Singapore’s Deputy PM Warns City-State Facing ‘Structural Decline’ Without Immigration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/singapores-deputy-pm-warns-city-state-facing-structural-decline-without-immigration-1112588169.html
August 14, 2023, 4:00 PM
The Southeast Asian city-state has such a low birth rate that without a steady stream of immigration, its economy will crumble, Singapore’s deputy prime minister has warned. Its society is rapidly aging and its birth rate has fallen well below the widely accepted “replacement rate” of 2.1 children per mother.
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US Announces New $200Mln Security Assistance for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/us-announces-new-200mln-security-assistance-for-ukraine-1112587177.html
August 14, 2023, 2:36 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will provide Ukraine with an additional $200 million in security assistance to aid the regime in Kiev in its conflict against Russia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.
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China’s Foreign Investment Strategy Could Attract 'Non-Western’ Players
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/chinas-foreign-investment-strategy-could-attract-non-western-players--1112585932.html
August 14, 2023, 2:15 PM
Time will tell whether the Chinese government was right in hammering out a plan to attract more foreign investors to the PRC, Francesco Sisci, a Beijing-based China expert, author, and columnist, told Sputnik.
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How Team Biden Hurts US Prestige and Credibility By Walking Into Ukraine Trap
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/how-team-biden-hurts-us-prestige-and-credibility-by-walking-into-ukraine-trap-1112585807.html
August 14, 2023, 1:55 PM
US observers have raised the question whether President Joe Biden could shift from his maximalist aims in Ukraine which threaten to turn into a trap for Washington.
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Norwegian Aircraft Flying Towards Russian Airspace Detected Over Barents Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/norwegian-aircraft-flying-towards-russian-airspace-detected-over-barents-sea-1112586306.html
August 14, 2023, 1:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Norway’s P-8A Poseidon base patrol aircraft flying towards Russia’s airspace has been spotted over the Barents Sea but it made a U-turn after beeing approached by a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Russia Launches Next-Generation Glonass-K2 Navigation Satellite Into Orbit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russia-launches-next-generation-glonass-k2-navigation-satellite-into-orbit-1112584720.html
August 14, 2023, 1:19 PM
KUBINKA (Sputnik) - Russia launched the next-generation Glonass-K2 navigation satellite into orbit on August 7, Alexander Ivanov, the deputy head of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos, said on Monday.
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Sinn Fein's Kelly Claims Dissident Republicans 'Intimidate' Him With Leaked Docs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/sinn-feins-kelly-claims-dissident-republicans-intimidate-him-with-leaked-docs-1112583851.html
August 14, 2023, 1:17 PM
Surprising revelations about Sinn Fein MLA and convicted former IRA bomber Gerry Kelly have emerged in recent years, including that he received a rare royal pardon for the 1973 Old Bailey bombing as part of an extradition deal with the Netherlands.
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Neocon Hawk Blames Kiev's Counteroffensive Failure on West's Indecisiveness
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/john-bolton-claims-failure-of-kievs-counteroffensive-caused-by-wests-indecisiveness-1112579409.html
August 14, 2023, 1:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev's counteroffensive is being stalled by reluctance of its Western allies over arms supplies and is failing to make significant advances because its strategy is focused on deterring Russian troops on the front line, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton claimed.
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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Drone Boat Production Facilities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russia-targets-ukrainian-naval-drone-facilities-1112585531.html
August 14, 2023, 1:08 PM
The Russian Armed Forces carried out a missile strike against Ukrainian maritime drone manufacturing facilities and storage areas last night.
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Russian Air Defense Systems Destroy Drones Over Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russian-air-defense-systems-destroy-drones-over-belgorod-region-1112583272.html
August 14, 2023, 12:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have destroyed Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said, adding that there were no casualties or damage.
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Russia to Present New Drone for Protecting Underwater Pipelines at Army-2023 Forum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russia-to-present-new-drone-for-protecting-underwater-pipelines-at-army-2023-forum-1112580089.html
August 14, 2023, 11:50 AM
Apart from protecting pipelines, the advanced Argus unmanned underwater vehicle can also be used for exploring oil or gas fields and conducting rescue operations.
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US Ambassador Claims Guilty Plea Could Help Assange Return to Australia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/us-ambassador-claims-guilty-plea-could-help-assange-return-to-australia--1112583059.html
August 14, 2023, 11:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A potential plea deal between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the US authorities could allow him to return to Australia, with the case being handled by the US Department of Justice, a Australian newspaper reported on Monday, citing US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy.
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Much-Hyped Western Equipment Proven Ineffective in Real Combat, Shoigu Affirms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/widely-advertised-western-equipment-useless-in-real-combat-conditions---shoigu-1112581471.html
August 14, 2023, 11:08 AM
KUBINKA (Sputnik) - The US-led West's much-touted weapons have not lived up to their hype, and can't make the grade in real combat, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday.
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Putin: Russia Open to Deepening Military-Technical Cooperation With Other States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russia-open-to-deepening-military-technical-cooperation-with-other-states-1112581109.html
August 14, 2023, 10:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is willing to develop military-technical cooperation with other countries and everyone who defends their independent path of development, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Heaven on Fire: Hawaii Hit by Deadliest Wildfires in More Than a Century
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/1112574675.html
August 14, 2023, 10:41 AM
The official death toll from the Hawaii inferno has reached 93 amid warnings that it could increase further.
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German Foreign Minister's Visit to Australia Disrupted Due to Plane Malfunction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/german-foreign-ministers-visit-to-australia-disrupted-due-to-plane-malfunction-1112583898.html
August 14, 2023, 10:16 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's planned visit to Australia has been hindered by a mechanical malfunction of her plane, a German newspaper reported on Monday.
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Army-2023 Expo: Russia to Roll Out Cutting-Edge Military Equipment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/army-2023-expo-russia-to-roll-out-cutting-edge-military-equipment--1112578624.html
August 14, 2023, 10:08 AM
Russia's Army-2023 event is looking forward to welcoming 69 foreign delegations, with 29 of them due to be headed by defense ministers and chiefs of general staffs.
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Russia-China Joint Patrols Not Directed Against 3rd Parties - Chinese Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russia-china-joint-patrols-not-directed-against-3rd-parties---chinese-defense-ministry-1112578956.html
August 14, 2023, 9:12 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia and China carry out joint military exercises in strict accordance with the international law, they are not aimed against third parties and are not related to the international situation, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Monday.
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Chinese Defense Head to Visit Russia, Belarus on August 14-19 - Chinese Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/chinese-defense-head-to-visit-russia-belarus-on-august-14-19---chinese-defense-ministry-1112578281.html
August 14, 2023, 6:44 AM
BEIJING, (Sputnik) - Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu will pay a visit to Russia and Belarus from August 14-19, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Monday.
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Ukraine’s NATO-Supplied Trophy Equipment to be on Display at Russia’s Army-2023 Expo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/ukraines-nato-supplied-trophy-equipment-to-be-on-display-at-russias-army-2023-expo-1112576809.html
August 14, 2023, 6:01 AM
Army-2023 is a flagship annual event Moscow uses to showcase advanced technology and military equipment for the Russian Armed Forces and security agencies. The forum will take place at Patriot Park outside Moscow on August 14-20.
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Kim Jong-un Inspects Military Factories in North Korea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/kim-jong-un-checks-work-of-military-factories-in-north-korea-1112576988.html
August 14, 2023, 5:34 AM
SEOUL, (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has once again examined major munitions factories in the country, including an enterprise producing tactical missiles, a state-run reports.
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Russia Offering Glimpse of Battle-Proven Arsenal at Army-2023 Expo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russian-arsenal-unleashed-highlights-of-the-army-2023-military-expo-in-moscow-1112569435.html
August 14, 2023, 5:00 AM
Some of the most advanced and efficient Russian armaments, many of which have already been tested in combat on the battlefields of the Ukrainian conflict, are going to be showcased at the ARMY-2023 military expo, which launches in Moscow on August 14.
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Maui Wildfires Linked to Damaged Power Lines, As Death Toll Rises to 93
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/maui-wildfires-linked-to-damaged-power-lines-as-death-toll-rises-to-93-1112572336.html
August 14, 2023, 3:53 AM
Hawaiian Electric, responsible for powering 95% of the state's residents, has yet to ascertain the definitive cause of the fires due to restricted access to the affected areas, which remain closed off. This incident marks the deadliest wildfire in the US in over a century, leaving officials grappling with the scale of the catastrophe.
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Ecuador’s Construye Picks Another Presidential Candidate After Murder of Villavicencio
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/ecuadors-construye-picks-another-presidential-candidate-after-murder-of-villavicencio-1112572206.html
August 14, 2023, 3:48 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Construye Movement, the party of assassinated Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, says it has chosen another candidate for the presidential race.
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Rebels in Niger Ready to Start Talks With ECOWAS - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/rebels-in-niger-ready-to-start-talks-with-ecowas---reports-1112571911.html
August 14, 2023, 3:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leader of rebels who seized power in Niger, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, has given the green light for the start of talks with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Al-Jazeera broadcaster reports, citing Niger’s new prime minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine.
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Iran Opens Probe Into Deadly Attack on Shiite Shrine in Shiraz
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/iran-opens-probe-into-deadly-attack-on-shiite-shrine-in-shiraz-1112571728.html
August 14, 2023, 3:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has ordered an investigation into the deadly shooting at a prominent Shiite shrine in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, Iranian media report.
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Russian Su-34 Strike Aircraft Target Ukrainian Troops in DPR - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russian-su-34-strike-aircraft-target-ukrainian-troops-in-dpr---defense-ministry-1112571621.html
August 14, 2023, 2:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Su-34 fighter-bombers of the Russian "Yug" Group of Forces have attacked three points of temporary deployment of Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Georgia Election Official Cautions on Potential Impacts of Trump's Indictments
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/georgia-election-official-cautions-on-potential-impacts-of-trumps-indictments-1112571468.html
August 14, 2023, 2:03 AM
Gabriel Sterling, a Georgia election official, has offered insights into the potential consequences of former President Donald Trump's legal challenges and multiple indictments.
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Russian Navy Adding Hypersonic Missiles to Yasen-Class Subs, Getting New Ships - USC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230814/russian-navy-adding-hypersonic-missiles-to-yasen-class-subs-getting-new-ships---usc-1112571144.html
August 14, 2023, 12:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Project 885M Yasen-class multipurpose nuclear-powered submarines will be re-equipped with Zircon hypersonic missiles; this work is already underway, the CEO of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), Alexei Rakhmanov, told Sputnik.
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Russia Held Record Number of Military Drills With China in Past Decade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/russia-conducted-highest-number-of-military-drills-with-china-in-past-decade-1112570995.html
August 13, 2023, 11:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has held the highest number of joint military exercises with China in the past decade, amid mounting tensions between Beijing and the West, Chinese media reports.
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Oversight Democrats Admits Hunter Biden Did 'Unlawful & Wrong Things'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/oversight-democrats-admit-hunter-biden-did-unlawful--wrong-things-1112570591.html
August 13, 2023, 10:24 PM
Top Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are addressing concerns surrounding Hunter Biden's actions, while simultaneously distancing President Biden from his son's controversies.
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Air Raid Warning Issued in Parts of Ukraine - Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/air-raid-warning-issued-in-parts-of-ukraine---authorities-1112570485.html
August 13, 2023, 9:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air raid warnings were issued in several regions of Ukraine late on Sunday night, according to air raid data from the country’s Ministry of Digital Transformation.
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UN Mission to Mali Speeds Up Pullout as Attacks Intensify
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/un-mission-to-mali-speeds-up-pullout-as-attacks-intensify-1112570362.html
August 13, 2023, 8:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UN stabilization mission in Mali says its forces were attacked twice on Sunday as it mounted a hasty operation to pull peacekeepers from the town of Ber in the country's north.
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Niger Rebel Leader Hints at Threat to Nigeria - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/niger-rebel-leader-hints-at-threat-to-nigeria---reports-1112570253.html
August 13, 2023, 8:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leader of the Nigerien rebel military suggested over the weekend that the military takeover in Niger had saved neighboring Nigeria from an imminent threat, a Nigerian newspaper reported Sunday.
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German Missiles Striking Russia? Saxony Head Warns Against Giving Ukraine Cruise Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/german-rockets-striking-russia-saxony-governor-warns-against-giving-ukraine-cruise-missiles-1112569590.html
August 13, 2023, 7:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Michael Kretschmer, Minister President of the eastern German state of Saxony, warned Sunday that Germany risked an escalation by supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, which can strike into the Russian territory.
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France Completes Training of 6,000 Ukrainian Soldiers - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/france-completes-training-of-6000-ukrainian-soldiers---defense-minister-1112569310.html
August 13, 2023, 6:46 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - France has completed the military training of 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers so far this year, which was its goal for 2023, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said in an interview out Sunday.
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What Does the US Import From Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/what-does-the-us-import-from-ukraine-1112567796.html
August 13, 2023, 6:37 PM
Before and In the months following the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, Ukraine was often mentioned in the media as the recipient of US financial and military assistance.
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US Prosecutors Claim Evidence of Trump Lawyers' Role in 2021 Vote System Breach - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/us-prosecutors-claim-evidence-of-trump-lawyers-role-in-2021-vote-system-breach---reports-1112569078.html
August 13, 2023, 5:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Prosecutors in the US state of Georgia claim they have evidence to prove that ex-President Donald Trump’s legal team had a role in the 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County, media reported Sunday.
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UK Foreign Office Warns Brits of Possible Terrorist Attacks in Sweden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/uk-foreign-office-warns-brits-of-possible-terrorist-attacks-in-sweden-1112568699.html
August 13, 2023, 5:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK Foreign Office on Sunday warned UK citizens of a growing threat of terrorist attacks in Sweden and noted that such attacks could happen in places that are frequently visited by foreigners.
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Watch Russian FPV Drone Take Out Ukrainian Starlink Comms Station
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/watch-russian-fpv-drone-take-out-ukrainian-starlink-comms-station-1112568338.html
August 13, 2023, 4:38 PM
Starlink terminals, which initially promised to be a boon to the Kiev regime due to the communications capability they afforded Ukrainian troops, have now become a health hazard to their operators.
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Terror Attack Kills At Least One, Injures More in Iran Mosque - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/terror-attack-kills-four-in-iran-mosque---reports-1112568420.html
August 13, 2023, 4:35 PM
A terrorist attack at the Shah Cheragh mosque in the Iranian city of Shiraz has resulted in casualties but it is unclear at this time how many.
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Serbian President Vucic Refuses to Legalize 'Non-Binary Genders', Same-Sex Marriage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/serbian-president-vucic-refuses-to-legalize-non-binary-genders-same-sex-marriage-1112568197.html
August 13, 2023, 3:47 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday that he will not sign any laws on marriages for same-sex couples or non-binary genders as long as he is the head of state.
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Niger Rebels Ask West Africa's Guinea for Help - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/niger-rebels-ask-west-africas-guinea-for-help---reports-1112567610.html
August 13, 2023, 1:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Rebels running Niger asked Guinea during a trip to its capital Conakry to bolster support for their country as it tracks toward a conflict with the West African regional bloc, media reported Sunday.
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Russian Air Defenses Shoot Down 3rd Ukrainian Drone in Belgorod Region - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/russian-air-defense-shoots-3d-ukrainian-drone-in-belgorod-region---defense-ministry-1112567283.html
August 13, 2023, 1:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems destroyed another Ukrainian drone in Russia's Belgorod Region on Sunday afternoon after similar attempted attacks earlier in the day, with no casualties or damage reported, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said.
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Russia's Lunar Mission Luna-25 Transmits First Scientific Data to Earth - Roscosmos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/russias-lunar-mission-luna-25-transmits-first-scientific-data-to-earth---roscosmos-1112566461.html
August 13, 2023, 12:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The scientific devices of Russia's Luna-25 lunar mission went activate and carried out their first measurements on Sunday, the Russian space corporation Roscosmos said.
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Russia's Kalashnikov Designs Short Version of AK-19 Rifle for NATO Cartridge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/russias-kalashnikov-designs-short-version-of-ak-19-rifle-for-nato-cartridge-1112566300.html
August 13, 2023, 12:27 PM
KUBINKA, Moscow Region (Sputnik) - Russian defense manufacturer Kalashnikov has developed a shortened version of the AK-19 assault rifle chambered for NATO cartridges, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Sunday.
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Dodging the Bullet? Ukrainians Pay up to $10k to Avoid Conscription - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/dodging-the-bullet-ukrainians-pay-up-to-10k-to-avoid-conscription---reports-1112562536.html
August 13, 2023, 10:38 AM
Videos emerging online have shown numerous Ukrainian conscription officials using violent methods to serve men draft notices, with such footage remaining a "regular feature” on Ukraine's news channels.
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Does New Japan-Australia Defense Pact Bring Asia-Pacific Closer to War?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/does-new-japan-australia-defense-pact-bring-asia-pacific-closer-to-war-1112563049.html
August 13, 2023, 10:18 AM
The Japan-Australia military cooperation pact took effect on Sunday, facilitating joint drills, quicker deployment of forces, and transportation of weapons and supplies. What does the agreement mean for China?
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Germany to Give Ukraine Drones for Aerial Reconnaissance in 2023 – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/germany-to-give-ukraine-drones-for-aerial-reconnaissance-in-2023--reports-1112562418.html
August 13, 2023, 9:15 AM
MOSCOW 13 (Sputnik) - Berlin will supply Ukraine with the Luna NG aerial reconnaissance drones before the end of this year, German press has reported, citing its own information.
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Rebuilding Hawaii After Devastating Wildfires May Cost Almost $6Bln - Disaster Center
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/rebuilding-hawaii-after-devastating-wildfires-may-cost-almost-6bln---disaster-center-1112561435.html
August 13, 2023, 6:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Rebuilding Hawaii after the devastating wildfires, which destroyed over 2,000 buildings, may cost almost $6 billion, the United States’ Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) has said.
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Hunter Did Nothing Wrong: Joe Biden Defends His Son Amid DOJ Probe - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/hunter-did-nothing-wrong-joe-biden-defends-his-son-amid-doj-probe---reports-1112560171.html
August 13, 2023, 6:26 AM
Since 2018, Hunter Biden has been under a spate of investigations into tax-related crimes, drug use, money laundering and illegal business dealings in foreign countries, including Ukraine and China.
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Death Toll From Hawaii Wildfires Rises to 89
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/death-toll-from-hawaii-wildfires-rises-to-89-1112559886.html
August 13, 2023, 3:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of deaths due to the wildfires in Hawaii has increased to 89, NBC News reports, citing Hawaii Governor Josh Green.
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Russian Air Defense Destroyed Ukrainian Drone Over Belgorod Region - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/russian-air-defense-destroyed-ukrainian-drone-over-belgorod-region---defense-ministry-1112559748.html
August 13, 2023, 3:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian drone has been downed over Russia’s Belgorod Region by air defense systems; there are no casualties, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Taiwan’s Vice President Makes Transit Stop in US on His Way to Paraguay
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/taiwans-vice-president-makes-transit-stop-in-us-on-his-way-to-paraguay-1112559617.html
August 13, 2023, 2:45 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in New York, making a transit stop there on his way to Paraguay.
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Russian Troops Repel Five Ukrainian Attempts to Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230813/russian-troops-repel-five-ukrainian-attempts-to-attack-1112559464.html
August 13, 2023, 2:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have repelled five attempts by Ukrainian troops to attack in the Krasnolymanskaja direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Russian Emergencies Ministry Sends Specialists to Primorye Amid Floods
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/russian-emergencies-ministry-sends-specialists-to-primorye-amid-floods-1112559031.html
August 12, 2023, 11:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Specialists of the central office of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) have been sent to Primorsky Territory to coordinate work to eliminate the consequences of floods, the ministry informs.
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Telegram to Get Unblocked in Iraq Sunday - Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/telegram-to-get-unblocked-in-iraq-sunday---ministry-1112558893.html
August 12, 2023, 10:29 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Iraqi Communications Ministry says that the Telegram messaging application will be unblocked in the country on Sunday, following the company’s agreement to fulfill the demands of security authorities.
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French Troops in Niger Restricted to Niamey Base
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/french-troops-in-niger-restricted-to-niamey-base-1112558781.html
August 12, 2023, 9:19 PM
NIAMEY (Sputnik) - French troops stationed in rebel-run Niger have been restricted to a military base in the national capital of Niamey, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.
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Turkiye Eyeing Putin-Erdogan Summit in August - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/turkiye-eyeing-putin-erdogan-summit-in-august---source-1112558663.html
August 12, 2023, 8:13 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The Turkish presidency hopes that Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be able to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks before the end of August, a source in the Erdogan administration told Sputnik.
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EU Mulls Sanctions Against Niger to Put Pressure on Coup Leaders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/eu-mulls-sanctions-against-niger-to-put-pressure-on-coup-leaders-1112558552.html
August 12, 2023, 8:08 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union warned on Saturday that it stood ready to impose sanctions on rebel-run Niger after repeatedly demanding that the military hand the power back to President Mohamed Bazoum.
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Three in 4 Democrats ‘Concerned’ About Biden's Job Performance at 80 - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/three-in-4-democrats-concerned-about-bidens-job-performance-at-80---poll-1112558419.html
August 12, 2023, 7:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A large majority of Democrats have admitted to being worried about US President Joe Biden’s ability to discharge his duties in office given his age, a poll published Saturday showed.
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DC Scholars: US Press Pushing American Public to Confrontation With China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/dc-scholars-us-press-pushing-american-public-to-confrontation-with-china-1112558149.html
August 12, 2023, 6:50 PM
Russia and China joint naval drills near the Alaska coast have been used by the US mainstream press to fan an anti-China sentiment among the US public even though the Pentagon earlier explained that the patrols posed no challenge, as per DC scholars.
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Russia's Luna-25 Moon Mission Conducts First Trajectory Correction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/russias-luna-25-moon-mission-conducts-first-trajectory-correction-1112558035.html
August 12, 2023, 5:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Luna-25, Russia's first lunar mission in its post-Soviet space history, has carried out the first trajectory correction on schedule as it is headed for the Moon, the Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on Saturday.
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Majority of Danes Support Ban on Quran-Burning - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/majority-of-danes-support-ban-on-quran-burning---poll-1112557911.html
August 12, 2023, 4:36 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Slightly over a half of Danes believe there should be a ban in place on protests that involve the burning of the Quran, a holy Muslim book, a poll released Saturday showed.
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What are the Capabilities of Russia's Tunguska Anti-Aircraft System?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/what-are-the-capabilities-of-russias-tunguska-anti-aircraft-system-1112557025.html
August 12, 2023, 4:32 PM
The Tunguska-M1 self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun system have been shielding the Russian military since the outset of the special military operation in Ukraine. How does the Tunguska work?
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Six Migrants Dead and 50 Rescued After Boat Crash Off French Coast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/six-migrants-dead-and-50-rescued-after-boat-crash-off-french-coast-1112556771.html
August 12, 2023, 3:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Six migrants died and about 50 were rescued after their boat capsized as they attempted to cross the English Channel, the French maritime department said on Saturday.
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Astronomers Capture Images of Most Distant Star Ever
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/astronomers-capture-images-of-most-distant-star-ever-1112556444.html
August 12, 2023, 2:28 PM
Scientists used the Hubble Space Telescope to spot Earendel for the first time in 2022, when they suggested that this massive star is at least 12.9 million light-years from our planet.
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Gadfly 2.0: Russia Launches Production of Ovod Kamikaze Drone's New Version
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/gadfly-20-russia-launches-production-of-ovod-kamikaze-drones-new-version-1112554964.html
August 12, 2023, 1:33 PM
The radio-controlled Ovod drone is operated using First Person View in order for the device to be steered from a pilot's viewpoint.
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Russia's Top Weapons Transformed Into Deadly Mecha Beasts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/russias-top-weapons-transformed-into-deadly-mecha-beasts-1112555643.html
August 12, 2023, 1:30 PM
With the ARMY-2023 military tech expo about to launch next week, Russia’s top defense contractor Rostec has showcased some of its deadliest creations in a rather unorthodox fashion.
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Ex-Pentagon Analyst: US Got Rude Awakening in Ukraine After Downplaying Russian Air Power
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/us-got-rude-awakening-in-ukraine-after-downplaying-russian-air-power---ex-pentagon-analyst-1112544523.html
August 12, 2023, 1:00 PM
August 12 is Russian Aerospace Forces Day. In light of the critical role played by Russian air power in the military operations in Ukraine, Sputnik decided to reach out to retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski for her take on the conflict, and what the Pentagon got dead wrong in its assessment of Russian capabilities.
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Russian Air Defenses Intercept Ukrainian S-200 Missile Targeting Crimean Bridge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/russian-air-defenses-intercept-ukrainian-s-200-missile-targeting-crimean-bridge-1112554685.html
August 12, 2023, 12:05 PM
Ukrainian forces have once again attempted to launch an attack against the bridge across the Kerch Strait, which links Russia’s Crimean Peninsula with the mainland.
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UK Government Concealed Hacks of Servers in 2021 Due to 'Embarrassment' – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/uk-government-concealed-hacks-of-servers-in-2021-due-to-embarrassment--reports-1112554173.html
August 12, 2023, 11:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hackers, allegedly from Russia and China, gained access to the servers of the British Foreign Office in 2021, but London decided to keep the breach in secret from the public to avoid the "embarrassment," British press has reported, citing sources.
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MiG-35 vs F-16? Russian Veteran Pilot Explains Which Plane Would Win in a Dogfight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/mig-35-vs-f-16-russian-veteran-pilot-explains-which-plane-would-win-in-a-dogfight-1112552714.html
August 12, 2023, 10:53 AM
Reconnaissance and attack unmanned aerial vehicles remain part and parcel of the Russian air force, Major-General Vladimir Popov, an honored military pilot of Russia, told Sputnik.
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Death Toll From Hawaii Wildfires Rises to 80 - Maui County
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/death-toll-from-hawaii-wildfires-rises-to-80---maui-county-1112553492.html
August 12, 2023, 10:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from the wildfires in Hawaii has risen to 80 as fire fighting efforts continue, Maui County said on Saturday.
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Armenia Requests Emergency Meeting of UN Security Council Over Nagorno-Karabakh
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/armenia-requests-emergency-meeting-of-un-security-council-over-nagorno-karabakh-1112552374.html
August 12, 2023, 8:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Armenia has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over the worsening of the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh caused by the blockade of the Lachin corridor, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Inspects Northern Fleet and Main Nuclear Site in Arctic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/russian-defense-minister-shoigu-inspects-northern-fleet-and-main-nuclear-site-in-arctic-1112552175.html
August 12, 2023, 6:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has checked the Russian grouping of troops in the Arctic zone and has flown over Russia's Central Test Site on Novaya Zemlya, the Russian Defense Ministry informs.
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Court Cancels Bail for Ex-FTX Boss Bankman-Fried Amid Witness Tampering Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/court-cancels-bail-for-ex-ftx-boss-bankman-fried-amid-witness-tampering-reports-1112551734.html
August 12, 2023, 6:06 AM
The businessman had been largely confined to his parents' home in California on a $250 million bond since his detention in December over charges that include conspiracy to commit wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering.
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AG Garland Appoints Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Probe, Meets Backlash From GOP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/ag-garland-appoints-special-counsel-in-hunter-biden-probe-meets-backlash-from-gop-1112551353.html
August 12, 2023, 4:16 AM
The role will not only empower the new special counsel to oversee the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden's activities, but also handle any ancillary matters that may surface as a consequence of the probe.
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Sonar Image Reveals Upside-Down F-35B Resting on Seafloor After 2021 Carrier Mishap
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/sonar-image-reveals-upside-down-f-35b-resting-on-seafloor-after-2021-carrier-mishap-1112550794.html
August 12, 2023, 3:53 AM
The newly-published image comes nearly two years after the aircraft crashed during an attempted takeoff from the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and is a part of the UK Defense Ministry's report.
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Shots Fired at Ecuadorian Parliamentary Candidate Days After Villavicencio Killing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/shots-fired-at-ecuadorian-parliamentary-candidate-days-after-villavicencio-killing-1112550565.html
August 12, 2023, 3:18 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - A left-wing Ecuadorian opposition politician running for a parliamentary seat in the country's National Assembly has come under an armed attack, Ecuadorian media reports.
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New Measure on Investment in China Does Not Mark Downturn in US-Sino Relations - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/new-measure-on-investment-in-china-does-not-mark-downturn-in-us-sino-relations---white-house-1112549984.html
August 12, 2023, 2:59 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The new US restrictions on American investment in China do not signal a downturn in the relationship between the two countries, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday.
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Air Defense Activated Over Crimea as Russian Forces Repel Ukraine Strikes Near Kupyansk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/air-defense-activated-over-crimea-as-russian-forces-repel-ukraine-strikes-near-kupyansk-1112549849.html
August 12, 2023, 2:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defense systems were activated over several regions of Crimea overnight, Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to Crimean head Sergey Aksyonov, said in the early hours of Saturday.
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United Jet's Plunge Towards Ocean Blamed on Pilot Miscommunication, NTSB Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/united-jets-plunge-towards-ocean-blamed-on-pilot-miscommunication-ntsb-finds-1112549489.html
August 12, 2023, 2:13 AM
The NTSB's detailed report outlined that the flight crew failed to properly manage critical flight parameters like vertical flightpath, airspeed and pitch attitude.
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US Lawmaker Files Articles of Impeachment Against Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/us-lawmaker-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-biden-1112549344.html
August 12, 2023, 1:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) filed an impeachment resolution against US President Joe Biden for his alleged role in bribery, extortion, obstruction of justice, fraud and financial involvement in drugs and prostitution, according to a document published on Friday.
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Antonov: US Sanctions Against Russia Confirm Unreliability of US-Centric System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/antonov-us-sanctions-against-russia-confirm-unreliability-of-us-centric-system-1112548846.html
August 12, 2023, 1:13 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The latest US sanctions against Russia confirm the unreliability of the financial system centered on the United States, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said.
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Biden's Big Ask
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230812/bidens-big-ask-1112548146.html
August 12, 2023, 12:30 AM
In a letter to Congress the US president asked for an additional $13 billion in military aid to Ukraine for next year. In addition, Biden also asked for $7.3 billion for economic, humanitarian and security assistance to the Kiev regime. In total, the Biden White House is requesting some $24 billion for Ukraine.
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Subatomic Wobble Fuels Speculation: Fifth Force of Nature Possibly on the Horizon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/subatomic-wobble-fuels-speculation-fifth-force-of-nature-possibly-on-the-horizon-1112547817.html
August 11, 2023, 11:53 PM
Physicists have long grappled with the existence of four known fundamental forces – electromagnetic, strong nuclear, weak nuclear and gravity – as outlined in the standard model of particle physics.
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Vlad the Impaler's Analyzed Letters Suggest He May Have Experienced Blood-Tinged Tears
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/vlad-the-impalers-analyzed-letters-suggest-he-may-have-experienced-blood-tinged-tears-1112547120.html
August 11, 2023, 10:27 PM
A groundbreaking study led by a team of chemical scientists has shed new light on the mysterious health conditions that may have plagued Vlad the Impaler, the famous 15th-century ruler of Wallachia, believed to have inspired the legendary figure of Dracula.
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UK Welcomes ECOWAS Call for Peaceful Restoration of Order in Niger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/uk-welcomes-ecowas-call-for-peaceful-restoration-of-order-in-niger-1112547245.html
August 11, 2023, 10:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom supports the determination of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to peacefully resolve the situation in Niger, the UK government said.
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Six Colombians Held in Ecuadorian Custody in Case of Assassinated Presidential Candidate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/six-colombians-held-in-ecuadorian-custody-in-case-of-assassinated-presidential-candidate-1112546355.html
August 11, 2023, 9:04 PM
The office of Ecuador’s national prosecutor announced on Friday that six Colombian men had been detained in connection with the recent shooting death of an anti-corruption politician following a political rally.
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Ukraine Focused on Terrorist Attacks Due to Counteroffensive Failures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/ukraine-focused-on-terrorist-attacks-due-to-counteroffensive-failures-1112546207.html
August 11, 2023, 8:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has focused on terrorist attacks against Russian civilian objects amid the failures of its counteroffensive, Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrei Kelin said on Friday, adding that Ukraine is facing defeat on the battlefield.
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Hawaii Officials Liken Wildfire Destruction to ‘War Zone’ as Death Toll Hits 67
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/hawaii-officials-liken-wildfire-destruction-to-war-zone-as-death-toll-hits-55-1112545103.html
August 11, 2023, 8:24 PM
The death toll has continued to climb on the Hawaiian island of Maui, where high winds drove uncontrollable wildfires through several towns earlier this week before residents and tourists could evacuate.
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Biden's Effort to Get Extra $24 Billion for Ukraine Will Sway 'Only Hardcore Politicos'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/bidens-effort-to-get-extra-24-billion-for-ukraine-will-sway-only-hardcore-politicos-1112544749.html
August 11, 2023, 7:30 PM
Two experts told Sputnik that the White House is going to have a tough uphill fight getting more military aid to Ukraine, between American concerns about bread-and-butter issues and spreading awareness that Ukraine’s vaunted counteroffensive, which was supposed to reverse Kiev's fortunes, has been a catastrophe.
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China's Wang Yi Warns Singapore: US 'Biggest Destabilizing Factor in the World'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/chinas-wang-yi-warns-singapore-us-biggest-destabilizing-factor-in-the-world-1112542462.html
August 11, 2023, 7:30 PM
The United States has cast Beijing as a villain in Southeast Asia, presenting itself as the defender of international law and the rights of smaller nations. However, Washington's solution to the disputes is a military standoff, while China has voiced its desire for dialogue and mutually-beneficial relationships.
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US Suicide Rate Soars to Post-WWII Record High
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/us-suicide-rate-soars-to-post-wwii-record-high-1112537577.html
August 11, 2023, 6:53 PM
Experts delve into the multifaceted reasons behind the increase and advocate for increased efforts to address mental health concerns.
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Orban and Erdogan to Hold Hungary-Turkiye Meeting on August 20 in Budapest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/orban-and-erdogan-to-hold-hungary-turkiye-meeting-on-august-20-in-budapest-1112544237.html
August 11, 2023, 6:40 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a visit to Budapest on August 20 to hold a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and discuss security, defense industry, and economic issues, Orban's spokesman Bertalan Havasi said on Friday.
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Biden's China 'Ticking Bomb' Remark Shifts Attention From US Economic Woes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/bidens-china-ticking-bomb-remark-shifts-attention-from-us-economic-woes-1112543252.html
August 11, 2023, 6:04 PM
US President Joe Biden claimed that China's economic situation is a "ticking time bomb" on Thursday, citing apparent challenges and allegedly weak growth. Is Biden's gloomy prognosis backed by evidence?
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Musk-Zuckerberg Cage Fight in Italy 'Not UFC-Managed'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/musk-zuckerberg-cage-fight-in-italy-not-ufc-managed-1112535722.html
August 11, 2023, 5:54 PM
Billionaire Elon Musk tweeted earlier in July that he would be “up for a cage fight” with Mark Zuckerberg, with the latter shooting back by posting a screenshot of Musk’s tweet with the caption “send me location.” Since then, several twists have emerged in the saga of the proposed mixed martial arts (MMA) fight between the two business leaders.
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Corruption Case: Did Joe Biden Benefit From Hunter's Cash Bonanza?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/corruption-case-did-joe-biden-benefit-from-hunters-cash-bonanza-1112543041.html
August 11, 2023, 5:50 PM
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has identified over $20 million in payments from foreign sources to the Biden family. Does the expose cast a shadow on President Joe Biden?
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Kupyansk Clashes: Ukraine Forces Face Encirclement Amid Russian Advance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230811/kupyansk-clashes-ukraine-forces-face-encirclement-amid-russian-advance-1112542228.html
August 11, 2023, 5:28 PM
Russian forces have advanced to within less than 7 km of Kupyansk, a Kharkov region town helping hold Ukrainian defensive lines together. What’s the area’s strategic significance? And what would its loss mean for Ukraine militarily? Sputnik reached out to veteran Russian military intelligence officer Anatoliy Matviychuk for his assessment.
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