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Rebuilding Hawaii After Devastating Wildfires May Cost Almost $6Bln – Disaster Center
Sputnik - Aug 13th 2023 2:43am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Rebuilding Hawaii after the devastating wildfires, which destroyed over 2,000 buildings, may cost almost $6 billion, the United States’ Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) has said.
1Hunter Did Nothing Wrong: Joe Biden Defends His Son Amid DOJ Probe – Reports
Sputnik - Aug 13th 2023 2:26am EDTSince 2018, Hunter Biden has been under a spate of investigations into tax-related crimes, drug use, money laundering and illegal business dealings in foreign countries, including Ukraine and China.
Death Toll From Hawaii Wildfires Rises to 89
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 11:45pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The number of deaths due to the wildfires in Hawaii has increased to 89, NBC News reports, citing Hawaii Governor Josh Green.
Russian Air Defense Destroyed Ukrainian Drone Over Belgorod Region – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 11:01pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Ukrainian drone has been downed over Russia’s Belgorod Region by air defense systems; there are no casualties, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Taiwan’s Vice President Makes Transit Stop in US on His Way to Paraguay
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 10:45pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in New York, making a transit stop there on his way to Paraguay.
Russian Troops Repel Five Ukrainian Attempts to Attacky
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 10:17pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have repelled five attempts by Ukrainian troops to attack in the Krasnolymanskaja direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Russian Troops Repel Five Ukrainian Attempts to Attack
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 10:17pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have repelled five attempts by Ukrainian troops to attack in the Krasnolymanskaja direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Taiwan’s Vice President Leaves for Paraguay With Planned Stops in US
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 9:36pm EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te says he has departed for Paraguay, with planned transit stops in the United States.
Taiwan’s Vice President Leaves for Paraguay With Planned Stops in US
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 9:36pm EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te says he has departed for Paraguay, with planned transit stops in the United States.
Russian Emergencies Ministry Sends Specialists to Primorye Amid Floods
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 7:24pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Specialists of the central office of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) have been sent to Primorsky Territory to coordinate work to eliminate the consequences of floods, the ministry informs.
Russian Emergencies Ministry Sends Specialists to Primorye Amid Floods
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 7:24pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Specialists of the central office of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) have been sent to Primorsky Territory to coordinate work to eliminate the consequences of floods, the ministry informs.
Telegram to Get Unblocked in Iraq Sunday – Ministry
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 6:29pm EDTCAIRO (Sputnik) – The Iraqi Communications Ministry says that the Telegram messaging application will be unblocked in the country on Sunday, following the company’s agreement to fulfill the demands of security authorities.
Telegram to Get Unblocked in Iraq Sunday – Ministry
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 6:29pm EDTCAIRO (Sputnik) – The Iraqi Communications Ministry says that the Telegram messaging application will be unblocked in the country on Sunday, following the company’s agreement to fulfill the demands of security authorities.
French Troops in Niger Restricted to Niamey Base
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 5:19pm EDTNIAMEY (Sputnik) – French troops stationed in rebel-run Niger have been restricted to a military base in the national capital of Niamey, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.
French Troops in Niger Restricted to Niamey Base
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 5:19pm EDTNIAMEY (Sputnik) – French troops stationed in rebel-run Niger have been restricted to a military base in the national capital of Niamey, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.
Turkiye Eyeing Putin-Erdogan Summit in August – Source
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 4:13pm EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – The Turkish presidency hopes that Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be able to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks before the end of August, a source in the Erdogan administration told Sputnik.
EU Mulls Sanctions Against Niger to Put Pressure on Coup Leaders
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 4:08pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union warned on Saturday that it stood ready to impose sanctions on rebel-run Niger after repeatedly demanding that the military hand the power back to President Mohamed Bazoum.
Three in 4 Democrats ‘Concerned’ About Biden’s Job Performance at 80 – Poll
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 3:16pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A large majority of Democrats have admitted to being worried about US President Joe Biden’s ability to discharge his duties in office given his age, a poll published Saturday showed.
DC Scholars: US Press Pushing American Public to Confrontation With China
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 2:50pm EDTRussia and China joint naval drills near the Alaska coast have been used by the US mainstream press to fan an anti-China sentiment among the US public even though the Pentagon earlier explained that the patrols posed no challenge, as per DC scholars.
Russia’s Luna-25 Moon Mission Conducts First Trajectory Correction
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 1:49pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Luna-25, Russia’s first lunar mission in its post-Soviet space history, has carried out the first trajectory correction on schedule as it is headed for the Moon, the Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on Saturday.
Majority of Danes Support Ban on Quran-Burning – Poll
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 12:36pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Slightly over a half of Danes believe there should be a ban in place on protests that involve the burning of the Quran, a holy Muslim book, a poll released Saturday showed.
What are the Capabilities of Russia’s Tunguska Anti-Aircraft System?
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 12:32pm EDTThe Tunguska-M1 self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun system have been shielding the Russian military since the outset of the special military operation in Ukraine. How does the Tunguska work?
Six Migrants Dead and 50 Rescued After Boat Crash Off French Coast
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 11:38am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Six migrants died and about 50 were rescued after their boat capsized as they attempted to cross the English Channel, the French maritime department said on Saturday.
Astronomers Capture Images of Most Distant Star Ever
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 10:28am EDTScientists used the Hubble Space Telescope to spot Earendel for the first time in 2022, when they suggested that this massive star is at least 12.9 million light-years from our planet.
Gadfly 2.0: Russia Launches Production of Ovod Kamikaze Drone’s New Version
Sputnik - Aug 12th 2023 9:33am EDTThe radio-controlled Ovod drone is operated using First Person View in order for the device to be steered from a pilot’s viewpoint.