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Beijing Heat Wave Shatters Records as Temps Soar Above 40C
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 12:44pm EDTUnruly hot weather has sent residents scrambling for relief in the Chinese capital as meteorologists upgraded the weather alert system to “red” on Friday. Temperatures have soared above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius), breaking all records for June.
West in Denial About Failure of Ukrainian ‘Counter-Offensive’
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 11:17am EDTUkraine’s long-anticipated offensive in a bid to cut off Crimea from the Russian mainland has faltered, despite its NATO allies supplying their best weaponry. Moscow-based international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda said that the US was deluded by its “Hollywood” perception of the conflict.
Ukraine Gambles on Coercive Call-Up as ‘Counteroffensive’ Flounders
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 10:39am EDTPreviously, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the US-led Western states appeared determined to fight until the last Ukrainian, as they continue to funnel endless amounts of military aid to the Kiev regime, fueling the conflagration, and adding to the mounting number of human losses among Ukrainians.
US Chemical Giant Strikes $10 Bln Settlement Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 10:17am EDTManufacturer and distributor of an array of industrial products and solutions, 3M Co., had been facing claims from numerous US cities and municipalities that the company contaminated drinking water with PFAS – a group of synthetic compounds dubbed “forever chemicals” that are used in everything from firefighting foam to nonstick coatings.
Space Advancement: Russia Wraps Up New Engine for Soyuz-5 Rocket
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 10:02am EDTScientific-production association ‘Energomash’, the world leader in the production of liquid rocket engines, has completed the production of the RD-171MV engine, Russian space corporation Roscosmos reported.
Hungary’s Orban Urges EU to Allocate Money to Balkans
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 9:53am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union has adhered to its policy of supporting the gradual integration of the Western Balkan states with the bloc for many years.
UK Public Support for Rejoining EU Rises to 58% – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 9:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Support for rejoining the European Union among people in the United Kingdom has surged to 58%, with 42% saying they would opt to stay out if there was a new referendum on EU membership, a YouGov poll showed on Friday.
Netherlands to Stop Gas Production at Groningen Field From October 1 – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 9:46am EDTTHE HAGUE (Sputnik) – The Netherlands will complete gas production at Europe’s largest gas field located in the Dutch province of Groningen from October 1, the Netherlands Broadcasting Corporation (NOS) reported on Friday, citing a government decision.
Everything We Know About ‘Tsunami-Causing’ Poseidon Drone Subs
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 9:40am EDTAn informed source has given Sputnik exclusive new details on the Poseidon – the nuclear-capable, nuclear powered, unmanned underwater vehicle first unveiled by President Putin in a speech to lawmakers in 2018. Sputnik has compiled an explainer detailing everything we know about the strategic weapon to date.
Turkish Drone Factory in Ukraine May Become Legitimate Target for Russia
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 8:35am EDTBaykar, a key Turkish defense firm, plans to start production of the Bayraktar TB2 and Bayraktar Akinci combat drones in Ukraine in 2025, CEO Haluk Bayraktar, revealed earlier.
Moscow Expands List of EU Officials Banned From Entering Russia in Response to Sanctions
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 8:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Earlier in the day, the EU Council adopted the 11 package of sanctions against Russia. The ministry called the move “illegitimate, undermining the international legal prerogatives of the UN Security Council.”
US Lawyers Fined Over Legal Brief Penned By AI-Powered ChatGPT
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 7:56am EDTA US judge had previously scheduled a hearing to determine possible sanctions against lawyers who, in “an unprecedented circumstance,” had cited fake cases generated by ChatGPT in a legal brief filed in federal court.
1Russia’s Ryabkov Doesn’t Rule Out That US Will Take Steps to Withdraw From START Treaty
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 7:53am EDTIn February, Russia suspended its participation in New START, the last arms control deal remaining between the world’s two largest nuclear powers. Moscow stressed that it was not withdrawing from the treaty completely and would continue to abide by the limits for nuclear missiles and warheads prescribed in the treaty.
Watch Russian Tank Firepower Demolish Ukrainian Stronghold
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 7:18am EDTThe T72-B3 is a third-generation main battle tank developed in Russia. It features upgraded armor, improved targeting systems, a new engine, and a more powerful gun than its predecessors.
US, UK Seeking to Destabilize Central Asia – Russian Security Council
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 7:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States and the United Kingdom seek to destabilize the situation in Central Asian countries in order to warrant the expansion of NATO’s military presence in the region, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Friday.
Made in Russia Shines in UAE: Over 90 B2B Meetings Set Stage for $9.6 Million in Deals
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 7:03am EDTThe ‘Made in Russia’ business mission showcasing IT and Smart City solutions took place on June 19-20 in the UAE. The mission involved 15 Russian companies offering solutions for urban infrastructure, business process optimization, construction, and medicine, the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) reported.
Norway Hikes Key Rate to 15-Year High in Bid to Fight Inflation
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 6:43am EDTSuccessive key rate hikes are touted as a remedy for the historically weak Norwegian currency, which has been topping local headlines. While making Norway’s exports more attractive, over time a weak krone can lead to stalled wage growth and higher inflation as imported products become more expensive.
Japan, France Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation – Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 5:33am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, have agreed to strengthen defense ties, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
US Warship to Visit Vietnamese Port As South China Sea Tensions Brew
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 5:10am EDTThe passage of US warships, which Beijing highlights as a breach of international law and a ploy to undermine China’s sovereignty and security, has been further firing tensions up in the South China Sea. Despite the PRC repeatedly castigating such moves, Washington insists that its naval force will remain in the area.
Russia’s Lavrov Chairs Business Council Meeting
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 5:04am EDTThe Business Council will be attended by representatives of Russian Foreign Ministry, specialized agencies, heads of Russian business associations and companies.
EU Council Adopts 11th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 4:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Council of the European Union announced on Friday that it had adopted the 11th package of sanctions against Russia aimed at strengthening the existing restrictions and preventing their circumvention.
Diabetes to Affect 1.3Bln People by 2050, Study Warns
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 3:41am EDTDiabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to high levels of glucose in the blood, which can have serious health consequences if left untreated.
Air Force Head Becomes Australia’s First Сybersecurity Сhief As Intrusions Spike
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 3:30am EDTAustralia has already been named as the fifth-most vulnerable country for being targeted by data thieves, punching well above its weight compared with nations that have a similar-sized economy and population.
Hungary Offering to Increase Number of Ports Exporting Ukrainian Grain – Minister
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 3:24am EDTBUDAPEST (Sputnik) – Russia and Ukraine reached a UN- and Turkey-brokered deal in July 2022 to facilitate the export of agricultural products from ports in the Black Sea after it was halted by the conflict in Ukraine.
Japan Piqued as Biden Claims Credit For Tokyo’s Ramped Up Defense Costs
Sputnik - Jun 23rd 2023 2:20am EDTUS President Joe Biden remarked at a California event on June 20 that Japan had not boosted its defense budget for “a long, long time,” until he personally met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on three different occasions, including at the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima in May, which ostensibly prompted Tokyo to revisit […]