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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.
Sweden Sees Spike in Targeting Holy Books
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 12:55pm EDTA new instance of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden has prompted ire from the international Muslim community, with Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah stressing that blasphemers have offended two billion Muslims across the world.
Building Battery? Scientists Find Way to Store Electrical Charge in Cement
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 12:23pm EDTScientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have found a new way to turn ancient materials into a capacitor for storing electricity.
Russia Celebrates Airborne Forces Day
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 12:00pm EDTEvery year on August 2, Russia celebrates Paratroopers’ Day. The Day of the Airborne Forces is a major celebration for veterans, with rallies, performances, and parades held all over the country.
Trump Faces 78 Criminal Counts in 3 Indictments, Hundreds of Years in Prison
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 11:42am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Ex-President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump faces a total of 78 counts of criminal charges after the government initiated a third criminal indictment against him earlier this week, potentially facing a maximum sentence of 55 years in prison for that – and hundreds of years in prison for the other two […]
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Russia?
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 11:38am EDTRussia continues to attract people from different parts of the world who flock to the country for tourism, education, business, and other activities, despite the skewed narratives pushed by the West to isolate Moscow – which has doubled down amid NATO’s proxy war in Ukraine.
1How Russia’s Airborne Troops Hold Fronts Together
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 11:01am EDTWednesday marks Russian Airborne Forces Day, the professional holiday dedicated to Russia’s paratroopers. On the occasion, Sputnik decided to reach out to Soviet and Russian Airborne Forces veteran Major-General (ret.) Oleg Fedyaev for unique insights into Russian paratroopers’ critical role in the proxy war with NATO in Ukraine.
BRICS Membership May Ensure Bolivia’s Security, Sustainable Development
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 10:32am EDTBolivia’s desire to join BRICS is a smart strategic move, international affairs expert Gabriel Villalba told Sputnik, explaining why the group is also poised to benefit if the Andean state joins.
US Supreme Court Approval Rating Drops to Record-Low 40%
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 10:30am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The approval rating of the US Supreme Court has dropped to a record-low 40%, according to a Gallup poll published on Wednesday.
How Much Does BRICS Contribute to World GDP?
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 10:09am EDTThe BRICS nations have experienced significant economic growth over the past several years, showcasing their potential to influence the world economy and challenge the traditional Western dominance.
Stockholm Police Authorize Another Quran-Burning Protest – Reports
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 9:48am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Swedish police have issued a permit to an unnamed woman to hold another Quran-burning protest in Stockholm on August 3, Swedish media reported on Wednesday.
What are Fitch Ratings and What Does US’s Downgrade Mean for Other Nations?
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 8:58am EDTThe global economic downturn caused by Covid and the fallout from NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine is leaving fewer and fewer nations with the ability to boast of possessing a AAA credit rating, among them Switzerland and Singapore. What are Fitch ratings? How important are they? How do major economies like China rank? […]
North Korea Accuses Japan of Reverting to Militarism
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 8:53am EDTJapan’s claim of having been threatened by neighboring countries is a smokescreen to justify Tokyo’s scheme to turn itself into a major military power, the North Korean media contends.
Russian President Congratulates Paratroopers on Airborne Forces Day
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 7:42am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the airborne troops on Airborne Forces Day, stressing that the paratroopers taking part in the special military operation proudly carry on the martial traditions of many generations, and expressed confidence that they will never fail.
Russia Arming Territorial Defense Units in Border Areas Due to Ukraine’s Attacks – Kremlin
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 7:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Earlier in the day, a Sputnik correspondent reported that eight territorial defense battalions received small arms, combat digital radios, quadcopters, anti-drone rifles as well as new pickup trucks. Before obtaining the weaponry, the fighters underwent firearms and psychological training.
Putin, Erdogan Discuss Black Sea Grain Deal and Energy Cooperation
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 7:04am EDTRussian President Vladimir Putin told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a telephone conversation that in conditions of complete lack of progress in the implementation of the Russian part of the grain deal, its extension has lost its sense.
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