Ruth Pollard
@ruthpollard.bsky.social
Roving journalist in Tokyo via Delhi, Beirut, Cairo, Jerusalem, Sydney.
Managing editor, Bloomberg Opinion Asia @opinion.bsky.social
Fellow, Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
Formerly Sydney Morning Herald. My views.
Managing editor, Bloomberg Opinion Asia @opinion.bsky.social
Fellow, Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
Formerly Sydney Morning Herald. My views.
Reposted by Ruth Pollard
Reports across the Middle East that Syria has given the US an airbase outside of Damascus and has given the Trump organization exclusive rights to build a new hotel there. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
November 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Reports across the Middle East that Syria has given the US an airbase outside of Damascus and has given the Trump organization exclusive rights to build a new hotel there. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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Do not miss this stunning investigation that reveals how a Koch-funded machine and Silicon Valley's new found interest is behind the dangerous advanced nuclear hype in the US.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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The Risky Movement to Make America Nuclear Again
A Silicon Valley startup called Oklo is leading the charge to bring nuclear power back to the US with small reactors. Its backers have wealth and political connections that could undermine nuclear saf...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Do not miss this stunning investigation that reveals how a Koch-funded machine and Silicon Valley's new found interest is behind the dangerous advanced nuclear hype in the US.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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In this one a doctor talks about doing an emergency c-section on a beheaded woman to deliver her baby.
September 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
In this one a doctor talks about doing an emergency c-section on a beheaded woman to deliver her baby.
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This is a ten minute video broken up into parts for Bluesky from two australian doctors who made it into Gaza. The video starts with them saying the baby formula they brought with them was taken away and that Israel bombing the hospital in front of them and lying about giving warnings
September 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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“Israel is able to kill Palestinian journalists with impunity not just because of the unconditional military support it receives from the US, but also the failure of many western media organizations and journalists to stand up for their Palestinian colleagues” — my oped @theguardian.com
Western journalists are failing to stand up for their colleagues in Gaza | Mohamad Bazzi
This hypocrisy of western media has been laid bare by Israel’s targeting of journalists since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
“Israel is able to kill Palestinian journalists with impunity not just because of the unconditional military support it receives from the US, but also the failure of many western media organizations and journalists to stand up for their Palestinian colleagues” — my oped @theguardian.com
I am sick at heart that we have not been able to prevent this. Israel’s deliberate starvation of Palestinians was there for governments of the world to see …
My full statement on the Gaza Famine :
August 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I am sick at heart that we have not been able to prevent this. Israel’s deliberate starvation of Palestinians was there for governments of the world to see …
This is unforgivable
An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...
cpj.org
August 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is unforgivable
Sri Lanka's new president has the opportunity to help the nation come to terms with its violent past. Will he take it? My latest, (FREE TO READ) www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Is Sri Lanka Turning the Page on Its Violent Past?
The new president has the opportunity to help the nation come to terms with its brutal civil war.
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July 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Sri Lanka's new president has the opportunity to help the nation come to terms with its violent past. Will he take it? My latest, (FREE TO READ) www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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"Since AFP was founded in August 1944, we have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded and prisoners in our ranks, but none of us can recall seeing a colleague die of hunger.” www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
AFP journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation, warns journalists' association
'We have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded, prisoners in our ranks, but none of us can recall seeing colleague die of hunger,' says French news agency's journalists' association - Ana...
www.aa.com.tr
July 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"Since AFP was founded in August 1944, we have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded and prisoners in our ranks, but none of us can recall seeing a colleague die of hunger.” www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
Finland's national security model is more relevant than ever, and lots of countries, now including Australia, are paying attention. My latest (free to read) with thanks to @rorymedcalf.bsky.social) www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Why Everyone’s Turning to Finland on National Security
It takes more than military readiness to deal with increasing threats. Civilians also need to be prepared.
www.bloomberg.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Finland's national security model is more relevant than ever, and lots of countries, now including Australia, are paying attention. My latest (free to read) with thanks to @rorymedcalf.bsky.social) www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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With refreshing candor, my @newlinesmag.bsky.social colleagues Kareem Shaheen and Rasha Elass explain the schadenfreude and ambivalence that many Arabs feel about the taboo-shattering exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran.
newlinesmag.com/argument/the...
newlinesmag.com/argument/the...
The Psychological Barrier Broken by Iran and Israel’s Missile Exchange
By crossing a former red line and engaging in direct conflict, Tel Aviv and Tehran may have set a dangerous precedent
newlinesmag.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:15 AM
With refreshing candor, my @newlinesmag.bsky.social colleagues Kareem Shaheen and Rasha Elass explain the schadenfreude and ambivalence that many Arabs feel about the taboo-shattering exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran.
newlinesmag.com/argument/the...
newlinesmag.com/argument/the...
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"...large groups chanted racist slogans including 'Gaza is ours' 'death to the Arabs' and 'may their villages burn'."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Thousands of Israelis join violent, racist march through Jerusalem’s Muslim quarter
State-backed flag day march shut down Palestinian life in Old City to celebrate Israel’s 1967 occupation of East Jerusalem
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
"...large groups chanted racist slogans including 'Gaza is ours' 'death to the Arabs' and 'may their villages burn'."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Foreign buyers face zero barriers for property in Japan: no additional taxes, no limits, no residency needed.
With Tokyo apartment prices soaring and locals starting to get priced out, it's time for a rethink.
My latest, free to read:
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
With Tokyo apartment prices soaring and locals starting to get priced out, it's time for a rethink.
My latest, free to read:
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
It’s Too Easy for Foreigners to Buy Property in Japan
Despite the stereotypes, Japan is one of the most permissive places for non-residents to buy property. That’s a problem when locals are being priced out.
www.bloomberg.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Foreign buyers face zero barriers for property in Japan: no additional taxes, no limits, no residency needed.
With Tokyo apartment prices soaring and locals starting to get priced out, it's time for a rethink.
My latest, free to read:
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
With Tokyo apartment prices soaring and locals starting to get priced out, it's time for a rethink.
My latest, free to read:
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Starvation in Gaza www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/ma...
Alex de Waal | Starvation in Gaza
Twice already during this war, the people of Gaza have pulled back from the brink of categorical famine – both times...
www.lrb.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Starvation in Gaza www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/ma...
There's a lesson for Hong Kong from 1967: As Asia’s rich seek havens other than the dollar, the financial center must fight for its money, writes @andymukherjee70.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Hong Kong’s Lesson From 1967: Fight for Flows
As Asia’s rich seek havens other than the dollar, the financial center mustn’t sit out the contest — like it did 60 years ago.
www.bloomberg.com
April 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
There's a lesson for Hong Kong from 1967: As Asia’s rich seek havens other than the dollar, the financial center must fight for its money, writes @andymukherjee70.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
US attacks have galvanized China's industry to unite, while Americans have shown an unwillingness to let cheap imports go, writes @thorbecke.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
China’s E-Commerce Giants Are Putting Up a Fight
No sector is more exposed to a trade war, but something curious is happening at home and abroad.
www.bloomberg.com
April 29, 2025 at 5:01 AM
US attacks have galvanized China's industry to unite, while Americans have shown an unwillingness to let cheap imports go, writes @thorbecke.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
It's no longer fringe to seriously question American financial pre-eminence. That speaks volumes about Trump's direction, writes @mosseco.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Is America Alone? Not Yet, But It’s Trying
The country’s role as the center of the financial world is getting uncomfortable scrutiny. That alone is troubling.
www.bloomberg.com
April 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
It's no longer fringe to seriously question American financial pre-eminence. That speaks volumes about Trump's direction, writes @mosseco.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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🧵 on the IDF's investigation into the slaying of 14 paramedics and a UN worker, alongside unanswered questions and findings from media investigations.
IDF releases investigation into the killings, leaving open more questions than it answers:
- Says soldiers thought first clearly-marked ambulance was carrying Hamas militants; doesn't explain why.
- Says soldiers couldn't see flashing lights; unclear why.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
- Says soldiers thought first clearly-marked ambulance was carrying Hamas militants; doesn't explain why.
- Says soldiers couldn't see flashing lights; unclear why.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
IDF says ‘misunderstanding’ led to killings of Gaza emergency workers
The IDF inquiry could lead to criminal charges from a military prosecutor, but it left key questions about the Gaza killings unanswered.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🧵 on the IDF's investigation into the slaying of 14 paramedics and a UN worker, alongside unanswered questions and findings from media investigations.
There's a climate cost from Trump's infinite tariffs. Levies of up to 3,521% on Asian solar imports will set energy transition back even further, writes @davidfickling.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
The Climate Cost of America’s Infinite Tariffs
Years of protectionism have weakened the US solar industry. Levies of up to 3,521% on Asian imports will set energy transition back even further.
www.bloomberg.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:21 AM
There's a climate cost from Trump's infinite tariffs. Levies of up to 3,521% on Asian solar imports will set energy transition back even further, writes @davidfickling.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
The trade war is threatening India's code-writers, but AI is giving a boost to call centers and back offices., writes @andymukherjee70.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
American Accents (and AI) Could Save India’s Outsourcing
While a trade war threatens large code-writing orders, artificial intelligence is giving a boost to call centers and back offices.
www.bloomberg.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The trade war is threatening India's code-writers, but AI is giving a boost to call centers and back offices., writes @andymukherjee70.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
This standoff is more perilous than ever, now that the US cannot be relied upon to bring New Delhi and Islamabad back from the brink, Mihir Sharma writes for @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
India and Pakistan Are at a Dangerous Moment
This standoff is more perilous than ever, now that the US cannot be relied upon to bring New Delhi and Islamabad back from the brink.
www.bloomberg.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
This standoff is more perilous than ever, now that the US cannot be relied upon to bring New Delhi and Islamabad back from the brink, Mihir Sharma writes for @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Beautiful piece Rachel. Must read
It's hard to write about one Palestinian child in Israel’s prisons, trapped in a multi-layered network of impenetrable laws, whereby the occupier judges the occupied. It’s hard because there are so many young Palestinians suffering similar treatment...
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April 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Beautiful piece Rachel. Must read
The dollar's monopoly in payments will soon be history, and the shift may start with transactions where it just greases the wheels of commerce, writes @andymukherjee70.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com FREE TO READ www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
The Dollar’s Monopoly in Payments Will Soon Be History
The shift may start with transactions where it just greases the wheels of commerce.
www.bloomberg.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The dollar's monopoly in payments will soon be history, and the shift may start with transactions where it just greases the wheels of commerce, writes @andymukherjee70.bsky.social @opinion.bloomberg.com FREE TO READ www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Read the full piece here (gift link): www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
NIH Grant Cuts Aren't Saving Money. They're Wasting It.
The Trump administration says the canceled funding is about cost efficiency, but data shows that the opposite is happening.
www.bloomberg.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Read the full piece here (gift link): www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Our guest columnist today is President Lai Ching-te -- he writes that closer US-Taiwan relations are a critical pillar of regional security @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Taiwan Has a Roadmap for Deeper US Trade Ties
At a time of global uncertainty and growing Chinese assertiveness, closer relations are a critical pillar of regional security.
www.bloomberg.com
April 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Our guest columnist today is President Lai Ching-te -- he writes that closer US-Taiwan relations are a critical pillar of regional security @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...