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🇸🇴 The first ever oil field has been discovered in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, stated its ministry of energy and mineral resources via social media
▪️A scientific investigation confirmed that the black liquid observed in the Sallahey area, Marodi-Jeh region, was oil.
▪️According to Somaliland officials, UK company Genel Energy would begin further exploration and production of oil there.
▪️The internationally recognized Mogadishu government, from which Somaliland proclaimed independence in 1991, earlier said that unauthorized oil production in the separatist region undermines the sovereignty of Somalia.
▪️Somaliland deemed Mogadishu’s warning meaningless
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▪️A scientific investigation confirmed that the black liquid observed in the Sallahey area, Marodi-Jeh region, was oil.
▪️According to Somaliland officials, UK company Genel Energy would begin further exploration and production of oil there.
▪️The internationally recognized Mogadishu government, from which Somaliland proclaimed independence in 1991, earlier said that unauthorized oil production in the separatist region undermines the sovereignty of Somalia.
▪️Somaliland deemed Mogadishu’s warning meaningless
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Sweden to Nearly Double Annual Number of Military Connoscripts
The Swedish government has decided to nearly double its annual number of military recruits to 10,000 to boost the country's defense capabilities amid the Ukrainian conflict, Americain news agency reported on Monday.
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The Swedish government has decided to nearly double its annual number of military recruits to 10,000 to boost the country's defense capabilities amid the Ukrainian conflict, Americain news agency reported on Monday.
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US, Japan Discuss Extension of Security Umbrella Into Space
Tokyo and Washington are planning to include the protection of key Japanese satellites to the Article 5 of the bilateral security treaty, Japanese media reported.
The new provision to the security treaty, under which the US obliges to defend Japanese territory in case of attack, may be included in the joint statement of the US-Japanese defense and diplomatic chiefs meeting scheduled for January 11 in Washington, according to the newspaper.
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Tokyo and Washington are planning to include the protection of key Japanese satellites to the Article 5 of the bilateral security treaty, Japanese media reported.
The new provision to the security treaty, under which the US obliges to defend Japanese territory in case of attack, may be included in the joint statement of the US-Japanese defense and diplomatic chiefs meeting scheduled for January 11 in Washington, according to the newspaper.
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UK Households Will Be £2,100 Short By Late 2023: Survey
Each British household will be £2,100 short by the end of 2023, according to the Resolution Foundation. The Outlook predicts that the worst of the already two-years-long cost-of-living crisis in the country is yet to come.
Inflation in Britain has already set a 40-year record and the general background of economic life in the United Kingdom has been turbulent since 2021, while forecasts are not encouraging.
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Each British household will be £2,100 short by the end of 2023, according to the Resolution Foundation. The Outlook predicts that the worst of the already two-years-long cost-of-living crisis in the country is yet to come.
Inflation in Britain has already set a 40-year record and the general background of economic life in the United Kingdom has been turbulent since 2021, while forecasts are not encouraging.
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At Least 5 Journalists Attacked While Covering Sunday Protests in Brazil's Capital
At least five journalists were attacked or had their equipment broken while covering the Sunday protests in Brazil, the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) said on Monday.
"At least five journalists were attacked, had their equipment broken or stolen," Abraji wrote on Twitter, citing data provided by the federal district union of professional journalists.
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At least five journalists were attacked or had their equipment broken while covering the Sunday protests in Brazil, the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) said on Monday.
"At least five journalists were attacked, had their equipment broken or stolen," Abraji wrote on Twitter, citing data provided by the federal district union of professional journalists.
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🔺 To kick off, we update you on Ukraine and discuss Kiev's Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov's claim that Ukrainian soldiers fight Russia on behalf of NATO
🔺 Next, we invite Alex Suarez to talk about tensions in Brazil where Bolsonaro supporters took to the streets
🔺 And, Professor Danny Shaw recently got back from Cuba and joins us to talk about the ethnographic data on what the blockade is doing to everyday people, particularly youth
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🔺 Next, we invite Alex Suarez to talk about tensions in Brazil where Bolsonaro supporters took to the streets
🔺 And, Professor Danny Shaw recently got back from Cuba and joins us to talk about the ethnographic data on what the blockade is doing to everyday people, particularly youth
And you're very welcome to join us! Tune in to Radio Sputnik at 6pm EST|3pm PST|12am CET via the website or app
📻 Also in the United States at 105.5FM, 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1390AM, 1140AM
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😱Virgin Orbit Marks First-Ever Space Launch From UK Soil
Spaceflight firm Virgin Orbit officially conducted the first-ever space launch from the United Kingdom on Monday, it has been confirmed.
The modified Boeing 747 aircraft, nicknamed Cosmic Girl, took off from Spaceport Cornwall in England just after 10 p.m. local time. Once the airplane reaches an altitude of 35,000 feet, the converted plane will deploy its LauncherOne rocket into space, later ejecting nine satellites into low Earth orbit.
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Spaceflight firm Virgin Orbit officially conducted the first-ever space launch from the United Kingdom on Monday, it has been confirmed.
The modified Boeing 747 aircraft, nicknamed Cosmic Girl, took off from Spaceport Cornwall in England just after 10 p.m. local time. Once the airplane reaches an altitude of 35,000 feet, the converted plane will deploy its LauncherOne rocket into space, later ejecting nine satellites into low Earth orbit.
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Virgin Orbit Marks First-Ever Launch From UK Soil But 'Anomaly' Prevents Payload From Reaching Orbit
The Virgin Orbit launch was initially scheduled to take place in December 2022; however, officials were forced to postpone the flight after the vessel failed to meet all of its license terms on time.
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‼️Air raid warnings issued in Kharkov region, Kiev-controlled part of Zaporozhye
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US Lawmakers Say No Refuge for Bolsonaro in US After Supporters Storm Brazil Congress
The United States should no longer provide refuge to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been in Florida since late December, after the Brazil Congress storming, US Democratic lawmakers said.
"He basically used the Trump playbook to inspire domestic terrorists to try to take over the government. He’s actually very close to Donald Trump. He should be extradited to Brazil. In fact, it was reported that he was under investigation for corruption and fled Brazil to the United States," Rep. Joaquin Castro told US broadcaster on Sunday.
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The United States should no longer provide refuge to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been in Florida since late December, after the Brazil Congress storming, US Democratic lawmakers said.
"He basically used the Trump playbook to inspire domestic terrorists to try to take over the government. He’s actually very close to Donald Trump. He should be extradited to Brazil. In fact, it was reported that he was under investigation for corruption and fled Brazil to the United States," Rep. Joaquin Castro told US broadcaster on Sunday.
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US Reportedly Donates $9 Mln of Military Equipment to Somali Army
The US has donated $9 million worth of arms and military equipment to Somali government forces, local media has reported.
US Ambassador Larry Andre, Somali Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamud Nur, and Somali National Army (SNA) Chief Brigadier General Odowaa Yusuf Rage announced that weapons, vehicles, medical supplies and other equipment had been donated to the Somali Army. In addition to heavy weapons, the United States provided construction and bomb disposal equipment.
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The US has donated $9 million worth of arms and military equipment to Somali government forces, local media has reported.
US Ambassador Larry Andre, Somali Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamud Nur, and Somali National Army (SNA) Chief Brigadier General Odowaa Yusuf Rage announced that weapons, vehicles, medical supplies and other equipment had been donated to the Somali Army. In addition to heavy weapons, the United States provided construction and bomb disposal equipment.
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😱Virgin Orbit Marks First-Ever Space Launch From UK Soil Spaceflight firm Virgin Orbit officially conducted the first-ever space launch from the United Kingdom on Monday, it has been confirmed. The modified Boeing 747 aircraft, nicknamed Cosmic Girl, took…
‼️Virgin Orbit has revealed the mission fell short of completing its objectives after encountering an "anomaly."
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📹 Msta-S howitzer crews fire at Ukrainian militants' positions (video courtesy of Russian MoD)
The coordinated and effective action that artillery operators and UAV provide has acutely impeded the redeployment of enemy reserve forces, and supports ground forces all along the front.
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The coordinated and effective action that artillery operators and UAV provide has acutely impeded the redeployment of enemy reserve forces, and supports ground forces all along the front.
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Prince Harry Believes Return to UK Impossible After Family Rift
British Prince Harry ruled out the possibility of his family returning to the United Kingdom, saying that a "third party" would make it unsurvivable even if such an arrangement was done between him and the other Royals.
"I do not think it is going to be possible. Even if there was an agreement or an arrangement between me and my family, there is that third party that is going to do everything they can to make sure that that isn't possible. They are making it unsurvivable," Prince Harry told media, presenting his memoir "Spare."
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British Prince Harry ruled out the possibility of his family returning to the United Kingdom, saying that a "third party" would make it unsurvivable even if such an arrangement was done between him and the other Royals.
"I do not think it is going to be possible. Even if there was an agreement or an arrangement between me and my family, there is that third party that is going to do everything they can to make sure that that isn't possible. They are making it unsurvivable," Prince Harry told media, presenting his memoir "Spare."
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‘Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish’: US ‘Embargo’ Driving China to Pioneer Own Semiconductor Industry
US efforts to strangle Chinese industries dependent on advanced semiconductor computer chips are having an effect for the moment, but they are only encouraging Beijing to push ahead in developing its own domestic chipmaking capabilities, experts have said.
Until recently, China was the world’s largest buyer of semiconductor chips, consuming a majority of South Korea’s annual chip exports and partnering with Taiwanese firms to obtain advanced chips.
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US efforts to strangle Chinese industries dependent on advanced semiconductor computer chips are having an effect for the moment, but they are only encouraging Beijing to push ahead in developing its own domestic chipmaking capabilities, experts have said.
Until recently, China was the world’s largest buyer of semiconductor chips, consuming a majority of South Korea’s annual chip exports and partnering with Taiwanese firms to obtain advanced chips.
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Canada Purchases 88 F-35 Fighter Jets in $14.2Bln Deal With Lockheed Martin
The Canadian government has inked a C$19 billion (US$14.2 billion) deal with Lockheed Martin to acquire a fleet of 88 F-35 fighter jets, Minister of Defense Anita Anand said on Monday.
"Today, I am announcing that Canada is acquiring a new fleet of 88 state of the art F 35 fighter jets through an agreement that we have finalized with the United States government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt and Whitney. This investment is estimated at $19 billion, making it the largest investment in our Royal Canadian Air Force in 30 years," Anand said during a news conference.
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The Canadian government has inked a C$19 billion (US$14.2 billion) deal with Lockheed Martin to acquire a fleet of 88 F-35 fighter jets, Minister of Defense Anita Anand said on Monday.
"Today, I am announcing that Canada is acquiring a new fleet of 88 state of the art F 35 fighter jets through an agreement that we have finalized with the United States government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt and Whitney. This investment is estimated at $19 billion, making it the largest investment in our Royal Canadian Air Force in 30 years," Anand said during a news conference.
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Canberra's Ex-PM Turnbull Blasts AUKUS Sub Deal as 'Abdication of Australian Sovereignty'
In comments made on Twitter on Sunday, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull criticized his successor, Scott Morrison, for penning a deal with Washington in 2021 to buy nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States, as well as present Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for continuing the deal.
The deal was foundational to the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) security pact, one of several founded by Washington in recent years in an attempt to unite Indo-Pacific nations with the US and against China.
“Almost completely overlooked in Australia is the fact that nuclear powered submarines to be acquired from the US will not be able to be operated or maintained without the supervision of the US Navy,” Turnbull wrote.
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In comments made on Twitter on Sunday, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull criticized his successor, Scott Morrison, for penning a deal with Washington in 2021 to buy nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States, as well as present Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for continuing the deal.
The deal was foundational to the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) security pact, one of several founded by Washington in recent years in an attempt to unite Indo-Pacific nations with the US and against China.
“Almost completely overlooked in Australia is the fact that nuclear powered submarines to be acquired from the US will not be able to be operated or maintained without the supervision of the US Navy,” Turnbull wrote.
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📹 Footage of high-precision, new generation ordnance used by Russian forces within the special military operation (video by Russian MoD)
Within a reconnaissance operation, Russian servicemen used unmanned aerial vehicles to detect the positions of Ukrainian troops in a fortified strongpoint, as well as the departure of hostile hardware.
The pinpoint strike launched with high-precision projectiles has resulted in the destruction of the armored facility.
All the targets were hit by one high-precision projectile each.
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Within a reconnaissance operation, Russian servicemen used unmanned aerial vehicles to detect the positions of Ukrainian troops in a fortified strongpoint, as well as the departure of hostile hardware.
The pinpoint strike launched with high-precision projectiles has resulted in the destruction of the armored facility.
All the targets were hit by one high-precision projectile each.
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Report: US Struggling to Supply Ukraine With Effective Counterdrone Systems
The US Defense Department promised the delivery of Vampire counterdrone systems to Ukraine in August, but only approved a $40 million contract for the weapon last month, the Wall Street Journal said in a report, citing Western officials and analysts.
The United States will not deliver the first four Vampire systems until mid-2023, with ten more units expected to arrive by year’s end, the Monday report said.
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The US Defense Department promised the delivery of Vampire counterdrone systems to Ukraine in August, but only approved a $40 million contract for the weapon last month, the Wall Street Journal said in a report, citing Western officials and analysts.
The United States will not deliver the first four Vampire systems until mid-2023, with ten more units expected to arrive by year’s end, the Monday report said.
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