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  • Escalating clashes: China vs. Philippines in the South China Sea

    RT - Sep 6th 2024 8:04am EDT

    In this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez, alongside veteran war correspondent Ghadi Francis, takes a closer look at the rising tensions in the South China Sea, where clashes between Chinese and Philippine coast guards are sparking international concern. Rick delves into the broader geopolitical implications of this maritime dispute, unpacking the region’s strategic and economic […]

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  • Billions in US aid to Ukraine due to expire – Reuters

    RT - Sep 6th 2024 7:45am EDT

    Washington has reportedly been too slow to spend the approved funds due to concerns its own weapons stocks were running low Kiev could lose nearly $6 billion in previously approved US military aid unless Washington finds a way to withdraw or otherwise secure the money before the end of September, Reuters reported on Thursday citing […]

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  • 90% of Gaza deal agreed – Blinken

    RT - Sep 6th 2024 7:13am EDT

    The US secretary of state has asked Israel and Hamas militants to finalize a truce Both Israel and Hamas need to urgently resolve their remaining issues and finalize a Gaza truce, as most of the deal is already agreed upon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday. Speaking at a news conference during […]

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  • Has the US finally succeeded in choking off Russia’s biggest trade lifeline?

    RT - Sep 6th 2024 6:36am EDT

    With its threat of secondary sanctions being felt acutely by Chinese banks, Washington may be winning a single battle – but in an economic war being decisively lost The resilience of the Russian economy in the face of harsh Western sanctions sent those cheering the rise of multipolarity into victory laps. And it has been […]

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  • CrossTalk on speech: Global assault

    RT - Sep 6th 2024 2:58am EDT

    It’s a growing trend. Free speech around the world is under assault. The powers that be claim truth can only be found through moderation. The rest of us just demand the right to dissent. CrossTalking with Lionel, Natali Morris, and Esteban Carrillo Lopez.

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  • From diplomatic blows to air force woes: A tough stretch for Ukraine

    RT - Sep 6th 2024 2:58am EDT

    In this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez, along with Craig ‘Pasta’ Jardula from The Convo Couch, takes you through a rollercoaster of global events. They kick things off with a dramatic look at how a tragic case of friendly fire has caused a major shakeup in Ukraine’s military. The show also explores a rare moment […]

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  • UK to provide 650 missiles toward Ukrainian air defenses

    RT - Sep 6th 2024 1:54am EDT

    The announcement comes a few weeks after Vladimir Zelensky criticized the UK for its waning supplies of lethal aid London will supply Kiev with £162 million ($213 million) worth of Martlet multirole missiles, with the first shipment set to arrive by the end of the year, the UK Defense Ministry said in a press release […]

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  • Telegram is no ‘anarchic paradise’ – Durov

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 9:24pm EDT

    The CEO has denied the claims that the messenger is a safe haven for criminals Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has said that it is completely wrong to portray his encrypted messenger as a platform where criminals act with impunity. The Russian-French businessman defended Telegram after being charged by the French authorities with allowing the dissemination […]

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  • Canada publishing Nazi list would ‘help Russia’ – Ukrainian activists

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 7:14pm EDT

    A list with some 900 names of alleged WWII war criminals has been secret since 1986 The Canadian archives have been advised against releasing the names of alleged Nazi war criminals residing in the country, for fear it might help “Russian propaganda” against Ukraine. The Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has received multiple requests to […]

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  • Netanyahu grilled over ‘step away from victory’ remark

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 5:31pm EDT

    The Israeli PM insists that he meant the Rafah offensive would pave the way for an eventual victory Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clarified remarks he made in April ahead of the Rafah offensive that Israel was a “step away from victory” in the Gaza war. With the war still ongoing more than five […]

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  • Durov speaks out for first time since arrest in France

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 5:31pm EDT

    The Telegram founder said its was wrong to charge him with crimes allegedly committed on his platform Telegram owner Pavel Durov has said that the French authorities used “surprising” arguments when they arrested him at a Paris airport last month. DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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  • Trump pulling ahead of Harris – influential US pollster

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 4:57pm EDT

    Donald Trump has a 58% chance of winning the presidential election, Nate Silver has claimed American elections analyst Nate Silver has put Republican candidate Donald Trump’s chances of defeating Vice President Kamala Harris higher than at any point since Harris announced her candidacy in July.  Despite polling consistently showing Harris with a slight lead over […]

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  • Washington threatens Moscow-based US citizen with 60 years in jail

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 4:40pm EDT

    Charges come after the FBI raided Dimitri Simes’ property in Virginia Federal prosecutors have charged Dimitri Simes and his wife Anastasia with conspiracy, money laundering, and evasion of US sanctions on Russia. Simes, 76, led the Center for the National Interest in Washington from 1994 to 2022, when he stepped down and moved to Moscow. […]

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  • Trump reacts to Putin rooting for Harris

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 4:15pm EDT

    The Republican presidential candidate has said he was unsure whether he should feel insulted or grateful US Republican candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that he doesn’t know how to feel about Russian President Vladimir Putin stating that he preferred his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. The Russian leader said earlier in the day […]

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  • Conor McGregor reveals Irish presidency plans

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 3:36pm EDT

    The mixed martial arts fighter has said he would force Ireland’s lawmakers to explain themselves to the public Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has suggested that he will run for president of Ireland next year, describing himself as “the only logical choice” for the role and promising to “summon” the country’s politicians before him […]

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  • Ukraine warns residents of crippling winter power cuts

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 3:08pm EDT

    The upcoming cold months will be challenging for the population amid growing energy woes, according to a report Ukrainian citizens should be bracing for long hours without heat or electricity this coming winter, according to a report by the country’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at the National Security and Defense Council. Published on Wednesday, […]

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  • Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax case

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 2:29pm EDT

    The US president’s son reportedly wishes to skip a potentially damaging federal trial Lawyers for US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter have told a federal court that he is prepared to plead guilty to charges of tax evasion, eliminating the need for a trial. Hunter Biden was indicted last December on nine charges of tax […]

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  • Chinese spy agency warns youth about falling for good looks

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 1:22pm EDT

    Attractive partners could be honeypots aiming to lure youngsters into spying, the Ministry of State Security has warned China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), the country’s main agency responsible for foreign intelligence and counter-espionage, has issued a warning to young people that “handsome boys and pretty girls” they meet could be honeypots aiming to lure […]

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  • Ex-French PM believes Macron will leave office early – Politico

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 11:39am EDT

    Edouard Philippe has reportedly told his party to prepare for a snap presidential election in 2025, which he intends to take part in Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe believes President Emmanuel Macron may be forced to leave office next year before his term expires, Politico has reported, citing anonymous sources. Philippe, who led the […]

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  • Russia only strikes military targets, unlike Kiev – Kremlin

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 11:38am EDT

    Ukrainian troops use cluster munitions in attacks on residential areas, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russian troops only strike military targets in Ukraine, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia on Thursday, adding that this is not the case with Kiev, which he said freely targets civilians. Speaking on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic […]

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  • AfD is not a problem for Germany – it’s the solution

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 11:37am EDT

    The former GDR is distancing itself from Western liberalism, reclaiming its heritage and national identity The recent elections in East Germany reveal something far more profound than a shift in political allegiance – they signal the re-emergence of a deep-seated German spirit that refuses to bow to the decaying influence of Western liberalism. The success […]

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  • Austria ready to host Ukraine talks – chancellor

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 11:35am EDT

    Karl Nehammer has offered the OSCE HQ in Vienna as a venue for negotiations Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has offered Vienna as the venue for peace talks between Moscow and Kiev. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow remained open to negotiations and named several countries that could […]

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  • Unions condemn British police for arresting independent journalist

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 11:27am EDT

    Reporter Richard Medhurst was held in detention for nearly 24 hours under the UK’s terror law The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and UK’s National Union of Journalists (NUJ) have condemned the recent arrest in the UK of independent reporter Richard Medhurst. In a joint letter addressed to New Scotland Yard anti-terrorism head Matt Jukes […]

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  • ‘Russian spy whale’ likely shot dead – rights groups

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 11:14am EDT

    Hvladimir the celebrity beluga was most probably killed, two Norwegian animal rights group have claimed A beluga whale once alleged by Western media to be a Russian spy was likely shot dead, two animal rights groups have claimed, after the animal’s body was found in Norway last weekend. OneWhale and NOAH announced on Thursday that […]

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  • Macron appoints new French PM

    RT - Sep 5th 2024 10:00am EDT

    The French president has been bitterly condemned by the left for awarding the position to Michel Barnier French President Emmanuel Macron has named former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as the country’s new prime minister, after an ill-timed election left his party’s control on parliament shaken. Barnier’s appointment was announced on Wednesday by the Elysee Palace. […]

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