform you of my decision at this time to leave Spain. A decision I make with deep emotion but with great serenity.”
The proclamation from the Zarzuela palace stated that King Felipe VI had brought “his heartfelt respect and gratitude” to his dad for this judgement.
Spain’s King Felipe VI has renounced his inheritance after the family finances were exposed in a Saudi money laundering scandal.https://t.co/lCMheO9eup — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) March 18, 2020
During the month of March, King Felipe VI denied his dad’s heritage. It was also stated that during that time by the royal palace that Juan Carlos will not receive the yearly donation of an amount of €194,000 ($228,000; £174,520).
€6.7bn Saudi Mecca-Medina Rail Link Deal
Spain’s Supreme Court has said it aims to establish Juan Carlos’s connection with the Saudi project after his abdication in June 2014. At that point he lost his immunity from prosecution.
Spanish firms won a €6.7bn (£6bn) deal to build a Mecca-Medina rail link. The investigation included Swiss Banks too.
The Spanish anti-corruption authorities claim that the former king had put up some undeclared funds in Switzerland, and that a Swiss case was underway.
The Spanish Government also stated that “justice is equal for all” and that will “not interfere” in the investigation.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-08--UAE Launches First Nuclear Power Plant In The Arab World Kickstarting A Gulf Nuclear Race

The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) , has launched the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world kickstarting a nuclear power race in the Gulf States .
The Arab Gulf rulers fear that Washington is not a reliable long-term guardian .
Generating their own nuclear power may offer an alternative path to retaining a US strategic interest in securing their regimes .
On Saturday , the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation ( ENEC ) successfully started up on Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi .
The project brings-up issues related to the economic viability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a central point of discussion , the project questions the geopolitical importance of a nuclear facility in the restive Middle East region .
Here , the tensions heightened after the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani earlier this year .
With the advancement gained by the start-up of the Barakah nuclear power plant , the UAE becomes the first country in the Arab world , and the 33rd nation globally , to create a nuclear energy plant to generate electricity .
ENEC says , this will help the oil-rich emirates to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de-carbonization of its electricity production .
Rafael Mariano Grossi , who is the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA ) , said that the agency privileges the UAE and other countries , specifically those who opt for introducing nuclear power .
They say it plays a pivotal role in achieving clean and affordable energy and in tackling the Climate Crisis .
However , experts say this first civil nuclear project in the Arab world could spark a nuclear arms race and facilitate nuclear proliferation .
Paul Dorfman , Founder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Group wrote : In March 2018 , Saudi Arabia ’ s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in an CBS interview that “ Saudi Arabia does not want to acquire any nuclear bomb , but without a doubt if Iran developed a nuclear bomb , we will follow suit as soon as possible.
” According an agreement with the United States UAE has denied of possessing any intent to develop domestic enrichment and reprocessing capabilities .
Jim Krane , a Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice University ’ s Baker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Arab Gulf rulers fear that Washington is not a reliable long-term guardian .
Generating their own nuclear power may offer an alternative path to retaining a US strategic interest in securing their regimes .
The nuclear power plant of UAE also questions the economic impacts of pursuing costly nuclear electricity generation while solar power generation could flourish in the region .
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company ( EWEC ) announced the advancement of contracts to develop the world ’ s largest solar power plant of 2 gigawatts ( GW ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dorfman , a new nuclear power generational facility can now only be developed with very significant government contribution .
In regard to this matter he said that developing new nuclear technology makes little apparent sense in the Gulf as the place already has some of the best solar energy resources in the world .
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world kickstarting a nuclear power race in the Gulf States. The Arab Gulf rulers fear that Washington is not a reliable long-term guardian. Generating their own nuclear power may offer an alternative path to retaining a US strategic interest in securing their regimes.
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On Saturday, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) successfully started up on Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi.
The project brings-up issues related to the economic viability of an expensive nuclear power plant.
As a central point of discussion, the project questions the geopolitical importance of a nuclear facility in the restive Middle East region. Here, the tensions heightened after the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani earlier this year.
“We are now another step closer to achieving our goal of supplying up to a quarter of our Nation’s electricity needs and powering its future growth with safe, reliable, and emissions-free electricity,” said ENEC’s chief executive Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi.
With the advancement gained by the start-up of the Barakah nuclear power plant, the UAE becomes the first country in the Arab world, and the 33rd nation globally, to create a nuclear energy plant to generate electricity. ENEC says, this will help the oil-rich emirates to move towards electrification of its energy sector and de-carbonization of its electricity production.
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Rafael Mariano Grossi, who is the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that the agency privileges the UAE and other countries, specifically those who opt for introducing nuclear power. They say it plays a pivotal role in achieving clean and affordable energy and in tackling the Climate Crisis.
Congratulations UAE for achieving first criticality of Unit 1 of Barakah NPP. The @IAEAorg supports 🇦🇪 & other countries that opt for introducing nuclear power, which plays a key role in achieving clean & affordable energy and in tackling #ClimateChange. https://t.co/ty4YlVjtbb pic.twitter.com/CQhsUXEF3i — Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) August 1, 2020
However, experts say this first civil nuclear project in the Arab world could spark a nuclear arms race and facilitate nuclear proliferation. Paul Dorfman, Founder and Chair of the non-profit Nuclear Consulting Group wrote:
“The tense geopolitical environment in the Gulf makes nuclear a more controversial issue in this region than elsewhere, as new nuclear power provides the capability to develop and make nuclear weapons. It’s worth noting that emergent back-channels exist which may facilitate Gulf states obtaining advanced nuclear fuel cycle enrichment technologies if the decision is made to pursue a military proliferation option.”
In March 2018, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in an CBS interview that “Saudi Arabia does not want to acquire any nuclear bomb, but without a doubt if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible.”
According an agreement with the United States UAE has denied of possessing any intent to develop domestic enrichment and reprocessing capabilities.
India has largest thorium reserves in the world, which could power entire South Asia for more than 1,000 years. Thorium based nuclear power is a highly sensitive technology, a strategic leap which has the potential to tip the geopolitical balance of power. https://t.co/akI7nW6s0W — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) November 7, 2019
Jim Krane, a Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute, wrote this year that for the Arab Gulf rulers fear that Washington is not a reliable long-term guardian. Generating their own nuclear power may offer an alternative path to retaining a US strategic interest in securing their regimes.
The nuclear power plant of UAE also questions the economic impacts of pursuing costly nuclear electricity generation while solar power generation could flourish in the region.
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) announced the advancement of contracts to develop the world’s largest solar power plant of 2 gigawatts (GW).
According to Nuclear Consulting Group’s Dorfman, a new nuclear power generational facility can now only be developed with very significant government contribution.
In regard to this matter he said that developing new nuclear technology makes little apparent sense in the Gulf as the place already has some of the best solar energy resources in the world.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-08--Beirut Blast Caused By External Interference, Missile Or Bomb Says Lebanon’s President

The President of Lebanon Michel Aoun has suggested that the Beirut blast may have been caused by external interference due to a missile strike or a bomb .
Aoun also said that he asked France for satellite images to see if there were warplanes or missiles in the air at the time of the blast .
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said Friday there are two possible causes of Tuesday ’ s explosion that killed nearly 150 people – either negligence or “ external intervention ” by a missile or bomb .
Aoun also said that he asked France for satellite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or missiles in the air at the time of the blast .
This differs from the main narrative of recent days , which focused on investigating Lebanese port and customs officials for negligence .
French police could question witnesses or suspects , said Eric Berot , chief of a unit involved in the investigation .
For now , the French team is dividing up zones to cover with their Lebanese counterparts and will use drones to study the area .
As reported by GreatGameIndia earlier , the Port of Beirut has been caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for sometime .
Commentators on the Levant have long been warning that it could be a flashpoint for the next Lebanon war – that flashpoint is the disputed resource-rich maritime territory known as Block 9 .
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The President of Lebanon Michel Aoun has suggested that the Beirut blast may have been caused by external interference due to a missile strike or a bomb. Aoun also said that he asked France for satellite images to see if there were warplanes or missiles in the air at the time of the blast.
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Lebanese President Michel Aoun said Friday there are two possible causes of Tuesday’s explosion that killed nearly 150 people – either negligence or “external intervention” by a missile or bomb.
Aoun also said that he asked France for satellite images to see if there were warplanes or missiles in the air at the time of the blast. This differs from the main narrative of recent days, which focused on investigating Lebanese port and customs officials for negligence.
French police could question witnesses or suspects, said Eric Berot, chief of a unit involved in the investigation. For now, the French team is dividing up zones to cover with their Lebanese counterparts and will use drones to study the area.
Port of Beirut has been caught in a covert war brewing in Lebanon for sometime. Commentators have long been warning that it could be a flashpoint for the next Lebanon war – that flashpoint is the disputed resource-rich maritime territory known as Block 9.https://t.co/YPS11yacWn — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 6, 2020
As reported by GreatGameIndia earlier, the Port of Beirut has been caught in a covert war brewing in Lebanon for sometime. Commentators on the Levant have long been warning that it could be a flashpoint for the next Lebanon war – that flashpoint is the disputed resource-rich maritime territory known as Block 9.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-10--Mauritius Declares Environmental Emergency Over Oil Spill In Indian Ocean

A wrecked ship near Mauritius is spilling tonnes of oil in the Indian Ocean .
More than 1,000 tonnes of oil has already seeped into the sea polluting the coral reefs , white-sand beaches and pristine lagoons .
Still there is 2,500 tonnes of oil onboard the ship which is cracking up , threatening an even greater ecological and economic disaster .
The Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth has declared a state of environmental emergency on August 7 .
In late July , the oil tanker MV Wakashio ran over-ground at Pointe d ’ Esny , on the eastern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blue Bay Marine Park reserve and several tourist beaches .
The Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth has declared a state of environmental emergency on August 7 .
More than 1,000 tonnes of oil has already seeped into the sea polluting the coral reefs , white-sand beaches and pristine lagoons .
Still there is 2,500 tonnes of oil onboard the ship which is cracking up , threatening an even greater ecological and economic disaster .
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A wrecked ship near Mauritius is spilling tonnes of oil in the Indian Ocean. More than 1,000 tonnes of oil has already seeped into the sea polluting the coral reefs, white-sand beaches and pristine lagoons. Still there is 2,500 tonnes of oil onboard the ship which is cracking up, threatening an even greater ecological and economic disaster. The Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth has declared a state of environmental emergency on August 7.
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In late July, the oil tanker MV Wakashio ran over-ground at Pointe d’Esny, on the eastern shores of the island close to the Blue Bay Marine Park reserve and several tourist beaches.
The Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth has declared a state of environmental emergency on August 7.
“The cracks have grown. The situation is even worse. The risk of the boat breaking in half still exists,” Pravind Jugnauth, the Prime Minister of Mauritius told reporters.
More than 1,000 tonnes of oil has already seeped into the sea polluting the coral reefs, white-sand beaches and pristine lagoons.
Still there is 2,500 tonnes of oil onboard the ship which is cracking up, threatening an even greater ecological and economic disaster.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-11--Mariah Carey’s Sister Reveals They Were Sexually Abused At Occult Rituals In Their Childhood

Alison Carey , the sister of the famous American singer and song-writer Mariah Carey has revealed that they were taken to mysterious occult rituals and sexually abused when they were young children .
The revelations shed more insight into the infamous relationship of Hollywood with the occult .
The Jeffrey Epstein case has shown to the world how this nefarious culture is sustained in order to infiltrate and gain access to higher echelons of power .
“ It sounds hard to believe and I have so many memories I wish I never had , ” she said .
A close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just before 2 am and take her to an old hall that looked like a castle .
To reach there they took a short walk from the church she used to attend in Huntington , New York .
“ The ceremonies or rituals were always between 2 am and 4 am and they weren ’ t every week as far as I can remember – just certain dates.
” “ Everyone would wear long robes with black hoods and walk in twos across to this place.
” “ Inside they would start the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another language – I think Latin.
” “ I never understood what was going on – I remember there was some kind of a table or altar and they would chant and every one would stand in a circle .
There would be around 20 people there – including children.
” Alison bears spectacular resemblance to her famous sister Mariah , she claims that she was sexually abused at these meetings in an exclusive interview with Sun Online .
“ Then terrible things would happen – things that a child should never see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the experience still haunts her , “ Imagine being told that as a child ?
Of course I went along with what they said.
” “ I think I was about six when I first remember going there and it went on for a few years.
” When a family member tried to burn down their home Alison had to climb out of the window with her three-year-old sister Mariah .
Mariah ’ s brother Morgan also recalls that he was indeed taken to occult gatherings .
Alison used to hide Mariah in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family member was chasing her with a knife .
The situations weren ’ t getting any better , one time he started pouring gasoline outside of the door , and terrorized to put it on fire .
She climbed out of the window to run away and reach the neighbours house for help .
“ That was just one occasion but I suffered a tremendous amount of abuse throughout my childhood – I had things happened to me you don ’ t even want to imagine.
” Alison has also been suffering from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 .
Once an intruder attacked Alison with a baseball bat after which she had to undergo a brain surgery .
Although Mariah dedicated her first album to her sister Alison , writing “ This album is dedicated to my sister – keep shining ” , they both scarcely meet or talk to each other .
“ What I would want to tell her is : ‘ Mariah , I know that you ’ ve gone through a tremendous amount of pain and difficulty.I know sometimes you feel as though what you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you know ?
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Alison Carey, the sister of the famous American singer and song-writer Mariah Carey has revealed that they were taken to mysterious occult rituals and sexually abused when they were young children. The revelations shed more insight into the infamous relationship of Hollywood with the occult. The Jeffrey Epstein case has shown to the world how this nefarious culture is sustained in order to infiltrate and gain access to higher echelons of power.
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“It sounds hard to believe and I have so many memories I wish I never had,” she said.
A close family member used to wake her up just before 2 am and take her to an old hall that looked like a castle. To reach there they took a short walk from the church she used to attend in Huntington, New York.
The Occult Rituals
“The ceremonies or rituals were always between 2 am and 4 am and they weren’t every week as far as I can remember – just certain dates.”
“Everyone would wear long robes with black hoods and walk in twos across to this place.”
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“Inside they would start the rituals and they would be chanting in another language – I think Latin.”
“I never understood what was going on – I remember there was some kind of a table or altar and they would chant and every one would stand in a circle. There would be around 20 people there – including children.”
Terrible Memories
Alison bears spectacular resemblance to her famous sister Mariah, she claims that she was sexually abused at these meetings in an exclusive interview with Sun Online.
“Then terrible things would happen – things that a child should never see,” she said.
She said the experience still haunts her, “Imagine being told that as a child? Of course I went along with what they said.”
“I think I was about six when I first remember going there and it went on for a few years.”
When a family member tried to burn down their home Alison had to climb out of the window with her three-year-old sister Mariah. Mariah’s brother Morgan also recalls that he was indeed taken to occult gatherings.
Alison used to hide Mariah in cupboards to ensure her safety while the family member was chasing her with a knife.
The situations weren’t getting any better, one time he started pouring gasoline outside of the door, and terrorized to put it on fire. She climbed out of the window to run away and reach the neighbours house for help.
“That was just one occasion but I suffered a tremendous amount of abuse throughout my childhood – I had things happened to me you don’t even want to imagine.”
Alison has also been suffering from HIV and drug addiction since she was 20. Once an intruder attacked Alison with a baseball bat after which she had to undergo a brain surgery.
Although Mariah dedicated her first album to her sister Alison, writing “This album is dedicated to my sister – keep shining”, they both scarcely meet or talk to each other.
“What I would want to tell her is: ‘Mariah, I know that you’ve gone through a tremendous amount of pain and difficulty.I know sometimes you feel as though what you’re remembering didn’t really happen, you know?”
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greatgameindia--2020-08-11--Assassination Attempt On US President Donald Trump Foiled By Secret Service

An assassination attempt on the American President Donald Trump has been foiled by the Secret Service .
The President informed that someone was shot outside the White House by Secret Service and taken to a hospital .
The US President was evacuated from the White House press briefing room by US Secret Service as an agent locked the briefing room doors from the outside .
Minutes after leaving coronavirus briefing with the Secret Service , President Trump returned and informed that someone was shot outside the White House by Secret Service and taken to a hospital .
Fox News ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fired at 17th and Penn , this was not initiated by the Secret Service , these shots came from somewhere else and apparently now the Secret Service is rendering aid to someone who was hit.
” The Secret Service said in a tweet that a male subject and a USSS officer were both transported to a local hospital .
“ At no time during this incident was the White House complex breached or were any protectees in danger , ” the agency said , adding the investigation is ongoing .
After the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was still on lockdown , with press told to stay in the briefing room .
By 7:30 p.m. , the lockdown had been lifted .
As GreatGameIndia reported earlier , Bob Dylan has revives JFK Murder Mystery coming out of a decade of isolation with a 17-minute single with heavy references to the many controversies surrounding JFK assassination and a direct address to the Deep State which has electrified the JFK files declassification movement .
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With Donald Trump ’ s promise to declassify the rest of the JFK Files , this is to play a big role in the upcoming US elections .
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An assassination attempt on the American President Donald Trump has been foiled by the Secret Service. The President informed that someone was shot outside the White House by Secret Service and taken to a hospital.
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UPDATE: Just a day before the assassination attempt a US Air Force helicopter used to transport VIPs and dignitaries around the D.C. area and also assigned President Donald Trump’s security has been shot at from the ground over Virginia.
BREAKING Just a day before assassination attempt on Trump, a US Air Force helicopter used to transport VIPs and dignitaries around the D.C. area and also assigned President Donald Trump’s security was shot at from the ground over Virginia.https://t.co/gyAd01XvMv — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) August 12, 2020
The US President was evacuated from the White House press briefing room by US Secret Service as an agent locked the briefing room doors from the outside.
TRUMP EVACUATED from White House press briefing room by US Secret Service. An agent locked the briefing room doors from the exterior. pic.twitter.com/El9Xi4lAlE — Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) August 10, 2020
Minutes after leaving coronavirus briefing with the Secret Service, President Trump returned and informed that someone was shot outside the White House by Secret Service and taken to a hospital.
Sounded like a gun shot right outside the White House. Secret service making press clear the lawn. Law enforcement holding guns everywhere. pic.twitter.com/KQx6HWcKij — @skylerhenry (@SkylerHenry) August 10, 2020
Fox News’ John Roberts reported that “Shots were fired at 17th and Penn, this was not initiated by the Secret Service, these shots came from somewhere else and apparently now the Secret Service is rendering aid to someone who was hit.”
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Minutes after leaving coronavirus briefing with Secret Service, President Trump returns and says someone was shot outside the White House by Secret Service and taken to a hospital https://t.co/Nj065CIsxp pic.twitter.com/QpRnJRq04b — CBS News (@CBSNews) August 10, 2020
Reporter: "Are you rattled by this at all, Mr. President." President Trump: "I don't know. Do I seem rattled?" pic.twitter.com/WNMlz3V2qt — The Hill (@thehill) August 10, 2020
The Secret Service said in a tweet that a male subject and a USSS officer were both transported to a local hospital. “At no time during this incident was the White House complex breached or were any protectees in danger,” the agency said, adding the investigation is ongoing.
The Secret Service can confirm there has been an officer involved shooting at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. Law enforcement officials are on the scene. More information to follow. — U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) August 10, 2020
After the president’s remarks, the White House was still on lockdown, with press told to stay in the briefing room. By 7:30 p.m., the lockdown had been lifted.
As GreatGameIndia reported earlier, Bob Dylan has revives JFK Murder Mystery coming out of a decade of isolation with a 17-minute single with heavy references to the many controversies surrounding JFK assassination and a direct address to the Deep State which has electrified the JFK files declassification movement.
Bob Dylan has come out of a decade of isolation to revive JFK murder mystery with a smashing new single. The lyrics is full of references to controversies surrounding JFK assassination with a surprising dialogue to what appears to be with the Deep State.https://t.co/PCiIUzRXNo — GreatGameIndia (@GreatGameIndia) April 11, 2020
Interestingly, the song was released just 6 days before 2 more of the surviving members of the Kennedy family were found dead in suspicious circumstances. With Donald Trump’s promise to declassify the rest of the JFK Files, this is to play a big role in the upcoming US elections.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-11--Indian Govt To Launch Mandatory Digital Health Card On Bill Gates Concept

The Indian government is planning to launch a mandatory digital health card modeled on Bill Gates ’ concept .
Under the ‘ One Nation One Health Card ’ scheme , a person ’ s medical history records , including all the treatments and tests that the person has undergone , will be digitally saved in this card .
Hospitals , clinics , and doctors will all be linked to a central server .
The move is aimed at mapping the health records of every citizen of the country in a digital format .
After the ‘ One Nation One Ration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now preparing to bring ‘ One Nation One Health Card ’ scheme .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make the announcement on August 15 , during the Independence Day celebrations , reported DNA .
Under the ‘ One Nation One Health Card ’ scheme , a person ’ s medical history records , including all the treatments and tests that the person has undergone , will be digitally saved in this card .
Hospitals , clinics , and doctors will all be linked to a central server .
The move is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every citizen of the country in a digital format .
Although it is being claimed that “ it is completely up to hospitals and citizens , whether they want to opt for the ‘ One Nation One Health Card ’ scheme or not ” .
A unique ID will be issued to every citizen who opts for this card , through which he/she will be able to log in to the system .
Health Card will be made on the lines of Aaadhar Card , reported DNA .
The scheme will be implemented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Rs 500 crore has been allotted for the first phase of the plan .
According to DNA , “ the scope of the ‘ One Nation One Health Card ’ scheme will be gradually extended so that not only clinics and hospitals , but medical stores and medical insurance companies can remain connected on the server through this scheme ” .
Although the DNA report did not disclose more details about the project , the ‘ blueprint ’ of the plan to set up a health data empire in India was released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister for Health and Family Welfare , Dr Harsh Vardhan , unveiled the ‘ National Digital Health Blueprint ’ , saying that he was ‘ taking an oath to achieve a new dream ’ – of a digitised healthcare ecosystem .
The main foundation of the blueprint is a unique health ID for citizens , with Aadhaar as a key identifier .
A 2018 proposal of the NITI Aayog , the NHS has been developed in consultation with iSPIRT – an organisation of private sector ‘ volunteers ’ , some of whom have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infrastructure and running operations that leverage it .
While the government has moved ahead with sale of vehicle registration data of millions , released a tender for a nationwide facial recognition system and also passed Aadhaar amendment , the DNA Technology Bill and now the Digital Health Card , it is yet to table the data protection bill .
Data researchers and activists , however , have expressed concerns about the development of this policy , which proposes a health data set-up on a foundation of India Stack – a bouquet of privately-owned @ @ @ @

The Indian government is planning to launch a mandatory digital health card modeled on Bill Gates’ concept. Under the ‘One Nation One Health Card’ scheme, a person’s medical history records, including all the treatments and tests that the person has undergone, will be digitally saved in this card. Hospitals, clinics, and doctors will all be linked to a central server. The move is aimed at mapping the health records of every citizen of the country in a digital format.
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Another card. https://t.co/xzUBrZ6wIm — Ali Fazal M / میر علی فضل / अली (@alifazal9) August 17, 2020
@PMOIndia 🙏 This is not to create any panic but a request. Centralised control of Indian healthcare system by #BillGates 👀 🦠 whose main mission is to depopulate the earth and get autonomy over vaccines that he creates! PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN 🇮🇳 🙏@narendramodi ji https://t.co/vpsiCT45XT — Mukti Mohan (@thisIsMukti) September 24, 2020
One Nation One Health Card
After the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme, the Government is now preparing to bring ‘One Nation One Health Card’ scheme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make the announcement on August 15, during the Independence Day celebrations, reported DNA.
Under the ‘One Nation One Health Card’ scheme, a person’s medical history records, including all the treatments and tests that the person has undergone, will be digitally saved in this card.
Hospitals, clinics, and doctors will all be linked to a central server. The move is aimed at mapping the health records of every citizen of the country in a digital format. Although it is being claimed that “it is completely up to hospitals and citizens, whether they want to opt for the ‘One Nation One Health Card’ scheme or not”.
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Besides, the scheme is completely up to hospitals/ citizens, whether they want to opt for the 'One Nation One Health Card' scheme or not. https://t.co/AGuRdeVVU9 — biju govind (@bijugovind) August 9, 2020
A unique ID will be issued to every citizen who opts for this card, through which he/she will be able to log in to the system. Health Card will be made on the lines of Aaadhar Card, reported DNA.
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The scheme will be implemented in a phase-wise manner. A budget of Rs 500 crore has been allotted for the first phase of the plan. According to DNA, “the scope of the ‘One Nation One Health Card’ scheme will be gradually extended so that not only clinics and hospitals, but medical stores and medical insurance companies can remain connected on the server through this scheme”.
National Digital Health Blueprint
Although the DNA report did not disclose more details about the project, the ‘blueprint’ of the plan to set up a health data empire in India was released by the central govt last year. Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan, unveiled the ‘National Digital Health Blueprint’, saying that he was ‘taking an oath to achieve a new dream’ – of a digitised healthcare ecosystem.
In line with the vision of Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji to create a #DigitalIndia where technology becomes an enabler for India’s development story, @MoHFW_INDIA has drafted the 'National Digital Health Blueprint' to provide a seamless corridor for connecting all stakeholders. pic.twitter.com/C4ZigBT2Ip — Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) July 15, 2019
The main foundation of the blueprint is a unique health ID for citizens, with Aadhaar as a key identifier. A 2018 proposal of the NITI Aayog, the NHS has been developed in consultation with iSPIRT – an organisation of private sector ‘volunteers’, some of whom have also been involved in building the Aadhaar infrastructure and running operations that leverage it.
While the government has moved ahead with sale of vehicle registration data of millions, released a tender for a nationwide facial recognition system and also passed Aadhaar amendment, the DNA Technology Bill and now the Digital Health Card, it is yet to table the data protection bill.
Lobby Group iSPIRT
Data researchers and activists, however, have expressed concerns about the development of this policy, which proposes a health data set-up on a foundation of India Stack – a bouquet of privately-owned proprietary software applications.
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greatgameindia--2020-08-12--Canada’s Chief Medical Officer Of Health Expose Uselessness Of Mandatory Mass Coronavirus Testing

Ontario , Canada ’ s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Barbara Yaffe has warned against mandatory mass coronavirus testing stating that it takes resources away from more essential fields and does not “ actually achieve anything.
” She also stated that in areas with low incidences of COVID infection , the rate for false positive test results is “ almost half.
” Dr. Barbara Yaffe stated that testing is only supposed to be kept for doubtful situations , individuals with indication of symptoms and their connections .
As Ontario prepares to open schools for children in September , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will just complicate the picture ” .
You know , I think a lot of people think that testing is going to really solve the whole problem , and it isn ’ t .
It ’ s one component of a response .
If you test somebody today , uh , you only know if they ’ re infected today .
And in fact if you ’ re testing in a population that doesn ’ t have very much COVID , you ’ ll get false positives almost half the time .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have COVID , they have something else , they may have nothing .
Uh , so it will just complicate the picture.
” Ontario Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Barbara Yaffe says mandatory COVID-19 testing for teachers `` will just complicate the picture . ''
Read more : https : //t.co/cTl1NMZYqQ pic.twitter.com/DeLVmsyZ4N “ On the other hand , if we have evidence of a case , even a suspect case in a school , all the contacts of that case be it a child or teacher would be tested .
Regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not .
That is something we ’ ve learned with COVID , it ’ s very important to do that .
That is when we might be identifying people who are asymptomatic and infected that need to um , stay home and uh , wait ’ til they ’ re cleared by Public Health .
Doing testing on all the teachers would be a huge amount of resources taken away from the need for quick , um , access to testing when somebody may be symptomatic.
” “ We also need to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be educated about the symptoms to look for and not go to work if you ’ re sick , go , not go to school if you ’ re sick .
Those are the things that are important along with hand washing , distancing , masking , all the things we ’ re talking about .
Testing will not actually achieve anything other than take resources away from other places they need to be.
” Unavailability and access to testing kits and facilities combined with massive tests following faulty protocols and amplified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the medical infrastructure of nations into lockdown due to Coronavirus resulting into more panic and chaos .
In an earlier report , GreatGameIndia has exposed this massive Coronavirus Testing Protocol fraud .
As false results soar the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) has come under global criticism .
However , a deeper look at the cases by GreatGameIndia showed a massive Coronavirus Testing Protocol fraud – a fraud because the WHO already did it before and admitted it .
The WHO ’ s testing protocol was also questioned by Finland ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called on countries to test as many patients as possible for coronavirus .
In a startling disclosure , Finland ’ s head of health security , Mika Salminen dismissed WHO advisory saying the WHO doesn ’ t understand pandemics and that their Coronavirus testing protocol is illogical and doesn ’ t work .
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Ontario, Canada’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Barbara Yaffe has warned against mandatory mass coronavirus testing stating that it takes resources away from more essential fields and does not “actually achieve anything.” She also stated that in areas with low incidences of COVID infection, the rate for false positive test results is “almost half.”
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Dr. Barbara Yaffe stated that testing is only supposed to be kept for doubtful situations, individuals with indication of symptoms and their connections. As Ontario prepares to open schools for children in September, she said mandatory COVID-19 testing for teachers “will just complicate the picture”.
You know, I think a lot of people think that testing is going to really solve the whole problem, and it isn’t. It’s one component of a response. If you test somebody today, uh, you only know if they’re infected today. And in fact if you’re testing in a population that doesn’t have very much COVID, you’ll get false positives almost half the time. That is the person actually doesn’t have COVID, they have something else, they may have nothing. Uh, so it will just complicate the picture.” Ontario Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Barbara Yaffe says mandatory COVID-19 testing for teachers "will just complicate the picture." Read more: https://t.co/cTl1NMZYqQ pic.twitter.com/DeLVmsyZ4N — CTV News (@CTVNews) July 30, 2020 “On the other hand, if we have evidence of a case, even a suspect case in a school, all the contacts of that case be it a child or teacher would be tested. Regardless of whether they’re symptomatic or not. That is something we’ve learned with COVID, it’s very important to do that. That is when we might be identifying people who are asymptomatic and infected that need to um, stay home and uh, wait ’til they’re cleared by Public Health. Doing testing on all the teachers would be a huge amount of resources taken away from the need for quick, um, access to testing when somebody may be symptomatic.” “We also need to do screening for symptoms. And everybody needs to be educated about the symptoms to look for and not go to work if you’re sick, go, not go to school if you’re sick. Those are the things that are important along with hand washing, distancing, masking, all the things we’re talking about. Testing will not actually achieve anything other than take resources away from other places they need to be.”
Unavailability and access to testing kits and facilities combined with massive tests following faulty protocols and amplified by the hysterical media is wreaking havoc on the medical infrastructure of nations into lockdown due to Coronavirus resulting into more panic and chaos. In an earlier report, GreatGameIndia has exposed this massive Coronavirus Testing Protocol fraud.
As false results soar the World Health Organisation (WHO) has come under global criticism. However, a deeper look at the cases by GreatGameIndia showed a massive Coronavirus Testing Protocol fraud – a fraud because the WHO already did it before and admitted it.
The WHO’s testing protocol was also questioned by Finland’s national health authority. WHO had called on countries to test as many patients as possible for coronavirus. In a startling disclosure, Finland’s head of health security, Mika Salminen dismissed WHO advisory saying the WHO doesn’t understand pandemics and that their Coronavirus testing protocol is illogical and doesn’t work.
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