WSJ: US intelligence reported on the PRC's intention to build a naval base in Africa naval base on the Atlantic coast of Africa to rearm and refit ships opposite the East Coast of the United States. This is reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Related materials 00:02 – July 6 The wars of naval dominance are gone into the past. Why do conflicts over the straits and canals continue in the world? military forces in the South China Sea. How will the battle for dominance in the region end? The intelligence said that the alleged base will be located in Equatorial Guinea. Beijing's activity on the Atlantic coast has raised concerns in Washington. “We have made it clear to Equatorial Guinea that certain potential moves related to Chinese activity would raise national security concerns,” said a US administration official. The White House believes the base will be located in
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Scientists estimate the likelihood of re-contracting COVID-19 due to the omicron strain
Professor Hanekom: the probability of re-infection with COVID-19 due to the omicron strain is less than 1% per strain, the omicron, according to initial data, is less than one percent. These statistics were cited by professor at the African Research Institute of Health Willem Hanekom, he is quoted by Interfax with reference to Sky News. there is less than 1 percent chance of contracting the disease again, ”the TV channel said. The professor noted the high infectivity of the new strain, which, according to scientists, leads to a mild course of the disease. He explained that omicron spread extremely quickly in South Africa, with the rise in new cases significantly faster than in previous waves of coronavirus in the country. He noted that the omicron strain is more common in younger patients. especially in unvaccinated youth, but their illness is easier. Nevertheless, the doctor emphasized, caution must be exercised, since
Ukrainian satellite sent to Ilona Mask's company
Dnipro Customs: Sich-2-30 satellite was sent to the USA for launch into space Ukraine sent an artificial satellite to the USA for launch into space. In the United States, the Ukrainian aircraft “Sich-2-30” will be received and prepared for launch into space by the Space X company, owned by businessman Elon Musk. The planned passage of the border was reported to the customs of the city of Dnipro (formerly Dnipropetrovsk – approx. “Lenta.ru” ). “Customs formalities have been completed, and the Ukrainian satellite Sich-2-30 has been sent in the United States, without deviations from the schedule, “- said the customs officials. The satellite was produced in Dnipro as part of the National Space Program of Ukraine. Related materials 00:01 – December 3 “Ukraine is always shooting itself in step “How will the next aggravation of the conflict between Moscow and Kiev turn out for Ukrainians? 00:02 – December 3 planets
Died musician of the groups “Splin” and “Kolibri” Oleg Emirov
Musician of the Kolibri group Oleg Emirov died at the age of 51 due to heart problems Russian composer, musician of the Splin “and” Hummingbird “Oleg Emirov. This is stated on the official page of “Hummingbird” on Facebook. “We are in great grief. Our dear friend Oleg Emirov died tonight. A musician of a rare and great gift, the highest level of culture, a wise friend, a reliable comrade, ”it was reported. It is noted that heart problems became the cause of the artist's death. He passed away at the age of 51. Oleg Emirov was born on September 8, 1970 in Leningrad. In 1988 he graduated from the music school at the Rimsky-Korsakov Leningrad Conservatory. In 1999, Emirov became an arranger and sound producer for the NTV channel. He is the author of music for dozens of programs, including “The Namedni”, “Program Maximum”, “School of Backbiting”, “Big Brother”. The
It became known about the diplomatic boycott of the United States of the Olympics in Beijing
CNN: US President Biden's Administration Will Declare a Diplomatic Boycott of the 2022 Olympics will be held in Beijing, China. This was reported by the CNN TV channel, citing sources. According to media reports, appropriate measures will be taken this week, but they will not affect the athletes. The diplomatic boycott assumes that officials refuse to travel to the Games. The National Security Council discussed the boycott “in private,” the channel claims. Its representatives declined to comment on the information. Earlier it was reported that a number of countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, are considering the possibility of a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics. “This is under consideration,” Biden said when asked if the US administration is considering a boycott. The Beijing Winter Olympics will be held from February 4 to 20, 2022. The Paralympics are scheduled for March 4-13.
Montenegro tightens entry rules for vaccinated tourists
From December 3, you can enter Montenegro only upon presentation of the established documents for vaccinated travelers. This was reported by the Russian Embassy in the republic on its Facebook page. So, from December 3, foreign tourists can enter the country only upon presentation of one of the four established documents to choose from: a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 (with taking the last component of the vaccine should pass no more than six months), a negative result of a PCR test made no earlier than 72 hours before arrival, a positive result of a coronavirus test that was conducted more than ten days ago, but no later than six months from the date of receipt result, or a certificate with the result of a rapid antigen test made 48 hours before entering Montenegro. Children under 18 years of age and persons who provide evidence of the impossibility of vaccination
McGregor refused to recognize the greatness of Nurmagomedov and explained the reason
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor refused to consider Khabib Nurmagomedov great Irish mixed documentary fighter (MMA) Conor McGregor argued with producer Anatomy of a Fighter by Will Harris on the legacy of Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov. The discussion is available on Twitter. Harris stated in his post that Nurmagomedov never suffered from vanity, despite the fact that he is a great fighter. In response, 33-year-old McGregor noticed that the Russian was crying in the Octagon of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC), after which he topped the ranking of the best athletes in the organization. The Irishman emphasized that his withdrawal from single combats should automatically exclude fighters from the ratings, which did not happen in the case of Nurmagomedov. In addition, McGregor refused to recognize the Russian and the former UFC champion as a great fighter. The Irishman explained the reason, citing as arguments that Nurmagomedov rarely finished fights with a
Experts gave advice on skin and hair care in winter
Experts Korosteleva and Zlobin: in winter you need to drink more water and regularly moisturize your skin dermatologist Dmitry Zlobin gave recommendations on compulsory skin and hair care in winter, RIA Novosti reports. According to them, in winter it is very important to pay special attention to your condition. Moisturize regularly, use glycerin detergents, and choose breathable clothing. “Try to drink more water and moisturize your skin. It is better to use the cream after hygiene procedures – shower or bath. Greasy ceramide creams can be applied to the body to help retain moisture. Avoid alcohol and smoking, ”the experts said. In winter, people with eczema and psoriasis are especially prone to skin problems, they noted. The dry air caused by the heating season dries not only the skin, but also the hair. In this case, nourishing and moisturizing products, as well as sprays with thermal water will help. Proper
The Russians predicted an increase in fees for garbage collection
Izvestia: tariffs for garbage collection may increase by 6-10 percent sorting garbage. The costs will be included in the tariffs of the Russians – then they will have to pay for the removal of waste by 6-10 percent more, Izvestia reports. According to the new rules, the cost of operating waste transfer stations will be included in the waste collection costs. The changes were supposed, on the contrary, in the future to reduce the cost of transporting waste. However, the association of organizations, operators and specialists in the field of waste management “Clean Country” indicates that in some regions there are no stations, and the government did not take into account the costs of their construction. Also, in the explanatory note to the project, a possible increase in tariffs was not analyzed, and the savings due to the use of stations were not justified. The changes will increase transportation costs,