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Tehran-Caracas Cooperation Defends Venezuelans against Illegal US Sanctions

May 24, 2020

Source: Council on Hemispheric Affairs – Analysis-Reportage COHA urges Washington to allow safe passage of the Iranian fuel tankers. Any action to impede their arrival at Venezuelan ports would be illegal, counter-productive, and could ignite an international conflict with unforeseeable consequences. It is time for the US to end the use of economic sanctions and ... <a title="Tehran-Caracas Cooperation Defends Venezuelans against Illegal US Sanctions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/24/tehran-caracas-cooperation-defends-venezuelans-against-illegal-us-sanctions/" aria-label="Read more about Tehran-Caracas Cooperation Defends Venezuelans against Illegal US Sanctions">Read more</a>

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US Threatens to Prevent Iranian-Venezuelan Mutual Assistance

May 20, 2020

Source: Council on Hemispheric Affairs – Analysis-Reportage Five Iranian supertankers, filled with approximately 45.5 million gallons of gasoline and related fuel products are presently crossing the Atlantic with Venezuela their likely ultimate destination. US authorities speculate that Venezuela will pay for these shipments in gold.[1] Venezuela and Iran, both subject to crippling US sanctions, are ... <a title="US Threatens to Prevent Iranian-Venezuelan Mutual Assistance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/20/us-threatens-to-prevent-iranian-venezuelan-mutual-assistance/" aria-label="Read more about US Threatens to Prevent Iranian-Venezuelan Mutual Assistance">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Estimating the true death tolls from Covid19

May 11, 2020

Analysis by Keith Rankin. Today’s chart shows (in grey) the estimated impact of Covid-19 on mortality rates in the selected countries. For most of these countries, the ‘excess death’ procedure provides an estimate of underreporting in underreporting countries compared to those with the most comprehensive reporting. Some of these extra deaths may have occurred as ... <a title="Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Estimating the true death tolls from Covid19" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/11/keith-rankin-chart-analysis-estimating-the-true-death-tolls-from-covid19/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Estimating the true death tolls from Covid19">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Covid19: United States’ Deaths as at 29 March 2020

March 31, 2020

Analysis by Keith Rankin While, United States’ local data on Covid19 is more readily available than for other countries, the American ‘county’ system of local governance is way out of date and often does not well represent urban conglomerations. Doing my best from the available data, I constructed the following chart yesterday evening, and will ... <a title="Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Covid19: United States’ Deaths as at 29 March 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/31/keith-rankin-chart-analysis-covid19-united-states-deaths-as-at-29-march-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Covid19: United States’ Deaths as at 29 March 2020">Read more</a>

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Turkish Embassy Issues US-Turkey Joint Statement on ‘Safe Zone’ military ops

October 18, 2019

The Turkish Embassy in New Zealand issued Evening Report this unabridged United States of America-Republic of Turkey joint-statement detailing what both sides agreed to regarding Turkey’s military operations within the so-called security zone within Syrian territory near Turkey’s southern border. It is dated October 17, 2019. UNABRIDGED: JOINT TURKISH-US STATEMENT ON NORTHEAST SYRIA 1. The ... <a title="Turkish Embassy Issues US-Turkey Joint Statement on ‘Safe Zone’ military ops" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/18/turkish-embassy-issues-us-turkey-joint-statement-on-safe-zone-military-ops/" aria-label="Read more about Turkish Embassy Issues US-Turkey Joint Statement on ‘Safe Zone’ military ops">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Ardern scatters diplomatic stardust in New York

September 27, 2019

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards Jacinda Ardern’s diplomatic trip to New York has been a success. She participated in at least 32 notable events, including a large number of bilateral meetings, and gave nine speeches. And she showed once again what an asset she is for New Zealand on the world stage. Her final appearance, ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Ardern scatters diplomatic stardust in New York" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-ardern-scatters-diplomatic-stardust-in-new-york/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Ardern scatters diplomatic stardust in New York">Read more</a>

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PNG governor may block Australian naval base bid on Manus

November 18, 2018

Manus Governor Charlie Benjamin … critical of Port Moresby government’s lack of consultation. Image: RNZ Pacific By RNZ Pacific The governor of Papua New Guinea’s Manus Province has hinted that he could obstruct Australia’s bid to build a naval port on Manus Island. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on November 1 that his country ... <a title="PNG governor may block Australian naval base bid on Manus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/11/18/png-governor-may-block-australian-naval-base-bid-on-manus/" aria-label="Read more about PNG governor may block Australian naval base bid on Manus">Read more</a>

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Chinese officials kick out EMTV, foreign media from APEC events – allow Beijing state media

November 17, 2018

Some critics say that China’s latest behaviour toward foreign journalists casts doubt over its vow to treat neighbours with “respect”. Image: Natalie Whiting/ABC News/My Land, My Country By Scott Waide Papua New Guinea’s freedoms of speech, expression and access to information were challenged yesterday when Chinese officials barred both local and non-Chinese media from attending meetings at three Asia-Pacific ... <a title="Chinese officials kick out EMTV, foreign media from APEC events – allow Beijing state media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/11/17/chinese-officials-kick-out-emtv-foreign-media-from-apec-events-allow-beijing-state-media/" aria-label="Read more about Chinese officials kick out EMTV, foreign media from APEC events – allow Beijing state media">Read more</a>