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Yellen's Trip: US' Attempts to Squeeze Russia & China Out of Africa are Futile, Scholars Say
Earlier this week, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen embarked on an 11-day trip to Senegal, Zambia, and South Africa. The declared goal of Yellen's charm offensive is to offer new economic opportunities to African nations.
What other objectives is the treasury secretary pursuing in the world’s second-largest continent?
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Earlier this week, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen embarked on an 11-day trip to Senegal, Zambia, and South Africa. The declared goal of Yellen's charm offensive is to offer new economic opportunities to African nations.
What other objectives is the treasury secretary pursuing in the world’s second-largest continent?
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❗️The US will soon designate the private military company Wagner Group as a transnational criminal organization and impose sanctions on its network, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday.
Kirby said the US government will also impose additional sanctions next week against Wagner and its support network across multiple continents. The US government will work to identify, disrupt, expose and target firms that are assisting the Wagner Group, the White House official said.
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Kirby said the US government will also impose additional sanctions next week against Wagner and its support network across multiple continents. The US government will work to identify, disrupt, expose and target firms that are assisting the Wagner Group, the White House official said.
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Biden's Messy Policies Dealt a Heavy Blow to Americans in Just Two Years, US Observers Say
"Biden's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion has turned our political system into a disaster," Lisa Haven, a libertarian commentator, radio host and alternative media news analyst, told Sputnik.
💬 "There is progress being made on nothing, only talking points, lies and misdirection. Our entire FAA initiated a complete ground stop. Our borders are a porous disaster. The floodgates of opioids have been wide open. The economy is failing, incomes are dropping, debt is rising... So, in short, Biden has dealt with nothing," Haven said.
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"Biden's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion has turned our political system into a disaster," Lisa Haven, a libertarian commentator, radio host and alternative media news analyst, told Sputnik.
💬 "There is progress being made on nothing, only talking points, lies and misdirection. Our entire FAA initiated a complete ground stop. Our borders are a porous disaster. The floodgates of opioids have been wide open. The economy is failing, incomes are dropping, debt is rising... So, in short, Biden has dealt with nothing," Haven said.
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‼️ New Zealand Labour MP Chris Hipkins is set to take over the top spot after Jacinda Ardern officially steps down next month
Hipkins was the sole nominee for the Labour leadership
Hipkins was the sole nominee for the Labour leadership
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💬 "Very recently, just less than a week ago, they had an effigy of Erdogan being hung in Stockholm. A month ago, they had projections, the PKK had projections projected onto the Turkish embassy, the Turkish embassy is, obviously Turkish sovereign territory in Sweden is protected by the Geneva Convention, which is should be a big no-no. And we're continuing to see this type of activity. Swedish government is saying, well, it's freedom of press," says Yusuf Erim, an editor-at-large at TRT World.
🎧 Listen to more of Yusuf Erim’s analysis in our podcast Fault Lines: Key US Ally Moves Away From the Dollar Amid Global Economic Chaos
🎧 Listen to more of Yusuf Erim’s analysis in our podcast Fault Lines: Key US Ally Moves Away From the Dollar Amid Global Economic Chaos
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Fearsome Fighting Machine or Dangerous Deathtrap: What is the Stryker AFV the US is Sending Kiev?
The US has pledged to send 90 Stryker armored fighting vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new $2.5 billion weapons package. What are the system's capabilities and problem areas, and how could they help or hinder Kiev in its war effort?
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The US has pledged to send 90 Stryker armored fighting vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new $2.5 billion weapons package. What are the system's capabilities and problem areas, and how could they help or hinder Kiev in its war effort?
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Reporters Said to Be Fuming Over 'Evasive' Handling of Biden Classified Docs Row by WH Press Sec
“I just commented. I just commented... We're moving on…. I already answered your question,” Jean-Pierre told one of the indignant reporters as she redirected the questions to the Justice Department. “
When fresh classified documents were recovered at Biden’s home in Delaware, Jean-Pierre failed to notify the press corps, the media report added. The fact that Jean-Pierre has refused to allow officials from the Justice Department or White House Counsel’s office face a grilling before reporters has ostensibly left them railing against her.
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“I just commented. I just commented... We're moving on…. I already answered your question,” Jean-Pierre told one of the indignant reporters as she redirected the questions to the Justice Department. “
When fresh classified documents were recovered at Biden’s home in Delaware, Jean-Pierre failed to notify the press corps, the media report added. The fact that Jean-Pierre has refused to allow officials from the Justice Department or White House Counsel’s office face a grilling before reporters has ostensibly left them railing against her.
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Biden on Tanks: Ukraine Will Get All Help It Needs
US President Joe Biden, when asked about deliberations among allies to send tanks to Ukraine, told reporters on Friday that Ukraine will get all the help it needs, according to the White House press pool.
"Ukraine is going to get all the help they need," Biden said, as quoted by the press pool.
Earlier in the day, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, following a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, emphasized the importance of the United States sending Ukraine modern US tanks and long-range missile systems in order to repel an expected Russian offensive in the coming weeks or months, which will be a critical moment in the conflict.
US President Joe Biden, when asked about deliberations among allies to send tanks to Ukraine, told reporters on Friday that Ukraine will get all the help it needs, according to the White House press pool.
"Ukraine is going to get all the help they need," Biden said, as quoted by the press pool.
Earlier in the day, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, following a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, emphasized the importance of the United States sending Ukraine modern US tanks and long-range missile systems in order to repel an expected Russian offensive in the coming weeks or months, which will be a critical moment in the conflict.
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‼️US, British Snipers Sent to Potemkin Island Near Kherson - Source
Ukrainian servicemen have told Russian security forces that snipers from the United States and the United Kingdom have been sent to Potemkin Island (Ostriv Velykyi Potomkin) near Kherson to kill civilians in order to pass them off as victims of the Russian Armed Forces, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik.
"According to information received from sources in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, an American-British group of mercenaries, mostly snipers, drove to Bolshoy Potemkin Island in the Kherson region in order to terrorize the Russian-speaking population. The victims of the mercenaries’ murders are supposed to be passed off as those killed by the Russian army," the source said.
Ukrainian servicemen have told Russian security forces that snipers from the United States and the United Kingdom have been sent to Potemkin Island (Ostriv Velykyi Potomkin) near Kherson to kill civilians in order to pass them off as victims of the Russian Armed Forces, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik.
"According to information received from sources in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, an American-British group of mercenaries, mostly snipers, drove to Bolshoy Potemkin Island in the Kherson region in order to terrorize the Russian-speaking population. The victims of the mercenaries’ murders are supposed to be passed off as those killed by the Russian army," the source said.
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Macron Unveils Massive Military Expansion Plan Amid Nationwide Strike Over Neoliberal Budget Cuts
Macron’s proposed new defense budget size for the 2024-2030 period, €413 billion, is 40% larger than the previous 2019-2025 period budget of €295 billion.
Macron’s announcement comes amid a new wave of mass demonstrations in France, where 1 million marched on strike on Friday against a proposed plan to increase the retirement age to 64.
According to French media, eight of the country’s largest unions took part in the strike, which included 40% of primary school teachers and one-third of high school teachers. Transportation networks also shut down as workers walked out on strike.
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Macron’s proposed new defense budget size for the 2024-2030 period, €413 billion, is 40% larger than the previous 2019-2025 period budget of €295 billion.
Macron’s announcement comes amid a new wave of mass demonstrations in France, where 1 million marched on strike on Friday against a proposed plan to increase the retirement age to 64.
According to French media, eight of the country’s largest unions took part in the strike, which included 40% of primary school teachers and one-third of high school teachers. Transportation networks also shut down as workers walked out on strike.
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On Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 air defense system from Russia
💬 "It's a milestone moment for the Russian arms industry to be able to sell such a big ticket item to NATO member. I think that was of great concern to the United States. They didn't want that setting a precedent where NATO members were buying big ticket Russian items. I think that it also showed the world that there are other alternatives, the US isn't the only show in town regarding weapons, so I think it was a bunch of concerns they had," says Yusuf Erim, an editor-at-large at TRT World.
🎧 Listen to more of Yusuf Erim’s analysis in our podcast Fault Lines: Key US Ally Moves Away From the Dollar Amid Global Economic Chaos
💬 "It's a milestone moment for the Russian arms industry to be able to sell such a big ticket item to NATO member. I think that was of great concern to the United States. They didn't want that setting a precedent where NATO members were buying big ticket Russian items. I think that it also showed the world that there are other alternatives, the US isn't the only show in town regarding weapons, so I think it was a bunch of concerns they had," says Yusuf Erim, an editor-at-large at TRT World.
🎧 Listen to more of Yusuf Erim’s analysis in our podcast Fault Lines: Key US Ally Moves Away From the Dollar Amid Global Economic Chaos
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Who is Chris Hipkins, New Zealand's Next Prime Minister?
After Labor Party leader Jacinda Ardern announced she was resigning as head of New Zealand’s government earlier this week, only one candidate was nominated by Labor to replace her: Chris Hipkins, who holds several portfolios in Ardern’s government.
Labor leadership nominated Hipkins on Friday to replace Ardern once she steps down, although the party caucus still has to formally approve his nomination in a vote scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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After Labor Party leader Jacinda Ardern announced she was resigning as head of New Zealand’s government earlier this week, only one candidate was nominated by Labor to replace her: Chris Hipkins, who holds several portfolios in Ardern’s government.
Labor leadership nominated Hipkins on Friday to replace Ardern once she steps down, although the party caucus still has to formally approve his nomination in a vote scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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China Replacing Aging Fighter Jets With Advanced J-16s in All Five Theater Commands, Report Says
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has stepped up its efforts to replace aging fighter jets with top-of-the-line J-16 fighters, according to reports in Chinese media. The advanced aircraft has most recently been deployed in Tibet and Xinjiang, meaning all five PLA commands are now using it.
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The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has stepped up its efforts to replace aging fighter jets with top-of-the-line J-16 fighters, according to reports in Chinese media. The advanced aircraft has most recently been deployed in Tibet and Xinjiang, meaning all five PLA commands are now using it.
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Two-Year Review: What Campaign Promises Has Biden Kept Since Clinching White House?
Today marks the second anniversary of President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Biden, like all Presidential candidates, made countless campaign promises to voters. Halfway through his first and possibly only term, what has Biden delivered to voters what promises has he broken or failed to deliver?
Read on to see how Biden has fared!
Today marks the second anniversary of President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Biden, like all Presidential candidates, made countless campaign promises to voters. Halfway through his first and possibly only term, what has Biden delivered to voters what promises has he broken or failed to deliver?
Read on to see how Biden has fared!
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Supreme Court Marshal: 'No Credible Leads' Any Justices Behind Dobbs Decision Leak
The head of security for the US Supreme Court said on Friday the service had no reason to suspect any of the Supreme Court Justices were behind the May 2022 leaking of a draft majority opinion to the press.
“During the course of the investigation, I spoke with each of the justices, several on multiple occasions,” US Supreme Court Marshal Gail Curley said in a statement. “The justices actively cooperated in this iterative process, asking questions and answering mine. I followed up on all credible leads, none of which implicated the justices or their spouses. On this basis, I did not believe that it was necessary to ask the justices to sign sworn affidavits.”
The head of security for the US Supreme Court said on Friday the service had no reason to suspect any of the Supreme Court Justices were behind the May 2022 leaking of a draft majority opinion to the press.
“During the course of the investigation, I spoke with each of the justices, several on multiple occasions,” US Supreme Court Marshal Gail Curley said in a statement. “The justices actively cooperated in this iterative process, asking questions and answering mine. I followed up on all credible leads, none of which implicated the justices or their spouses. On this basis, I did not believe that it was necessary to ask the justices to sign sworn affidavits.”
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'Toadzilla': Australian Rangers Euthanize 'Monster' Cane Toad as Big as a Child
A massive cane toad was recently found by park rangers in the northern Australian state of Queensland, that may have broken records with its size.
According to local media reports, rangers in Queensland's Conway National Park stumbled upon a 6-pound cane toad last week while investigating a snake they had spotted.
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A massive cane toad was recently found by park rangers in the northern Australian state of Queensland, that may have broken records with its size.
According to local media reports, rangers in Queensland's Conway National Park stumbled upon a 6-pound cane toad last week while investigating a snake they had spotted.
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📹 Adorable Tasmanian devil pups from Australia have their first health check
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US, British Snipers Sent to Potemkin Island Near Kherson - Source
Ukrainian servicemen have told Russian security forces that snipers from the United States and the United Kingdom have been sent to Potemkin Island (Ostriv Velykyi Potomkin) near Kherson to kill civilians in order to pass them off as victims of the Russian Armed Forces, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik.
”The victims of the mercenaries’ murders are supposed to be passed off as those killed by the Russian army”, the source said.
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Ukrainian servicemen have told Russian security forces that snipers from the United States and the United Kingdom have been sent to Potemkin Island (Ostriv Velykyi Potomkin) near Kherson to kill civilians in order to pass them off as victims of the Russian Armed Forces, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik.
”The victims of the mercenaries’ murders are supposed to be passed off as those killed by the Russian army”, the source said.
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Panel of International Experts Demand Biden End Persecution of Julian Assange
Efforts to demand the US government end its political persecution of jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ramped up Friday as a group of legal experts, whistleblowers, and journalists warned that the Biden administration’s insistence on extraditing a foreign journalist under the Espionage Act could signal the death knell for what remains of free speech guarantees in the West.
“We’re all making an appeal for President Biden to desist from the appeal that he’s brought to the British courts so that Julian could be free,” former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told Sputnik News.
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Efforts to demand the US government end its political persecution of jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ramped up Friday as a group of legal experts, whistleblowers, and journalists warned that the Biden administration’s insistence on extraditing a foreign journalist under the Espionage Act could signal the death knell for what remains of free speech guarantees in the West.
“We’re all making an appeal for President Biden to desist from the appeal that he’s brought to the British courts so that Julian could be free,” former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told Sputnik News.
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Twitter Lost 80% of Its Workforce Under Elon Musk, Reports Say
The number of employees at Twitter has decreased by about 80% since US entrepreneur Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar acquisition, US media reports citing internal company records.
Before Musk finalized the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in late October, 2022, the San Francisco-based company had about 7,500 employees, but that number has gone down to approximately 1,300 active employees, US media said on Friday.
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The number of employees at Twitter has decreased by about 80% since US entrepreneur Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar acquisition, US media reports citing internal company records.
Before Musk finalized the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in late October, 2022, the San Francisco-based company had about 7,500 employees, but that number has gone down to approximately 1,300 active employees, US media said on Friday.
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