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China, Singapore Agree on Top-Level Military Hotline

With a population largely ethnically Chinese, Singapore has grown close to Beijing, which has been its largest trading partner since 2013. In turn, the financial hub has been China’s largest foreign investor and has become a key partner in initiatives like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Shooting Sharply: Watch Russian Snipers Eliminate Enemy in Special Op Zone

Snipers are elite troops that are quite effective at destroying targets – that’s why they need to be extremely secretive since any force considers them to be target number one. How do Russian snipers shoot at Kiev militants and avoid being spotted?

Collapsed Iowa Building Used in US to Portray Drone Strike in Moscow

Images of the aftermath of the drone attack were also shown. The damage seen could only be regarded as mild compared to the partially collapsed building in Iowa shown in the same segment.

DeSantis Presidential Campaign Gets Kiss of Death from Anti-Trump Establishment

Ron DeSantis faces a tough fight to beat Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. Attorney, pundit, and writer Tyler Nixon said that the DeSantis campaign’s weaknesses were his lack of charisma and his image as the anti-Trump establishment candidate.

Scott Ritter: Sanctions Against Russia Failed. I Saw It Firsthand.

I just returned from a month-long visit to Russia, during which time I had the opportunity to see a dozen different cities covering nearly the entire expanse of the Russian Federation. Prior to my departure, I was filling up the tank of my car, when I noticed a sticker on the gas pump.

Russian FM Lavrov Meets His BRICS Counterparts

The foreign ministers of major non-Western powers will discuss the global issues the bloc is facing – including the possibility of BRICS enlargement.

What Do Democrats and Republicans Think of the US Debt Ceiling Bill?

The House has cleared the US debt ceiling deal that was earlier clinched between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a looming government default. How did Republicans and Democrats react to the bill and what was GOP presidential candidates’ stance on the matter? Sputnik answers these and other questions.

EU ‘Disappearing’ as Global Economic Player Due to High Energy Costs

While next winter could pose a serious challenge to EU economies substituting Russian energy commodities, the larger problem is to rebuild European competitiveness in the coming ten years, French economist Jacques Sapir told Sputnik’s New Rules podcast.

US Advocacy Group Releases Emails Challenging Biden’s Statements on Son’s Connections

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US advocacy group America First Legal (AFL) has released a new package of emails that challenge US President Joe Biden’s prior statements that he knew nothing about his son Hunter’s ties with foreign business people.

NATO Secretary General Announces Visit to Turkiye to Discuss Sweden’s Membership Bid

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday he would travel to Turkiye in the near future to discuss Sweden’s bid for membership in the alliance.

Russia Foils Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod Region, Over 30 Terrorists Killed – MoD

Ukrainian Forces Fire at Shebekino in Belgorod Region From Grad Rocket Launchers

BELGOROD (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian forces fired at Russian town Shebekino from Grad rocket launchers, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Thursday, adding that an administration building was partly destroyed.

SBU Plotting Disinfo Campaign About ‘Forced Deportation’ of Children to Russia

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in collaboration with the Save Ukraine foundation is plotting a disinformation campaign alleging that Ukrainian children are being ‘forcibly’ removed to Russia, a source told Sputnik.

Russian FSB Says US Spied on Foreign Diplomats in Russia Using Apple Gadgets

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had disclosed a reconnaissance operation by US intelligence agencies involving several thousand Apple gadgets, including those registered with foreign embassies in Russia.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Reports About BRICS Summit Relocation Hoax

Ryabkov stressed that the gathering will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa in August, as scheduled.

World’s First Female Crash Dummy Presented in Feminist Sweden

Women are seen as having considerably less protection in road accidents compared to men, with a greater risk of whiplash injuries. Despite this, all crash dummies to date have been based on the male anatomy. This is a big no-no in a country that previously debuted “female snow removal” and “female urban planning.”

I, Prime Minister: Danish Leader Delivers Speech Partly Written by AI

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked a gold rush, with billions of dollars of investment, but has also caused dramatic concerns. Critics fear it could lay waste to entire industries and wreak havoc on the internet, churning out tons of information that is misleading or downright false.

Russian Northern Fleet ‘Could Threaten American East Coast’, US Media Claims

The Russian Foreign Ministry earlier promised that Moscow would strengthen its defense capability in the Arctic amid NATO’s growing clout in the region.

US’s Musk Returns to First Place in BBI World’s Richest People List

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday took back the top spot in the Bloomberg Billionaires (BBI) Index after US electric car maker Tesla’s stakes jumped by 1.38% a day earlier, pushing LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault into second place.

Operational HQ in Russia’s Belgorod Denies Info on Ukrainian Forces Allegedly Breaking Into Region

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The operational headquarters of Russia’s Belgorod region denied on Thursday media reports claiming that Ukrainian armed forces broke into the territory of the region.

‘Not Worth Penny’: Ambassador on US Words About Non-Support of Ukrainian Attacks on Russia

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US statements that Washington does not support Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory are just empty words, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov believes.

Five Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia’s Belgorod Region

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Five people were injured in the shelling of the town of Shebekino in Russia’s Belgorod Region by Ukrainian troops, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

Worsening Wildfires in Nova Scotia Prompt Air Quality Alerts Across US Northeast

The states of New York, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts have all experienced smoke from the Canadian wildfires, with the latter two states experiencing air quality alerts on Tuesday.

North Korea Releases Photos of New Satellite Launchpad

Though the country’s first attempt to launch a spy satellite beyond Earth’s atmosphere ultimately failed, one top leader said it’s certain they’ll succeed soon – in a statement which gives the rest of the world its first glimpse of their new launchpad facilities.

FBI Chief Confirms Existence of Form Alleging Biden’s Role in Criminal Scheme – Congressman

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Wednesday that during a call with FBI Director Christopher Wray, the latter confirmed the existence of an unclassified document alleging then-Vice President Joe Biden engaged in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.