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Germany festival stabbings: Three dead after horrific knife rampage at diversity event​

At least nine people have been stabbed and multiple dead at a festival in Germany.​

Mass stabbing in Solingen, Germany. Multiple people reportedly killed and injured. Arab-looking perpetrator is on the run — BILD

At least three people have been stabbed to death and several more seriously injured at the "Festival of Diversity" in Solingen, Germany. Police have issued a major alert and declared a manhunt.

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Knife-wielding ISIS prisoners slash guards, seize hostages in Russian jail​

Russia state media said at least one member of the prison staff had been killed, but the video suggested the death toll was almost certainly higher.​

Knife-wielding prisoners identifying themselves as

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staged a bloody attack on guards in a Russian penal colony on Friday and seized hostages, according to state media and news outlets with ties to the security services.

A video posted by one of the news channels, Mash, showed at least two attackers. One of them shouted that they were "mujahideen" of the

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and had seized control of the prison in the Volgograd region.

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At least four uniformed prison officials could be seen lying or sitting in pools of blood. Three were lying motionless, one with his throat cut. Another was sitting upright in a doorway, where a man with a knife was holding him by the neck.

Russia state media said at least one member of the prison staff had been killed, but the video suggested the death toll was almost certainly higher.

The prison service said in a statement: "During a session of a disciplinary commission, convicts took staff of the penal institution as hostages. Measures are currently being taken to free the hostages. There are casualties."

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ISIS popping up and Islamic terror attacks in Europe again. Hmm I wonder if there is a connection behind all of this?

Through media news and my own sources (you can choose to believe it or not), I'm hearing there has been gradual slow down of purchase of western luxury items by Chinese customers in China and overseas...is it linked to any specific policy over the last few months?

BlackWindMnt said:

This looks concerning if you ask me, especially given the AUKUS and sub deal. So those Aus subs can now move between Indonesian island?

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I am not surprised at all, prabowo was educated at fort bennings after all, and we all know that american military academies is where the US groom its future assets.
Same with philippines high ranking officers most of them are educated in the US
The SAS even assisted prabowo kopassus units during military operations in papua

However in saying that there will be limit to how far prabowo is willing provoke China in the future as jokowi is his main backer and hold considerable influence over him
There is a reason why Jokowi son's is the vice president

phrozenflame said:

Through media news and my own sources (you can choose to believe it or not), I'm hearing there has been gradual slow down of purchase of western luxury items by Chinese customers in China and overseas...is it linked to any specific policy over the last few months?

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I don't know about overseas. But domestically, maybe more people are buying cars as cars have become eminently affordably, with drastically improved qualities over the last few years?

phrozenflame said:

Through media news and my own sources (you can choose to believe it or not), I'm hearing there has been gradual slow down of purchase of western luxury items by Chinese customers in China and overseas...is it linked to any specific policy over the last few months?

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You mean the Chinese government might be targeting imported luxury goods as retaliation?

We know that China has started the procedures to aim at pork and dairy products from EU. We just heard the news that the next on the list will be the large ICE vehicles. Have not heard any news on targeting luxury items, even though banning them, those made in France and Italy in particular, has been a popular request by some public opinions.

Other than believing that the government is clamping down import, the drop of sales of western luxury goods in China can also be attributed to factors such as domestic brands gaining popularity, and consumers spending more cautiously.

SanWenYu said:

You mean the Chinese government might be targeting imported luxury goods as retaliation?

We know that China has started the procedures to aim at pork and dairy products from EU. We just heard the news that the next on the list will be the large ICE vehicles. Have not heard any news on targeting luxury items, even though banning them, those made in France and Italy in particular, has been a popular request by some public opinions.

Other than believing that the government is clamping down import, the drop of sales of western luxury goods in China can also be attributed to factors such as domestic brands gaining popularity, and consumers spending more cautiously.

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I dont know if it's govt or any other factors involved, hence that was my question. But i do know for a fact from multiple sources that alot of luxury brands are not performing as forecasted because they're underperforming in the 'Chinese' segment, overseas and local. My network ofcourse does not cover all the brands nor representative of majority of the global brands, but some of them are top tier global brands thjat 99% of the people here I'm sure have heard of. Perhaps my sample size is not representative of the entire industry, but it's a space to keep an eye on.

Edit: Did some google research:

One of the brands is mentioned in one of the links, so some validation to what i heard today and this is ongoing. TBH, didnt make sense importing all these with 10-20-30x mark ups.

siegecrossbow said:

Gotta admire the confidence…

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Please not the Steven Seagal hairstyle...

Bellum_Romanum said:

Interesting developments in Vietnam

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1826636332170658212

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Yet after Agent Orange, napalm and My Lai, there are still Viets stupid enough to collaborate with Anglo Americans against China, looking at that Cambodia to pearl river delta dam for instance

AssassinsMace said:

Biden wants to cement his legacy but he seems to be on a course for further action against China before he leaves office. So what does he need to go to China for? The old man that has to be in bed by 8pm will be feeling like he's working in the middle of the night in Beijing. If Trump wins it has to be something to throw a roadblock in front of him. If Harris wins would he make it even more difficult for her to deal China in the world...? He avoided going to China just so he doesn't get painted as an agent of China by Republicans. Now he has nothing to lose since he's leaving office. So what is he planning to assure his legacy?

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to beg China not to sanction him or do a Pompeo because he still needs to pay off his fifth house.

_killuminati_ said:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1826595094943637958

We are not responsible for our feelings

We have to respect pedophiles

Pedophilia is a sexual preference

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Ate they trying to condition the public to be more accepting of their trips to Epstein island?

SanWenYu said:

We know that China has started the procedures to aim at pork and dairy products from EU. We just heard the news that the next on the list will be the large ICE vehicles.

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I just posted a quick review here regarding the ICE vehicles. I dont think the government needs to intervene here, the market will kick these dinosaur ICE manufacturers out if they dont become innovative and competitive. Basically, Govt doesnt need to do anything at all and continue doing whatever it is doing.

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Germany festival stabbings: Three dead after horrific knife rampage at diversity event​

At least nine people have been stabbed and multiple dead at a festival in Germany.​

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Knife-wielding ISIS prisoners slash guards, seize hostages in Russian jail​

Russia state media said at least one member of the prison staff had been killed, but the video suggested the death toll was almost certainly higher.​

ISIS popping up and Islamic terror attacks in Europe again. Hmm I wonder if there is a connection behind all of this?

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Israel and Saudi Arabia have never been attacked by ISIS, so...

(Although I feel the later may be at more risk in the future)