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How Trump Prosecution Contrasts With Durham Report’s Whitewash of FBI
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 4:43pm EDTWhile former US President Donald Trump faces trial on espionage and obstruction of justice charges, the congressional Durham inquiry has avoided calling for action against any FBI agents over its bogus Russiagate probe. Investigative journalist Dan Lazare and Jason Goodman, founder of Crowdsource the Truth draw parallels between the two.
House Lawmakers Accuse Norfolk Southern of Stonewalling NTSB East Palestine Probe
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 4:16pm EDTAt a congressional hearing on the investigation into the February train derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio, lawmakers on Thursday accused Norfolk Southern railway of failing to cooperate with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Deepening Inverted Yield Curve Signals Investors Expect US Recession
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 4:02pm EDTThe US Federal Reserve declined to raise interest rates earlier this month, but noted it might do so again in the future. Observers have noted that key metrics still point to inflation problems, but the higher interest rates go, the harder it will be to avoid triggering a recession.
1Shoplifting at ‘Unprecedented’ All-Time High in the UK
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 3:22pm EDTThe UK is grappling with an unabated living cost problem as Brits turn to pilfer groceries and alcoholic beverages from convenience stores. Rising food and energy bills are among the major factors fueling inflation. Reported levels of stealing daily are “unprecedented,” says James Lowman, CEO of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
Iran Plans to Extend Its New Hypersonic Missile’s Range
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 3:19pm EDTThe Islamic Republic joined the hypersonic missile club earlier this month after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled the Fattah (lit. ‘Conqueror’ or ‘Victory Giver’) hypersonic missile, adding to the Iranian pantheon short, medium and long-range missiles which the Pentagon says numbers in the thousands.
US Coast Guard Confirms Deaths of Five Passengers Aboard Titanic Submersible
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 3:13pm EDTThe US Coast Guard on Thursday confirmed the deaths of the five passengers aboard the Titan submersible that went missing near the wreckage site of the Titanic over the weekend.
Watch Russian Lancet Drone Destroys Ukrainian Tank
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 3:09pm EDTRussia’s distinctive dual x-wing drones began to be regularly spotted on the battlefield in Ukraine this spring, destroying NATO artillery, rocket launchers and anti-aircraft systems, and moving on to take on tanks and armored vehicles after Kiev launched its long-awaited counteroffensive in early June.
New Zealand’s PM Rejects Biden’s Remarks on Xi Jinping
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 3:03pm EDTAhead of the diplomatic visit to China, New Zealand’s PM Chris Hipkins disagreed with Biden’s “dictator” label for Xi Jinping, emphasizing that the choice of governance in China should be the Chinese people’s decision.
Stoltenberg Stalemate: Support for NATO Chief Conceals Bitter Behind-the-Scenes Battle
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 2:25pm EDTNATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg announced in February that he would leave the job after his term expires in October. Last week, amid reports of a deadlock regarding his replacement, Stoltenberg said he might stay on. Behind the scenes, a hidden transatlantic feud risks bubbling to the surface.
Ukrainian Counteroffensive Falling Short of Expectations, Western Officials Say
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 2:18pm EDTThe Ukrainian counteroffensive, in its early stages, is yielding results below initial expectations, with Russian forces demonstrating greater competence than initially assessed, two Western officials and a senior US military official said in an interview with Western media.
Cash-Strapped Europe Still Paying to Arm Ukraine for Proxy Conflict
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 1:35pm EDTThe European Union has doubled-down on its support for the Kiev regime, despite the resulting economic crisis. Veteran war correspondent Elijah J Magnier warned that the EU and NATO were preparing for a long-term proxy conflict against Russia.
Pentagon ‘Calls the Tune’ in US’ China Policy as Bomber Flight Follows Blinken’s Beijing Visit
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 1:23pm EDTThe US Air Force has dispatched several B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Abdulrachman Saleh Air Force Base in Indonesia from their bases in North Dakota. The bombers are joining US Pacific Air Forces and Indonesian Air Force aircraft in the Cope West exercise, a bilateral air drill, before returning to the US in the coming days.
Macron’s Bid to Join BRICS Summit Signals Rift Within G7 – Observer
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 1:14pm EDTJOHANNESBURG, (Sputnik) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s request for an invite to the BRICS summit in August signals a rift within the US-led Group of Seven industrialized economies, Koffi Kouakou, a senior research fellow at the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Africa-China Studies, has told Sputnik.
US Coast Guard Says Debris Found Within Search Area for Titan Sub, Experts Evaluating Info
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 12:28pm EDTWASHINGTON, (Sputnik) – Multiple vessels and aircraft have been scouring the area where the Titan went missing in recent days, with a glimmer of hope emerging that the crew could be found before their air supply runs out after “acoustic feedback” resembling knocking sounds was detected.
US Ramps Up Artillery Shell Production as Ukraine’s Offensive Sputters
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 11:21am EDTWashington and its allies have delivered over $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including billions of dollars in artillery and howitzer shells and advanced long-range missiles. The support has proven insufficient to ensure the success of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, which has bogged down in the fields of Zaporozhye and the Donbass.
‘No Way to Recruit People’: GOP Seeks to Codify Pentagon Drag Show Ban
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 10:58am EDTAfter a drag show advertised as a “family-friendly” event was canceled at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada in early June, at the start of Pride Month, the Defense Department issued a statement to say that such events were “not a suitable use” of resources.
June 22: Russia, CIS Mark Day of Remembrance and Sorrow
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 10:30am EDTMarking the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow is a solemn occasion observed in CIS countries to honor the memory of the millions of lives lost during the Great Patriotic War. This day, which falls on June 22nd, serves as a reminder of the immense sacrifices made by the Soviet people during one of the darkest […]
Russian Cosmonauts Conduct Spacewalk Outside ISS
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 9:52am EDTDuring the past three spacewalks, an airlock and a heat exchanger radiator were transferred and installed on the multipurpose laboratory module Nauka, which was also deployed and integrated.
Former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd Announces Presidential Bid
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 9:49am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US Congressman for Texas and ex-CIA officer Will Hurd joined a burgeoning Republican presidential nomination field on Thursday.
What is the Sarmat Missile, and Why Does Western Media Call It the ‘Satan II’?
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 9:27am EDTThe Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is expected to become the backbone of Russia’s silo-based nuclear deterrent. What are its characteristics? Why has the West given it the creepy name of ‘Satan II’? And why do Russian military planners hope that the strategic weapon will never have to be used? Sputnik explains.
Ukraine’s Strike on Chongar Bridge on Border With Crimea a Diversionary Tactic – Military Analyst
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 9:21am EDTThe Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked bridges on the administrative border between the Kherson region and Crimea on June 22, with the roadway on the Chongar Bridge damaged, but no casualties reported by local authorities.
Archive Documents on First Days of Great Patriotic War Released by Russia’s MoD
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 8:54am EDTJune 22, 1941 is one of the most tragic dates in Russian history, when, without a declaration of war, Nazi Germany attacked the USSR and carried out massive bombing of military and strategic facilities and many cities. The day has since been marked as the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow.
Mercury Unveiled: Probe’s Close Encounter Captures Planet’s Stunning, Hidden Treasures
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 8:42am EDTA pair of satellites captured stunning images as they flew by Mercury, revealing a wealth of intriguing geological phenomena, including tectonic and volcanic oddities and an impact crater on the planet’s surface.
Ancient Nordic Board Game Piece ‘Captured’ During Norwegian City’s Sewer Repairs
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 8:04am EDTPreviously, only two items with runic inscriptions have been unearthed in the city of Trondheim, which is somewhat odd given that it served as the medieval capital of Norway for centuries and was a key trading post.
US Senators Table Bipartisan Bill Demanding ‘Clean’ Pentagon Audit
Sputnik - Jun 22nd 2023 8:04am EDTThe Pentagon has failed its last five audits and now cannot account for more than $1 trillion in equipment and other assets paid for by US taxpayers. Now a crossbench group of senators is demanding transparency.