UK rail union head urges end to ‘obscene’ arms transfers to Ukraine, citing war crimes
The president of the UK's main rail worker union has criticized the British government's arms transfer to Ukraine, calling it an inappropriate use of public funds.
Alex Gordon, president of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), expressed his concern during a socialist conference, stating that it is obscene to spend billions on arms while workers struggle to meet their basic needs. He highlighted the alleged war crimes in Ukraine involving British weapons and urged the labor movement to take a stand against the war.
Other figures within the British labor movement, including the University and Colleges Union (UCU), have also voiced opposition to arms sales to Ukraine.
The British mainstream media has responded negatively to these developments, with some outlets criticizing the claims made by Gordon and the UCU.
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The president of the UK's main rail worker union has criticized the British government's arms transfer to Ukraine, calling it an inappropriate use of public funds.
Alex Gordon, president of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), expressed his concern during a socialist conference, stating that it is obscene to spend billions on arms while workers struggle to meet their basic needs. He highlighted the alleged war crimes in Ukraine involving British weapons and urged the labor movement to take a stand against the war.
Other figures within the British labor movement, including the University and Colleges Union (UCU), have also voiced opposition to arms sales to Ukraine.
The British mainstream media has responded negatively to these developments, with some outlets criticizing the claims made by Gordon and the UCU.
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From Nairobi to Cape Town: Moscow reaffirms African partnerships
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has wrapped up his African tour - the top diplomat visited four nations: Kenya, Burundi, Mozambique and South Africa.
Read about his full African itinerary
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has wrapped up his African tour - the top diplomat visited four nations: Kenya, Burundi, Mozambique and South Africa.
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Trade turnover between Saudi Arabia, BRICS tops $160bln in 2022
The trade turnover between Saudi Arabia and the BRICS countries increased by $32 billion in a year and exceeded $160 billion in 2022, which is almost twice as much as in 2017, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Friday.
"Relations with the BRICS nations are showing significant growth, reflecting the development of ties with the group's countries. The total volume of bilateral trade with the BRICS countries increased from $81 billion in 2017 to $128 billion in 2021. In 2022, the level exceeded $160 billion," the minister was quoted as saying by the state-run news agency.
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The trade turnover between Saudi Arabia and the BRICS countries increased by $32 billion in a year and exceeded $160 billion in 2022, which is almost twice as much as in 2017, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Friday.
"Relations with the BRICS nations are showing significant growth, reflecting the development of ties with the group's countries. The total volume of bilateral trade with the BRICS countries increased from $81 billion in 2017 to $128 billion in 2021. In 2022, the level exceeded $160 billion," the minister was quoted as saying by the state-run news agency.
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Twitter to host interview with presidential candidate Robert Kennedy on Monday
Twitter is to hold an interview with the Democratic candidate for a president Robert Kennedy Jr. on Monday at 2 p.m. ET (18:00 GMT), entrepreneur Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday.
"System is being upgraded & stress-tested in advance of @RobertKennedyJr interview on Monday," Musk wrote on his Twitter profile.
On Friday, Musk invited the presidential candidate publicly over Twitter and Kennedy directly accepted.
Last week, the Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis announced his bid on Twitter Spaces and as a result raised record amount of money in 24h - $8.2 million. For comparison, in 2020, Joe Biden raised $6.3 million on day one.
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Twitter is to hold an interview with the Democratic candidate for a president Robert Kennedy Jr. on Monday at 2 p.m. ET (18:00 GMT), entrepreneur Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday.
"System is being upgraded & stress-tested in advance of @RobertKennedyJr interview on Monday," Musk wrote on his Twitter profile.
On Friday, Musk invited the presidential candidate publicly over Twitter and Kennedy directly accepted.
Last week, the Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis announced his bid on Twitter Spaces and as a result raised record amount of money in 24h - $8.2 million. For comparison, in 2020, Joe Biden raised $6.3 million on day one.
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Odds of 'smarter than human' AI wiping out mankind are 50 percent or greater, physicist warns
Scientists worldwide are raising concerns about the potential dangers of advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, warning that it could lead to humanity's downfall.
Physicist and machine learning researcher Max Tegmark recently highlighted the risk of AI development proceeding unchecked, estimating a 50 percent or higher chance of highly advanced AI causing human extinction. Tegmark compared the scenario to past extinctions caused by the actions of the most intelligent species on Earth, emphasizing the need to prevent machines from surpassing human control.
His views echo those of other experts, including British-Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," who warned that AI could become more intelligent than humans and potentially seize control.
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Scientists worldwide are raising concerns about the potential dangers of advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, warning that it could lead to humanity's downfall.
Physicist and machine learning researcher Max Tegmark recently highlighted the risk of AI development proceeding unchecked, estimating a 50 percent or higher chance of highly advanced AI causing human extinction. Tegmark compared the scenario to past extinctions caused by the actions of the most intelligent species on Earth, emphasizing the need to prevent machines from surpassing human control.
His views echo those of other experts, including British-Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," who warned that AI could become more intelligent than humans and potentially seize control.
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Is US Dragging Japan Into Conflict With Russia and China?
The Biden administration is reportedly striving to ensure Japan's supplies of TNT for US-made 155mm artillery shells amid Washington's effort to arm the Ukrainian military.
What's behind the trend?
The Biden administration is reportedly striving to ensure Japan's supplies of TNT for US-made 155mm artillery shells amid Washington's effort to arm the Ukrainian military.
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Russia's Medvedev tells Castro Moscow appreciates Cuba's support in confronting West
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev expressed gratitude to former Cuban President Raul Castro for Habana's support in Russia's confrontation with the West amid a hybrid war initiated by the United States and NATO. During a phone call to congratulate Castro on his 92nd birthday, Medvedev conveyed President Vladimir Putin's best wishes and highlighted the deepening multidimensional ties between Russia and Cuba.
Medvedev also reaffirmed Russia's unwavering stance against the trade, economic, and financial embargo imposed on Cuba by the US, emphasizing the need for its immediate cessation.
He stressed Moscow's appreciation for Cuba's assistance in countering the collective West's actions and their hybrid war against Russia, while also expressing Russia's firm commitment to ending the restrictive embargo on Cuba, which is considered a violation of international law.
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Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev expressed gratitude to former Cuban President Raul Castro for Habana's support in Russia's confrontation with the West amid a hybrid war initiated by the United States and NATO. During a phone call to congratulate Castro on his 92nd birthday, Medvedev conveyed President Vladimir Putin's best wishes and highlighted the deepening multidimensional ties between Russia and Cuba.
Medvedev also reaffirmed Russia's unwavering stance against the trade, economic, and financial embargo imposed on Cuba by the US, emphasizing the need for its immediate cessation.
He stressed Moscow's appreciation for Cuba's assistance in countering the collective West's actions and their hybrid war against Russia, while also expressing Russia's firm commitment to ending the restrictive embargo on Cuba, which is considered a violation of international law.
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Norway plans to spend over $730mln annually on defense in 2025-2031
The Norwegian authorities are planning an annual increase in defense spending of 8 billion kroner ($731 million) from 2025 to 2031, doubling the government's initial plan to increase defense expenses to 2% of GDP, the local broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing sources.
In early May, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Norway planned to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP and reach the level discussed within NATO by 2026. A few days later, Norway's defense commission head Knut Storberget said it was necessary to increase defense spending "to an unrealistically high level" because the current state of affairs in this area was
unsatisfactory.
The sources said, citing government documents, that the Norwegian armed forces currently lack personnel and experience.
"The shortages will lead to serious problems by 2028 if nothing is done," the broadcaster quoted one document as saying.
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The Norwegian authorities are planning an annual increase in defense spending of 8 billion kroner ($731 million) from 2025 to 2031, doubling the government's initial plan to increase defense expenses to 2% of GDP, the local broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing sources.
In early May, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Norway planned to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP and reach the level discussed within NATO by 2026. A few days later, Norway's defense commission head Knut Storberget said it was necessary to increase defense spending "to an unrealistically high level" because the current state of affairs in this area was
unsatisfactory.
The sources said, citing government documents, that the Norwegian armed forces currently lack personnel and experience.
"The shortages will lead to serious problems by 2028 if nothing is done," the broadcaster quoted one document as saying.
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Ukrainian terrorists used NATO-given gear in Belgorod region's attack last week - reports
Ukrainian saboteurs that infiltrated Russia's Belgorod Region in late May used vehicles and weapons originally provided to Kiev by the United States, Poland, the Czech Republic and Belgium, American news outlet reported on Saturday, citing unnamed US officials familiar with the intelligence findings.
Three of the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs) that entered Russian territory were sent to Ukraine by the US, while the fourth came from Poland, the report said.
The saboteurs were also equipped with rifles made by Belgium and the Czech Republic and at least one AT-3 anti-tank weapon, which is used among the US and Western troops, the newspaper said, citing photos it verified. The report also cited two US mercenaries in Ukraine as saying that BREN and SCAR rifles are "commonly" handed to Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries.
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Ukrainian saboteurs that infiltrated Russia's Belgorod Region in late May used vehicles and weapons originally provided to Kiev by the United States, Poland, the Czech Republic and Belgium, American news outlet reported on Saturday, citing unnamed US officials familiar with the intelligence findings.
Three of the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs) that entered Russian territory were sent to Ukraine by the US, while the fourth came from Poland, the report said.
The saboteurs were also equipped with rifles made by Belgium and the Czech Republic and at least one AT-3 anti-tank weapon, which is used among the US and Western troops, the newspaper said, citing photos it verified. The report also cited two US mercenaries in Ukraine as saying that BREN and SCAR rifles are "commonly" handed to Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries.
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Chinese Official Hits Back After US Defense Secretary Accuses Beijing of ‘Bullying’
After failing to secure a face-to-face meeting with the Chinese Defense Minister at a security summit in Singapore, the US Defense Secretary is raising eyebrows by accusing the PRC of “bullying.”
“We do not seek conflict or confrontation,” Austin told audiences at the Shangri-La Dialogue, while describing US tensions with Beijing. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
In remarks given hours after Austin’s speech, Beijing’s vice chief for the Central Military Commission’s Joint Staff Department, Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng, told the summit that the US military frequently transits through the Taiwan Strait “to flex muscles” and compels other countries to “interfere in the Taiwan question.”
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After failing to secure a face-to-face meeting with the Chinese Defense Minister at a security summit in Singapore, the US Defense Secretary is raising eyebrows by accusing the PRC of “bullying.”
“We do not seek conflict or confrontation,” Austin told audiences at the Shangri-La Dialogue, while describing US tensions with Beijing. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
In remarks given hours after Austin’s speech, Beijing’s vice chief for the Central Military Commission’s Joint Staff Department, Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng, told the summit that the US military frequently transits through the Taiwan Strait “to flex muscles” and compels other countries to “interfere in the Taiwan question.”
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BRICS Currency Could 'Challenge Dominance' of Western-Led Financial Institutions
As the US insists on using the dollar’s dominant status in the global monetary system to punish countries Washington does not like through sanctions, a number of countries mull creating a new currency that may challenge the dollar’s status.
“Many countries are frustrated with dollar dominance and keen to have an alternate dollar. Thus, it seems that BRICS currency’s acceptability will not be an issue,” Mohammed Saqib, secretary-general of the India-China Economic and Cultural Council, told Sputnik. He admitted that introducing a BRICS currency “will require overcoming significant challenges of building trust and acceptance over time.”
But he believes that “a BRICS currency would provide an elevated status for emerging economies to exert greater control over global economic affairs, enhance their bargaining power in international trade negotiations, and challenge the dominance of Western-led financial institutions.”
As the US insists on using the dollar’s dominant status in the global monetary system to punish countries Washington does not like through sanctions, a number of countries mull creating a new currency that may challenge the dollar’s status.
“Many countries are frustrated with dollar dominance and keen to have an alternate dollar. Thus, it seems that BRICS currency’s acceptability will not be an issue,” Mohammed Saqib, secretary-general of the India-China Economic and Cultural Council, told Sputnik. He admitted that introducing a BRICS currency “will require overcoming significant challenges of building trust and acceptance over time.”
But he believes that “a BRICS currency would provide an elevated status for emerging economies to exert greater control over global economic affairs, enhance their bargaining power in international trade negotiations, and challenge the dominance of Western-led financial institutions.”
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US Debt Ceiling Deal: Upcoming Sales of Treasury Bonds ‘Could Wreak Havoc’
The US Treasury’s drive to start the massive sale of government bonds after the signing of the debt ceiling deal by POTUS “could wreak havoc,” an American media outlet has reported.
The sales, due to kick off on Monday, are necessary to replenish the cash the Treasury burned through during the period of the debt ceiling-related emergency measures when it could not borrow more money.
The news outlet quoted JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou as saying that the Treasury-bill auctions, which total more than $170 billion, may complicate the effect of quantitative tightening (QT) on stocks and bonds.
According to Panigirtzoglou, the Federal Reserve’s program of QT has already “eroded bank reserves, while money managers have been hoarding cash in anticipation of a recession.”
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The US Treasury’s drive to start the massive sale of government bonds after the signing of the debt ceiling deal by POTUS “could wreak havoc,” an American media outlet has reported.
The sales, due to kick off on Monday, are necessary to replenish the cash the Treasury burned through during the period of the debt ceiling-related emergency measures when it could not borrow more money.
The news outlet quoted JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou as saying that the Treasury-bill auctions, which total more than $170 billion, may complicate the effect of quantitative tightening (QT) on stocks and bonds.
According to Panigirtzoglou, the Federal Reserve’s program of QT has already “eroded bank reserves, while money managers have been hoarding cash in anticipation of a recession.”
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Humanitarian Aid From Residents of Ireland Delivered to Donetsk
Residents of Ireland sent humanitarian aid to Donetsk residents, Deputy Director of the Belarusian Humanitarian Fund Vladimir Kazbanov told Sputnik.
"Citizens of Ireland took part in this project: not only those who speak Russian but also those who do not know Russian. Citizens of the countries of the European Union, who understand everything … cannot be indifferent, despite the agenda that is being broadcast in Europe by official puppet politicians," Kazbanov said.
This is the second humanitarian shipment from Europeans, and the third batch of aid is already being prepared, as more and more people want to help, Kazbanov added.
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Residents of Ireland sent humanitarian aid to Donetsk residents, Deputy Director of the Belarusian Humanitarian Fund Vladimir Kazbanov told Sputnik.
"Citizens of Ireland took part in this project: not only those who speak Russian but also those who do not know Russian. Citizens of the countries of the European Union, who understand everything … cannot be indifferent, despite the agenda that is being broadcast in Europe by official puppet politicians," Kazbanov said.
This is the second humanitarian shipment from Europeans, and the third batch of aid is already being prepared, as more and more people want to help, Kazbanov added.
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China Warns NATO-Like Alliances in Asia May Plunge Region Into ‘Whirlpool of Conflicts’
In what appeared to be a thinly veiled dig at the US, Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has warned against forming NATO-like alliances in the Asia-Pacific, which he said is fraught with consequences for the region.
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, Li argued that "in essence, to push for" such alliances in the region is "a way of kidnapping regional countries and fuelling confrontation, which will only plunge the Asia-Pacific into a whirlpool of disputes and conflicts."
The Chinese defense minister also accused "some countries" of intensifying an arms race and interfering in the internal affairs of other nations.
The Chinese defense chief did not explicitly name any country but he appeared to be referring to the US, which is currently part of several alliances and partnerships across the region.
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In what appeared to be a thinly veiled dig at the US, Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has warned against forming NATO-like alliances in the Asia-Pacific, which he said is fraught with consequences for the region.
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, Li argued that "in essence, to push for" such alliances in the region is "a way of kidnapping regional countries and fuelling confrontation, which will only plunge the Asia-Pacific into a whirlpool of disputes and conflicts."
The Chinese defense minister also accused "some countries" of intensifying an arms race and interfering in the internal affairs of other nations.
The Chinese defense chief did not explicitly name any country but he appeared to be referring to the US, which is currently part of several alliances and partnerships across the region.
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Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin may be appointed head of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT)
The former MIT head, Hakan Fidan, has been appointed as Turkey's new foreign minister, according to a decision announced Saturday by reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Kalin has served as deputy chairman of the presidential committee for security and foreign policy and deputy chairman of the president's chief advisor since 2018.
Additionally, the local newspaper reported on Sunday that former Turkish Sports Minister Akif Cagatay Kilic is expected to be appointed as presidential spokesman.
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The former MIT head, Hakan Fidan, has been appointed as Turkey's new foreign minister, according to a decision announced Saturday by reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Kalin has served as deputy chairman of the presidential committee for security and foreign policy and deputy chairman of the president's chief advisor since 2018.
Additionally, the local newspaper reported on Sunday that former Turkish Sports Minister Akif Cagatay Kilic is expected to be appointed as presidential spokesman.
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📹 Units of Russia’s Airborne Forces destroy enemy stronghold
▪️ When destroying a stronghold, the paratroopers used thermobaric RPO-A "Shmel" hand-held flamethrower ammunition and RPG-26 and RPG-30 hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers with high-explosive grenades.
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▪️ When destroying a stronghold, the paratroopers used thermobaric RPO-A "Shmel" hand-held flamethrower ammunition and RPG-26 and RPG-30 hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers with high-explosive grenades.
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Three-member crew of China's Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft successfully landed in China after their six-month mission on board the Tiangong space station
"At 6:33 on June 4, 2023, Beijing time [22:33 GMT on Saturday], the return capsule of the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft landed successfully at the Dongfeng landing site [in China's autonomous Inner Mongolia region]. The manned mission of Shenzhou-15 was a complete success," China Manned Space Agency said in a statement.
Some 30 minutes later the astronauts were carried out of the capsule, the agency said, adding that they are in good physical condition.
The crew includes three astronauts — crew commander Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu — who arrived at the orbital station on November 30, 2022. During their stay on the station, they made four spacewalks and conducted several scientific and technical experiments. The Shenzhou-16 crew that came to Tiangong on May 30 will continue working aboard it for around five more months.
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"At 6:33 on June 4, 2023, Beijing time [22:33 GMT on Saturday], the return capsule of the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft landed successfully at the Dongfeng landing site [in China's autonomous Inner Mongolia region]. The manned mission of Shenzhou-15 was a complete success," China Manned Space Agency said in a statement.
Some 30 minutes later the astronauts were carried out of the capsule, the agency said, adding that they are in good physical condition.
The crew includes three astronauts — crew commander Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu — who arrived at the orbital station on November 30, 2022. During their stay on the station, they made four spacewalks and conducted several scientific and technical experiments. The Shenzhou-16 crew that came to Tiangong on May 30 will continue working aboard it for around five more months.
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📹 The famous "Holy Trinity" icon by 15th-century Russian artist Andrei Rublev arrived on at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow
💬 "The icon has been placed in a capsule under constant humidity conditions. The cathedral will closely monitor conditions required to preserve the artifact," the Russian Culture Ministry said, adding that experts from Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery will be helping to preserve the artwork.
📌 Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered for the icon to be handed over to the Russian Orthodox Church, which owned the painting before the Russian Revolution. Rublev created the "Holy Trinity" for the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, in the town of Sergiyev Posad near Moscow, where it stayed until the 1920s.
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💬 "The icon has been placed in a capsule under constant humidity conditions. The cathedral will closely monitor conditions required to preserve the artifact," the Russian Culture Ministry said, adding that experts from Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery will be helping to preserve the artwork.
📌 Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered for the icon to be handed over to the Russian Orthodox Church, which owned the painting before the Russian Revolution. Rublev created the "Holy Trinity" for the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, in the town of Sergiyev Posad near Moscow, where it stayed until the 1920s.
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❗️Russian armed forces launched an overnight airstrike with long-range high-precision weapons on targets at Ukrainian airfields: Russia's MoD
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An oil tanker suffered a machinery failure as it was crossing Suez Canal en route from Russia to China
"As soon as the main navigation control center received notification of a malfunction of the SEAVIGOUR oil tanker, which broke down at the 12th kilometer of the canal as it was traveling as part of the northern convoy en route from Russia to China, three rescue tugs were immediately dispatched … Work is currently underway to connect the tugboats to the ship in preparation for towing," head of Suez Canal Authority, Osama Rabie, said in a statement.
Rabie added that regular traffic coming from the north will resume after the oil tanker is moved to the 17th kilometer of the canal, while traffic going to the south will begin on condition that the vessels wait in the Great Lakes area until the towing is completed.
The administration has the necessary experience and navigation means to handle potential emergencies in a professional manner, the statement said.
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"As soon as the main navigation control center received notification of a malfunction of the SEAVIGOUR oil tanker, which broke down at the 12th kilometer of the canal as it was traveling as part of the northern convoy en route from Russia to China, three rescue tugs were immediately dispatched … Work is currently underway to connect the tugboats to the ship in preparation for towing," head of Suez Canal Authority, Osama Rabie, said in a statement.
Rabie added that regular traffic coming from the north will resume after the oil tanker is moved to the 17th kilometer of the canal, while traffic going to the south will begin on condition that the vessels wait in the Great Lakes area until the towing is completed.
The administration has the necessary experience and navigation means to handle potential emergencies in a professional manner, the statement said.
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🤔 Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley’s campaign has insisted she made a slip of the tongue when urging the US in an interview to “align” with Russia
💬 “This is completely ridiculous, she obviously misspoke. No one has been tougher on Russia than Nikki Haley,” spokesman Ken Farnaso told a US news network.
▪️ When asked to comment on the matter, Haley herself called Russia an “enemy”, adding, “I fought them at the UN, and I will continue to fight them; they want to destroy us and our allies and they are not to be trusted.”
▪️ The remarks come after the former US ambassador to the UN touched upon regions of the world to which she felt America could pay more attention in a televised interview. Haley referred to “the Arab world,” saying that the US wants Arab countries “to kind of join with us” on opposing Iran.
▪️ Nikki Haley has repeatedly used stern rhetoric with respect to Russia, once claiming that Moscow will never be Washington’s friend.
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💬 “This is completely ridiculous, she obviously misspoke. No one has been tougher on Russia than Nikki Haley,” spokesman Ken Farnaso told a US news network.
▪️ When asked to comment on the matter, Haley herself called Russia an “enemy”, adding, “I fought them at the UN, and I will continue to fight them; they want to destroy us and our allies and they are not to be trusted.”
▪️ The remarks come after the former US ambassador to the UN touched upon regions of the world to which she felt America could pay more attention in a televised interview. Haley referred to “the Arab world,” saying that the US wants Arab countries “to kind of join with us” on opposing Iran.
▪️ Nikki Haley has repeatedly used stern rhetoric with respect to Russia, once claiming that Moscow will never be Washington’s friend.
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