❗️ Putin expresses condolences to Xi over death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin - Kremlin

📹WATCH: Russian forces use signals intelligence complexes Leer-3 to perform combat tasks as part of the special military operation in Ukraine (video courtesy of Russia's MoD)

▪️The Leer-3 system is set on Orlan-10 UAVs and suppresses GSM communications by jamming them.

▪️The drones are equipped with radio signal transmitters that mimic the operation of GSM base networks.

▪️This kind of equipment allows them to completely block cellular networks.

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🇬🇧🏏England Cricket Board considering calling their team back from 🇵🇰 Pakistan due to the spread of an "unknown illness" among its players.

According to media reports, 14 members in the camp, including Captain Ben Stokes, are down with the virus. Initial reports suggested they were affected by food poisoning.

This comes just ahead of the first test match between England & Pakistan on Thursday.

❗️ Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s latest statements:

▪️ Moscow will take adequate measures in response if it comes to the confiscation of Russian assets in the European Union.

▪️ The decision of the EU Council to recognize the circumvention of sanctions as a "criminal offense" is legally arbitrary.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto Warns NATO Against Turning Into Anti-China Bloc

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto warned NATO against turning into an anti-China bloc, as the global security situation is already tense. "There is no need for the risk of another cold war, there are enough problems," Szijjarto said. The example of Hungary "clearly proves that cooperation [with China] based on mutual respect is possible," he added.

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❗️ As a result of the offensive actions of the Russian troops, Andreevka in the DPR was completely liberated from the Ukrainian units, successful operations continue to liberate Vodyanoye: Russia's MoD

🇩🇪 🤔 The population of Germany has increased by 2.9 million since 2014, while the number of German citizens has decreased by 1.46 million, official statistics show.

▪️ The number of foreigners is growing, primarily due to refugees from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Ukraine, as well as migrants from Romania, Bulgaria and Poland.

▪️ At the same time, migration in the first half of 2022 hit a record high since the reunification of Germany - 1.05 million people, of whom 0.7 million are refugees from Ukraine.

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See No Problem? EU May Face Diesel Crisis Amid Anti-Russian Sanctions

After February 5, sanctions will cut off sea imports of Russian diesel and other refined products to the European Union. Russia remains a key supplier of hydrocarbons to the EU. Economists point out that Europe must reinforce its search for new suppliers or face a market crunch.

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⚡️ Arab media says that Daesh* leader al-Qurashi has been killed.

▪️ The leader of Daesh*, Abu al-Hasan al-Qurashi, was killed, Arab media reported, citing IS representatives.

▪️ According to reports, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi had been appointed the new leader of Daesh*.

* Daesh (also known as ISIS/ISIL/IS) is a terrorist organisation outlawed in Russia and many other states

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🇮🇳🇺🇸 China said that it was opposed to the joint Indo-US military exercises being held near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Wednesday, asserting that they violate the spirit of the two border agreements signed between Delhi and Beijing.

▪️ The 18th edition of the India-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ is currently underway in Uttarakhand, about 100 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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💬 Dr. Karin Kneissl - Austria's former minister of foreign affairs and energy analyst - stated that France is committed to a policy of distancing from the US:

"We have had several very clear statements by French government members, in particular Bruno Le Maire, the finance and economy minister. He has said now, I recall at least three occasions very, very clearly, that they're very upset about what's happening in terms of outsourcing of European economic activities to the US. And I would interpret it in the following: The French have always been in the Gaullist tradition when it comes to foreign policy. Gaullist tradition means going back to Charles de Gaulle, 50s-60s, who was always much more outspoken about taking a distance from Washington, not being a complete follower in transatlantic affairs"

🎧Listen to more of Dr. Karin Kneissl's analysis in our podcast: Five Major Media Outlets Call for Julian Assange to Be Released

First-Ever Male World Cup Game Refereed by Woman to Take Place in Qatar

The upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup match in Qatar between Germany and Costa Rica is expected to go down in history as the first-ever men’s World Cup game overseen by a female referee.

The Group E match is scheduled to take place on December 1, with the referee in question being Stephanie Frappart, who previously refereed men’s football games in the Champions League and Ligue 1.

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Boris Johnson Says His Family Roots Trace Back to Moscow Rabbi

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday, speaking in a synagogue, that his family roots "traced back to a Rabbi in Moscow," according to a Jewish newspaper in Britain.

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What's Behind Growing EU-US Spat & Could Macron's Visit Save the Day?

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Washington to discuss the unfolding trade row between the US and the EU over Joe Biden's protectionist Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). It's Macron's first visit to the US after the submarine deal debacle that sidelined Paris and cost the French a lucrative defense contract.

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⚽Argentina beats Poland 2-0 to reach World Cup last of 16 round

📹WATCH: Russian Su-25 aircraft crews perform combat tasks, as part of the special military operation in Ukraine.

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‼️Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but Group C's goal differential tiebreaker sees Poland move on to next round as runner-up behind Argentina as Mexico is sent packing

🔺 First off, we discuss how the USA is stealing European industry while the EU takes a tough stance against China
🔺 Next, we talk about NATO's commitment to expand into Ukraine and Georgia one day
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"Rescuers were getting me out, I don't know for how long": A teacher from Stakhanov, LPR, told how she spent several hours under the rubble in her own apartment.

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‼️US reportedly mulling expanding training of up to 2,500 Ukraine troops per month in Germany

Refugees from Ukraine-occupied Krasny Liman describe how they received assistance in Ilovaisk, DPR

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