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Where Does US Import Semiconductors From?

The ongoing race between the US and China to prevail in the prospering global chip industry shows no sign of ceasing. What are America’s main semiconductor suppliers and are there any new players in the club? Check out Sputnik’s explainer to find out.

Where Does US Import Semiconductors From?

The ongoing race between the US and China to prevail in the prospering global chip industry shows no sign of ceasing. What are America’s main semiconductor suppliers and are there any new players in the club? Check out Sputnik’s explainer to find out.

Ron DeSantis No Match for Trump in Republican Presidential Primary Race

With the Republican presidential primaries looming, Media commentator, podcaster and macro strategist Mitch Roschelle said Ron DeSantis was in with a chance if Donald Trump is convicted of campaign violations. but journalist and writer Dan Lazare said the Florida governor had no chance against the former president.

Watch Drone Footage Showing Artemovsk After Months of Fierce Battles

A video shows entire districts of Artemovsk leveled. However, the fact that the city has been liberated, with the Russian flag proudly waving over it, means that the people of Donbass will soon be able to restore it.

Was NASAMS Successful in Ukraine?

The US State Department approved a sale of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to Ukraine on May 24. What’s NASAMS and is it really invincible?

Transformers Voice Actors to Testify Over Controversial DC Robot Statues

A yearslong legal fight over a pair of statues in Washington, DC, in the likeness of robots from the Transformers film series has entered a comical new phase as the voice actors behind the two characters in question are set to testify in a city hearing over the issue.

Power of the Horde: Why are Orcas Attacking Sailboats in Iberian Waters?

International media consistently reports about killer whales attacking small sailboats, generally used by affluent Europeans for recreational purposes. Why are orcas attacking boats? What do scientists say about this strange behavior? Are killer whales dangerous to people?

Growing Number of Countries Flock to Russo-Asian Economic, Political Blocs

While Western countries seem rather eager to try to cut Russia off from their economies, a growing number of nations from other corners of the world appear just as eager to gain greater access to the Russian economy by signing on to organizations like the Eurasian Economic Union.

House Speaker McCarthy Says No Catastrophe if Parties Fail to Reach Deal on Debt Ceiling

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Thursday that he does not believe that the United States is in for a financial disaster should the White House and congressional leaders fail to reach a deal on raising the national debt limit.

Scott Ritter: Sending F-16 to Ukraine Will Backfire

After months of deliberation, the United States, NATO, and the European Union have come to an agreement of sorts regarding the provision of US-manufactured F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine.

US Senator Vows to Use All Tools to Impede Any Debt Ceiling Deal Without Spending Reform

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Senator Mike Lee promised on Thursday to use all available tools to impede any potential deal to raise the debt ceiling if the legislation lacks significant spending reforms.

Hungary to Assume EU Presidency in 2024 Despite Attempts at Hindrance

BUDAPEST (Sputnik) – The European Parliament’s decision to consider a resolution to prevent Budapest’s EU presidency in 2024 is a political action by left-wing lawmakers, but Hungary will still take over the presidency, the Hungarian government told Sputnik on Thursday.

Tories Accused of ‘Betrayal’ as Immigration to UK Hits 600K Record High

British PM Rishi Sunak has promised voters he will stop the trafficking of tens of thousands of illegal immigrants across the English Channel. But he has dropped his predecessor Boris Johnson’s pledge to keep net immigration below 250,000 per year.

Ex-Pentagon Analyst: Biden Faces Shrinking Options on Ukraine

US President Joe Biden is running out of time to score a “victory” in Ukraine, retired Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik’s New Rules podcast.

House Unveils Steps ‘to Deter Invasion of Taiwan’ as US-China Tensions Persist

China has repeatedly locked horns with the US over Taiwan, which is seen by Beijing as a part of the country, while Washington pumps the island with increasing amount of weapons.

Finland Gets Flak From European Commission for Skyrocketing Debt

Helsinki’s debt-to-GDP ratio has been rising steadily since the 00s. In 2022, Finland become the only country in the EU where it increased further. With the country entering recession, the debt problem poses an extra question for the future government that is yet in the works.

Biden Taps US Air Force Chief Charles Brown to Chair Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Joe Biden plans to announce on Thursday his intent to nominate current US Air Force Chief of Staff Charles Brown to serve as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the White House said in its daily guidance.

Decision to Deploy Nukes in Belarus Made Amid Tensions

MINSK (Sputnik) -The decision of Russia and Belarus on retaliatory measures in the military-nuclear sphere was made in the context of an extremely serious escalation of threats on the western borders of the two countries, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Thursday.

Vladimir Putin Participates in Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Meeting

Previously Putin repeatedly praised the quest for independence from the collective West, stressed the importance of de-dollarization and expressed certainty in the advance of a more just multipolar world.

Hostile Actions of Ukraine Against Russia Continue

Reports of thwarted terrorist attacks on Russian energy facilities indicate that hostile actions of Ukraine against Russia continue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Russia, Belarus Define Procedure for Maintaining Non-Strategic Nuclear Arms – Minsk

MINSK (Sputnik) – Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin and Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu have signed documents defining the procedure for maintaining Russia’s non-strategic nuclear weapons at a special storage facility on the territory of Belarus, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

Russia Boosts Hydrocarbon Exports to India – Novak

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Exports of Russian oil and oil products to India increased to 32 million tonnes in 2022, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview to the Russian media.

Russian Secret Service Thwarts Ukrainian Terror Attack on Nuclear Objects

Paralyzed Patient Healed via ‘Digital Bridge’ Between Brain and Spinal Cord – Study

A new brain implant-related algorithm, which is still at a basic research stage, is expected to provide a ray of hope to plenty of people suffering from spinal cord injuries.

Russia, N.Korea Working on System of Settlements in Rubles

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Moscow and Pyongyang are working on creating a system of settlements in rubles, this will help boost trade, Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexander Matsegora said in an interview with Sputnik.