Robert Blake

Hello everyone! I'm proud to be a Senior Freelance Journalist with over 17 years' experience. I've travailed the twists and turns of various newsrooms, now storytelling on a project-by-project basis. From politics to culture, global affairs to local news, I've covered it all and am always eager for the next writing challenge. Let's make headlines together!

As Taiwan gets ready for anti-invasion drills, China launches dozens of warplanes toward the island

As Taiwan gets ready for anti-invasion drills, China launches dozens of warplanes toward the island

The island’s Defense Ministry reported on Saturday that China had dispatched dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan. This was a bold demonstration just days before the democracy planned to conduct military drills to prepare for an invasion. Next week, Taiwan’s military will conduct combat preparedness drills for preventing an invasion as…

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Fears of a food catastrophe raised by the surge in grain prices following Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea agreement

Fears of a food catastrophe raised by the surge in grain prices following Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea agreement

Just days after Russia pulled out of a deal that guaranteed safe passage for ships carrying cereal through the Black Sea, wheat prices have been rising on international markets, reigniting concerns about the impact on poorer, grain-importing countries as well as on western countries dealing with persistently high inflation. After the Kremlin decided to end…

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin will be arrested if he visits South Africa to attend the BRICS Summit

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will be arrested if he visits South Africa to attend the BRICS Summit

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who will be detained if he enters the country to attend the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August, according to the South African administration. Days after President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that acting on the ICC’s mandate would be viewed as a…

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Comparing Socialism and Communism: Key Differences

Comparing Socialism and Communism: Key Differences

Socialism and communism are distinct ideologies, despite the fact that the phrases are sometimes used synonymously. In essence, socialism and communism are economic ideologies that support public ownership over private ownership, particularly when it comes to the means of producing, distributing, and exchanging things (i.e., creating money) in a society. Both seek to address issues…

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A high-ranking EU official calls on other nations to exclude China’s Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

A high-ranking EU official calls on other nations to exclude China’s Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

Increasing tensions with Beijing, a senior European Union official has urged further EU nations to prohibit Chinese telecom companies ZTE and Huawei from using their 5G networks. In order to protect their national security, more member states should stop upgrading their mobile internet infrastructure with “high-risk” vendors like Huawei and ZTE, according to EU commissioner…

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