🔺 Iran deploys warships with 600 km range missiles on board during snap Gulf drills
🔺 How far will NATO allies go to fight their losing war in Ukraine?
🔺Interim President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso: Western weapons sent to Ukraine are winding up in the hands of terrorists in Africa, and pose a threat to the continent
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🔺 How far will NATO allies go to fight their losing war in Ukraine?
🔺Interim President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso: Western weapons sent to Ukraine are winding up in the hands of terrorists in Africa, and pose a threat to the continent
The Critical Hour will cover these and more stories! Tune in to Radio Sputnik at 6pm EST|3pm PST|12am CET via the website or app
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Building battery? scientists find way to store electrical charge in cement
In a research paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a group of MIT scientists described how they took cement, water, and carbon black (a type of powdery charcoal), and by mixing them together, accidentally created a new type of battery.
When the materials are mixed together, the carbon black forms ribbons throughout the mixture, and as the water is absorbed by the cement, it leaves voids. The lengthy surfaces with a gap between them are then able to act as capacitor plates, storing a charge in the voltage difference in the same way that a battery does
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In a research paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a group of MIT scientists described how they took cement, water, and carbon black (a type of powdery charcoal), and by mixing them together, accidentally created a new type of battery.
When the materials are mixed together, the carbon black forms ribbons throughout the mixture, and as the water is absorbed by the cement, it leaves voids. The lengthy surfaces with a gap between them are then able to act as capacitor plates, storing a charge in the voltage difference in the same way that a battery does
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🇮🇷 Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary has asserted that the United States is fomenting "fabricated" catastrophes on Syrian soil to advance its unlawful military stay in the Arab nation.
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🇺🇸 The US State Department said in an advisory that it ordered the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from the American Embassy in Niger
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Wednesday marks Russian Airborne Forces Day, the professional holiday dedicated to Russia’s paratroopers. On the occasion, Sputnik decided to reach out to Soviet and Russian Airborne Forces veteran Major-General (ret.) Oleg Fedyaev for unique insights into Russian paratroopers’ critical role in the proxy war with NATO in Ukraine.
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Former US Justice Department prosecutor Ronald Sievert told Sputnik that the new indictment against former President Donald Trump is not solid and criminalizes his constitutional right of free speech.
"As a DOJ [Justice Department] prosecutor for 25 years, I am very disturbed by this indictment," Sievert said.
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"As a DOJ [Justice Department] prosecutor for 25 years, I am very disturbed by this indictment," Sievert said.
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US stocks suffer worst losses in six months following Fitch’s credit rating downgrade
US stocks posted big losses on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst loss in six months after losing 2.17% of its value, or 310.47 points, closing at 13,973.45.
Other indices suffered as well, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 348.16 points, or 0.98% of its value, to close at 35,282.52. The S&P 500 lost 1.38% of its value, dropping by 63.34 points to close at 4,513.39.
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US stocks posted big losses on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst loss in six months after losing 2.17% of its value, or 310.47 points, closing at 13,973.45.
Other indices suffered as well, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 348.16 points, or 0.98% of its value, to close at 35,282.52. The S&P 500 lost 1.38% of its value, dropping by 63.34 points to close at 4,513.39.
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A newly surfaced report has detailed that former US President Barack Obama warned current US President Joe Biden of the political strengths of 2024 contender Donald Trump and vowed that he would do all he could to bring about a second Biden presidential term.
The report noted that Obama raised concerns over Trump's close following, his iron grip on the Republican party, the polarization of the country, as well as the conservative media storm that follows and props up Trump.
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The report noted that Obama raised concerns over Trump's close following, his iron grip on the Republican party, the polarization of the country, as well as the conservative media storm that follows and props up Trump.
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The credit downgrade of the United States by Fitch Ratings does not dilute the standing of the country’s Treasury instruments as the world’s most dependable assets for investment, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday.
"At the end of the day, Fitch's decision does not change what all of us already know," Yellen said in a speech delivered at an event hosted by the Internal Revenue Service.
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"At the end of the day, Fitch's decision does not change what all of us already know," Yellen said in a speech delivered at an event hosted by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Devon Archer, a former associate of Hunter Biden, said on Wednesday that the calls between then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son during the latter’s foreign business calls constitute an "abuse of soft power."
Earlier this week, Archer provided testimony to lawmakers on Joe Biden’s connection to his son's foreign business deals. Lawmakers provided split opinions on Archer’s testimony, with some claiming it exonerated Joe Biden while others claimed it was further evidence of wrongdoing.
Archer testified that Joe Biden joined Hunter and his business associates at least 20 times either in person or via speakerphone.
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Earlier this week, Archer provided testimony to lawmakers on Joe Biden’s connection to his son's foreign business deals. Lawmakers provided split opinions on Archer’s testimony, with some claiming it exonerated Joe Biden while others claimed it was further evidence of wrongdoing.
Archer testified that Joe Biden joined Hunter and his business associates at least 20 times either in person or via speakerphone.
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☣️ Illegal Medical Lab Found in US With Bioengineered Mice, Infectious Agents on Site
😷 According to reports, the lab, allegedly run by Prestige BioTech, but not registered in California, was working with at least 20 dangerous viruses, bacteria, and parasites, including COVID-19, E. Coli, malaria, HIV, hepatitis, and herpes.
🔍 The authorities allegedly removed the hazardous materials from the site, however the origin of the lab remains unknown, and a criminal investigation is underway.
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😷 According to reports, the lab, allegedly run by Prestige BioTech, but not registered in California, was working with at least 20 dangerous viruses, bacteria, and parasites, including COVID-19, E. Coli, malaria, HIV, hepatitis, and herpes.
🔍 The authorities allegedly removed the hazardous materials from the site, however the origin of the lab remains unknown, and a criminal investigation is underway.
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Spending on conventional oil and gas exploration could exceed $50 billion this year, reaching the highest figure since 2019, but despite rising investment, the number of discovered fields is decreasing, Norwegian energy research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy said on Wednesday.
The statement added that companies discovered 2.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) in the first half of 2023, which is 42% lower than during the same period last year. In particular, 55 fields were discovered, compared to 80 in the first six months of 2022.
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The statement added that companies discovered 2.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) in the first half of 2023, which is 42% lower than during the same period last year. In particular, 55 fields were discovered, compared to 80 in the first six months of 2022.
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The approval rating of the US Supreme Court has dropped to a record-low 40%, according to a Gallup poll published on Wednesday.
Since 2000, the level of confidence in the top court in the country has decreased by 22 percentage points. In the last three years, it has dropped by 18 percentage points, according to the pollster.
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Since 2000, the level of confidence in the top court in the country has decreased by 22 percentage points. In the last three years, it has dropped by 18 percentage points, according to the pollster.
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Two-thirds of UK citizens (66%) have disapproved of the Conservative Party's work in managing the country's topical issues, while only 14% of respondents have supported the party's policies, a YouGov weekly tracker showed on Wednesday.
The survey showed that fewer than half (44%) of the Conservative Party's 2019 voters considered them to be "the best party" to fix the UK economy, while one in 11 (9%) said the Labour Party was the most suitable for tackling the economic issues.
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The survey showed that fewer than half (44%) of the Conservative Party's 2019 voters considered them to be "the best party" to fix the UK economy, while one in 11 (9%) said the Labour Party was the most suitable for tackling the economic issues.
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🇷🇺🇸🇾 Russian Air Force, Syrian special forces hold drills in Hama
In the mock battle, an enemy attacked Syrian troop deployment sites and seized a civilian community.
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In the mock battle, an enemy attacked Syrian troop deployment sites and seized a civilian community.
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Eyeing Deals for BrahMos & JF-17, India and Pakistan Compete in Arms Exports
🇮🇳🇵🇰 India and Pakistan, arch enemies who have fought four wars over Kashmir in the past decades, are now shifting their rivalry to a new area: arms exports.
While India faces mounting international interest for its military hardware designed in partnership with its old friend and close partner 🇷🇺Russia, Pakistan is eyeing to export weaponry co-developed with its all-weather friend 🇨🇳China.
Сould they join the arms exporters club anytime soon? Sputnik India explains.
🇮🇳🇵🇰 India and Pakistan, arch enemies who have fought four wars over Kashmir in the past decades, are now shifting their rivalry to a new area: arms exports.
While India faces mounting international interest for its military hardware designed in partnership with its old friend and close partner 🇷🇺Russia, Pakistan is eyeing to export weaponry co-developed with its all-weather friend 🇨🇳China.
Сould they join the arms exporters club anytime soon? Sputnik India explains.
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🗣️ On how China’s investment has changed the geopolitical game for the US:
“If China is making economic investments, why is the US concerned about this in security terms?… What the United States is not happy about is that Chinese investment means that it no longer has a monopoly on power that it currently has in the region in keeping those states dependent,” Dr. Tamanisha John, professor at Clark Atlanta University and Caribbean regional analyst, told Sputnik.
🎧 Listen to more of John’s analysis in our podcast By Any Means Necessary
“If China is making economic investments, why is the US concerned about this in security terms?… What the United States is not happy about is that Chinese investment means that it no longer has a monopoly on power that it currently has in the region in keeping those states dependent,” Dr. Tamanisha John, professor at Clark Atlanta University and Caribbean regional analyst, told Sputnik.
🎧 Listen to more of John’s analysis in our podcast By Any Means Necessary
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❗️Russian air defenses thwarted a Ukrainian UAV attack on the Kaluga region, leaving six drones downed; no injuries or damage reported, the MoD says
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US stocks suffer worst losses in six months following Fitch’s credit rating downgrade US stocks posted big losses on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst loss in six months after losing 2.17% of its value, or 310.47 points, closing at 13,973.45.…
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📹 “Unwarranted”: Magic mushroom maven Yellen downplays Fitch downgrade as US economy gets a black eye
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🗣️ On why the US is seeking to get more involved in the Eastern Caribbean:
“China’s making economic and infrastructural investments in the Caribbean region. So you see the US now saying 'Wait a minute, we took our presence out of these Eastern Caribbean region because we didn't view them as strategically beneficial to us anymore, but because China is gaining influence… this could become a security problem for us,” Dr. Tamanisha John, professor at Clark Atlanta University and Caribbean regional analyst, told Sputnik.
🎧 Listen to more of John’s analysis in our podcast By Any Means Necessary
“China’s making economic and infrastructural investments in the Caribbean region. So you see the US now saying 'Wait a minute, we took our presence out of these Eastern Caribbean region because we didn't view them as strategically beneficial to us anymore, but because China is gaining influence… this could become a security problem for us,” Dr. Tamanisha John, professor at Clark Atlanta University and Caribbean regional analyst, told Sputnik.
🎧 Listen to more of John’s analysis in our podcast By Any Means Necessary
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