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Debt Ceiling Deal Might Have Laid Foundation for US Gov Shutdown This Fall
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 2:54pm EDTOctober 1 might seem like a long way off in mid-June, but it’s already on people’s minds on Capitol Hill, as different interpretations of the debt ceiling deal struck earlier this month are widening the rift on what the 2024 budget should look like.
EU Parliament Calls on NATO Allies to Invite Ukraine to Join Alliance
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 2:42pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution calling on NATO allies to pave the way for a membership invitation for Ukraine at the upcoming summit.
Europe Could Face More Severe Energy Crisis Next Winter — Hungarian FM
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 2:17pm EDTHungary is one of a handful European Union and NATO countries that did not jump on the bandwagon of anti-Russian sanctions and energy import restrictions after the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis last year. Budapest’s intransigence has led Kiev to threaten to shut down Russian oil and gas deliveries to Hungary via Ukrainian territory.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 70th Birthday
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 2:10pm EDTXi Jinping, the current president of the People’s Republic of China, was first elected to office in 2013 and has been reelected twice since then. During his tenure, the country has experienced major economic growth and modernization.
AI Helps Scholars to Discover Substances That Can Prevent Senile Diseases – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 2:10pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have discovered, with the help of artificial intelligence, three substances that can destroy the cells responsible for the development of age-related diseases, UK press reported on Thursday.
Rheinmetall Unable to Supply Leopard Tanks to Ukraine in 2023
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 1:55pm EDTIn recent days, Russia has published numerous photos showing destroyed Ukrainian IFVs and tanks – including German-made Leopards – which Kiev’s forces lost amid their much-hyped counteroffensive.
Southern Baptists, Largest US Protestant Group, Vote to Expel Women Pastors
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 1:42pm EDTThe Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant Christian denomination in the United States, voted on Wednesday to expel two churches that made women pastors.
What to Expect From Blinken’s Big Beijing Trip
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 1:35pm EDTPresident Biden announced last month that he expects frozen China-US ties to “begin to thaw very shortly,” with pent up tensions prompting the two powers to postpone talks repeatedly. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to China to try to patch up ties. What issues stand in the way of a genuine rapprochement, and […]
Lost in Translation: Dutch Banks Fail to Freeze Russian Assets Due to Typos
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 1:22pm EDTA third of Dutch financial institutions are unable to trace and freeze blacklisted Russian assets due to translation errors in account owners’ surnames, undermining EU sanctions.
Trump Indictment is ‘Deep-State Assault’ on Constitution and Rule of Law
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 12:56pm EDTDonald Trump insists the two concurrent criminal prosecutions against him are designed to stop him challenging Joe Biden in the 2024 elections. Army infantry veteran and counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon said all Americans should worry about the implications for due process.
US Energy Advisor Says Europe Should Not Replace Reliance on Russia With China
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 12:39pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – As countries move to a clean energy economy, they should take lessons from Europe’s reliance on Russian energy and avoid repeating the same mistake by relying on China for the green transition, the Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein said on Thursday.
Escalation of Hostilities ‘in UK Interests’ as London Sends Drones to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 11:24am EDTLondon had earlier confirmed that hundreds of air defense missiles and further unmanned aerial systems, including hundreds of new long-range attack drones with a range of over 200 km would be delivered over the coming months to the Kiev regime.
Mohammad Marandi: New Iran Nuclear Deal Must be ‘Foolproof’ Against Violations
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 10:29am EDTThe US has reportedly resumed informal nuclear negotiations with Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has touted the blossoming of a new world order during his tour of Latin America. Speaking to Sputnik, Iranian-American political observer Mohammad Marandi explained the significance of both developments.
China’s Terracotta Army at SPIEF 2023
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:58am EDTThe Terracotta Army is a collection of life-sized sculptures that depict the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The army was created to accompany the Emperor in the afterlife and was buried with him in 210–209 BCE. The discovery of the Terracotta Army in 1974 by local farmers was a significant […]
De-Dollarization ‘Could Happen Much Quicker Than Most Think’
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:41am EDTSanctions and trade embargoes have accelerated the movement of many nations, including Russia, to boost efforts to shed reliance on the US dollar, which has been increasingly “weaponized” by the West. Recent moves by BRICS countries offer hope that the dominance of the greenback in the world economy will eventually be uprooted.
1Zelensky Spouted Lies to Americans, Claiming Ukraine Was ‘Not Planning to Attack Russia’
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:33am EDTThe US, which has been ceaselessly gifting the Kiev regime with new weaponry, stated in April that it did not encourage attacks outside of Ukraine, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby. The Kremlin, however, has repeatedly stressed that the US and its NATO allies have no way to ensure that their arms won’t be […]
Italy’s State Debt Up $23.6Bln in April Reaching All-Time High – Central Bank
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:21am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Italy’s national debt increased in April by another 21.8 billion euros ($23.63 billion) and reached a historic high of 2.81 trillion euros, the Bank of Italy said on Thursday.
German Economy Institutes Expect Industrial Output to Shrink Slightly in 2023
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Germany’s industrial output will continue shrinking this year before the national economy rebounds modestly in 2024, two economic research institutes predicted on Thursday.
‘He Laughs in Your Face, America’: Internet Goes Wild as Biden Chuckles After Bribery Question
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:09am EDTThe US House Oversight Committee is investigating claims of a political bribery scheme involving a foreign national based on information provided to the FBI by a confidential source who alleges Joe Biden and his son Hunter received a total of $10Mln from Ukrainian energy company Burisma to help end an investigation into the entity.
Boris Johnson Hits Back at ‘Hypocrisy’ of Partygate ‘Kangaroo Court’
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:05am EDTBoris Johnson left Downing Street last September following a series of media scandals, the last being groping allegations against his deputy chief whip. But his supporters say he was the victim of a political assassination by vindictive opponents of Brexit.
Pope Francis to Be Released From Hospital on Friday After Abdominal Surgery – Holy See
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 8:55am EDTVATICAN CITY (Sputnik) – Pope Francis will be released from hospital on Friday morning after undergoing abdominal surgery last week, Holy See spokesman Matteo Bruni said on Thursday.
Ancient Sacrifice: Peruvian Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Mummy
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 8:52am EDTThe discovery, announced on Wednesday, adds to the growing collection of intricate pre-Hispanic artifacts discovered in the Andean nation.
Almost Half of CEOs Think ‘AI Could Destroy Humanity in 5-10 Years’ – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 8:35am EDTTop business leaders appear to be sharing the concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) that have been voiced by tech gurus and scholars. A growing number of technology leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, have been unnerved about “how smart” AI tools are becoming, warning of the potential dangers.
Moscow Questions Washington’s Sanity Amid Reports of US Meddling in Karabakh
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 7:53am EDTInformed sources told Russian media Wednesday that the United States is trying to get its foot in the door as a ‘mediator’ in the dispute between Armenians and Azerbaijanis over the landlocked, mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, and that Washington has threatened the Armenian side with a fresh round of violence if it doesn’t comply.
N Korea Fired 2 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea of Japan – S Korean Military
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 7:44am EDTSEOUL (Sputnik) – North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan from the Sunan region, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Thursday.