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  • Congresswoman’s criticism of Kiev irritates Washington – CNN

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 8:28am EDT

    Ukrainian-born Victoria Spartz refuses to stop her “bellicose” comments about Kiev A US Ukrainian-born lawmaker’s unrelenting criticism of the Kiev authorities, including President Vladimir Zelensky, has frustrated many officials in Washington, CNN reported on Friday, adding that the White House had even arranged a special briefing to address her claims. Victoria Spartz, a US Republican […]

  • Twitter admits to being hacked

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 8:08am EDT

    A system bug reportedly allowed a hacker to steal the personal data of more than 5 million users Twitter on Friday informed users of a security bug that had allowed “a bad actor” to obtain and sell the personal data of account holders. The tech giant didn’t provide the number of compromised accounts, but media […]

  • Europe’s aerospace industry fears Russia sanctions – WSJ

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 8:02am EDT

    A disruption of titanium exports could spell trouble for plane manufacturers Europe’s aerospace industry would be in danger if sanctions disrupt the supply of Russian titanium, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing the top management of Airbus. Russia’s VSMPO-Avisma is the world’s largest supplier of the metal and was the main trading partner […]

  • Elon Musk makes recession prediction

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 7:14am EDT

    A global downturn is a possibility, but only in the case of a major geopolitical crisis The US is not headed into a “big recession,” but a mild downturn is possible, billionaire Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk said on the ‘Full Send’ podcast this week. “I don’t think we’re headed into a big recession. […]

  • PM candidate warns UK to face ‘tough winter’

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 6:10am EDT

    Liz Truss promised economic reform to help people with soaring fuel and food prices Britain is facing a “tough winter” amid growing fuel and food prices, PM candidate Liz Truss admitted on Friday, adding that “business as usual policies aren’t working” and thus special measures should be taken to prevent a recession. In an interview […]

  • Ivan Timofeev: The rest of the world can use a lesson from history to neuter the hegemonic power of the West

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 5:52am EDT

    Beijing and Moscow can lead a kickback against the West dictating to the rest of the world The experience of the erstwhile Golden Horde, as of many other empires, suggests that directives lose meaning when the mass of players ignoring them becomes critical. Thus, while today’s Western hegemony still retains a large amount of control, […]

  • Books on Assange barred from Australian parliament – media

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 4:38am EDT

    Security seized what it called “protest material” from his family, The Guardian reports WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange’s father and brother say they have been barred from taking books about the jailed publisher to the Australian parliament, according to a report from The Guardian on Friday. Security guards apparently believe the copies are “protest material.” John […]

  • Ukraine snatching up millions worth of Russian assets – Zelensky

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 4:28am EDT

    The Ukrainian president said Kiev has already confiscated over $700 million and more is coming Ukraine has seized about $765 million worth of Russian assets in the country, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said on his Telegram channel on Saturday. “Held a meeting today on sanctions policy, confiscation of Russian assets. As government officials reported, assets […]

  • Two EU members reject gas rationing plan – media

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 3:22am EDT

    Poland called it “defective” and Hungary questioned the plan’s legality Poland and Hungary have refused to support the EU’s plan to cut gas consumption by 15%, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing a document published by the Czech Republic, which currently chairs negotiations within the bloc. EU countries last week agreed on a plan to reduce […]

  • CDC issues monkeypox ‘safe sex’ guide

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 1:19am EDT

    The US health body offered tips on how to avoid contracting monkeypox during the deed The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines for “safer sex” amid the spread of the monkeypox virus, urging romantic partners to take steps to reduce exposure to the rare illness.  Published on Friday and entitled […]

  • China ignores phone calls from Pentagon – Politico

    RT - Aug 6th 2022 1:08am EDT

    The reported break in communications comes amid large-scale military drills around Taiwan As China continues its snap military drills around Taiwan in retaliation to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s provocative visit to the island this week, top Chinese military officials are refusing to return calls from their counterparts at the Pentagon, according to Politico. Beijing […]

  • US prepares new weapons package for Ukraine – Reuters

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 11:55pm EDT

    The White House is set for a massive shipment of heavy and long-range arms to Kiev, Reuters reports The US government is reportedly preparing its largest weapons transfer to Ukraine to date, with officials ready to authorize another $1 billion in military aid, including advanced rocket and missile platforms and additional ammunition. The new aid […]

  • Turkey slams Israeli airstrikes

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 10:06pm EDT

    Ankara said civilian deaths are “unacceptable” after an Israeli air raid targeted an apartment complex in Gaza Turkey has condemned Israeli military operations in the Gaza strip, urging for deescalation amid an exchange of IDF airstrikes and rocket fire from Palestinian militants. Washington, meanwhile, has voiced full support for the Jewish State. The Turkish Foreign […]

  • Israel calls Pentagon over Gaza strikes

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 8:12pm EDT

    The defense chiefs of Israel and US discussed the ongoing offensive in Gaza Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz held a phone conversation with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin on Friday night to update him on the objectives and progress of the ongoing military offensive in the Gaza strip, dubbed Operation Breaking Dawn. While the IDF […]

  • UN ‘incentivizes terrorists’ – Israeli ambassador

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 5:03pm EDT

    With Israel’s missiles hammering Gaza, the country’s ambassador has accused the UN of being soft on terror Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan accused the organization of “making false immoral comparisons” between Israel’s military and Palestinian “terrorists,” after it expressed “deep concern” over Israel’s assault on Gaza. While the Israeli offensive took out senior […]

  • Palestinian militants say 100 rockets launched at Israel (VIDEOS)

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 4:28pm EDT

    Israel’s Iron Dome intercepted many, as IDF jets pounded Gaza The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) said on Friday that it had launched more than 100 rockets at Israel, warning that a wider offensive would follow. The assault was launched in response to an Israeli military operation that killed one of the PIJ’s most senior commanders […]

  • Israel prepares reservists as Gaza conflict intensifies

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 2:20pm EDT

    The alert came after Palestinian militants vowed to avenge their slain commander Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz gave the green light on Friday to call up some 25,000 military reservists, should they be required. Israel is on a state of high alert, with Palestinian militants promising revenge for the killing of one of their top […]

  • Palestinian militants vow imminent revenge on Israel

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 1:19pm EDT

    Tel Aviv will be targeted by missiles within hours, Palestinian Islamic Jihad chief Ziyad Al-Nakhala declared Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Ziyad Al-Nakhala said on Friday that his group would target the Israeli capital, Tel Aviv with missiles “in the coming hours.” Earlier, Israel killed a senior commander of the militant organization in an airstrike. “Metropolitan […]

  • Israel releases video of deadly Gaza strike

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 12:40pm EDT

    An airstrike obliterated the home of Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Taysir al-Jabari The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released video footage of an airstrike that killed Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Taysir al-Jabari in his Gaza apartment on Friday. Palestinian sources say eight others were killed and over 40 wounded in the attack. The footage, apparently […]

  • 75,000 Brits vow to stop paying their energy bills

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 12:31pm EDT

    The UK government has slammed the ‘Don’t Pay’ campaign as “highly irresponsible” As energy prices in the UK are set to reach record highs, an anonymous group called ‘Don’t Pay UK’ has launched a campaign calling on 1 million Brits to stop paying their energy bills on October 1, when prices are expected to jump […]

  • EU confirms gas rationing plan

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 11:42am EDT

    The bloc has approved a 15% reduction in consumption ahead of winter The European Council gave final approval on Friday to a plan that would see EU countries reduce their gas consumption by 15% over the coming months. The measure is aimed at increasing the bloc’s energy security by saving gas for the coming winter […]

  • Court declares Telegram stickers extremist

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 11:41am EDT

    The stickers branded by a Belarusian court as ‘extremist’ feature President Alexander Lukashenko A court in Minsk has recognized two sets of sticker packs for the popular Telegram messaging app as “extremist information products,” marking the first time such images have been branded as prohibited content in Belarus. The stickers in question are the ‘Luka’ […]

  • Turkey wants to open ‘new page’ in ties with Russia  

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 11:10am EDT

    The whole world is following his talks with Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he expected fruitful talks as he arrived at the Black Sea resort city of Sochi on Friday to meet Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin.   “I believe that our negotiations will open a new […]

  • Putin says EU should thank Turkey

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 11:04am EDT

    The TurkStream pipeline has been reliable in supplying Russian gas to Europe, the president said Turkey has ensured a reliable supply of Russian natural gas to Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, adding that European nations should be grateful to Ankara for that. During a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in […]

  • Candy giant apologizes to China

    RT - Aug 5th 2022 11:02am EDT

    The company behind Snickers bars earlier called Taiwan a “country” Mars Wrigley posted an apology on Friday after it marketed a new variety of Snickers bar as available in the “countries” of South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan. According to Beijing, the company amended its social media posts and affirmed China’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity.” In […]