Link: https://www.rt.com/business/528402-russia-e-commerce-covid-pandemic/

Russian internet commerce spiked 60% at the start of Covid in 2020, rising to 3.2 trillion rubles ($44 billion),.iinformation platforms that appeared in Russia over the past year made it possible to directly connect producers and consumers. nearly 45% of all the country’s businesses were able to switch to remote operation, giving online commerce a huge boost..

Link: https://www.rt.com/russia/528392-retailer-sorry-lesbian-parents/

Upmarket Russian grocery stores that prides itself on fresh and healthy fare issued a formal apology after running an advertisement that featured a lesbian couple and their children talking about veganism. The short video, showed partners Yuma and Zhenya, their two daughters, Mila and Alina. ; discuss their views on ethical veganism , fair-trade produce, and their work supporting LGBT young people facing personal problems after coming out..

Link: https://www.rt.com/business/528377-venezuelan-crude-exports-soar/

Crude oil exports from Venezuela inched up last month as traders rushed to sell Venezuelan crude to Chinese buyers ahead of a new tax.. Venezuelan exports for Asia were most commonly masked as Malaysian oil, and the biggest portion of these entered Asia before June 12, when the new Chinese import tax entered into effect, raising the costs of fuel imports by as much as 40% had plans to quadruple output by end of the year..

Link: https://www.rt.com/business/528385-china-cybersecurity-crackdown-didi/

Chinese regulators launched a cybersecurity probe to “prevent national data security risks. into three more US-listed tech companies, following last week’s order to remove the ride-hailing Didi app from China’s app stores, over data security risks.Throughout the cybersecurity check, all three companies are prohibited to register new users. China passed a new Data Security Law that stipulates how companies should collect, store and use data...

Link: https://www.rt.com/usa/528362-freedom-fireworks-canceled-washington/

Washington Nationals canceled annual July 3 “freedom fireworks” display a Washington DC tradition due to the US capital’s noise laws. Commenters online unleashed a wave of mockery and anger.. Nationals were defeated by the Dodgers for the third consecutive time..

Link: https://www.rt.com/news/528405-hackers-demand-ransomware-payment/

Cybercriminals behind attack that left hundreds of companies worldwide offline reportedly demanded $70 million to restore the data they’re holding ransom. Last week’s attack targeted Kaseya, a remote IT management platform. Hundreds of Kaseya’s clients in the US, Canada, the UK and worldwide had their data frozen, knock-on effects for customers. Swedish grocery chain Coop forced to close all 800 of its stores Saturday, attack had taken its cash registers offline..

Link: https://www.activistpost.com/2021/07/south-china-port-congestion-worsens-as-traffic-jam-of-container-ships-builds.html

Container vessels waiting to access ports on the mainland has hit multi-year highs. 75 container ships were moored , surpassing levels from early February of around 35 and about 50 in February 2020. These vessels are waiting for berths to open up at ports

Link: http://www.informationliberation.com/?id=62354

LGBT+ campaigners in Georgia called off plans to stage a pride march after violent groups opposed to the event stormed and ransacked their office in the capital Tbilisi and targeted activists and journalists, .criticism from the church and conservatives who said the event had no place in Georgia.

Link: https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/police-arrest-illegal-alien-who-they-say-decapitated-man-played-soccer-with-his-head/

Investigators said that Arciniega-Saenz confessed to the killing, claiming it was revenge for an alleged robbery Garcia had committed upon him a few days earlier. Arciniega-Saenz had also been arrested relative to a fatal shooting in 2017 the case was dropped after one of the key witnesses in the case was discovered to own a gun of the same caliber as the murder weapon.

Link: https://www.rt.com/news/528338-brazil-protest-vaccine-amazon/

Protesters have flooded the streets in Brazil, including a massive rally in its biggest city, Sao Paulo, criticizing the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and alleged involvement in deforestation in the Amazon. They carried huge banners reading ‘People above profit’ and ‘Life, bread, vaccine and education.. Signs demanding impeachment of Brazil’s president

Link: https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2021/06/16/the-space-force-wants-to-use-directed-energy-weapons-for-space-superiority/

The head of the Space Force acknowledged that the U.S. is developing the “appropriate” directed-energy systems to maintain American space superiority, although he declined to provide details in the unclassified setting of a June 16 congressional hearing.

Link: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/07/happening-army-tells-commands-prepare-mandatory-vaccinations-september-despite-recent-adverse-effects/

The Army has directed commands to prepare to administer mandatory COVID-19 vaccinesf or service members as early as Sept. 1, pending full Food and Drug Administration licensure,Commands will be prepared to provide a backbrief on servicemember vaccination status and way ahead for completion once the vaccine is mandated..”

Link: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/07/nations-largest-teachers-union-approves-plan-promote-hate-based-critical-race-theory-50-states-14000-school-districts/

Federal employees forced to attend critical race theory sessions and workshops to focus on “white privilege” and “microaggressions.”Several US corporations also push this in workshops and seminars. It is a lucrative business for the far left based on pseudoscience, hate and victimhood..

Link: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/07/biden-white-house-deploy-delta-variant-response-teams-across-us-communities-low-vaccination-rates/

The teams will be made up of officials from the CDC, Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, These response teams will conduct surge testing, provide therapeutics like monoclonal antibodies and deploy federal personnel to areas that need support staff for vaccinations..

Link: https://anti-empire.com/one-month-700-humvees-and-trucks-afghanistans-american-military-vehicles-fall-into-taliban-hands/

June alone the Taliban captured a 700 trucks and Humvees from the Afghan security forces as well as dozens of armored vehicles and artillery systems;. losses notably include 270 Ford Ranger light truck. During periods of intensified fighting, Afghan government typically lost 100 Humvees a week..

Link: https://sputniknews.com/africa/202106301083278628-over-800-people-in-uganda-get-fake-covid-19-vaccine-shots---reports/

false vaccines were administered in the country's capital, Kampala, from May 15 to June 17. Several suspects, including a doctor now thought to be on the run, were involved in the scheme. It is though that they likely put water in the vials and sold them to individuals and groups, Police reportedly raided a location in Kampala where the fake vaccines were assembled and arrested two nurses.

Link: https://anti-empire.com/freedom-breaks-out-as-australian-crowds-defy-lockdown-directives-to-vegetate/

Crowds of people thronged outdoors in Sydney on Saturday, enjoying “lockdown” and ignoring pleas to stay at home Chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant don’t go out and about shopping in retail, in any setting, if you have symptoms. Assume you are next to someone who may have covid and ensure you are wearing a mask at all times..”

Link: https://sputniknews.com/russia/202107011083281650-1760-exporters-have-used-the-russian-digital-platform-my-export-in-the-past-6-months/

The state information system "One Window" (digital platform "My Export") is a complex digital ecosystem, which is designed to provide businesses with one-stop online access to government and other services that accompany company exports.. Services available:: government, business,, analytical support, exhibition activities...

Link: https://www.rt.com/news/528308-seoul-labor-unions-rally/

Around 8,000 members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) marched through downtown Seoul , despite the prime minister’s warning the gathering will cause a spike in Covid-19 cases. The union demanded job cuts be stopped, minimum wage raised, and support increased for workers affected by the lockdowns..“Korea has the 9th-largest GDP among OECD member countries, but the lowest minimum wage.

Link: https://www.rt.com/news/528312-eu-single-use-plastics-ban/

Single-use plastic items banned in the EU Plastic straws, cutlery, cotton bud sticks, plates, stirrers, and balloon sticks blacklisted. . Polystyrene drink and food containers also banned, All types of oxo-degradable plastic bags outlawed, despite being marketed as biodegradable items. Brussels says the microplastics remain in the environment for too long.Single-use plastics (SUPs) to be replaced by counterparts made from cellulose, bamboo, and other biodegradable materials.