Day: April 20, 2026

Butter imports to Azerbaijan fall sharply in first quarter of this year

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

Azerbaijan significantly reduced its imports of butter and other dairy fats in the first quarter of 2026, even as overall imports of vegetable and animal fats increased slightly, AzerNEWS reports. According to monthly data from the State Customs Committee, as reported by Marja.az, the country imported 5,717 tons of butter and other milk-based fats worth…

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RT by @mikenov: ⛔️Trump’s son-in-law has received billions of dollars from the foreign governments that he’s negotiating with on behalf of the U.S. and Donald Trump. ‼️ ⛔️To be clear: These are bribes.‼️ ⛔️This isn’t a “conflict of interest” ‼️ pic.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

⛔️Trump’s son-in-law has received billions of dollars from the foreign governments that he’s negotiating with on behalf of the U.S. and Donald Trump. ‼️

⛔️To be clear: These are bribes.‼️

⛔️This isn’t a “conflict of interest” — it’s unprecedented corruption.‼️ pic.twitter.com/pnb1MdSGR1

— Dr.Sam Youssef Ph.D.,M.Sc.,DPT. (@drhossamsamy65) April 20, 2026

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🇩🇪 Germany’s economic motor shifts from Global Car Giant to Europe’s Military Industrial Hub Germany is experiencing its longest period of stagnation since World War II. The manufacturing sector is reportedly losing around 15,000 jobs per month, while major carmakers such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have seen profit declines of over 40%. In response, Berlin has committed more than $500 billion (€460 billion) in defense spending over the next decade, with annual military expenditure projected to reach around $190 billion by 2029. Several industrial conversions are already underway: – Rheinmetall is repurposing former auto-parts facilities in Berlin and Neuss for military production. – V

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

🇩🇪 Germany’s economic motor shifts from Global Car Giant to Europe’s Military Industrial Hub

Germany is experiencing its longest period of stagnation since World War II. The manufacturing sector is reportedly losing around 15,000 jobs per month, while major carmakers such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have seen profit declines of over 40%.

In response, Berlin has committed more than $500 billion (€460 billion) in defense spending over the next decade, with annual military expenditure projected to reach around $190 billion by 2029.

Several industrial conversions are already underway:

– Rheinmetall is repurposing former auto-parts facilities in Berlin and Neuss for military production.

– Volkswagen is reportedly discussing converting its Osnabrück plant to produce defense-related components, including transport vehicles and missile systems.

– KNDS has acquired a former Alstom rail factory in Görlitz to produce components for Leopard 2 tanks and Puma infantry fighting vehicles.

Defense companies such as Hensoldt are also recruiting engineers and technicians from automotive suppliers like Continental and Bosch.

The German defense industry association has nearly doubled its membership in a year, as civilian suppliers shift toward military contracts. Some firms, such as Schaeffler, are also expanding production into drones.

Analysts estimate that raising defense spending to 3% of GDP could generate tens of billions in annual output and create up to 245,000 jobs.

📰: WSJ

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) Apr 20, 2026

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Destruction in southern Beirut suburb amid claims Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire breached

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

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Китай усиливает влияние в Центральной Азии | Казахстан развивает атомную энергетику

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

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Over 60 anti-personnel mines neutralized in liberated territories last week

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

According to the statement, as many as 1,455 hectares of land were cleared of mines over the reporting period.

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Joe: Trump is doing everything he can do to help Putin

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

The Treasury Department on Friday extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move. Joe Scarborough reacts to Secretary Bessent’s announcement.

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#DOJ #FBI #Crime Crime Rates Plummet: Causes and Explanations

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

#DOJ #FBI #Crime
Crime Rates Plummet: Causes and Explanations gemini.google.com/share/dd4c…
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 20, 2026

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#Marijuana #FBI #DOJ Marijuana Legalization and Crime Rates Falling crime rates and the legalization of marijuana: scientific studies – Google Search

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

#Marijuana #FBI #DOJ
Marijuana Legalization and Crime Rates gemini.google.com/share/b111…
Falling crime rates and the legalization of marijuana: scientific studies – Google Search google.com/search?q=Falling+…
AI Overview
Scientific studies on the relationship between marijuana legalization and falling crime rates have yielded mixed results, though recent analyses suggest that legalization is associated with a decrease in specific types of crime, particularly violent crimes, while significantly reducing cannabis-related arrests.📷NORML +1Key Findings on Marijuana Legalization and Crime Trends:Reductions in Crime Rates: A 2026 study in Economic Modeling concluded that adult-use legalization is associated with decreases in violent crime, while medical cannabis legalization is associated with reduced property crime.

Pic.: Positive policing changes after cannabis legalization seen by WSU researchers

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 20, 2026

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RT by @mikenov: 🇷🇺 SHOCKING INCIDENT IN MOSCOW Russian security forces reportedly detained 40 Israeli passengers at Domodedovo Airport, interrogating them for five hours and demanding access to their phones and computers. According to reports, passengers were told: “Iran is Russia’s ally”… pic.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 20, 2026

🇷🇺 SHOCKING INCIDENT IN MOSCOW

Russian security forces reportedly detained 40 Israeli passengers at Domodedovo Airport, interrogating them for five hours and demanding access to their phones and computers.

According to reports, passengers were told: “Iran is Russia’s ally”… pic.twitter.com/WKJjL1FDb6

— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) April 20, 2026

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