🇱🇧 Lebanese forces ready to counter any aggression, defense minister says
The Lebanese military would always seek to cooperate with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, while also taking necessary measures to ensure security of its southern border and constant readiness to counter any threat or aggression, Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem stated during the meeting with his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto.
Earlier in the day, the Israel Defense Forces said that its tanks and military aviation carried out strikes on positions of the Palestinian militant group Hamas along the border with the Gaza Strip and its infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The strikes were conducted in response to the missile attacks conducted against Israel from the Lebanese territory earlier in the week, according to the IDF.
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The Lebanese military would always seek to cooperate with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, while also taking necessary measures to ensure security of its southern border and constant readiness to counter any threat or aggression, Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem stated during the meeting with his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto.
Earlier in the day, the Israel Defense Forces said that its tanks and military aviation carried out strikes on positions of the Palestinian militant group Hamas along the border with the Gaza Strip and its infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The strikes were conducted in response to the missile attacks conducted against Israel from the Lebanese territory earlier in the week, according to the IDF.
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Latest Developments in Israeli-Palestinian Сonflict
The prospects of a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and improving relations between Israel and Lebanon in the near future have apparently gone down the drain amid the latest escalation of violence in the region.
So what are these rising regional tensions all about and will there be further escalation?
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The prospects of a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and improving relations between Israel and Lebanon in the near future have apparently gone down the drain amid the latest escalation of violence in the region.
So what are these rising regional tensions all about and will there be further escalation?
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Tatarsky’s Colleagues Recall His Passion, Patriotism, Push to Improve Russia’s Drone Capabilities Tatarsky was a patriot and passionate about Russia, Evgeny Poddubny, a Russian war correspondent, said. “He did a great deal to ensure that things were called…
❗️Russian Foreign Ministry summons acting head of Canadian diplomatic mission
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday summoned Brian Ebel, the minister-counselor at the embassy of Canada in Moscow, over a statement made by Canada’s Permanent Representative to the UN Rober Rae about the death of Russian military correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky.
Earlier in April, Roe tweeted that there is no reaction in the West to the assassination of Tatarsky "because he was not a journalist" but "vitriolic propagandist" and a "spreader of hate."
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The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday summoned Brian Ebel, the minister-counselor at the embassy of Canada in Moscow, over a statement made by Canada’s Permanent Representative to the UN Rober Rae about the death of Russian military correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky.
Earlier in April, Roe tweeted that there is no reaction in the West to the assassination of Tatarsky "because he was not a journalist" but "vitriolic propagandist" and a "spreader of hate."
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KJ Noh, a scholar, educator and journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific, joined us to discuss Emmanuel Macron's visit to China and the diverging interests pulling him in two different directions
🎧Listen to more of Noh’s analysis in our podcast By Any Means Necessary
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At Least One Person Killed, Six Others Injured After Tel Aviv Car Ramming Attack
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has confirmed that at least one individual was killed, and that six others sustained wounds in a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv.
All seven individuals were said to be tourists.
Officials stated the assailant was killed by Israeli police shortly after his vehicle overturned. The government has ordered the mobilization of Border Police and IDF reservists.
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The Israeli Foreign Ministry has confirmed that at least one individual was killed, and that six others sustained wounds in a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv.
All seven individuals were said to be tourists.
Officials stated the assailant was killed by Israeli police shortly after his vehicle overturned. The government has ordered the mobilization of Border Police and IDF reservists.
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KJ Noh, a scholar, educator and journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific, joined us to discuss recent meetings between US officials and Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-Wen and how this fits into recent US provocations over Taiwan
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📹 “Keep your mouth closed”: Judge Andrew Napolitano gave advice to his friend Donald Trump in an interview with Sputnik
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📹 “The only way President Biden can get reelected is if he runs against Trump”: Judge Napolitano speaks about how the indictment will influence the upcoming election
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▶️ Russian GRAD-M multiple rocket launcher fires against Ukrainian strongholds
The military detect a target, aim and destroy it with salvos of 122 mm rockets with the help of drones.
The gunners follow the rule of "one target, one position", as these technologies ease the destruction of enemy positions and deprive them of any possibility of retaliation, says Russia's Defense Ministry
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The military detect a target, aim and destroy it with salvos of 122 mm rockets with the help of drones.
The gunners follow the rule of "one target, one position", as these technologies ease the destruction of enemy positions and deprive them of any possibility of retaliation, says Russia's Defense Ministry
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📹 Former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano describes what will happen next in Trump's indictment
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🇷🇺☄️ In Russian Siberia, a meteorite fell in the Ust-Kutsky district of the Irkutsk region.
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Professor of East Asian and Global History at New Mexico State University Dr. Kenneth Hammond joined us to discuss how the US government has been demonizing China
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China Announces Military Drills Near Taiwan After McCarthy-Tsai Meeting
The Chinese military said Saturday morning that it will hold three days of military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan.
The announcement comes after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and 17 other American politicians. While the announcement did not mention Tsai or the meeting, it came just hours after her 10-day tour, which included Central America and stops in New York and Los Angeles, California.
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The Chinese military said Saturday morning that it will hold three days of military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan.
The announcement comes after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and 17 other American politicians. While the announcement did not mention Tsai or the meeting, it came just hours after her 10-day tour, which included Central America and stops in New York and Los Angeles, California.
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North Korea Tests Underwater ‘Radioactive Tsunami’ Drone for Second Time
North Korea carried out another test of its underwater, nuclear-capable drone this week. According to North Korean state media, the Haeil-2 underwater strategic weapon system was tested from Tuesday to Thursday this week.
The drone reportedly went in an optical and figure eight path in the Sea of Japan for over 71 hours, simulating a 1,000-kilometer journey.
The test comes a few weeks after North Korea first announced it had developed the drone. At the time, North Korea claimed the drone is capable of creating a “radioactive tsunami” by detonating warheads underwater.
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North Korea carried out another test of its underwater, nuclear-capable drone this week. According to North Korean state media, the Haeil-2 underwater strategic weapon system was tested from Tuesday to Thursday this week.
The drone reportedly went in an optical and figure eight path in the Sea of Japan for over 71 hours, simulating a 1,000-kilometer journey.
The test comes a few weeks after North Korea first announced it had developed the drone. At the time, North Korea claimed the drone is capable of creating a “radioactive tsunami” by detonating warheads underwater.
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Kiev Planning Provocation in Sumy Region to Accuse Russia of Using Poisonous Substances - Moscow
Kiev is planning a large-scale provocation in the Sumy region with the aim of discrediting Russia and accusing it of allegedly using poisonous substances, Russia's Joint Coordination Headquarters for Humanitarian Response said.
"According to available data, confirmed by several independent sources, under the leadership of the office of the President of Ukraine, a large-scale provocation is being prepared aimed at discrediting the Russian Federation in the international arena," the headquarters said in a statement.
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Kiev is planning a large-scale provocation in the Sumy region with the aim of discrediting Russia and accusing it of allegedly using poisonous substances, Russia's Joint Coordination Headquarters for Humanitarian Response said.
"According to available data, confirmed by several independent sources, under the leadership of the office of the President of Ukraine, a large-scale provocation is being prepared aimed at discrediting the Russian Federation in the international arena," the headquarters said in a statement.
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🗣 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are currently off the table, arguing that Moscow has to show its readiness for "constructive" talks.
▪️ Blinken claimed during his meeting with German press that Russia had to demonstrate its willingness to engage in "constructive negotiations" with the goal of a "just and lasting peace."
▪️ Although the idea of a ceasefire may be "tempting," it will not contribute to a "just and lasting peace" if it means "ratification" of Moscow's control over the territories that joined Russia after the start of the military operation in Ukraine, Blinken said.
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▪️ Blinken claimed during his meeting with German press that Russia had to demonstrate its willingness to engage in "constructive negotiations" with the goal of a "just and lasting peace."
▪️ Although the idea of a ceasefire may be "tempting," it will not contribute to a "just and lasting peace" if it means "ratification" of Moscow's control over the territories that joined Russia after the start of the military operation in Ukraine, Blinken said.
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New Leak of Classified Docs on Ukraine, China & Middle East Prompt Pentagon Probe
A new batch of classified documents that gained attention on Friday alarmed Pentagon officials, prompting an urgent effort to find the source.
Citing insiders aware of the development, the New York Times reported that more than 100 documents had been leaked onto Twitter, Telegram and on message board 4chan. The files purportedly included detailed maps and briefing slides on the state of China and the Middle East.
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A new batch of classified documents that gained attention on Friday alarmed Pentagon officials, prompting an urgent effort to find the source.
Citing insiders aware of the development, the New York Times reported that more than 100 documents had been leaked onto Twitter, Telegram and on message board 4chan. The files purportedly included detailed maps and briefing slides on the state of China and the Middle East.
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🏌️ Two huge pine trees fell right during the Masters 2023 golf tournament near the 17th hole at Augusta National
▪️ The incident occurred during the second qualifying round, and was captured on video via live broadcast.
▪️ The Masters confirmed that no one was injured, but "the second round has been officially suspended for the rest of the day. Play will resume Saturday morning at 8:00 am (12pm BST)". A statement from the Masters also stressed that Augusta National Golf Club will continue to closely monitor the weather for the safety and well-being of who attends tournament.
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▪️ The incident occurred during the second qualifying round, and was captured on video via live broadcast.
▪️ The Masters confirmed that no one was injured, but "the second round has been officially suspended for the rest of the day. Play will resume Saturday morning at 8:00 am (12pm BST)". A statement from the Masters also stressed that Augusta National Golf Club will continue to closely monitor the weather for the safety and well-being of who attends tournament.
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🗣 International agencies have never taken any appropriate measures against Ukraine over reported cases of torture of captive soldiers of the DPR
💬 "Since the start of the special military operation, we have sent over 320 letters to the UN, the ICRC [International Committee of the Red Cross], UNICEF [United Nations Children's Fund] with information on the cases of the Kiev regime's war crimes that we documented. These include war crimes against prisoners [of war]. The answer to them is always formal: 'Thank you for the information, we have note of it.' No proper response measures against Ukraine ever followed," DPR Ombudswoman Daria Morozova told Sputnik.
▪️ The ombudswoman's office says that interviews with DPR servicemen returned from Ukrainian captivity and forensic data suggest that nearly all of the soldiers were subjected to torture, beatings, and other forms of abuse by Ukraine's armed formations.
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💬 "Since the start of the special military operation, we have sent over 320 letters to the UN, the ICRC [International Committee of the Red Cross], UNICEF [United Nations Children's Fund] with information on the cases of the Kiev regime's war crimes that we documented. These include war crimes against prisoners [of war]. The answer to them is always formal: 'Thank you for the information, we have note of it.' No proper response measures against Ukraine ever followed," DPR Ombudswoman Daria Morozova told Sputnik.
▪️ The ombudswoman's office says that interviews with DPR servicemen returned from Ukrainian captivity and forensic data suggest that nearly all of the soldiers were subjected to torture, beatings, and other forms of abuse by Ukraine's armed formations.
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🇹🇷 Turkiye has initiated the process of introducing legislative amendments for the gas hub project proposed by Russia
▪️ On Thursday, Turkish media reported that the country's parliament had approved changing the structure of state-owned oil and gas company Botas with a view to enabling the creation of a Russia-proposed gas hub project. In early March, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said that the gas hub project would need the parliament's approval as it entails legislative changes.
💬 "We have an opportunity to become an important center of [gas] trade to Eastern European countries. We have taken steps to this end. When our president approves changes to the bill passed by the parliament, new legal measures will be established. The old law regulated the domestic market. It was more restrictive. With the new law, we have ensured greater freedom," Donmez told local TV channel.
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▪️ On Thursday, Turkish media reported that the country's parliament had approved changing the structure of state-owned oil and gas company Botas with a view to enabling the creation of a Russia-proposed gas hub project. In early March, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said that the gas hub project would need the parliament's approval as it entails legislative changes.
💬 "We have an opportunity to become an important center of [gas] trade to Eastern European countries. We have taken steps to this end. When our president approves changes to the bill passed by the parliament, new legal measures will be established. The old law regulated the domestic market. It was more restrictive. With the new law, we have ensured greater freedom," Donmez told local TV channel.
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❗️ A missile launched from Ukraine has been shot down by Russian air defense systems over the city of Feodosia in the Crimean peninsula, Head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov said on Saturday.
Earlier in the day, Aksyonov's adviser, Oleg Kryuchkov, said that air defense systems had engaged in the Feodosia region.
💬 "A missile fired from the direction of Ukraine has been shot down over Feodosia," Aksyonov said on Telegram.
📍 Kryuchkov, in turn, noted that debris from the missile had fallen near one of the settlements of Crimea. There are no casualties or damages reported yet, he added.
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Earlier in the day, Aksyonov's adviser, Oleg Kryuchkov, said that air defense systems had engaged in the Feodosia region.
💬 "A missile fired from the direction of Ukraine has been shot down over Feodosia," Aksyonov said on Telegram.
📍 Kryuchkov, in turn, noted that debris from the missile had fallen near one of the settlements of Crimea. There are no casualties or damages reported yet, he added.
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