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US Militarizing Australia for Conflict With Biggest Trade Partner China
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 1:27pm EDTAustralia has only moved closer militarily to the US and the UK in recent years. Professor Joe Siracusa, political scientist and dean of Global Futures at Curtin University in Perth, said that his countrymen found it hard to see another path in foreign relations.
US Intelligence Actively Involves Ukrainian Hackers in Cyberattacks on Russia – Moscow
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 11:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US intelligence agencies are actively involving Ukrainian hacker groups in cyberattacks on Russia, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Monday.
Biden Uses Note Cards, Shorter Stairs in Campaign Push to Dash Concerns Over Age – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 11:45am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden’s campaign aides are trying to minimize risks of public mishaps involving the 80-year old leader amid his reelection bid, including through his use of note cards and shorter stairs to board Air Force One, an American news agency reported on Monday, citing two people familiar with the matter.
Putin Signs Law Banning Gender Reassignment
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 11:27am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law banning gender reassignment in all cases except when allowed for health reasons.
Atacama’s Altiplano Sets ‘Incredible’ Solar Irradiance World Record
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 11:18am EDTChile’s Atacama Desert boasts the planet’s hottest spot, setting world records for solar luminosity, but experts warn of extreme radiation risks.
Iranian Intelligence Uncovers Massive Terror Network Plotting Attacks Across Country
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 10:27am EDTIran has battled against domestic terrorism ever since its creation, foiling plots by domestic and foreign adversaries aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republican form of government established in 1979.
Beijing Concerned About US Push to Bolster Spying Efforts in China
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 10:13am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – China is alarmed by US intelligence chief William Burns’ admission that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is actively rebuilding spy networks in China, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday.
Germany to Invest $22Bln in Munitions Acquisition by 2031
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 9:43am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Germany plans to spend over 20 billion euro ($22.2 billion) on munitions by 2031 to avoid its deficit, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Monday.
Black Sea ‘Not Big Enough’ for NATO to Attack Russian Warships and Get Away With It
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 9:29am EDTRetired US admiral James Stavridis says NATO warships should escort Ukrainian grain ships in the Black Sea and fire on Russian warships if threatened. Asked for comment, Russian Captain First Rank (ret.) Vasily Dandykin said there’s only one Black Sea-adjacent NATO member that can challenge Russia, and it’s not mad enough to do so.
UN Command Begins Talks With North Korea Over US Soldier
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 8:59am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United Nations Command said on Monday that it had begun discussions with North Korea regarding Travis King, the US soldier who ran into the country from the inter-Korea demilitarized zone last week.
Russian Industry Minister: Monthly Munition Production Exceeds Volumes for Entire 2022
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 8:55am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Monthly production of munitions by Russia’s defense industry has exceeded production volumes for entire 2022, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said on Monday.
UNESCO Condemns Killing of Sputnik Correspondent, Calls for Investigation
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 8:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on Monday condemned killing of Rostislav Zhuravlev, a Sputnik war correspondent who died during evacuation from injuries in the special military operation zone on Saturday.
German Business Fears Best Days Behind It as Economy Crushed by Loss of Russian Energy
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 8:37am EDTEuropean industrial behemoth Germany has found itself among the nations hit hardest by the West’s attempt to ‘punish’ Russia for its military operation in Ukraine, with industrial output slumping and the country sinking into a recession earlier this year after losing access to the cheap and reliable supply of Russian hydrocarbons.
Ukraine Loses Hundreds of Troops in Failed Attacks on Kherson – Regional Head
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 8:31am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – Ukrainian forces have lost up to 880 soldiers, over 30 boats, two tanks, and seven warehouses in the Kherson region since the beginning of July, Vladimir Saldo, the acting governor of the Kherson region, said on Monday.
Ukrainian Casualties During Offensive Amount to Over 350 Soldiers in Past Day – Russian MoD
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 8:14am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 350 soldiers over the past 24 hours during offensive attempts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday, adding that 11 Ukrainian attacks have been repelled.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launches Another 22 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 8:11am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – SpaceX’s Falcon 9 carrier rocket has successfully launched another 22 Starlink satellites into orbit after two cancellations, the space company announced on Monday.
Putin Signs Law on Digital Ruble
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 7:55am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law on digital ruble in Russia — the third form of the national currency.
Australia to Buy 20 C-130J Aircraft From US for Almost $10Bln
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 7:44am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Australia will buy 20 new C-130J Hercules aircraft from the United States for $9.8 billion, with first deliveries expected in late 2027, the Australian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Iskander Missile Maker Reports 250 Percent Jump in Production of Some Missiles
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 7:37am EDTNATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine has pushed Russian arms manufacturers to dramatically ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, with some enterprises working round-the-clock to meet demand. Commenting on Western weapons deliveries to Kiev earlier this year, President Putin assured that NATO wouldn’t be able to outgun Russia.
Kremlin: Traces of Explosives on Ukrainian Ship Indicate Danger For Crimean Bridge
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 7:31am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Traces of explosives on a Ukrainian ship with grain indicate that there is a danger for the Crimean Bridge, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
China Calls for Observance of Int’l Humanitarian Law to Protect Journalists
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 7:29am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Beijing is calling for observance of norms of international humanitarian law to ensure security of civilians, including journalists, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, commenting on Ukraine’s strike which resulted into the death of a Russian war correspondent.
UK City Minister Demands Bank Bosses Guarantee No Repeat of Farage Blacklisting
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 7:23am EDTBrexit leader and conservative broadcaster Nigel Farage has turned the tables on the City of London’s financial giants after they denied him basic banking services over his political views. The prime minister and several cabinet ministers have since condemned the practice of ‘de-banking’.
From Bird to X: Musk Remodels Twitter
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 6:53am EDTElon Musk is making a bold move to reflect his grand vision of reshaping the 17-year-old platform into an all-in-one application that offers “much more than just social media.”
Kremlin Offers Condolences to Family, Friends of Sputnik Military Correspondent Zhuravlev
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 5:36am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Kremlin also offers condolences to Sputnik and all reporters, the spokesman added.
Chinese Embassy in Japan Says NATO Expansion Into Asia-Pacific Contradicts UN Charter
Sputnik - Jul 24th 2023 5:28am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – According to the statement, NATO has recently continued to “interfere in the affairs of the Asia-Pacific region, provoking bloc confrontation.”