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Ukrainian POW: We Learned About Kiev’s Counteroffensive From TikTok
Sputnik - Aug 7th 2023 7:40am EDTThe Russian Defense Ministry earlier said that since the beginning of Kiev’s counteroffensive in early June, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have already lost more than 43,000 servicemen.
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive May “Run Its Course in the Next Few Weeks”
Sputnik - Aug 7th 2023 7:16am EDTKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov earlier said that Kiev’s counteroffensive, which was launched on June 4, has been unsuccessful on all fronts as Russia continues its special military operation in Ukraine.
Moscow Expects BRICS States to Inform Russia About Course of Jeddah Talks on Ukraine
Sputnik - Aug 7th 2023 7:02am EDTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Russia expects that BRICS countries that took part in the meeting on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah over the weekend to inform Moscow about the course of the consultations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday.
Japan Planning Fukushima Water Discharge Between Late August, Early September
Sputnik - Aug 7th 2023 4:40am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Japan is planning to start the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea between late August and early September after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida returns from a trilateral summit with the US and South Korean leaders, Japanese a news agency reported on Monday.
US Dollar ‘Verging on Breakdown’ Hits Skids As Inflation Data Nears
Sputnik - Aug 7th 2023 2:40am EDTLast month, the US dollar index sank below its critical 100-level benchmark, amid reports about the greenback being on the “verge of a decisive breakdown.”
Russia, Qatar Working on Joint Projects Worth Over $1.67Bln
Sputnik - Aug 7th 2023 12:44am EDTDOHA, (Sputnik) – Russia and Qatar are working on joint projects amounting to over $1.67 billion, Russian Ambassador to Doha Dmitry Dogadkin has said in an interview with Sputnik.
Maduro Condemns Lack of Response to Quran-Burning Incidents From European Leaders
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 11:39pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemned Sunday the lack of response from European leaders and a number of media to Quran-burning incidents in Sweden and Denmark.
Video: Glacial Break Triggers Flood in Alaska, Emergency Declared as Homes Collapse
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 11:31pm EDTThe city of Juneau is now mobilizing response efforts to assist affected residents and assess the full extent of the damage caused by the glacial break and subsequent flooding.
Pentagon Backs Philippines Over Escalation Near Disputed Islands With China
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 10:22pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Defense Department of the United States has joined the Philippines in condemning the use of water cannons against Philippine vessels by China’s coast guard near disputed islands in the South China Sea, Defense Department spokesperson Patrick Ryder said on Sunday.
Four Syrian Soldiers Killed, Four Injured in Israel’s Overnight Attack
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 10:07pm EDTDAMASCUS (Sputnik) – Four Syrian soldiers have been killed and another four injured in an Israeli overnight aerial attack in the vicinity of Syria’s capital Damascus, the Syrian Defense Ministry said early on Monday.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Sign Agreement to Localize Attack Drones Manufacturing
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 9:49pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Saudi Arabian state-run defense company SAMI has announced that it signed a strategic agreement with Turkish drone-maker Baykar on Sunday to localize the manufacturing of Bayraktar Akinci combat drones.
Iraq Asks US, UK to Extradite Ex-Officials Wanted for Stealing Public Funds
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 9:05pm EDTDOHA (Sputnik) – Iraq urged the United States and the United Kingdom to hand over its former officials who are accused of having stolen $2.5 billion in public money, the head of the committee for integrity said Sunday.
EU Companies Suffer at Least $110Bln in Direct Losses From Operations in Russia – Report
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 8:56pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The largest European companies have suffered at least 100 billion euros ($110 billion) in direct losses from their operations in Russia since the launch of the special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, the Financial Times reported Sunday.
Six Hundred People Evacuated in Italy’s Sardinia Due to Wildfires
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 8:47pm EDTROME (Sputnik) – Six hundred people have been evacuated in Italy’s second-largest island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea because of wildfires that engulfed the northeastern and southern parts of the island on Sunday, Il Fatto Quotidiano newspaper reported.
3Kai Cenat Faces Inciting Riot Charges for Unruly Mayhem Giveaway Event, Media Reports
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 8:25pm EDTKai Cenat, 21, was taken into custody but later released with a desk appearance ticket, scheduling his court appearance for August 18. The incident has sparked discussions on the immense influence that social media stars wield over their followers, particularly young and impressionable individuals.
Fire in Portugal Covers Over 17,000 Acres, Injures at Least 11 People
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 7:56pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A wildfire in Portugal has covered an area of 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) and injured at least 11 people, Jose Guilherme, the commander of the regional authority for emergency and civil protection of the Alentejo region, said Sunday.
Thousands of Nigeriens Rally in Support of Rebels Ahead of Deadline for Reversing Coup
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 6:50pm EDTNIAMEY (Sputnik) – Thousands of Nigeriens defied the ECOWAS deadline for the return to power of the ousted president to rally in support of the rebel military in the national capital of Niamey.
US Northern Command Denies Russian-Chinese Naval Patrol Entered Alaskan Waters
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 6:22pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Northern Command has denied in a response to a Sputnik query there was an incursion by a joint Russian-Chinese naval patrol after Republican senators suggested as much on Saturday.
Greatest Eurasia Solar Telescope Construction Begins in Russia
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 6:06pm EDTWith the first stone laid in the foundation of the future telescope, experts anticipate this marvel of scientific engineering to be the most complex and expensive instrument within the National Heliogeophysical Complex. The project’s cost is estimated to be around 36 billion rubles, and the telescope should be fully operational by 2030.
Zelensky Confirms Ukraine Received Long-Range French Missiles
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 5:11pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a video on social media on Sunday demonstrating a long-range Scalp missile that his French counterpart vowed to supply to Kiev last month.
Russia Accuses US-Led Coalition in Syria of Dangerous Drone Fly-Bys
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 4:22pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A senior Russian military official at the Syrian reconciliation center accused the US-led coalition on Sunday of flying its drones dangerously close to Russian fighter jets over Syria.
Dozens Protest Outside UN HQ in New York Calling to Stop Arming of Ukraine
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 3:10pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Dozens of anti-war protesters rallied outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Sunday to demand a halt to military supplies for Ukraine and a prompt start of peace talks between it and Russia.
Ukrainian Forces Terrorize Civilians by Striking Bridges, School
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 2:51pm EDTUnable to attain tangible success during its so-called counteroffensive, the regime in Kiev has resorted to its tried and tested tactic of attacking civilian targets in Russia.
How Many Ukrainian Refugees Are in Poland?
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 2:42pm EDTThe escalation of the Ukrainian conflict in February 2022 prompted a veritable exodus from Ukraine as hundreds of thousands of civilians fled their home country.
Nigerian Senate Urges ECOWAS to Seek Diplomatic Solutions to Situation in Niger
Sputnik - Aug 6th 2023 1:48pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Nigeria’s Senate has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to seek diplomatic solutions to the Nigerien military takeover, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said.
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