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🇮🇱 "Israel is not responsible for the death of one [a single] Palestinian," former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett said while responding to a journalist's statement about Israel's responsibility for the deaths of nearly 3,500 Gazans.
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🇳🇴💸 European hospitality? Norway joins list of Nations ready to pay Ukrainian refugees to go home
Norway has introduced a scheme designed to get some of the roughly 51,000+ Ukrainian refugees living in the country to go home, offering cash payments of nearly €1,500 to Ukrainian nationals willing to leave the Kingdom.
The scheme, whose details have appeared on the cabinet of ministers’ website, promises 17,500 Norwegian krone (€1,495) to persons “granted collective protection or residence on the grounds of strong humanitarian considerations” who decide to return home.
Applicants for the payment are asked to outline their travel itinerary, and provide copies of tickets for plane, train, bus or other means of transportation, or fill out a self-declaration form if a private vehicle is used.
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Norway has introduced a scheme designed to get some of the roughly 51,000+ Ukrainian refugees living in the country to go home, offering cash payments of nearly €1,500 to Ukrainian nationals willing to leave the Kingdom.
The scheme, whose details have appeared on the cabinet of ministers’ website, promises 17,500 Norwegian krone (€1,495) to persons “granted collective protection or residence on the grounds of strong humanitarian considerations” who decide to return home.
Applicants for the payment are asked to outline their travel itinerary, and provide copies of tickets for plane, train, bus or other means of transportation, or fill out a self-declaration form if a private vehicle is used.
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Mariupol experiencing rebirth under Russian rule
Sputnik correspondent Russell Bentley (@TXDPR) recently visited Mariupol for the first time since March 2022, when the battle for the city was in full swing. Here are some of his impressions on how the city is being resurrected from the ruins.
“Thousands of families now have new, modern apartments to live in, schools, hospitals, churches, government buildings and social centers have been repaired or in most cases built anew from the ground up. The Azovstal steel plant that was owned by the Ukrainian billionaire Renat Akhmetov, which was the worst polluter of Mariupol and the Azov Sea, will be (mostly) torn down with the exception of a small part which will be turned into a museum to commemorate the heroes who fought and died liberating Mariupol from eight years of occupation by the Nazis of the 21st century. The rest of the plant territory will be turned into seaside parks and boardwalks, where nature and beauty will return to reclaim what was once a toxic and grimy industrial zone and horrific battlefield.”
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Sputnik correspondent Russell Bentley (@TXDPR) recently visited Mariupol for the first time since March 2022, when the battle for the city was in full swing. Here are some of his impressions on how the city is being resurrected from the ruins.
“Thousands of families now have new, modern apartments to live in, schools, hospitals, churches, government buildings and social centers have been repaired or in most cases built anew from the ground up. The Azovstal steel plant that was owned by the Ukrainian billionaire Renat Akhmetov, which was the worst polluter of Mariupol and the Azov Sea, will be (mostly) torn down with the exception of a small part which will be turned into a museum to commemorate the heroes who fought and died liberating Mariupol from eight years of occupation by the Nazis of the 21st century. The rest of the plant territory will be turned into seaside parks and boardwalks, where nature and beauty will return to reclaim what was once a toxic and grimy industrial zone and horrific battlefield.”
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🇺🇸 A multitude of protesters gathered outside the Capitol in Washington demanding a ceasefire and an end to Israel's fighting in Gaza.
The protesters have started a march to the White House and although the police are blocking the streets so far the protest is peaceful
Also as reported by the American media it became known that more than 400 employees of Congress signed a letter demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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The protesters have started a march to the White House and although the police are blocking the streets so far the protest is peaceful
Also as reported by the American media it became known that more than 400 employees of Congress signed a letter demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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📹 Russian UAV crews wipe out enemy manpower, fortifications, and ammunition in special military op zone
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❗️ US budget deficit in FY 2023 rises $320bn to $1.7 trillion - White House
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🇺🇸 US House Republicans ousted Congressman Jim Jordan as the party’s nominee for speaker after losing the support of the conference during a secret ballot, Congressman Kevin McCarthy stated on Friday.
"Unfortunately, Jim is no longer going to be the nominee," McCarthy said after the internal vote. "We’ll have to go back to the drawing board."
Earlier on Friday, Jordan failed to secure enough votes to become speaker after three floor votes.
House Republicans will reportedly hold a candidate forum on Monday, with the intention of holding another floor vote on Tuesday.
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"Unfortunately, Jim is no longer going to be the nominee," McCarthy said after the internal vote. "We’ll have to go back to the drawing board."
Earlier on Friday, Jordan failed to secure enough votes to become speaker after three floor votes.
House Republicans will reportedly hold a candidate forum on Monday, with the intention of holding another floor vote on Tuesday.
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🇬🇧 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held separate meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi in Cairo to discuss the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, 10 Downing Street said on Friday.
"The leaders agreed on the need for all parties to take steps to protect civilians, and civilian infrastructure, and minimize the loss of innocent lives. They condemned Hamas’ terrorism and stressed that Hamas do not represent the Palestinian people," Sunak's office said after his meeting with Abbas.
At the meeting with the Egyptian president, the British prime minister welcomed Egypt' efforts to reopen the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip and said London "was committed to playing its part in helping the civilians of Gaza and alleviating the dire humanitarian situation there," his office said in a separate statement, recalling a recent 10 million pound ($12 million) humanitarian pledge for the region by London.
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"The leaders agreed on the need for all parties to take steps to protect civilians, and civilian infrastructure, and minimize the loss of innocent lives. They condemned Hamas’ terrorism and stressed that Hamas do not represent the Palestinian people," Sunak's office said after his meeting with Abbas.
At the meeting with the Egyptian president, the British prime minister welcomed Egypt' efforts to reopen the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip and said London "was committed to playing its part in helping the civilians of Gaza and alleviating the dire humanitarian situation there," his office said in a separate statement, recalling a recent 10 million pound ($12 million) humanitarian pledge for the region by London.
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US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Friday that the panel has obtained evidence Joe Biden received a $200,000 direct payment from his brother James Biden in March 2018 for his brokering of an investment from the Middle East.
"Bank records obtained by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability have revealed a $200,000 direct payment from James and Sara Biden to Joe Biden in the form of a personal check," Comer said in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Comer, on March 1, 2018, Biden received a check from his brother James for $200,000, which he in turn received from a near-bankrupt rural hospital operator company, Americore.
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"Bank records obtained by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability have revealed a $200,000 direct payment from James and Sara Biden to Joe Biden in the form of a personal check," Comer said in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Comer, on March 1, 2018, Biden received a check from his brother James for $200,000, which he in turn received from a near-bankrupt rural hospital operator company, Americore.
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How Fast is Russia's Avangard Missile?
In modern combat operations, speed (whether on land or in the air) is often the signature attribute between victory and defeat. The Avangard's unparalleled velocity allows it to hit targets with break-neck speed precisely. This capability dramatically lowers reaction time for adversaries and renders traditional defense measures far less effective.
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In modern combat operations, speed (whether on land or in the air) is often the signature attribute between victory and defeat. The Avangard's unparalleled velocity allows it to hit targets with break-neck speed precisely. This capability dramatically lowers reaction time for adversaries and renders traditional defense measures far less effective.
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US State Depart. official publicly resigns over Biden admin's handling of Palestine-Israel conflict
A high-level official in Joe Biden's State Department resigned in a remarkable manner, expressing severe criticism of the president's Israel policy, raising concerns of mounting pressure on the Israeli government.
Josh Paul, who had served at the State Department for 11 years and held a key role in arms transfers to allies, left due to an ethical dilemma. In his resignation letter, he expressed his departure was a result of his deepening concerns over the continued and escalated provision of lethal arms to Israel.
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A high-level official in Joe Biden's State Department resigned in a remarkable manner, expressing severe criticism of the president's Israel policy, raising concerns of mounting pressure on the Israeli government.
Josh Paul, who had served at the State Department for 11 years and held a key role in arms transfers to allies, left due to an ethical dilemma. In his resignation letter, he expressed his departure was a result of his deepening concerns over the continued and escalated provision of lethal arms to Israel.
Read his full resignation letter
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Is Russia's Kinzhal missile nuclear capable?
The Kinzhal missile, first unveiled by Russia in 2018 during a speech by President Vladimir Putin, has sparked a wide range of expert opinions about its capabilities in combat operations. This article aims to debunk misconceptions about this modern weapon and highlight its features.
Russia developed the Kinzhal missile according to its defense necessities to bolster its military potential after the US withdrawal from the Antiballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty 21 years ago. Although the missile production attracted praise from some experts, it has drawn criticism from Western media.
What is true about the Kinzhal missile? What is not, and is it nuclear capable?
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The Kinzhal missile, first unveiled by Russia in 2018 during a speech by President Vladimir Putin, has sparked a wide range of expert opinions about its capabilities in combat operations. This article aims to debunk misconceptions about this modern weapon and highlight its features.
Russia developed the Kinzhal missile according to its defense necessities to bolster its military potential after the US withdrawal from the Antiballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty 21 years ago. Although the missile production attracted praise from some experts, it has drawn criticism from Western media.
What is true about the Kinzhal missile? What is not, and is it nuclear capable?
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The number of foreign mercenaries fighting on the side of Ukraine is decreasing, retired Lieutenant-Colonel of the Donbass People's Militia Andrey Marochko told Sputnik.
"In the course of analyzing incoming data from agency sources, monitoring of radio airwaves, as well as information directly from the line of contact, we can conclude that in recent times there has been a steady tendency to reduce the number of foreign mercenaries in the combat zone," he said, citing his own sources.
According to the expert, there is information that foreign private military companies are removing their people from Ukraine.
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"In the course of analyzing incoming data from agency sources, monitoring of radio airwaves, as well as information directly from the line of contact, we can conclude that in recent times there has been a steady tendency to reduce the number of foreign mercenaries in the combat zone," he said, citing his own sources.
According to the expert, there is information that foreign private military companies are removing their people from Ukraine.
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Ukraine shelled the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) 23 times over the past day, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
"Over the past 24 hours, the office reported 23 cases of fire by Ukrainian armed units," the office said on Telegram.
It said Ukrainian troops had fired 76 rounds of various ammunition.
The office said one civilian had been wounded over the past 24 hours in Donetsk.
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"Over the past 24 hours, the office reported 23 cases of fire by Ukrainian armed units," the office said on Telegram.
It said Ukrainian troops had fired 76 rounds of various ammunition.
The office said one civilian had been wounded over the past 24 hours in Donetsk.
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🇺🇸 Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan, who oversees former President Donald Trump's election interference case in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, granted Trump a temporary pause on the gag order imposed on him, a court filing revealed.
Trump urged Chutkan to lift her gag order, arguing that it may be a violation of his right to free speech protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
Chutkan gave federal prosecutors until October 25 to file any opposition to the motion and Trumps' legal team must file a reply by October 28 if they choose to do so, according to the file.
Earlier on Friday, the New York Supreme Court said in a ruling that Trump has been fined $5,000 for violating Judge Arthur Engoron's gag order by failing to remove an allegedly offensive post on social media about the court clerk.
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Trump urged Chutkan to lift her gag order, arguing that it may be a violation of his right to free speech protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
Chutkan gave federal prosecutors until October 25 to file any opposition to the motion and Trumps' legal team must file a reply by October 28 if they choose to do so, according to the file.
Earlier on Friday, the New York Supreme Court said in a ruling that Trump has been fined $5,000 for violating Judge Arthur Engoron's gag order by failing to remove an allegedly offensive post on social media about the court clerk.
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As many as 56% of US citizens are critical of the way President Joe Biden is handling the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas, while 44% are of the opposite view, according to a fresh poll.
The survey split heavily along party lines, with 66% of Democrats happy about the president's policy in the conflict, whereas 72% of Republicans disapprove of it.
Opinions also divided on whether the United States should provide military aid to Israel, with 57% of Republicans supporting this idea and 53% of Democrats against. Meanwhile, 70% of Democrats threw support behind sending humanitarian aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip versus just 41% of Republicans.
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The survey split heavily along party lines, with 66% of Democrats happy about the president's policy in the conflict, whereas 72% of Republicans disapprove of it.
Opinions also divided on whether the United States should provide military aid to Israel, with 57% of Republicans supporting this idea and 53% of Democrats against. Meanwhile, 70% of Democrats threw support behind sending humanitarian aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip versus just 41% of Republicans.
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Gold prices rallied 1% on the US metals exchange Comex on Friday to exceed the psychological mark of $2,000 per troy ounce as hostilities continued to heat up in the Middle East.
Two hours into the opening of the New York metals exchange, the price of traders’ safe-haven commodity with the contract for delivery in December grew $21.4 to $2,001.9 per ounce, while silver futures added 3.11% to trade at $23.747 per ounce.
Gold prices have grown nearly 3% since the start of the week as Israel intensified attacks on the Gaza Strip. Cross-border fighting has also continued between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
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Two hours into the opening of the New York metals exchange, the price of traders’ safe-haven commodity with the contract for delivery in December grew $21.4 to $2,001.9 per ounce, while silver futures added 3.11% to trade at $23.747 per ounce.
Gold prices have grown nearly 3% since the start of the week as Israel intensified attacks on the Gaza Strip. Cross-border fighting has also continued between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
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A person believed to be one of the developers of the Ragnar Locker ransomware group has been detained in France as part of an international operation coordinated by the French authorities, the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) said.
The operation took place in three countries from Monday to Friday. The organized crime group is suspected of having carried out cyberattacks on 168 international companies around the world since 2020, according to the statement.
In September 2022, a Portuguese newspaper reported that the personal data of Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and a number of other government officials had been published on a darknet by Ragnar Locker. The hacker group was also responsible for a cyberattack on the TAP Air Portugal carrier.
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The operation took place in three countries from Monday to Friday. The organized crime group is suspected of having carried out cyberattacks on 168 international companies around the world since 2020, according to the statement.
In September 2022, a Portuguese newspaper reported that the personal data of Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and a number of other government officials had been published on a darknet by Ragnar Locker. The hacker group was also responsible for a cyberattack on the TAP Air Portugal carrier.
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