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🎙 Dimitri Simes Jr. from Sputnik International discusses the future of Germany with former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl at #SPIEF2023
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Venezuelan President Receives Honorary Boxing World Champion Belt
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro received the Honorary World Champion belt of the World Boxing Association (WBA) in recognition of his support for the sport and its athletes, the presidential press service said.
"Having you as an ally in the goal of promoting the sport and its athletes, makes you worthy of all our respect and appreciation, which we testify with the distinction that we make and deliver to you — our World Champion Belt," a letter signed by WBA president Gilberto Mendoza read, as quoted by the press service.
A delegation of the International Boxing Association (IBA), led by its president Umar Kremlev and his deputy and president of the European Boxing Confederation Ioannis Filippatos, presented the award to Maduro in the capital of Caracas, the statement read.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro received the Honorary World Champion belt of the World Boxing Association (WBA) in recognition of his support for the sport and its athletes, the presidential press service said.
"Having you as an ally in the goal of promoting the sport and its athletes, makes you worthy of all our respect and appreciation, which we testify with the distinction that we make and deliver to you — our World Champion Belt," a letter signed by WBA president Gilberto Mendoza read, as quoted by the press service.
A delegation of the International Boxing Association (IBA), led by its president Umar Kremlev and his deputy and president of the European Boxing Confederation Ioannis Filippatos, presented the award to Maduro in the capital of Caracas, the statement read.
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Belgian resident wins lawsuit against Tesla over frequent car breakdowns
A Belgian resident has won a 158,600-euro ($174,000) cash settlement from Tesla over quality issues with the Model S P100D he bought four years ago, Belgian media reported on Saturday.
The Antwerp Court of Appeal confirmed "the existence of significant defects in terms of driving comfort and safety," Belgian newspaper reported.
In particular, the car owner complained about faulty sensors, the braking system and defects in the display screen. The presence of defects was confirmed by experts, the media reported.
The court also criticized the carmaker's lack of cooperation during the trial, the newspaper said.
Tesla's representatives plan to appeal the decision to the Court of Cassation.
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A Belgian resident has won a 158,600-euro ($174,000) cash settlement from Tesla over quality issues with the Model S P100D he bought four years ago, Belgian media reported on Saturday.
The Antwerp Court of Appeal confirmed "the existence of significant defects in terms of driving comfort and safety," Belgian newspaper reported.
In particular, the car owner complained about faulty sensors, the braking system and defects in the display screen. The presence of defects was confirmed by experts, the media reported.
The court also criticized the carmaker's lack of cooperation during the trial, the newspaper said.
Tesla's representatives plan to appeal the decision to the Court of Cassation.
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Grotesque model reveals alarming effects of remote work
Experts are warning that remote work may have negative health consequences. A model named Anna, created by Furniture At Work, depicts the potential physical and mental health issues faced by remote employees in the future.
Anna's appearance shows a hunched back, swollen eyes, and claw-like hands, resulting from poor posture, extended screen time, and lack of dedicated workspace.
To maintain a healthier lifestyle while working remotely, experts recommend setting up an ergonomic workspace, taking regular breaks, practicing good eye care, maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and prioritizing mental health. These measures can help mitigate the potential negative effects of remote work on one's well-being.
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Experts are warning that remote work may have negative health consequences. A model named Anna, created by Furniture At Work, depicts the potential physical and mental health issues faced by remote employees in the future.
Anna's appearance shows a hunched back, swollen eyes, and claw-like hands, resulting from poor posture, extended screen time, and lack of dedicated workspace.
To maintain a healthier lifestyle while working remotely, experts recommend setting up an ergonomic workspace, taking regular breaks, practicing good eye care, maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and prioritizing mental health. These measures can help mitigate the potential negative effects of remote work on one's well-being.
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GOP probe: Biden family received 'up to $30 mln' from foreigners
A recent poll indicates that a majority of potential US voters believe President Joe Biden and his family received foreign payments to influence White House policy.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer has announced efforts to acquire bank records suggesting up to $30 million in illegal payments to the Biden family from foreign nationals. Comer accused them of bribery, influence peddling, and money laundering, anticipating media scrutiny on the source of the funds.
The committee obtained the information through subpoenas issued to four banks, as part of a Republican-led investigation into alleged multi-million-dollar payments by Burisma to Joe and Hunter Biden during the Obama administration, concerning the removal of a Ukrainian prosecutor investigating the company.
President Biden has consistently denied these allegations.
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A recent poll indicates that a majority of potential US voters believe President Joe Biden and his family received foreign payments to influence White House policy.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer has announced efforts to acquire bank records suggesting up to $30 million in illegal payments to the Biden family from foreign nationals. Comer accused them of bribery, influence peddling, and money laundering, anticipating media scrutiny on the source of the funds.
The committee obtained the information through subpoenas issued to four banks, as part of a Republican-led investigation into alleged multi-million-dollar payments by Burisma to Joe and Hunter Biden during the Obama administration, concerning the removal of a Ukrainian prosecutor investigating the company.
President Biden has consistently denied these allegations.
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Blinken discusses regional issues with South Korean counterpart before going to China
South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a phone conversation discussing various global and regional issues, including South Korea-US relations, South Korea-China relations, US-China relations, and the North Korea issue, according to a statement from the South Korean Foreign Ministry.
They both emphasized the need for North Korea to cease military provocations and highlighted the benefits of Pyongyang's denuclearization for the international community, including China. The diplomats also agreed to jointly urge China to play a constructive role in the United Nations Security Council regarding North Korea's denuclearization.
Secretary Blinken is scheduled to visit Beijing on June 18, marking his first visit to China in his current role and the first visit by a US secretary of state to Beijing since 2018.
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South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a phone conversation discussing various global and regional issues, including South Korea-US relations, South Korea-China relations, US-China relations, and the North Korea issue, according to a statement from the South Korean Foreign Ministry.
They both emphasized the need for North Korea to cease military provocations and highlighted the benefits of Pyongyang's denuclearization for the international community, including China. The diplomats also agreed to jointly urge China to play a constructive role in the United Nations Security Council regarding North Korea's denuclearization.
Secretary Blinken is scheduled to visit Beijing on June 18, marking his first visit to China in his current role and the first visit by a US secretary of state to Beijing since 2018.
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Mars and Venus to adorn summer solstice evening sky
Stargazers around the world are going to be in for quite a treat next week, with a major occurence illuminating the night sky.
On the day of the solstice, June 2021, two planets closest to our world, Venus and Mars, as well as Earth’s only natural satellite the Moon, are going to be visible after sunset.
According to EarthSky website, all three celestial bodies are going to be visible in close proximity to one another while looking at the sky to the west: the Moon is going to emerge first, followed by Venus and finally Mars as the sky will be getting darker.
The website also points out that, aside from this celestial trio, stars Castor and Pollux in the constellation Gemini will be visible low in the sky to the northwest before they set, while Regulus in constellation Leo is going to be visible higher in the sky to the southeast.
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Stargazers around the world are going to be in for quite a treat next week, with a major occurence illuminating the night sky.
On the day of the solstice, June 2021, two planets closest to our world, Venus and Mars, as well as Earth’s only natural satellite the Moon, are going to be visible after sunset.
According to EarthSky website, all three celestial bodies are going to be visible in close proximity to one another while looking at the sky to the west: the Moon is going to emerge first, followed by Venus and finally Mars as the sky will be getting darker.
The website also points out that, aside from this celestial trio, stars Castor and Pollux in the constellation Gemini will be visible low in the sky to the northwest before they set, while Regulus in constellation Leo is going to be visible higher in the sky to the southeast.
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Xi-Gates meeting: US billionaire 'will continue to be friend to China'
According to political risk analyst Ross Feingold, Bill Gates wasted no time in visiting China after COVID restrictions were lifted.
Feingold noted that Gates' positive statements about China's handling of the pandemic made his visit unsurprising, as he sought to expand joint initiatives with the country. Gates' visit and meeting with Xi are seen as efforts by China to improve its global image, given Gates' influence and positive remarks on China's contributions to public health.
Feingold highlighted the Gates Foundation's commitment of $50 million to the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of Gates' ongoing support to China.
The analyst suggested that high-profile visits by business leaders like Gates are aimed at tapping into China's consumer market and attracting foreign investment, despite China's recent slow economic growth.
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According to political risk analyst Ross Feingold, Bill Gates wasted no time in visiting China after COVID restrictions were lifted.
Feingold noted that Gates' positive statements about China's handling of the pandemic made his visit unsurprising, as he sought to expand joint initiatives with the country. Gates' visit and meeting with Xi are seen as efforts by China to improve its global image, given Gates' influence and positive remarks on China's contributions to public health.
Feingold highlighted the Gates Foundation's commitment of $50 million to the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of Gates' ongoing support to China.
The analyst suggested that high-profile visits by business leaders like Gates are aimed at tapping into China's consumer market and attracting foreign investment, despite China's recent slow economic growth.
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📹 A first-person view of the training of Russian paratroopers
In the rear of the special military operation, paratroopers prepare for a real assault.
Under the direction of experienced instructors, the servicemen act as one unit, executing all commands strictly.
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In the rear of the special military operation, paratroopers prepare for a real assault.
Under the direction of experienced instructors, the servicemen act as one unit, executing all commands strictly.
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Russian aviation has inflicted eight missile and bomb strikes on Ukrainian troops in the Kupyansk direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
"The crews of Ka-52 and Mi-28 attack helicopters and Su-25 attack aircraft have inflicted eight missile and bomb strikes on the accumulation of manpower, weapons and military equipment of the 14th separate mechanized brigade and the 103rd territorial defense brigade [of Ukraine]," the spokesperson said.
In addition, in the course of hostilities in the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces struck at the concentration of manpower, weapons, military and special equipment of Ukraine's 14th separate mechanized brigade, using a Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system.
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"The crews of Ka-52 and Mi-28 attack helicopters and Su-25 attack aircraft have inflicted eight missile and bomb strikes on the accumulation of manpower, weapons and military equipment of the 14th separate mechanized brigade and the 103rd territorial defense brigade [of Ukraine]," the spokesperson said.
In addition, in the course of hostilities in the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces struck at the concentration of manpower, weapons, military and special equipment of Ukraine's 14th separate mechanized brigade, using a Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system.
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🙏 Musk begs to give Biden his Twitter password
His message comes in response to a post that said "it's time for the super rich to start paying their fair share."
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His message comes in response to a post that said "it's time for the super rich to start paying their fair share."
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Ukraine's demilitarization mainly completed as Kiev using own weapons much less
According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Ukraine's demilitarization has largely been accomplished as it relies less on its own weapons and increasingly utilizes weaponry supplied by Western countries.
Peskov noted that Ukraine was highly militarized during the initial stages of the military operation, but the objective of demilitarization set by Russian President Vladimir Putin has been mostly achieved.
Regarding peace negotiations, Peskov stated that certain provisions in various Ukraine peace initiatives do not align with Russia's position and are unacceptable.
However, he emphasized that Moscow is willing to engage in dialogue with Kiev, expressing openness despite the opposing stance of the Ukrainian side.
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According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Ukraine's demilitarization has largely been accomplished as it relies less on its own weapons and increasingly utilizes weaponry supplied by Western countries.
Peskov noted that Ukraine was highly militarized during the initial stages of the military operation, but the objective of demilitarization set by Russian President Vladimir Putin has been mostly achieved.
Regarding peace negotiations, Peskov stated that certain provisions in various Ukraine peace initiatives do not align with Russia's position and are unacceptable.
However, he emphasized that Moscow is willing to engage in dialogue with Kiev, expressing openness despite the opposing stance of the Ukrainian side.
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Abkhazia ready for any scenario with Georgia
Abkhazia holds regular military drills with Russia and is ready for the development of any scenario with Georgia, Abkhazia’s Ambassador to Russia Alkhas Kvitsinia told Sputnik.
"We have learned from bitter experience, therefore we must always be ready for any development of events. Hence the permanent exercises, often jointly with the Russian military," Kvitsinia said, asked about the possibility of a "second front" against Russia getting opened in Georgia under Western pressure.
In April, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said at a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that the West was forcing Georgia to enter into a military conflict with Russia, convincing Tbilisi that now was a good time to regain control over Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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Abkhazia holds regular military drills with Russia and is ready for the development of any scenario with Georgia, Abkhazia’s Ambassador to Russia Alkhas Kvitsinia told Sputnik.
"We have learned from bitter experience, therefore we must always be ready for any development of events. Hence the permanent exercises, often jointly with the Russian military," Kvitsinia said, asked about the possibility of a "second front" against Russia getting opened in Georgia under Western pressure.
In April, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said at a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that the West was forcing Georgia to enter into a military conflict with Russia, convincing Tbilisi that now was a good time to regain control over Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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🇵🇭 A passenger ferry with 120 people on board caught fire near the Philippine province of Bohol. According to the local coast guard, a rescue operation is underway.
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📹🇺🇸🇨🇳 A Sputnik correspondent shares footage of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing
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Blinken in China: what's on his visit's agenda?
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes visit aimed at improving US-China relations after months of bilateral tension.
This visit marks the first time in five years that a US top diplomat has visited China and the first by a Biden administration official.
Blinken plans to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Wang Yi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss a range of issues, including the fentanyl crisis, Taiwan, the conflict in Ukraine, and China's detention of American citizens. The visit seeks to establish better lines of communication and prevent misunderstandings that could escalate into conflicts, according to Blinken.
While Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed a readiness to reduce bilateral tensions during his meeting with Bill Gates, officials from both countries have reportedly signalled low expectations for the outcomes of Blinken's visit.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes visit aimed at improving US-China relations after months of bilateral tension.
This visit marks the first time in five years that a US top diplomat has visited China and the first by a Biden administration official.
Blinken plans to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Wang Yi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss a range of issues, including the fentanyl crisis, Taiwan, the conflict in Ukraine, and China's detention of American citizens. The visit seeks to establish better lines of communication and prevent misunderstandings that could escalate into conflicts, according to Blinken.
While Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed a readiness to reduce bilateral tensions during his meeting with Bill Gates, officials from both countries have reportedly signalled low expectations for the outcomes of Blinken's visit.
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Putin to African Delegation: Ukraine Gave Up on Negotiations Despite Arranged Peace Settlement
On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin held negotiations with African delegates at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg to discuss the joint African peace initiative on Ukraine.
The Russian leader presented the African delegation with a draft of the 2022 Istanbul treaty on the Ukrainian conflict settlement, highlighting that the Kiev regime "threw it into the dustbin of history."
💬"But after we withdrew the troops from Kiev, as we promised, the Kiev authorities, as their masters usually do, threw it all into the dustbin of history. Let's put it clearly. I'll try to put it in a civilized manner... They gave it up," Putin said.
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On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin held negotiations with African delegates at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg to discuss the joint African peace initiative on Ukraine.
The Russian leader presented the African delegation with a draft of the 2022 Istanbul treaty on the Ukrainian conflict settlement, highlighting that the Kiev regime "threw it into the dustbin of history."
💬"But after we withdrew the troops from Kiev, as we promised, the Kiev authorities, as their masters usually do, threw it all into the dustbin of history. Let's put it clearly. I'll try to put it in a civilized manner... They gave it up," Putin said.
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Peskov says full potential of cooperation between Russia, Arab world yet to be unlocked
The full potential of cooperation between Russia and the Arab countries has not been developed yet, Moscow will continue to work in that direction, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
"Russia has long historical and very close relations with the Arab world. Russia … assisted these countries in the development of their industry, the development of the national economy … with many, Russia continues very close, advanced, partnership relations," Peskov told Russian broadcaster.
He said that Russia will continue to work in that direction and considers Arab countries to be Moscow’s friends and partners.
"We believe that the potential of our cooperation, primarily trade and economic, is far from being unlocked, it is much wider than what we have now," Peskov said.
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The full potential of cooperation between Russia and the Arab countries has not been developed yet, Moscow will continue to work in that direction, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
"Russia has long historical and very close relations with the Arab world. Russia … assisted these countries in the development of their industry, the development of the national economy … with many, Russia continues very close, advanced, partnership relations," Peskov told Russian broadcaster.
He said that Russia will continue to work in that direction and considers Arab countries to be Moscow’s friends and partners.
"We believe that the potential of our cooperation, primarily trade and economic, is far from being unlocked, it is much wider than what we have now," Peskov said.
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❗️ Ukraine’s top general Valery Zaluzhny may be abroad, Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with military correspondents this week.
"It seems to me that he is abroad. But I could be wrong," the Russian President said.
In May, there were reports that Zaluzhny had been seriously injured, as he stopped appearing in public.
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"It seems to me that he is abroad. But I could be wrong," the Russian President said.
In May, there were reports that Zaluzhny had been seriously injured, as he stopped appearing in public.
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Indonesia expects Russia to participate in fall ASEAN summit
As ASEAN chair, Indonesia anticipates Russia's participation in the upcoming Jakarta summit, aiming for balanced political positions and stronger economic ties, according to Ivan Polyakov, chairman of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council.
Polyakov highlighted Indonesia's unchanged attitude towards Russia and their involvement in recent events such as the Eurasian Economic Forum and the G20 summit.
He expressed confidence in the meticulous preparations and high-level execution of the ASEAN summit in Jakarta.
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As ASEAN chair, Indonesia anticipates Russia's participation in the upcoming Jakarta summit, aiming for balanced political positions and stronger economic ties, according to Ivan Polyakov, chairman of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council.
Polyakov highlighted Indonesia's unchanged attitude towards Russia and their involvement in recent events such as the Eurasian Economic Forum and the G20 summit.
He expressed confidence in the meticulous preparations and high-level execution of the ASEAN summit in Jakarta.
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