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Iran Launches Surprise Military Drills in Persian Gulf
Sputnik - Aug 3rd 2023 4:27am EDTNaval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday launched surprise military drills in the Persian Gulf.
Ireland Will Not Follow Sweden and Finland’s Route to NATO
Sputnik - Aug 3rd 2023 4:27am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Discussions of Ireland possibly joining NATO were sparked by an alleged sighting of Russian ships close to Ireland’s north-west and south-west coastline in March. Some view the security consultations that followed the incident as an attempt to push Ireland into the alliance.
Donbass Official Reports Dwindling Deliveries of Western Military Equipment to Ukraine
Sputnik - Aug 3rd 2023 4:22am EDTThe US and its allies have given Ukraine close to $100 billion in weapons, military equipment and ammunition over the past 18 months – more than what Russia spends on defense in a whole year. The support has not helped Ukraine’s military punch through Russian defensive lines, with some NATO officials openly starting to blame […]
Watch Syrian Special Forces, Russian Air Power Conduct Massive Nighttime Drills
Sputnik - Aug 3rd 2023 2:44am EDTThe first-of-their-kind exercises come amid escalating regional tensions and the scaling up of the illegal US military presence in and around Syria, whose government Washington has failed to sanction into submission after a decade-long CIA dirty war.
Russian Air Defense Forces Shot Down 6 Drones in Kaluga Region – MoD
Sputnik - Aug 3rd 2023 1:59am EDTRussia (Sputnik) – Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukraine tried to attack facilities in Moscow and the Moscow Region with three drones, two were destroyed by air defenses over the Odintsovo and Naro-Fominsk districts, one was suppressed by electronic warfare systems and crashed into a tower of the Moscow-City business center.
France Moves to Block US Buyout of Reactor Parts Supplier Amid Covert Energy War
Sputnik - Aug 3rd 2023 1:40am EDTFrance is one of the few countries in Europe that hasn’t plunged into an energy crisis amid the West’s “economic total war” against Russia thanks to its nuclear power plants, which provide it with up to 70 percent of its electricity. But the recent military takeover in Niger, plus tensions with Moscow, threaten to deprive […]
1China’s Rare Earth Metals Ban Hits US Chip Trade Restrictions Where It Hurts
Sputnik - Aug 3rd 2023 1:17am EDTPeter Arkell, chairman of the Global Mining Association of China who has been running a consulting business in the PRC for almost 20 years, said that Beijing’s restrictions on the export of rare earth metals were a predictable response to Washington’s trade war.
US Long Violating Letter, Spirit of New START – Russian Ambassador Antonov
Sputnik - Aug 3rd 2023 12:49am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has long been violating the New START Treaty, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
Gaetz Urges Congress to Demand Interview With Special Counsel After Trump’s Third Indictment
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 11:49pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Congress must demand an interview with Special Counsel Jack Smith following the release of an indictment charging former President Donald Trump with crimes linked to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Congressman Matt Gaetz said in a statement.
Over 65% of UK Citizens Disapprove of Conservatives’ Work in Tackling Top Issues
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 11:03pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Two-thirds of UK citizens (66%) have disapproved of the Conservative Party’s work in managing the country’s topical issues, while only 14% of respondents have supported the party’s policies, a YouGov weekly tracker showed on Wednesday.
Webb Telescope Puts Hubble to Shame With New, Rare Photos
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 10:33pm EDTIn the past, images of the galaxy have been taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, but on Wednesday, scientists announced that the James Webb Space Telescope had successfully captured new and unusual images of the galaxy.
Thursday Showdown: What to Expect as Trump Heads to Court in Election Interference Case
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 10:04pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump is appearing in court on Thursday afternoon to be arraigned on federal charges accusing him of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Global Oil, Gas Exploration Spending Rises in 2023 But Discovered Volumes Falling – Rystad
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 9:03pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Spending on conventional oil and gas exploration could exceed $50 billion this year, reaching the highest figure since 2019, but despite rising investment, the number of discovered fields is decreasing, Norwegian energy research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy said on Wednesday.
Photo: Lufthansa Pilot Draws Phallic Flight Path After Being Forced to Divert Off Course
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 7:56pm EDTOfficials have claimed the startling flight pattern was done unintentionally after the pilot was twice prevented from landing, forcing the pilot to remain in a holding position before being given landing clearance.
Ex-Biden Associate: Calls Between Joe, Hunter Biden Constitute ‘Abuse of Soft Power’
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 7:27pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Devon Archer, a former associate of Hunter Biden, said on Wednesday that the calls between then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son during the latter’s foreign business calls constitute an “abuse of soft power.”
US Orders Partial Evacuation of Embassy Staff in Niger Amid Military Takeover
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 7:16pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US State Department said in an advisory that it ordered the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from the American Embassy in Niger.
Yellen: Fitch Downgrade Does Not Change US Treasuries’ Status as Top Safe, Liquid Asset
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 6:17pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The credit downgrade of the United States by Fitch Ratings does not dilute the standing of the country’s Treasury instruments as the world’s most dependable assets for investment, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday.
Obama Reportedly Warned Biden of Trump Rematch During Private June Meeting
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 6:09pm EDTThe two served in office together for eight years, with Biden serving as Obama’s vice president during his two terms.
US Stocks Suffer Worst Losses in Six Months Following Fitch’s Credit Rating Downgrade
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 5:11pm EDTOn Tuesday, international credit rating firm Fitch downgraded the US government’s credit rating, citing fiscal instability in the wake of another recent budget showdown that risked a federal government default.
New Trump Charges Not ‘Solid’, Criminalize Constitutional Free Speech Right
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 5:00pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US Justice Department prosecutor Ronald Sievert told Sputnik that the new indictment against former President Donald Trump is not solid and criminalizes his constitutional right of free speech.
US Instigates ‘Fabricated Crises’ to Prolong Military Presence in Syria – Iran
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 4:44pm EDTUS forces have been present in Syria since 2015 without permission from Damascus or any authorization by the United Nations, hindering peaceful settlement in the country.
Watch Story of Russian Tank Crew Wiping Out Ukrainian Armored Column
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 3:23pm EDTAround two months ago, a Russian tank crew bravely stopped an enemy column and single-handedly destroyed multiple heavy vehicles.
US Capitol Police Evacuate Senate Buildings Amid Possible Active Shooter Report
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 3:10pm EDTMORE DETAILS TO COME.
Chinese Tech Firms Unveil New Microchip Production Amid Spat With West
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 2:50pm EDTAs competition with China becomes the primary strategic focus of US foreign policy, Washington has looked to cut off Beijing from accessing the world’s premier technologies, forcing Chinese planners to begin the arduous process of fostering a home-grown high tech production market, especially in high-end semiconductor chips.
US and EU Struggle to Resolve Steel and Aluminum Trade Dispute as Deadline Looms
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 2:46pm EDTBrussels and Washington are struggling to find common ground in the pursuit of a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum, amid rising concerns over China’s role in the trade conundrum.
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