Ukraine Using Colorful Toy-like Bombs to Kill Civilians as West Runs Out of Ammo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/ukraine-using-colorful-toy-like-bombs-to-kill-civilians-as-west-runs-out-of-ammo-1112367541.html
August 3, 2023, 2:04 PM
When it comes to the use of artillery and missiles, Ukraine’s strategy has baffled Western and Russian observers alike, with troops expending precious and dwindling stocks of NATO-caliber ammunition to terror bomb civilians in Donbass. Now, the Ukrainian military appears to have found a low cost, barbaric workaround.
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UK Orchestrated ICC Arrest Order Against Putin - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/uk-orchestrated-icc-order-against-putin---moscow-1112368099.html
August 3, 2023, 1:16 PM
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Russia's president and commissioner for children's rights in March, charging them with the purported "unlawful transfer" of children out of the Ukraine conflict zone. The Kremlin dismissed the charges, while Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against ICC judges.
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Bank of England Raises UK Interest Rate to Fresh 15-Year High of 5.25%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/bank-of-england-raises-uk-interest-rate-to-fresh-15-year-high-of-525-1112367306.html
August 3, 2023, 12:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Bank of England said on Thursday that it had decided to raise its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, the highest figure since 2008.
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US Credit Downgrade Signals ‘Great Global Shift to Multipolar World Order’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-credit-downgrade-signals-great-global-shift-to-multipolar-world-order---1112365883.html
August 3, 2023, 11:55 AM
US markets posted major losses Wednesday on news of Fitch’s decision to downgrade the US’s credit rating from AAA to AA+ on expectations of a “fiscal deterioration” in the nation’s finances and a growing debt burden. Sputnik reached out to economists and finance experts for insights into what’s really going on behind the scenes.
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Russia Counterattacks in Donetsk Direction, Ukraine Lost up to 380 Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/russia-counterattacks-in-donetsk-direction-ukraine-lost-up-to-380-soldiers-1112366475.html
August 3, 2023, 11:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces have engaged in counterattacks in the Donetsk direction where the Ukrainian military lost up to 380 soldiers in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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China Enlists Public Support to Promote Private Sector Investment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/china-enlists-public-support-to-promote-private-sector-investment-1112364595.html
August 3, 2023, 11:08 AM
China's latest policy thrust serves to put private and government-owned companies on an equal footing and to infuse confidence and encourage robust investment opportunities in the private sector.
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This Pre-Historic Whale May Have Been The Heaviest Animal Ever
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/this-pre-historic-whale-may-have-been-the-heaviest-animal-ever-1112361104.html
August 3, 2023, 10:53 AM
Whales are marine mammals belonging to the infraorder Cetacea. They are massive creatures with impressive diving and vocalization skills. They have a unique feeding and communication system and can live for over a hundred years.
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Thai Prime Minister Election Postponed Until After Court's Decision
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/thai-prime-minister-election-postponed-until-after-courts-decision-1112365704.html
August 3, 2023, 10:38 AM
BANGKOK (Sputnik) - Another round of the election for next prime minister of Thailand, scheduled for August 4, was postponed and may take place in mid-August, Thai Parliament Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Thursday.
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Is Biden Preparing to Dump Ukraine For Taiwan?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/is-biden-preparing-to-dump-ukraine-for-taiwan-1112361859.html
August 3, 2023, 10:04 AM
US President Joe Biden is reportedly seeking congressional approval for financing military aid for Taiwan as part of the supplemental budget for Ukraine. What's behind the move?
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Kremlin Aware of Ukraine's Involvement in Crimean Bridge Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/kremlin-aware-of-kievs-involvement-in-crimean-bridge-attacks-1112364920.html
August 3, 2023, 9:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has always been aware of Kiev's involvement in the attacks on the Crimean bridge, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on statements by Oleksiy Danilov, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
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US Conducts First Ever Live Firing of ATACMS Missile in Australia – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-conducts-first-ever-live-firing-of-atacms-missile-in-australia--reports-1112364733.html
August 3, 2023, 8:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military test-fired an MGM-140 ATACMS long-range tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile for the first time in Australia during the Talisman Sabre 2023 exercise in late July, the Australian Defence Magazine reported on Thursday.
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Iran Launches Surprise Military Drills in Persian Gulf
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/iran-launches-surprise-military-drills-in-persian-gulf-1112363767.html
August 3, 2023, 8:27 AM
Naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday launched surprise military drills in the Persian Gulf.
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Ireland Will Not Follow Sweden and Finland's Route to NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/ireland-will-not-follow-sweden-and-finlands-route-to-nato-1112364426.html
August 3, 2023, 8:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Discussions of Ireland possibly joining NATO were sparked by an alleged sighting of Russian ships close to Ireland's north-west and south-west coastline in March. Some view the security consultations that followed the incident as an attempt to push Ireland into the alliance.
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Donbass Official Reports Dwindling Deliveries of Western Military Equipment to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/donbass-official-reports-dwindling-deliveries-of-western-military-equipment-to-ukraine-1112364201.html
August 3, 2023, 8:22 AM
The US and its allies have given Ukraine close to $100 billion in weapons, military equipment and ammunition over the past 18 months – more than what Russia spends on defense in a whole year. The support has not helped Ukraine’s military punch through Russian defensive lines, with some NATO officials openly starting to blame Kiev for its tactics.
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Watch Syrian Special Forces, Russian Air Power Conduct Massive Nighttime Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/watch-syrian-special-forces-russian-air-power-conduct-massive-nighttime-drills-1112362183.html
August 3, 2023, 6:44 AM
The first-of-their-kind exercises come amid escalating regional tensions and the scaling up of the illegal US military presence in and around Syria, whose government Washington has failed to sanction into submission after a decade-long CIA dirty war.
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Russian Air Defense Forces Shoot Down 6 Drones in Kaluga Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/russian-air-defense-forces-shot-down-6-drones-in-kaluga-region---mod-1112361688.html
August 3, 2023, 5:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukraine tried to attack facilities in Moscow and the Moscow Region with three drones, two were destroyed by air defenses over the Odintsovo and Naro-Fominsk districts, one was suppressed by electronic warfare systems and crashed into a tower of the Moscow-City business center.
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France Moves to Block US Buyout of Reactor Parts Supplier Amid Covert Energy War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/france-moves-to-block-us-buyout-of-reactor-parts-supplier-amid-covert-energy-war-1112361468.html
August 3, 2023, 5:40 AM
France is one of the few countries in Europe that hasn’t plunged into an energy crisis amid the West’s “economic total war” against Russia thanks to its nuclear power plants, which provide it with up to 70 percent of its electricity. But the recent military takeover in Niger, plus tensions with Moscow, threaten to deprive Paris of crucial uranium.
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China's Rare Earth Metals Ban Hits US Chip Trade Restrictions Where It Hurts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/chinas-rare-earth-metals-ban-hits-us-chip-trade-restrictions-where-it-hurts-1112340326.html
August 3, 2023, 5:17 AM
Peter Arkell, chairman of the Global Mining Association of China who has been running a consulting business in the PRC for almost 20 years, said that Beijing's restrictions on the export of rare earth metals were a predictable response to Washington's trade war.
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US Long Violating Letter, Spirit of New START - Russian Ambassador Antonov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-long-violating-letter-spirit-of-new-start---russian-ambassador-antonov-1112360918.html
August 3, 2023, 4:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russia in February suspended participation in New START, the only bilateral nuclear arms control treaty in place at the time, and conditioned its resumption of participation on an understanding of how NATO's combined strike capability would be accounted for.
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Gaetz Urges Congress to Demand Interview With Special Counsel After Trump's Third Indictment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/gaetz-urges-congress-to-demand-interview-with-special-counsel-after-trumps-third-indictment-1112360729.html
August 3, 2023, 3:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congress must demand an interview with Special Counsel Jack Smith following the release of an indictment charging former President Donald Trump with crimes linked to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Congressman Matt Gaetz said in a statement.
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Over 65% of UK Citizens Disapprove of Conservatives' Work in Tackling Top Issues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/over-65-of-uk-citizens-disapprove-of-conservatives-work-in-tackling-top-issues-1112360358.html
August 3, 2023, 3:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two-thirds of UK citizens (66%) have disapproved of the Conservative Party's work in managing the country's topical issues, while only 14% of respondents have supported the party's policies, a YouGov weekly tracker showed on Wednesday.
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Webb Telescope Puts Hubble to Shame With New, Rare Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/webb-telescope-puts-hubble-to-shame-with-new-rare-photos-1112360033.html
August 3, 2023, 2:33 AM
In the past, images of the galaxy have been taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, but on Wednesday, scientists announced that the James Webb Space Telescope had successfully captured new and unusual images of the galaxy.
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Thursday Showdown: What to Expect as Trump Heads to Court in Election Interference Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/thursday-showdown-what-to-expect-as-trump-heads-to-court-in-election-interference-case-1112359609.html
August 3, 2023, 2:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump is appearing in court on Thursday afternoon to be arraigned on federal charges accusing him of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Global Oil, Gas Exploration Spending Rises in 2023 But Discovered Volumes Falling - Rystad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/global-oil-gas-exploration-spending-rises-in-2023-but-discovered-volumes-falling---rystad-1112359312.html
August 3, 2023, 1:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spending on conventional oil and gas exploration could exceed $50 billion this year, reaching the highest figure since 2019, but despite rising investment, the number of discovered fields is decreasing, Norwegian energy research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy said on Wednesday.
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Lufthansa Pilot Draws Phallic Flight Path After Being Forced to Divert Off Course
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/photo-lufthansa-pilot-draws-phallic-flight-path-after-being-forced-to-divert-off-course-1112358252.html
August 2, 2023, 11:56 PM
Officials have claimed the startling flight pattern was done unintentionally after the pilot was twice prevented from landing, forcing the pilot to remain in a holding position before being given landing clearance.
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Ex-Biden Associate: Calls Between Joe, Hunter Biden Constitute 'Abuse of Soft Power'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/ex-biden-associate-calls-between-joe-hunter-biden-constitute-abuse-of-soft-power-1112358715.html
August 2, 2023, 11:27 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Devon Archer, a former associate of Hunter Biden, said on Wednesday that the calls between then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son during the latter’s foreign business calls constitute an "abuse of soft power."
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US Orders Partial Evacuation of Embassy Staff in Niger Amid Military Takeover
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-orders-partial-evacuation-of-embassy-staff-in-niger-amid-military-takeover-1112358572.html
August 2, 2023, 11:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US State Department said in an advisory that it ordered the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from the American Embassy in Niger.
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In Bid to Save Face After Fitch Downgrade, Yellen Hawks US Treasuries as 'Safe, Liquid Asset'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/yellen-fitch-downgrade-does-not-change-us-treasuries-status-as-top-safe-liquid-asset-1112357570.html
August 2, 2023, 10:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The credit downgrade of the United States by Fitch Ratings does not dilute the standing of the country’s Treasury instruments as the world’s most dependable assets for investment, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday.
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Obama Reportedly Warned Biden of Trump Rematch During Private June Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/obama-reportedly-warned-biden-of-trump-rematch-during-private-june-meeting-1112356601.html
August 2, 2023, 10:09 PM
The two served in office together for eight years, with Biden serving as Obama’s vice president during his two terms.
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US Stocks Suffer Worst Losses in Six Months Following Fitch’s Credit Rating Downgrade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-stocks-suffer-worst-losses-in-six-months-following-fitchs-credit-rating-downgrade-1112356934.html
August 2, 2023, 9:11 PM
On Tuesday, international credit rating firm Fitch downgraded the US government’s credit rating, citing fiscal instability in the wake of another recent budget showdown that risked a federal government default.
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New Trump Charges Not 'Solid', Criminalize Constitutional Free Speech Right
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/new-trump-charges-not-solid-criminalize-constitutional-free-speech-right-1112356749.html
August 2, 2023, 9:00 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US Justice Department prosecutor Ronald Sievert told Sputnik that the new indictment against former President Donald Trump is not solid and criminalizes his constitutional right of free speech.
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US Instigates 'Fabricated Crises' to Prolong Military Presence in Syria - Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-instigates-fabricated-crises-to-prolong-military-presence-in-syria---iran-1112354735.html
August 2, 2023, 8:44 PM
US forces have been present in Syria since 2015 without permission from Damascus or any authorization by the United Nations, hindering peaceful settlement in the country.
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Watch Story of Russian Tank Crew Wiping Out Ukrainian Armored Column
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/watch-story-of-russian-tank-crew-wiping-out-ukrainian-armored-column-1112354350.html
August 2, 2023, 7:23 PM
Around two months ago, a Russian tank crew bravely stopped an enemy column and single-handedly destroyed multiple heavy vehicles.
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Capitol Police: No Sign of Active Shooter After 'Bogus Call' Prompts Senate Building Lockdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-capitol-police-evacuate-senate-buildings-amid-possible-active-shooter-reports-1112355463.html
August 2, 2023, 7:10 PM
An earlier warning issued by US Capitol Police urged individuals within the Senate office buildings to shelter-in-place after officials received a 911 call reporting an active shooter.
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Chinese Tech Firms Unveil New Microchip Production Amid Spat With West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/chinese-tech-firms-unveil-new-microchip-production-amid-spat-with-west-1112354567.html
August 2, 2023, 6:50 PM
As competition with China becomes the primary strategic focus of US foreign policy, Washington has looked to cut off Beijing from accessing the world's premier technologies, forcing Chinese planners to begin the arduous process of fostering a home-grown high tech production market, especially in high-end semiconductor chips.
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US and EU Struggle to Resolve Steel and Aluminum Trade Dispute as Deadline Looms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-and-eu-struggle-to-resolve-steel-and-aluminum-trade-dispute-as-deadline-looms-1112352722.html
August 2, 2023, 6:46 PM
Brussels and Washington are struggling to find common ground in the pursuit of a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum, amid rising concerns over China's role in the trade conundrum.
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Sweden Sees Spike in Targeting Holy Books
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/sweden-sees-spike-in-targeting-holy-books--1112352592.html
August 2, 2023, 4:55 PM
A new instance of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden has prompted ire from the international Muslim community, with Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah stressing that blasphemers have offended two billion Muslims across the world.
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Building Battery? Scientists Find Way to Store Electrical Charge in Cement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/building-battery-scientists-find-way-to-store-electrical-charge-in-cement-1112351717.html
August 2, 2023, 4:23 PM
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have found a new way to turn ancient materials into a capacitor for storing electricity.
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Russia Celebrates Airborne Forces Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/russia-celebrates-airborne-forces-day-1112341467.html
August 2, 2023, 4:00 PM
Every year on August 2, Russia celebrates Paratroopers' Day. The Day of the Airborne Forces is a major celebration for veterans, with rallies, performances, and parades held all over the country.
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Trump Faces 78 Criminal Counts in 3 Indictments, Hundreds of Years in Prison
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/trump-faces-78-criminal-counts-in-3-indictments-hundreds-of-years-in-prison-1112351149.html
August 2, 2023, 3:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ex-President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump faces a total of 78 counts of criminal charges after the government initiated a third criminal indictment against him earlier this week, potentially facing a maximum sentence of 55 years in prison for that - and hundreds of years in prison for the other two indictments.
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Do I Need a Visa to Visit Russia?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-russia-1112346578.html
August 2, 2023, 3:38 PM
Russia continues to attract people from different parts of the world who flock to the country for tourism, education, business, and other activities, despite the skewed narratives pushed by the West to isolate Moscow – which has doubled down amid NATO's proxy war in Ukraine.
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How Russia's Airborne Troops Hold Fronts Together
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/how-russias-airborne-troops-hold-fronts-together-1112350274.html
August 2, 2023, 3:01 PM
Wednesday marks Russian Airborne Forces Day, the professional holiday dedicated to Russia’s paratroopers. On the occasion, Sputnik decided to reach out to Soviet and Russian Airborne Forces veteran Major-General (ret.) Oleg Fedyaev for unique insights into Russian paratroopers’ critical role in the proxy war with NATO in Ukraine.
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BRICS Membership May Ensure Bolivia's Security, Sustainable Development
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/brics-membership-may-ensure-bolivias-security-sustainable-development---1112348345.html
August 2, 2023, 2:32 PM
Bolivia's desire to join BRICS is a smart strategic move, international affairs expert Gabriel Villalba told Sputnik, explaining why the group is also poised to benefit if the Andean state joins.
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US Supreme Court Approval Rating Drops to Record-Low 40%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-supreme-court-approval-rating-drops-to-record-low-40-1112349098.html
August 2, 2023, 2:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The approval rating of the US Supreme Court has dropped to a record-low 40%, according to a Gallup poll published on Wednesday.
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How Much Does BRICS Contribute to World GDP?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/how-much-does-brics-contribute-to-world-gdp-1112307546.html
August 2, 2023, 2:09 PM
The BRICS nations have experienced significant economic growth over the past several years, showcasing their potential to influence the world economy and challenge the traditional Western dominance.
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Stockholm Police Authorize Another Quran-Burning Protest - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/stockholm-police-authorize-another-quran-burning-protest---reports-1112348669.html
August 2, 2023, 1:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swedish police have issued a permit to an unnamed woman to hold another Quran-burning protest in Stockholm on August 3, Swedish media reported on Wednesday.
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What are Fitch Ratings and What Does US’ Downgrade Mean for Other Nations?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/what-are-fitch-ratings-and-what-does-uss-downgrade-mean-for-other-nations-1112344239.html
August 2, 2023, 12:58 PM
The global economic downturn caused by COVID and the fallout from NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine is leaving fewer and fewer nations with the ability to boast of possessing an AAA credit rating, among them Switzerland and Singapore. What are Fitch ratings? How important are they? How do major economies like China rank? Sputnik explores.
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North Korea Accuses Japan of Reverting to Militarism
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/north-korea-accuses-japan-of-reverting-to-militarism-1112341232.html
August 2, 2023, 12:53 PM
Japan's claim of having been threatened by neighboring countries is a smokescreen to justify Tokyo's scheme to turn itself into a major military power, the North Korean media contends.
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Russian President Congratulates Paratroopers on Airborne Forces Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/russian-president-congratulates-paratroopers-on-airborne-forces-day-1112342211.html
August 2, 2023, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the airborne troops on Airborne Forces Day, stressing that the paratroopers taking part in the special military operation proudly carry on the martial traditions of many generations, and expressed confidence that they will never fail.
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Russia Arming Territorial Defense Units in Border Areas Due to Ukraine's Attacks - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/russia-arming-territorial-defense-units-in-border-areas-due-to-ukraines-attacks---kremlin-1112342392.html
August 2, 2023, 11:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, a Sputnik correspondent reported that eight territorial defense battalions received small arms, combat digital radios, quadcopters, anti-drone rifles as well as new pickup trucks. Before obtaining the weaponry, the fighters underwent firearms and psychological training.
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Putin to Erdogan: Grain Deal Meaningless Without Fulfilling Obligations to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/putin-erdogan-discuss-black-sea-grain-deal-and-energy-cooperation-1112341339.html
August 2, 2023, 11:04 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a phone conversation on Wednesday that the Black Sea Grain Initiative lost its meaning due to a complete absence of progress on implementation of the agreement's part that concerned Russia, the Kremlin said.
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Senior Polish Diplomat Admits Crack in Ties With Kiev Over Accusations of Ungratefulness
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/senior-polish-diplomat-admits-crack-in-ties-with-kiev-over-accusations-of-ungratefulness-1112340885.html
August 2, 2023, 10:42 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski admitted on Wednesday that his country’s ties with the ally Ukraine had been strained by a recent diplomatic row, in what can be seen as a sign of a further crack in their relations that have grown strained over unchecked Ukrainian food exports to Europe.
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Ocean Shield 2023 Drills Kick Off in Baltic Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/ocean-shield-2023-drills-kick-off-in-baltic-sea-1112340770.html
August 2, 2023, 10:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The "Ocean Shield 2023" military drills have begun in the Baltic Sea, involving more than 30 Russian Navy warships and vessels, as well as 30 aircraft and about 6,000 military personnel, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.
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Foreign Tourist Flow to Russia Up by 130% From January-June Year-on-Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/foreign-tourist-flow-to-russia-up-by-130-from-january-june-year-on-year-1112340214.html
August 2, 2023, 10:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The flow of foreign tourists to Russia in the first half of 2023 increased by 130% year-on-year to 187,800 people, with two-thirds of foreign arrivals recorded from April-June, the Border Service of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday.
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Russia Calls Against Deterioration of Situation in Niger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/russia-calls-against-deterioration-of-situation-in-niger-1112339789.html
August 2, 2023, 9:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia believes it is important to avoid further deterioration of situation in Niger, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow calls for dialogue between the sides of the conflict.
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Iran Deploys Warships With 600 Km Range Missiles on Board During Snap Gulf Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/iran-deploys-warships-with-600-km-range-missiles-onboard-during-snap-gulf-drills-1112339197.html
August 2, 2023, 9:21 AM
Only two days earlier, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif dropped hints about the Islamic Republic’s plans to unveil “new strategic systems and capabilities” for maritime defense.
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Watch Russian Giatsint-S Howitzer in Combat Action in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/watch-russian-giatsint-s-howitzer-in-combat-action-in-special-op-zone-1112338736.html
August 2, 2023, 8:39 AM
The Russian Giatsint-S is a self-propelled howitzer with a caliber of 152mm. It is designed to hit artillery batteries, destroy defensive structures, suppress control points, destroy manpower, firepower, weapons and military equipment.
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Biden to Seek Congressional Funding For Arming Taiwan Via Ukraine Budget
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/biden-to-seek-congressional-funding-for-arming-taiwan-via-ukraine-budget-1112337786.html
August 2, 2023, 8:33 AM
US President Joe Biden intends to ask Congress to finance arming Taiwan as part of the supplemental budget for Ukraine, a US newspaper has quoted sources familiar with the situation as saying.
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Niger Military Takover: Guide to What Happened
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/niger-military-takover-guide-to-what-happened-1112338330.html
August 2, 2023, 8:15 AM
A military takeover in Niger has prompted EU powers to evacuate their citizens from the African country. What's behind the unrest, how is the situation unfolding, and why have the US and France been most vocal in condemnation of the Nigerien president's ouster?
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Poland’s ‘Zealously’ Pro-Ukrainian Policy Has Come Back to Haunt It - Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/polands-zealously-pro-ukrainian-policy-has-come-back-to-haunt-it---media-1112337536.html
August 2, 2023, 7:28 AM
Poland has offered its full-throated support for NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, and sent billions of euros in military aid to Kiev. But this week, Warsaw and Kiev summoned one another’s ambassadors after a Polish official accused Ukraine of “ingratitude” and emphasized the need to pursue Poland’s economic interests.
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Witness Tampering Claims Over Diary Leak
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/former-ftx-ceo-sam-bankman-fried-denies-witness-tampering-claims-over-diary-leak-1112335641.html
August 2, 2023, 6:24 AM
Authorities arrested FTX cryptocurrency firm founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas in December 2022 at the request of the US Justice Department. The former head of his now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange and crypto hedge fund faces a number of charges for allegedly misusing investors’ money for activities that went beyond running FTX.
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Trump Indictment Shows Free, Fair 2024 Election No Longer Possible, Watchdog Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/trump-indictment-shows-free-fair-2024-election-no-longer-possible-watchdog-says-1112336655.html
August 2, 2023, 5:35 AM
Former president Donald Trump was indicted for a third time on Tuesday, this time on charges related to alleged illegal efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump has denied any wrongdoing, while his campaign has compared the political “persecutions” of him and his supporters to “Nazi Germany in the 1930s.”
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Antares Rocket With Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft Aboard Lifts Off Toward ISS - NASA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/antares-rocket-with-cygnus-cargo-spacecraft-aboard-lifts-off-toward-iss---nasa-1112336547.html
August 2, 2023, 5:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman Antares carrier rocket, with Cygnus cargo spacecraft on board, lifted off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia toward the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said in a statement.
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US Presidential Race and Ukraine: Where Do The Candidates Stand?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-presidential-race-and-ukraine-where-do-the-candidates-stand-1112336115.html
August 2, 2023, 5:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - As Americans brace themselves for what is shaping up to be yet another monumental presidential election, rhetoric on Ukraine is already filling the airwaves, revealing sharp differences among candidates, although it is questionable if the issue will be a priority in the minds of US voters when they cast ballots in 2024.
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Ukrainian Troops Shelled DPR Territory 112 Times in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/ukrainian-troops-shelled-dpr-territory-112-times-in-past-day-1112335948.html
August 2, 2023, 4:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops shelled the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) 112 times over the past day, firing 421 rounds of ammunition, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
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ECOWAS Chiefs of Defense Staff to Hold Meeting on Situation in Niger From August 2-4
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/ecowas-chiefs-of-defense-staff-to-hold-meeting-on-situation-in-niger-from-august-2-4-1112335304.html
August 2, 2023, 3:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extraordinary meeting on the situation in Niger from August 2-4, ECOWAS said on Tuesday.
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How Do World Leaders Vacation When ‘Leading’ Exactly?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/how-do-world-leaders-vacation-when-leading-exactly-1112335067.html
August 2, 2023, 3:36 AM
While some world leaders may refer to their vacations as "working holidays," it's safe to say it doesn't entirely stop them from enjoying their time in the sun.
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Hail to the Jailbird President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/hail-to-the-jailbird-president-1112334842.html
August 2, 2023, 3:14 AM
Each time Donald Trump has been indicted, his poll numbers went up—among Republican voters who closed ranks around him in response to what they decried as politically motivated “lawfare.” Now, he enjoys a commanding lead for the GOP nomination.
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Employee of Swedish Consulate Reportedly Injured in Armed Attack on Building in Turkiye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/employee-of-swedish-consulate-reportedly-injured-in-armed-attack-on-building-in-turkiye-1112334724.html
August 2, 2023, 2:44 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - An employee of the Swedish consulate in the Turkish city of Izmir was injured as a result of an armed attack on the consulate building, a Turkish broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
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Hold the Hairspray
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/hold-the-hairspray-1112334037.html
August 2, 2023, 1:31 AM
Hervé Pierre Braillard, the designer who was paid by super PAC Save America $108,000 as a “consultant” for Melania Trump, has also designed inaugural ball gowns for Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama.
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Moscow Ready to Return to Grain Deal After Conditions Concerning It Are Fulfilled - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/moscow-ready-to-return-to-grain-deal-after-conditions-concerning-it-are-fulfilled---kremlin-1112333878.html
August 2, 2023, 1:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is prepared to return to the grain deal as soon as the conditions concerning Russia are fulfilled, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Obama-Era Judge Tanya Chutkan to Oversee Trump January 6 Indictment Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/obama-era-judge-tanya-chutkan-to-oversee-trump-january-6-indictment-case-1112333738.html
August 2, 2023, 12:25 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Federal judge Tanya Chutkan, who was nominated by then-President Barack Obama, has been assigned to oversee former President Donald Trump's case involving his alleged role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, court documents revealed.
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US Arms Firms Reportedly Given $9.7 Billion to Replace Weapons Sent to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/us-arms-firms-reportedly-given-97-billion-to-replace-weapons-sent-to-ukraine-1112333228.html
August 1, 2023, 11:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US defense contractors have received nearly $10 billion in new Department of Defense weapons orders to replace systems sent as aid to Ukraine, US media reports said.
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NASA Picks Up Voyager 2 ‘Heartbeat’ After Mistakenly Cutting Contact
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/nasa-picks-up-voyager-2-heartbeat-after-mistakenly-cutting-contact-1112331297.html
August 1, 2023, 10:46 PM
The 46-year-old spacecraft lost contact with NASA after flight controllers sent the wrong command nearly two weeks ago, which cut off the spacecraft's communication with Earth.
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Trump Marks Third Indictment After Four Charges Filed in Election Interference Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/trump-indicted-on-four-criminal-charges-in-election-interference-case-1112331891.html
August 1, 2023, 9:39 PM
Trump first received a target letter informing him last week that he was the subject of an investigation, a development that hinted a new spate of criminal charges were looming against the former president. At the time it was reported offenses included obstruction and conspiracy to defraud the US.
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Fitch Downgrades US Credit Rating Over Anticipated 'Fiscal Deterioration'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/fitch-downgrades-us-credit-rating-over-anticipated-fiscal-deterioration-1112331768.html
August 1, 2023, 9:32 PM
For the second time, international credit rating agency Fitch has downgraded the US federal government's credit rating, citing dismal economic expectations.
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DPRK ‘Acknowledges’ UN Inquiry Into US Soldier Who Sprinted Across DMZ
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/dprk-acknowledges-un-inquiry-into-us-soldier-who-sprinted-across-dmz-1112330962.html
August 1, 2023, 9:07 PM
To date, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has offered up little information about a US soldier who crossed the demilitarized zone (DMZ) last month and entered the socialist state’s territory.
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Hubble Spots ‘Toddler’ Red Dwarf Star Blasting Away Planet’s Atmosphere in ‘Tantrum’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/hubble-spots-toddler-red-dwarf-star-blasting-away-planets-atmosphere-in-tantrum-1112330414.html
August 1, 2023, 8:08 PM
An unfortunate planet 32 light-years away is being pummeled with radiation by its host star, a red dwarf that’s smaller than our sun but far more unstable.
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Biden, Trump Neck-and-Neck in 2024 Race as Other Contenders Trail Distantly - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/biden-trump-neck-and-neck-in-2024-race-as-other-contenders-trail-distantly---poll-1112329677.html
August 1, 2023, 7:35 PM
Polls conducted by the New York Times and Siena College have shed new light on the status of the presidential primary races in the Democratic and Republican Parties, revealing that despite the wide and diverse field, it’s really only a two-man race.
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US Army General, Professor Conduct Unofficial Probe Into Military Whistleblower
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/us-army-general-professor-conduct-unofficial-probe-into-military-whistleblower-1112328973.html
August 1, 2023, 6:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US Army general and a professor at the service’s West Point military academy conducted an unofficial probe into a whistleblower who criticized the US military and government online, an American news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Biden's Ukraine Proxy War Created Ammo Shortage, Weakened US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/bidens-ukraine-proxy-war-created-ammo-shortage-weakened-us-1112328831.html
August 1, 2023, 6:30 PM
The US has struck deals with Bulgaria and South Korea to supply 155 mm ammunition to Ukraine, and is holding talks with Japan to do the same, according to Western media reports. Could the US solve the ammunition shortage problem in the near future?
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Sweden to Contribute to NATO's $1.1Bln Deep Tech Fund After Accession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/sweden-to-contribute-to-natos-11bln-deep-tech-fund-after-accession-1112328017.html
August 1, 2023, 5:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sweden's accession to NATO will automatically effect its participation in the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), a 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) multi-sovereign venture capital fund for investing in defense start-ups, the Swedish Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Connecting Russia’s Digital Ruble to Others Will Create SWIFT, Dollar Alternatives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/connecting-russias-digital-ruble-to-others-will-create-swift-dollar-alternatives-1112325885.html
August 1, 2023, 5:17 PM
A business expert told Sputnik that great potential for creating a new global currency system not centered on the West lies at the heart of the growing movement toward central bank digital currencies (CBSCs), such as Russia’s digital ruble that launched on Tuesday.
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Publican Protest: British PM Heckled Over Alcohol Tax at Beer Festival
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/publican-protest-british-pm-heckled-over-alcohol-tax-at-beer-festival-1112326068.html
August 1, 2023, 5:07 PM
Britain's pubs have been dealt a series of financial blows in recent years from the COVID-19 lockdowns, soaring energy bills and rising grain prices caused by sanctions on Russia driving up the price of beer and whiskey.
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Germany Begins Construction of F-35 Fighter Jet Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/germany-begins-construction-of-f-35-fighter-jet-plant-1112326284.html
August 1, 2023, 4:59 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany has initiated building of a factory by defense contractor Rheinmetall to produce fuselage sections for the US-made F-35 fighter jet near the municipality of Weeze in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), NRW Premier Hendrik Wust said on Tuesday.
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Belarus Received Over 50% of Russian Nuclear Arms Meant for Stationing in Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/belarus-received-over-50-of-russian-nuclear-arms-meant-for-stationing-in-country-1112325375.html
August 1, 2023, 4:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than half of Russian tactical nuclear weapons that are supposed to be stationed in Belarus have already been delivered and dispersed throughout the country, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Stronghold With Kamikaze Drone in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/watch-russian-forces-destroy-ukrainian-stronghold-with-kamikaze-drone-in-special-op-zone-1112324058.html
August 1, 2023, 3:03 PM
Russian forces struck a Ukrainian redoubt with a drone, rendering it impossible to function and eliminating the enemy troops. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have been widely used in the special operation due to their low cost and high efficiency.
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BRICS Countries' Economies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/brics-countries-economies-1112322739.html
August 1, 2023, 3:01 PM
South Africa, which assumed the rotating BRICS presidency in January, will host the 15th BRICS Summit on August 22-24.
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US Uses Taiwan as Eternal Pawn in Foreign Policy Games Against China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/us-uses-taiwan-as-eternal-pawn-in-foreign-policy-games-against-china-1112317009.html
August 1, 2023, 2:59 PM
Dr. Radhika Desai told Sputnik that US foreign policy in the Pacific since the Second World War was aimed at denying China its place at the United Nations table and sowing divisions between Beijing and Moscow. The US is using Taiwan as proxy to provoke conflict with China, says an academic.
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Yemen Hopes Russian Companies Will Return for Oil Exploration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/yemen-hopes-russian-companies-will-return-for-oil-exploration-1112324856.html
August 1, 2023, 2:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Yemen expects that Russian companies will come back to the country for oil and mineral exploration and will play a big role in its recovery after the end of the war against the Houthi rebels, Yemeni Ambassador to Moscow Ahmed Salem Al-Wahishi told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Why UK Training of Ukrainian Commandos to Seize Crimea is Waste of Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/why-uk-training-of-ukrainian-commandos-to-seize-crimea-is-waste-of-time-1112323451.html
August 1, 2023, 2:29 PM
The UK has been providing training to Ukrainian commandos for an invasion of Crimea, per the Western press. Will the plan fly?
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Sweden to Tighten Internal Border Controls After Quran-Burning Acts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/sweden-to-tighten-internal-border-controls-after-quran-burning-acts-1112323800.html
August 1, 2023, 1:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swedish authorities will tighten internal border controls amid deteriorating security following recent Quran-burning incidents in Stockholm, Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said on Tuesday.
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China’s Rare Earths Export Curbs May Sink US’ Microchip Manufacturing Ambitions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/chinas-rare-earths-ban-may-sink-us-microchip-manufacturing-ambitions-1112322954.html
August 1, 2023, 1:50 PM
Chinese export controls on germanium and gallium have stepped into effect amid fears that this will mean more expensive microchips, solar panels, cars, and even weapons. More significantly, the restrictions threaten to sink the Biden administration’s ambitious domestic microchip manufacturing goals, says China-US trade expert Thomas Pauken II.
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Great Barrier Reef's Heritage Status at Risk Amid Pollution and Climate Threats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/great-barrier-reefs-heritage-status-at-risk-amid-pollution-and-climate-threats-1112317446.html
August 1, 2023, 1:40 PM
Australia has been advocating for the protection of the Great Barrier Reef for a long time. The reef is essential, adding around $6.4 billion to the country’s economy and sustaining 64,000 jobs. However, if the reef gets classified as endangered, it may relinquish its heritage status and ward off tourists.
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Israel's Prime Minister Says Crisis Over Judicial Reform Will Not Escalate Into Civil War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/israels-prime-minister-says-crisis-over-judicial-reform-will-not-escalate-into-civil-war-1112321647.html
August 1, 2023, 12:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not believe that the ongoing social-economic crisis in the country, sparked by a controversial judicial reform, could escalate into civil war, as feared by Israel's president.
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Ukrainian Forces Lose Over 345 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/ukrainian-forces-lose-over-345-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction---russian-mod-1112320478.html
August 1, 2023, 11:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military lost over 345 troops in the Donetsk direction in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Iran’s IRGC Vows to Unveil Secret New ‘Strategic Systems, Capabilities’ ‘Soon’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/irans-irgc-vows-to-unveil-secret-new-strategic-systems-capabilities-soon-1112318503.html
August 1, 2023, 11:15 AM
The last time the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) made such a promise in late May, it followed through by introducing a new maneuverable hypersonic missile known as the Fattah.
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China's Metal Export Controls May Hit Entities From Countries That Cracked Down on China: Analysts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/chinas-metal-export-controls-may-hit-entities-from-countries-that-cracked-down-on-china-analysts-1112320550.html
August 1, 2023, 11:11 AM
China's export controls on gallium and germanium, two niche materials key to making semiconductors and other high-tech products, are set to take effect on Tuesday. Observers anticipate that this "first shot" may hit entities from countries that have cracked down on China, given that the move is meant to protect core national interests.
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Sizing up the Strength of Russia's Tor-M2 Air Defense Missile System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/russias-tor-m2-air-defense-missile-system-1112277330.html
August 1, 2023, 10:48 AM
The Tor is a Russian surface-to-air missile system designed to detect and destroy aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. It is also capable of intercepting ballistic missiles in their terminal phase.
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Fruit Fly Causes Quarantine in Los Angeles County
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/fruit-fly-causes-quarantine-in-los-angeles-county-1112315999.html
August 1, 2023, 10:44 AM
The quarantine – applicable to fruits and vegetables, but not people, is said to be the first ever of its kind in US history.
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