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Turkiye’s New Finance Minister Says Seeks to Ensure Macro-Financial Stability
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 6:10am EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Turkiye’s newly appointed Finance and Treasury Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Sunday that he would seek to bring macro-financial stability to the country’s economy and reduce inflation during his tenure.
How’s That, Nikki? Haley Calls for Alignment With Russia Before Taking it Back
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 6:07am EDTNikki Haley has repeatedly used stern rhetoric with respect to Russia, once claiming that Moscow will never be Washington’s friend.
Erdogan’s Spokesman Kalin May Be Appointed Head of Turkiye’s Intelligence – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 4:45am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin may be appointed head of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT), the local newspaper reported on Sunday.
China Warns NATO-Like Alliances in Asia May Plunge Region Into ‘Whirlpool of Conflicts’
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 4:12am EDTThe US currently remains a member of a spate of alliances and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific, including AUKUS with Australia and the UK, QUAD with Canberra, Delhi and Tokyo, as well as the SPEF, which includes 13 other Asian member states.
Oil Tanker Breaks Down in Suez Canal, Three Tugboats Deployed to Tow It
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 4:09am EDTCAIRO (Sputnik) – Suez Canal Authority said on Sunday that it had sent three tugboats to tow an oil tanker that suffered a machinery failure as it was crossing the waterway en route from Russia to China.
Ships Floating ‘Over’ Azov Sea in Russia’s Krasnodar Caught on Camera
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 4:02am EDTThe optical illusion behind the phenomenon is known as Fata Morgana and occurs due to temperature differences in layers of air that bend the light.
Twelve People Die in Flooded Gold Mine in Venezuela’s East – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 3:49am EDTMEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – A total of 12 illegal miners died in an abandoned gold mine in El Callao municipality in eastern Venezuela after it became inundated in heavy rains on Wednesday, media report.
1Three Chinese Astronauts Safely Return to Earth After 6 Months in Space
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 3:42am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Three-member crew of China’s Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft successfully landed in China on Sunday after their six-month mission on board the Tiangong space station, China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said.
Top Twitter Censor Resigns Amid Censorship Backlash
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 2:40am EDTFriday’s departure marked the second head of Trust and Safety at Twitter to resign in just half a year.
US Debt Ceiling Deal: Upcoming Sales of Treasury Bonds ‘Could Wreak Havoc’
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 2:09am EDTA bill to suspend the US debt ceiling was inked by President Joe Biden on Saturday, a much-criticized document that was clinched amid POTUS’ months-long standoff with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
US Special Representative for North Korea Urges China to ‘Influence’ Pyongyang
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 1:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States is calling on Beijing to use its influence on North Korea to encourage Pyongyang to return to the negotiating table, US Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim said on Sunday, adding that North Korea’s actions in the region would have “consequences.”
Humanitarian Aid From Residents of Ireland Delivered to Donetsk
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 1:38am EDTDONETSK (Sputnik) – Residents of Ireland sent humanitarian aid to Donetsk for residents affected by the ongoing armed conflict, Deputy Director of the Belarusian Humanitarian Fund Vladimir Kazbanov told Sputnik.
Canada to Deploy Country’s Armed Forces to Help Extinguish Fires in Quebec
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 1:19am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday that the government would send the country’s armed forces to support the Quebec authorities in extinguishing wildfires in the province.
Wreckage of Unknown Balloon With Cyrillic Inscriptions Found in Poland
Sputnik - Jun 4th 2023 12:29am EDTWARSAW (Sputnik) – The wreckage of an unknown balloon with Cyrillic inscriptions was found in the northeastern Polish province of Warmia–Masuria, Polish media reported on Saturday.
Russia Launches Literary Award to Honor Assassinated Military Blogger
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 11:19pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia launched a national literary award on Saturday that will recognize excellence in military prose and war journalism in tribute to military blogger Maxim Fomin, who was killed in a bomb blast in April.
Rublev’s Trinity Showcased at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 11:00pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The famous “Holy Trinity” icon by 15th-century Russian artist Andrei Rublev arrived on Saturday at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow, from where it will be transferred to the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the Russian Culture Ministry said.
Dutch Bakers Preparing Strike Actions to Demand Higher Wages – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 10:09pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Bakers in the Netherlands are set to go on strike if employers do not present a better offer for a pay rise by June 7, Dutch media reported on Saturday.
Mike Pence Mounts Motorcycle as GOP’s 2024 Hopefuls Strut Their Stuff at Iowa Biker Event
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 9:51pm EDTVirtually every Republican who’s declared their candidacy for the 2024 presidential elections was present in Iowa on Saturday. The only one missing was the man who is the most likely candidate to win the primary.
Judge Blocks Ban on Public Drag Shows in Tennessee
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 9:16pm EDTA federal judge tossed Tennessee’s ban on public drag shows in public, even as lawmakers in other states continue pursuing similar restrictions.
Chinese Official Hits Back After US Defense Secretary Accuses Beijing of ‘Bullying’
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 8:45pm EDTAfter failing to secure a face-to-face meeting with the Chinese Defense Minister at a security summit in Singapore, the US Defense Secretary is raising eyebrows by accusing the PRC of “bullying.”
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Rejects Indonesia’s Peace Proposal
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 7:05pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry rejected on Saturday a peace proposal tabled by Indonesia, which includes referendums in Crimea and other newly acquired Russian territories that Ukraine sees as its own.
Chief of General Staff Yasar Guler Appointed Turkish Defense Minister
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 6:28pm EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – Yasar Guler, who served as Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish armed forces, has been appointed as the country’s defense minister.
French Ice Sports Federation Faces Criminal Probe Over Corruption, Sexual Abuse – Minister
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 4:42pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The French Federation of Ice Sports (FFSG) faces multiple criminal charges after a probe by an independent authority shone light on a litany of wrongdoings and sexual assault cover-ups by its former president and his inner circle, the sports minister said Saturday.
BRICS Currency Could ‘Challenge Dominance’ of Western-Led Financial Institutions
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 3:00pm EDTThe more the United States insists on using the dollar’s dominant status in the global monetary system to punish countries Washington does not like through sanctions, the more a number of countries mull creating a new currency that may challenge the dollar’s status.
Paris Saint-Germain Says Messi Leaving Football Club
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 2:26pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – French football club Paris Saint-Germain announced on Saturday that its forward Lionel Messi will be leaving after the final Ligue 1 match on Saturday.