Keeping Taiwan's autonomous 'status quo' most West can achieve — French diplomat
The new French ambassador to the US, Laurent Bili, has stated that maintaining Taiwan's autonomy within the One-China policy is the most the West can hope to achieve.
He emphasized the importance of not risking the existing balance and protecting the status quo. Bili mentioned that there is no middle ground between the West and China, and it is better to keep things under control.
He also highlighted that France and the US share similar views on Taiwan, despite differing perspectives on China as a trade partner, and both countries aim to de-risk the situation.
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The new French ambassador to the US, Laurent Bili, has stated that maintaining Taiwan's autonomy within the One-China policy is the most the West can hope to achieve.
He emphasized the importance of not risking the existing balance and protecting the status quo. Bili mentioned that there is no middle ground between the West and China, and it is better to keep things under control.
He also highlighted that France and the US share similar views on Taiwan, despite differing perspectives on China as a trade partner, and both countries aim to de-risk the situation.
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📹🇪🇷 In an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa, President Isaias Afwerki reiterates the commitment of Russia and Eritrea to enhance bilateral cooperation and bring about a new multipolar world order.
💬 "We are determined to work together to see what the future looks like and cooperate in all fields so that our bilateral relationships within a multilateral context will move forward to promote a new order, a new world order," he said.
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💬 "We are determined to work together to see what the future looks like and cooperate in all fields so that our bilateral relationships within a multilateral context will move forward to promote a new order, a new world order," he said.
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Iranian Air Force commander says Tehran needs new Russia-made Su fighter jets
Brig. Gen. Hamid Vahedi, commander of the Iranian Air Force, has stated that Tehran requires new Su fighter jets made by Russia. However, the timing of their delivery to the Iranian squadron is contingent on the decision of senior officials in the country.
Vahedi emphasized that prior to the acquisition of these new jets, Iranian pilots must undergo specialized training in Russia to enable them to train their less experienced counterparts in the future.
Additionally, Vahedi mentioned that Iran's Kowsar fighter is undergoing final tests and a squadron of these jets is expected to be established soon. Furthermore, the Yasin training aircraft, developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry, is set to be handed over to the country's air force in 2022, according to the commander.
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Brig. Gen. Hamid Vahedi, commander of the Iranian Air Force, has stated that Tehran requires new Su fighter jets made by Russia. However, the timing of their delivery to the Iranian squadron is contingent on the decision of senior officials in the country.
Vahedi emphasized that prior to the acquisition of these new jets, Iranian pilots must undergo specialized training in Russia to enable them to train their less experienced counterparts in the future.
Additionally, Vahedi mentioned that Iran's Kowsar fighter is undergoing final tests and a squadron of these jets is expected to be established soon. Furthermore, the Yasin training aircraft, developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry, is set to be handed over to the country's air force in 2022, according to the commander.
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🇪🇷 'War declared by NATO, led by Washington': Eritrean leader on Ukraine crisis, Western 'hegemony'
To date, the Western approach of containing Russia has led to the Ukrainian crisis, which is nothing more than "a war declared by NATO, led by Washington," Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki told Sputnik Africa in an exclusive interview
💬 "This is not a war between Russia and Ukraine. This is a war declared by NATO, led by Washington. And Russia has a right to defend itself. Not alone. It's not an isolated Russia. This is a global issue," Afwerki stressed.
The Eritrean leader noted that his country can't tolerate the "hegemony of one nation" and its support for Russia was indeed "a natural phenomenon or outcome of what we did also"
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To date, the Western approach of containing Russia has led to the Ukrainian crisis, which is nothing more than "a war declared by NATO, led by Washington," Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki told Sputnik Africa in an exclusive interview
💬 "This is not a war between Russia and Ukraine. This is a war declared by NATO, led by Washington. And Russia has a right to defend itself. Not alone. It's not an isolated Russia. This is a global issue," Afwerki stressed.
The Eritrean leader noted that his country can't tolerate the "hegemony of one nation" and its support for Russia was indeed "a natural phenomenon or outcome of what we did also"
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Thousands of Hunter Biden's 'laptop from hell' photos laid bare online
BidenLaptopMedia.com, a website founded by former White House aide Garret Ziegler, plans to publish thousands of photos from Hunter Biden's laptop spanning 2008 to 2019. Ziegler claims that the photos were thoroughly reviewed and will provide an authentic portrayal of the Bidens, including both positive and negative images.
While personal information and some explicit content have been redacted, Ziegler emphasizes that the purpose is to provide truth and transparency, denying any political bias or intention to conduct a "hit job."
The laptop's story emerged before the 2020 US presidential election, containing information and images allegedly shedding light on Hunter Biden's activities and raising concerns about the Biden family.
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BidenLaptopMedia.com, a website founded by former White House aide Garret Ziegler, plans to publish thousands of photos from Hunter Biden's laptop spanning 2008 to 2019. Ziegler claims that the photos were thoroughly reviewed and will provide an authentic portrayal of the Bidens, including both positive and negative images.
While personal information and some explicit content have been redacted, Ziegler emphasizes that the purpose is to provide truth and transparency, denying any political bias or intention to conduct a "hit job."
The laptop's story emerged before the 2020 US presidential election, containing information and images allegedly shedding light on Hunter Biden's activities and raising concerns about the Biden family.
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US 'falling behind' on life expectancy since 1950s
A recent academic paper noscriptd "Falling Behind: The Growing Gap in Life Expectancy Between the United States and Other Countries, 1933–2021" sheds light on the long-standing trend of declining life expectancy in the US.
The study reveals that the problem dates back to the middle of the last century when the US began to lose ground to other industrializing nations.
Despite early advancements in medical technology, the US fell from its highest ranking among world powers in the 1950s to a middling position today, lagging behind many other countries.
The causes of the decline are not specifically identified in the report, but trends such as drug overdose deaths and suicide rates have been observed. The study also highlights regional disparities within the US, with states in the northeast and west experiencing faster growth in life expectancy compared to the south, central, and midwestern states.
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A recent academic paper noscriptd "Falling Behind: The Growing Gap in Life Expectancy Between the United States and Other Countries, 1933–2021" sheds light on the long-standing trend of declining life expectancy in the US.
The study reveals that the problem dates back to the middle of the last century when the US began to lose ground to other industrializing nations.
Despite early advancements in medical technology, the US fell from its highest ranking among world powers in the 1950s to a middling position today, lagging behind many other countries.
The causes of the decline are not specifically identified in the report, but trends such as drug overdose deaths and suicide rates have been observed. The study also highlights regional disparities within the US, with states in the northeast and west experiencing faster growth in life expectancy compared to the south, central, and midwestern states.
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🎙 As Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed by President Museveni, the author of the Bill, MP Asuman Basalirwa, joins your #AfroVerdict host to discuss the importance of the law in Ugandan society.
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As Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act stirs the pot of Western media, the author of the law sits down with your #Afroverdict host, VIktor Anokhin, to discuss the importance of the law to Ugandan society.
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Wall Street Up Over 700 Points on Debt Ceiling Deal, Jobs Report
US stocks made big gains on Friday, largely on news that Congress had finally reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a government default on its debt.
At the closing bell on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up by 701.19 points, or 2.12%, ending at 33,762.76. The S&P 500 also had big gains, growing 61.35 points to close at 4,282.37 for a 1.45% gain. The Nasdaq Composite also grew by 1.07%, adding 139.78 points to close at 13,240.77.
US stocks made big gains on Friday, largely on news that Congress had finally reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a government default on its debt.
At the closing bell on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up by 701.19 points, or 2.12%, ending at 33,762.76. The S&P 500 also had big gains, growing 61.35 points to close at 4,282.37 for a 1.45% gain. The Nasdaq Composite also grew by 1.07%, adding 139.78 points to close at 13,240.77.
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The West is running out of weapons that can be transferred to Ukraine
In an interview with an American newspaper, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said that Ukraine's allies are forced to buy more weapons for Kiev due to the fact that they cannot provide them from their stocks.
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke about the depletion of NATO stocks as a result of military assistance to Ukraine.
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In an interview with an American newspaper, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said that Ukraine's allies are forced to buy more weapons for Kiev due to the fact that they cannot provide them from their stocks.
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke about the depletion of NATO stocks as a result of military assistance to Ukraine.
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Will BRICS currency replace the dollar?
BRICS' proposed reserve currency could ensure global economic stability by shielding nations from Western sanctions and financial crises, Ashraf Patel, a senior research associate with the Institute for Global Dialogue and member of the South Africa BRICS Think Tank Network, told Sputnik.
Will a new BRICS currency replace the dollar?
BRICS' proposed reserve currency could ensure global economic stability by shielding nations from Western sanctions and financial crises, Ashraf Patel, a senior research associate with the Institute for Global Dialogue and member of the South Africa BRICS Think Tank Network, told Sputnik.
Will a new BRICS currency replace the dollar?
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‼️Biden reveals he will sign the US debt ceiling deal on Saturday to avert government default
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Newly-surfaced documents shed light on Epstein suicide
New documents revealing details about Jeffrey Epstein's suicide mention his declining mental health and physical ailments leading up to his death.
The documents, consisting of 4,000 pages, highlight Epstein's struggle to adapt to prison life and his various medical complaints, including sleep apnea, constipation, and back pain. It is also revealed that Epstein had written a letter to fellow pedophile Larry Nassar, which was found unopened with a "return to sender" notice.
Epstein's mental state deteriorated further after being denied bail and through facing the prospect of spending his life in prison for sex trafficking charges.
The financier with connections to prominent figures started his career in education before transitioning to investment banking and founding his own firm. He faced legal troubles over the years, including a prior conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. At the time of his death, Epstein's personal wealth exceeded $577 million.
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New documents revealing details about Jeffrey Epstein's suicide mention his declining mental health and physical ailments leading up to his death.
The documents, consisting of 4,000 pages, highlight Epstein's struggle to adapt to prison life and his various medical complaints, including sleep apnea, constipation, and back pain. It is also revealed that Epstein had written a letter to fellow pedophile Larry Nassar, which was found unopened with a "return to sender" notice.
Epstein's mental state deteriorated further after being denied bail and through facing the prospect of spending his life in prison for sex trafficking charges.
The financier with connections to prominent figures started his career in education before transitioning to investment banking and founding his own firm. He faced legal troubles over the years, including a prior conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. At the time of his death, Epstein's personal wealth exceeded $577 million.
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🫣 Naked alarm in the Vatican!
According to local media, a man climbed onto the main altar of St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican on Thursday evening, undressed completely, and scratched himself. Workers and Vatican gendarmes detained him and took him for identification and questioning.
The act in support of Ukraine - reportedly involving a man suffering a mental disorder - occurred in front of numerous tourists and is reminiscent of a similar scandal in January 2016 when a naked man appeared among tourists at St. Peter's Cathedral.
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According to local media, a man climbed onto the main altar of St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican on Thursday evening, undressed completely, and scratched himself. Workers and Vatican gendarmes detained him and took him for identification and questioning.
The act in support of Ukraine - reportedly involving a man suffering a mental disorder - occurred in front of numerous tourists and is reminiscent of a similar scandal in January 2016 when a naked man appeared among tourists at St. Peter's Cathedral.
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Republican Congress Leader McCarthy strengthens position with debt ceiling deal
McCarthy and President Joe Biden reached a last-minute deal on cutting federal spending in certain areas, despite opposition from hard-line Republicans and the left-wing fringe of the Democrat House minority. The bill is expected to pass the Senate easily, showcasing Biden's ability to make bipartisan deals and highlighting the need for Republicans to reach out and collaborate on future initiatives.
Wealth manager Aquiles Larrea emphasized the importance of accepting the outcome and avoiding a government default, as it would have severe consequences for loan repayments, public employees' wages, and welfare checks. Larrea urged both sides to recognize the inevitability of the deal and cautioned against political suicide. He highlighted the upcoming elections and the Republicans' desire to be seen as a party for everyone, urging them to seek bipartisan solutions and avoid a losing proposition.
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McCarthy and President Joe Biden reached a last-minute deal on cutting federal spending in certain areas, despite opposition from hard-line Republicans and the left-wing fringe of the Democrat House minority. The bill is expected to pass the Senate easily, showcasing Biden's ability to make bipartisan deals and highlighting the need for Republicans to reach out and collaborate on future initiatives.
Wealth manager Aquiles Larrea emphasized the importance of accepting the outcome and avoiding a government default, as it would have severe consequences for loan repayments, public employees' wages, and welfare checks. Larrea urged both sides to recognize the inevitability of the deal and cautioned against political suicide. He highlighted the upcoming elections and the Republicans' desire to be seen as a party for everyone, urging them to seek bipartisan solutions and avoid a losing proposition.
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45 bags with human remains have been found in Mexico
▪️ The bags were found in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara, according to the state prosecutor's office in Jalisco, which added the remains were from both women and men.
▪️ They were found while authorities were searching for seven young call center workers who disappeared last week from the district of Zapopan.
▪️ It is not clear whether the seven are among the remains found, and a search is continuing for any more body parts.
▪️ Such discoveries are not uncommon in Mexico, where more than 110,000 people are listed as missing, many of them likely to have been victims of the country's drug cartels.
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▪️ The bags were found in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara, according to the state prosecutor's office in Jalisco, which added the remains were from both women and men.
▪️ They were found while authorities were searching for seven young call center workers who disappeared last week from the district of Zapopan.
▪️ It is not clear whether the seven are among the remains found, and a search is continuing for any more body parts.
▪️ Such discoveries are not uncommon in Mexico, where more than 110,000 people are listed as missing, many of them likely to have been victims of the country's drug cartels.
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📹 Russian Su-35 crew detects and destroys enemy aircraft within the special military operation
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At least 288 people died due to train derailment in India’s Odisha - local media
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📹 Target destroyed: Russian scouts neutralize an AFU infantry fighting vehicle
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US intel officials claim CIA director secretly visited China last month
“Last month, [CIA Director Bill] Burns traveled to Beijing where he met with Chinese counterparts and emphasized the importance of maintaining open lines of communications in intelligence channels,” one unnamed US official reportedly told a British outlet.
A major American outlet wrote that a separate nameless US official described the trip as an “intelligence to intelligence engagement, not a diplomatic mission.”
If verified, the alleged meeting would mark the first significant engagement in months between representatives of the US and China.
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“Last month, [CIA Director Bill] Burns traveled to Beijing where he met with Chinese counterparts and emphasized the importance of maintaining open lines of communications in intelligence channels,” one unnamed US official reportedly told a British outlet.
A major American outlet wrote that a separate nameless US official described the trip as an “intelligence to intelligence engagement, not a diplomatic mission.”
If verified, the alleged meeting would mark the first significant engagement in months between representatives of the US and China.
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