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US Debt Limit Deal: Key Takeaways & What Comes Next

A bipartisan deal finally brokered between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) suspends the debt ceiling until 2025 and imposes caps on non-defense discretionary spending. McCarthy released the bill’s text on Sunday evening, initiating the 72-hour review period before the House vote.

Lavrov and Burundi FM Shingiro Give Press Conference in Bujumbura

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s current visit to Africa is his fourth trip to the continent in the past 12 months.

Russia Reacts Harshly to Ukrainian Terrorist Attacks With NATO Weapons – Shoigu

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces are reacting as harshly as possible to terrorist attacks by Ukraine against civilians in Russia using NATO weapons, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.

Watch UR-77 Mine Clearing Vehicle Perform Combat Work During Special Op

The UR-77 Meteorit is a demining vehicle, designed to clear mines and unexploded ordnance, and is highly effective in carrying out its duties in large areas.

Why Chinese UnionPay Has Overtaken American Visa in Popularity

A new leader has emerged in the debit card market as UnionPay has overtaken Visa in transaction volume for the first time. The Chinese payment system has leapfrogged Visa in transaction volume, securing 40.03 percent of the market compared with Visa’s 38.78 percent, according to a study by Nilson Report.

Zelensky Has Turned Ukraine Into ‘New Afghanistan’ – Former PM

More and more observers have drawn parallels between the chaos and destruction that overwhelmed Afghanistan during the 20 year US and NATO-led war and occupation, and the crisis in Ukraine, where a Western-backed coup in 2014 led to a civil war in Donbass, and ultimately culminated in a full-scale NATO-Russia proxy war.

Decisive Steps Needed to Ease Tensions in Kosovo, Not West’s ‘Half-Measures’ – Moscow

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Decisive steps are necessary to deescalate tensions between Serbs and Kosovars, and not “half-measures” proposed by Western countries, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

Sunak’s Embrace of State Price Controls Doesn’t Include Bloated Aid to Kiev

Dr Roslyn Fuller, director of the Solonian Democracy Institute think-tank, said price controls were not uncommon in capitalist economies but that big businesses profiteering from the inflationary crisis.

Xi Leads China in Boosting Tech Self-Reliance, Fostering New Growth Drivers Amid Global Competition

Since 2012, China has witnessed an extraordinary economic transition, with historic achievements in all aspects of the economy from its size to quality.

Kremlin on UAV Attack on Moscow: This is Kiev’s ‘Response’ to Russia’s Successful Strike

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Tuesday drone attack on Moscow was Kiev’s response to Russia’s successful strikes on one of the Ukrainian decision-making centers on Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

De-Dollarization Remains Erdogan’s Remedy Against US-Led West’s Assault on Lira

The Turkish lira is at risk of a 29-percent slide if newly reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proceeds with his “unorthodox” monetary policy, according to Morgan Stanley. Sputnik sat down with Tom Luongo, financial and geopolitical analyst, to discuss whether there are really reasons to worry.

Russia’s New Top-Notch Eye in the Sky to Spy on Kiev’s Military Facilities – Source

Satellite reconnaissance provides high-quality data that can be used for various purposes. Data collected this way can be used to track the movement of troops, ships, and aircraft, and to monitor the activities of other countries.

US Preparing Terrorist Attacks on Syria’s Crowded Places, Gov’t Institutions- Russia’s SVR

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States is preparing terrorist attacks on crowded places and government institutions in Syria, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday.

Denmark Aims for NATO Spending Target With Huge Ukraine Aid Package

Despite being massive, the $2.6 billion package to Kiev is seen as a rather symbolic gesture seeking to curry favor with NATO allies and bolster Denmark’s image, as the Nordic country has long been lagging behind in terms of military spending.

Russian Foreign Ministry: British Intelligence Possibly Recruiting Kiev Mercenaries

Earlier, the Russian Defence Ministry said that Ukrainian authorities had recruited mercenaries from over 60 countries to fight in the conflict, with many having fled, gotten killed or taken prisoner during Russia’s special military operation. The Russian military warned that foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine were criminally liable.

Russian Defense Ministry’s Statement on Moscow Drone Attacks

Earlier in the day, the Russian capital’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, said several buildings had been slightly damaged by the drone attack.

OPEC to Approve Return of Iranian Oil to Market When Sanctions Lifted

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will approve the complete return of Iran to the oil market, when sanctions against its oil industry are lifted, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said in an interview with Iranian agency Shana and the Iran Petroleum magazine.

Several Buildings in Moscow Slightly Damaged After Drone Attack – Mayor

Altercation at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Ends in Gunfire, 9 Hospitalized

In a disturbing incident at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, an altercation between two groups turned violent, resulting in gunfire and the hospitalization of at least nine individuals. The Hollywood Police received multiple calls reporting the shooting near Johnson Street. The conditions, ages, and identities of the victims remain unknown at this time.

Over 20 Hungarians Injured in Clashes in Kosovo, Seven of Them Seriously

BUDAPEST (Sputnik) – More than 20 Hungarians from NATO’s KFOR contingent were injured in clashes in the north of the self-proclaimed republic of Kosovo, seven of them seriously, Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said.

US Senator Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Her Aides, Media Reports

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s reliance on aides has come under scrutiny as concerns grow about her ability to fulfill her duties due to her age, frail health, and memory issues.

China Launches Shenzhou 16 Manned Spacecraft

JIUQUAN (China) (Sputnik) – China launched the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province in northwestern China, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

DeSantis’ Disney Board Nominee Resigns After Just 3 Months

Michael Sasso, One of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ chosen members of the Disney oversight board, has resigned just three months after being appointed. The dispute between DeSantis and the entertainment giant shows no signs of resolution in the near future.

US Still Considering Supplying Ukraine With ATACMS Missile Systems Says Biden

WASHINGTON(Sputnik) – The United States is still considering supplying Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), US President Joe Biden said.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell Condemns Violence in Kosovo

BRUSSELS (Sputnik) – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned violence in Kosovo and called for dialogue.