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🌐 Activists march against the African Climate Summit in Nairobi
As the African Climate Summit kicked off in Kenya on Monday, hundreds of Friends of the Earth Africa members joined a "people's march" on the streets of Nairobi.
🗺 According to the activists, the continent is being asked to develop in a cleaner way than the world's big polluters, while much of the promised support hasn't materialized.
As in the past, Kenyan President William Ruto has called for an end to the "addiction" to fossil fuels, and some of the marchers carried signs calling for a halt to the use of fossil fuels, such as "Stop the neo-colonial scramble for oil and gas in Africa".
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As the African Climate Summit kicked off in Kenya on Monday, hundreds of Friends of the Earth Africa members joined a "people's march" on the streets of Nairobi.
🗺 According to the activists, the continent is being asked to develop in a cleaner way than the world's big polluters, while much of the promised support hasn't materialized.
As in the past, Kenyan President William Ruto has called for an end to the "addiction" to fossil fuels, and some of the marchers carried signs calling for a halt to the use of fossil fuels, such as "Stop the neo-colonial scramble for oil and gas in Africa".
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🦠🤔 New COVID Spike: will Americans mask up again?
As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nationwide COVID hospitalizations in the most recent week increased by 18.8% while SARS-CoV-2-related deaths surged by more than 21%.
As of yet, the CDC has not made a broad recommendation for everyone to wear masks. However, as per the US press, that could happen if hospitalizations reach "critical levels." Thus the agency recommends "universal masking" in jurisdictions with 20 or more people with COVID per 100,000 in local hospitals; whereas masking for high-risk individuals could be implemented when 10 to 19.9 people per 100,000 are hospitalized with COVID.
What measures have been taken by US states so far? Which States Have Imposed Mask Mandates? Which Politicians Oppose Masking Up?
Check out Sputnik's article to find the answers.
As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nationwide COVID hospitalizations in the most recent week increased by 18.8% while SARS-CoV-2-related deaths surged by more than 21%.
As of yet, the CDC has not made a broad recommendation for everyone to wear masks. However, as per the US press, that could happen if hospitalizations reach "critical levels." Thus the agency recommends "universal masking" in jurisdictions with 20 or more people with COVID per 100,000 in local hospitals; whereas masking for high-risk individuals could be implemented when 10 to 19.9 people per 100,000 are hospitalized with COVID.
What measures have been taken by US states so far? Which States Have Imposed Mask Mandates? Which Politicians Oppose Masking Up?
Check out Sputnik's article to find the answers.
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🇨🇳 China reportedly creates $40 Bn semiconductor fund to blow off Western restrictions
As Beijing moves to provide its semiconductor chip manufacturing industry with financial support amid new attacks by the West, it is laying the foundational infrastructure for a new pool of high-tech talent and technology, an expert told Sputnik.
According to reports in US media on Tuesday, the People's Republic of China is preparing to launch a state-backed investment fund to bolster the country's semiconductor industry amid US attempts to block Chinese access to high-end microchips.
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As Beijing moves to provide its semiconductor chip manufacturing industry with financial support amid new attacks by the West, it is laying the foundational infrastructure for a new pool of high-tech talent and technology, an expert told Sputnik.
According to reports in US media on Tuesday, the People's Republic of China is preparing to launch a state-backed investment fund to bolster the country's semiconductor industry amid US attempts to block Chinese access to high-end microchips.
Check out Sputnik's article to find out more information
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❗️ White House confirms Biden's trip to G20 Summit in India despite his wife's COVID-19
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🇫🇮 Finnish armored vehicle manufacturer Patria Group is considering accepting proposals to set up part of its production in Ukraine, a global defense news outlet has reported.
Finland has already sent military assistance to Ukraine worth almost $1.4 billion since the start of the Russian special operation. Moscow has repeatedly warned that such assistance will add to prolonging the Ukraine conflict.
🗣"In general, we know Ukraine to be interested in Finnish defense industry products and that discussions to promote bilateral materiel cooperation have taken place between administrations and companies. Commercial export licenses have been applied for, and the defense administration has accelerated the procedure to deal with them," an unnamed Finnish Defense Ministry official said.
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Finland has already sent military assistance to Ukraine worth almost $1.4 billion since the start of the Russian special operation. Moscow has repeatedly warned that such assistance will add to prolonging the Ukraine conflict.
🗣"In general, we know Ukraine to be interested in Finnish defense industry products and that discussions to promote bilateral materiel cooperation have taken place between administrations and companies. Commercial export licenses have been applied for, and the defense administration has accelerated the procedure to deal with them," an unnamed Finnish Defense Ministry official said.
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🇮🇳 ‘Shredding Colonial Heritage’: What Indians Think of Changing Country Name
🗯 “The British changed Bharat's name to India. Under Article 1, the Constitution states: 'India, that is Bharat'. Our country has been known by the name '#Bharat' for thousands of years ... it is this country's ancient name and is found in ancient Sanskrit texts. The name 'India' was given by the colonial Raj and is thus a symbol of slavery. The name India should be removed from the Constitution," #BJP Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal said.
🙏 "Happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL," Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X (previously Twitter).
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🗯 “The British changed Bharat's name to India. Under Article 1, the Constitution states: 'India, that is Bharat'. Our country has been known by the name '#Bharat' for thousands of years ... it is this country's ancient name and is found in ancient Sanskrit texts. The name 'India' was given by the colonial Raj and is thus a symbol of slavery. The name India should be removed from the Constitution," #BJP Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal said.
🙏 "Happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL," Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X (previously Twitter).
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Trump aide Meadows waives arraignment, pleads not guilty in Georgia election case
Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows waived his right to a formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to charges brought in the US state of Georgia over alleged efforts to overturn 2020 presidential election results, according to a court document filed on Tuesday.
Meadows is one of 18 co-defendants listed alongside former President Donald Trump in the Georgia case. Last month, a US judge denied a request from Meadows to move his case to federal court.
Trump also declined to appear at an arraignment and pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
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Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows waived his right to a formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to charges brought in the US state of Georgia over alleged efforts to overturn 2020 presidential election results, according to a court document filed on Tuesday.
Meadows is one of 18 co-defendants listed alongside former President Donald Trump in the Georgia case. Last month, a US judge denied a request from Meadows to move his case to federal court.
Trump also declined to appear at an arraignment and pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
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Ukrainian spy participated in US Capitol breach alongside QAnon Shaman, according to a report
Famous January Sixer Jacob Chansley, also known as the QAnon Shaman, told American journalist Laura Loomer that a "Ukrainian spy" took part in the storming of the Capitol Hill but somehow was let off the hook by the FBI.
In one of the photos taken on January 6, 2021, QAnon Shaman is standing near the man later identified as Serhiy Dubynyn at the front door of the US Capitol. Per Jacob, he didn’t know who the man was: the individual approached him and asked for a photo.
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Famous January Sixer Jacob Chansley, also known as the QAnon Shaman, told American journalist Laura Loomer that a "Ukrainian spy" took part in the storming of the Capitol Hill but somehow was let off the hook by the FBI.
In one of the photos taken on January 6, 2021, QAnon Shaman is standing near the man later identified as Serhiy Dubynyn at the front door of the US Capitol. Per Jacob, he didn’t know who the man was: the individual approached him and asked for a photo.
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🇷🇺 🪖 Hero of Russia Exposes Ukraine of using 'Human Mine Detectors' in Their 'Counteroffensive'
In their relentless pursuit to breach Russia's defensive lines, the Ukrainian Armed Forces resort to a horrifying tactic: using their soldiers to clear minefields.
🗯 "They're just littering our minefields with dead bodies," Hero of Russia, Rustam Saifullin says.
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In their relentless pursuit to breach Russia's defensive lines, the Ukrainian Armed Forces resort to a horrifying tactic: using their soldiers to clear minefields.
🗯 "They're just littering our minefields with dead bodies," Hero of Russia, Rustam Saifullin says.
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The task is to identify, detect, report and destroy
📹 Footage of Russian reconnaissance drone operaters in action
The soldiers' task is to identify targets of various kinds as temporary deployment points, artillery systems, enemy manpower and hardware concentration areas. The drone operators detect the target, identify the coordinates, transmit the information, and then strike the target with artillery.
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📹 Footage of Russian reconnaissance drone operaters in action
The soldiers' task is to identify targets of various kinds as temporary deployment points, artillery systems, enemy manpower and hardware concentration areas. The drone operators detect the target, identify the coordinates, transmit the information, and then strike the target with artillery.
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🔺Putin and Erdogan held talks in Russia
🔺Ukraine fails to achieve its goals in three months of counteroffensive – Shoigu
🔺African states are saying ‘non’ to France’s longtime domination of the continent
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🔺Ukraine fails to achieve its goals in three months of counteroffensive – Shoigu
🔺African states are saying ‘non’ to France’s longtime domination of the continent
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Up to 3.3 million Ukrainians may never return home from abroad, an American media has reported
The news agency refers to the report of the Ukrainian Center for Economic Strategy. Compared with the data of a similar December study, this figure increased by 0.6 million.
Analysts attribute this to the ongoing conflict and attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, as well as people's growing adaptation to life abroad. In addition, the report of the center noted that the potential outflow of the population could lead to a reduction in the country's GDP by 6.9% as early as 2024.
As of the end of June, up to 6.7 million Ukrainians are now abroad.
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The news agency refers to the report of the Ukrainian Center for Economic Strategy. Compared with the data of a similar December study, this figure increased by 0.6 million.
Analysts attribute this to the ongoing conflict and attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, as well as people's growing adaptation to life abroad. In addition, the report of the center noted that the potential outflow of the population could lead to a reduction in the country's GDP by 6.9% as early as 2024.
As of the end of June, up to 6.7 million Ukrainians are now abroad.
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🇮🇷🇸🇦 Iran, Saudi Arabia exchange ambassadors after years of divisions
Iranian Ambassador Alireza Enayati and Saudi Ambassador Abdullah bin Saudi Al-Enzi arrived, respectively, in Riyadh and Tehran, elevating ties between their countries to the ambassadorial level, the state news agencies of the two countries reported.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said over the weekend that Ambassador Enayati was hosted by Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian before his departure for Riyadh for talks about his vision of future ties between the two countries.
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Iranian Ambassador Alireza Enayati and Saudi Ambassador Abdullah bin Saudi Al-Enzi arrived, respectively, in Riyadh and Tehran, elevating ties between their countries to the ambassadorial level, the state news agencies of the two countries reported.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said over the weekend that Ambassador Enayati was hosted by Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian before his departure for Riyadh for talks about his vision of future ties between the two countries.
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📹 Su-34s of the Russian Aerospace Forces destroy the positions of Ukrainian militants in the special military op
Pilots of the Russian Aerospace Forces perform the tasks of air patrol and cover the actions of units of the Russian Armed Forces at any time of the day and in any meteorological conditions.
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Pilots of the Russian Aerospace Forces perform the tasks of air patrol and cover the actions of units of the Russian Armed Forces at any time of the day and in any meteorological conditions.
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❗UNSC to hold meeting on 2022 referendums over former Ukrainian territory on Friday, source reveals
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🇦🇺 Australia 'compromised' by National Bank rule closing accounts for 'speech violations'
A new forthcoming rule by the National Australian Bank (NAB), expected to be implemented in November, would allow the bank to close customers' accounts for a wide range of speech-related offenses. A banking expert said it was an abuse of human rights and "antithetical to democratic values."
The rule change is in keeping with guidance issued by Canberra in June that seeks to bring various government institutions’ functioning in line with national law.
The move has aroused the fury of defenders of free speech, which does not have the same legal foundations as it does in the United States, where speech by and large is legally restricted only by its potential to imminently provoke violent or illegal behavior.
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A new forthcoming rule by the National Australian Bank (NAB), expected to be implemented in November, would allow the bank to close customers' accounts for a wide range of speech-related offenses. A banking expert said it was an abuse of human rights and "antithetical to democratic values."
The rule change is in keeping with guidance issued by Canberra in June that seeks to bring various government institutions’ functioning in line with national law.
The move has aroused the fury of defenders of free speech, which does not have the same legal foundations as it does in the United States, where speech by and large is legally restricted only by its potential to imminently provoke violent or illegal behavior.
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