🇺🇸⚔️ US THAAD and Patriot deployment escalates risks of Mideast war: here's why
The Pentagon has announced plans to send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) mobile anti-ballistic missile system and an undisclosed number of Patriot batteries to the Middle East.
Sputnik turned to former US Office of the Secretary of Defense security policy analyst Michael Maloof to get a better sense of the broader regional picture.
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The Pentagon has announced plans to send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) mobile anti-ballistic missile system and an undisclosed number of Patriot batteries to the Middle East.
Sputnik turned to former US Office of the Secretary of Defense security policy analyst Michael Maloof to get a better sense of the broader regional picture.
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🇺🇸🚘 US auto loan defaults surge as car owners struggle amid soaring rates
Rising interest rates are causing financial strain for many US car owners, making loan payments harder to afford. This reflects economic uncertainty, especially regarding consumer spending.
Fitch Ratings reported that in September, the proportion of high-risk auto loan recipients at least 60 days behind on their loans had risen to 6.11 percent. This is the highest figure recorded since data tracking began in 1994, with the previous peak registered in April.
Nonetheless, the surge in delinquency among car owners has been observed, resulting from dwindling tax returns, a volatile job market, and the ongoing challenge of soaring inflation.
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Rising interest rates are causing financial strain for many US car owners, making loan payments harder to afford. This reflects economic uncertainty, especially regarding consumer spending.
Fitch Ratings reported that in September, the proportion of high-risk auto loan recipients at least 60 days behind on their loans had risen to 6.11 percent. This is the highest figure recorded since data tracking began in 1994, with the previous peak registered in April.
Nonetheless, the surge in delinquency among car owners has been observed, resulting from dwindling tax returns, a volatile job market, and the ongoing challenge of soaring inflation.
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🎰 Ukraine's dangerous bet on US ATACMS is a 'gamble with civilians' lives'
The US President Joe Biden administration's decision to send ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) missiles with cluster munitions to Ukraine disregards the longstanding human suffering caused by these indiscriminate weapons, Titus Peachey, a member of the US Cluster Munition Coalition Steering Committee and former chair of Legacies of War, told Sputnik.
Peachey acknowledged that deploying cluster munitions violates international humanitarian law because they cannot differentiate between military targets and civilians. He further characterized the dangers of their use. Experts from GLOBSEC, in conjunction with the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, have determined that nearly 30 percent of Ukraine's landmass is marred by mines and unexploded ordnance. This has tragically transformed once thriving areas into zones of apprehension and danger.
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The US President Joe Biden administration's decision to send ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) missiles with cluster munitions to Ukraine disregards the longstanding human suffering caused by these indiscriminate weapons, Titus Peachey, a member of the US Cluster Munition Coalition Steering Committee and former chair of Legacies of War, told Sputnik.
Peachey acknowledged that deploying cluster munitions violates international humanitarian law because they cannot differentiate between military targets and civilians. He further characterized the dangers of their use. Experts from GLOBSEC, in conjunction with the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, have determined that nearly 30 percent of Ukraine's landmass is marred by mines and unexploded ordnance. This has tragically transformed once thriving areas into zones of apprehension and danger.
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🇷🇺❄️🇨🇳 NATO gets chills over prospective Russian-Chinese military cooperation in Arctic
Russia’s plans to build a major new shipping artery between Asia and Europe through its territorial and exclusive economic zone waters in the Arctic has sparked serious concerns from Washington and its allies, with US officials proposing so-called “freedom of navigation” patrols through the area to prevent Moscow from enjoying sole control.
Growing Russian-Chinese cooperation in the Arctic poses risks to the Western alliance, Admiral Rob Bauer, chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, has said.
💬“We know there are military scientists on board these ships,” Bauer told a US business media outlet, referring to China’s increasing commercial and scientific interest in Russia’s Northern Sea Route project. “They haven’t said they won’t go there militarily.”
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Russia’s plans to build a major new shipping artery between Asia and Europe through its territorial and exclusive economic zone waters in the Arctic has sparked serious concerns from Washington and its allies, with US officials proposing so-called “freedom of navigation” patrols through the area to prevent Moscow from enjoying sole control.
Growing Russian-Chinese cooperation in the Arctic poses risks to the Western alliance, Admiral Rob Bauer, chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, has said.
💬“We know there are military scientists on board these ships,” Bauer told a US business media outlet, referring to China’s increasing commercial and scientific interest in Russia’s Northern Sea Route project. “They haven’t said they won’t go there militarily.”
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🇷🇺🇮🇷Russia and Iran are plotting a course to cut trade tariffs down to zero by early 2024, Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce member Kambiz Mirkarimi has indicated.
Speaking to local media on Sunday, Mirkarimi said that he expects outstanding customs, tariffs, and competitive market issues between Iran, Russia, and other members of the Eurasian Economic Union to be settled before the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024).
Mirkarimi’s comments add weight to Belarusian media reports from Saturday that Iran and the EEU (whose members include Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan) plan to sign a new free trade agreement by the end of the year, with draft work on the pact said to be complete and ready for signature.
The new free trade pact will replace an interim agreement forged in 2019, which expired last year but was renewed until a new agreement could be signed.
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Speaking to local media on Sunday, Mirkarimi said that he expects outstanding customs, tariffs, and competitive market issues between Iran, Russia, and other members of the Eurasian Economic Union to be settled before the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024).
Mirkarimi’s comments add weight to Belarusian media reports from Saturday that Iran and the EEU (whose members include Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan) plan to sign a new free trade agreement by the end of the year, with draft work on the pact said to be complete and ready for signature.
The new free trade pact will replace an interim agreement forged in 2019, which expired last year but was renewed until a new agreement could be signed.
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🇺🇸🇷🇺 The US forbade Ukraine to make peace with Russia in March 2022 — former German chancellor
Ukraine was ready to make peace with Russia and give up its plans to join NATO during negotiations in March 2022, but eventually abandoned the idea due to pressure from the United States, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told the German newspaper.
💬 "The only people who could settle the war against Ukraine are the Americans. During the peace negotiations in March 2022 in Istanbul with [then-Ukrainian chief negotiator] Rustem Umerov, the Ukrainians did not agree on peace because they were not allowed to. They first had to ask the Americans about everything they discussed," Schroeder said in an interview with the newspaper on Saturday.
The former German chancellor said that Kiev had contacted him in 2022 to learn whether he could mediate talks with Russia, after which he had meetings with Umerov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Ukraine was ready to make peace with Russia and give up its plans to join NATO during negotiations in March 2022, but eventually abandoned the idea due to pressure from the United States, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told the German newspaper.
💬 "The only people who could settle the war against Ukraine are the Americans. During the peace negotiations in March 2022 in Istanbul with [then-Ukrainian chief negotiator] Rustem Umerov, the Ukrainians did not agree on peace because they were not allowed to. They first had to ask the Americans about everything they discussed," Schroeder said in an interview with the newspaper on Saturday.
The former German chancellor said that Kiev had contacted him in 2022 to learn whether he could mediate talks with Russia, after which he had meetings with Umerov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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🗣 The only condition for the cancellation of the ground operation in the Gaza Strip is a situation in which Hamas releases all prisoners and surrenders unconditionally, IDF spokesman said
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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Ceasefire will not be introduced in the Gaza Strip despite the efforts of the United States and Qatar to free over 200 hostages taken by Hamas, US news broadcaster reported, citing a senior Israeli official
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#IsraelHamasWar May Prompt India to Acquire Russia’s S-500
🇮🇳 India should draw lessons from the failure of the Israeli ‘Iron Dome’ Defense air defenses by looking into alternatives other countries are ready to offer, believes Major General (Dr) Ashok Kumar, VSM, (Retd).
“India must now insist on the S-500 missile system from 🇷🇺 Russia, as it can handle the incoming threat better,” he says.
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🇮🇳 India should draw lessons from the failure of the Israeli ‘Iron Dome’ Defense air defenses by looking into alternatives other countries are ready to offer, believes Major General (Dr) Ashok Kumar, VSM, (Retd).
“India must now insist on the S-500 missile system from 🇷🇺 Russia, as it can handle the incoming threat better,” he says.
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🇮🇱 The Israeli army reported hitting over 320 targets in Gaza in the past 24 hours
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🗣 Israel did not hear words condemning the Palestinian Hamas movement at the ''peace summit'' held in Egypt, Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Kaabiya shared with Sputnik
💬 “We were not among the participants in this summit, but we followed it closely, and we did not hear strong condemnation from these countries, of the act of terrorism that occurred on October 7. These countries, of course, know that terrorism poses a danger not only to Israel,” Kaabiya stated.
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💬 “We were not among the participants in this summit, but we followed it closely, and we did not hear strong condemnation from these countries, of the act of terrorism that occurred on October 7. These countries, of course, know that terrorism poses a danger not only to Israel,” Kaabiya stated.
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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Latest updates on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict:
▪️ The only condition for the halt of the ground operation in the Gaza Strip is a situation in which Hamas releases all prisoners and surrenders unconditionally, IDF spokesman said;
▪️ There will be no ceasefire in the Gaza Strip despite efforts by the United States and Qatar to free over 200 hostages taken by Hamas, US news broadcaster reported, citing a senior Israeli official;
▪️ 14 trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza, said Martin Griffiths, the UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator;
▪️ The Israeli army reported striking more than 320 targets in Gaza in the past 24 hours;
▪️ 200,000 Israelis have reportedly been displaced by the ongoing conflict.
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▪️ The only condition for the halt of the ground operation in the Gaza Strip is a situation in which Hamas releases all prisoners and surrenders unconditionally, IDF spokesman said;
▪️ There will be no ceasefire in the Gaza Strip despite efforts by the United States and Qatar to free over 200 hostages taken by Hamas, US news broadcaster reported, citing a senior Israeli official;
▪️ 14 trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza, said Martin Griffiths, the UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator;
▪️ The Israeli army reported striking more than 320 targets in Gaza in the past 24 hours;
▪️ 200,000 Israelis have reportedly been displaced by the ongoing conflict.
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🇺🇸🇬🇷 The US Air Force has begun using the Eleusis airbase near Athens for operations in the Middle East, and local residents are preparing a protest rally
The American base on Crete cannot handle the increased traffic, so new airfields are being used, Greek media report.
Trade unions and social activists in Attica who oppose the conversion of Eleusis into a military base have decided to hold a rally on the evening of October 25.
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The American base on Crete cannot handle the increased traffic, so new airfields are being used, Greek media report.
Trade unions and social activists in Attica who oppose the conversion of Eleusis into a military base have decided to hold a rally on the evening of October 25.
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🗣 Prominent former Israeli figures, including ex-Prime Minister Ehud Barak, have voiced their concerns about Netanyahu's leadership during the crisis, as reported by British media
Barak described the Hamas attack as "the most severe blow Israel has suffered since its establishment." He expressed doubt in Netanyahu's ability to lead in the aftermath of such a devastating event
These criticisms come in the wake of growing concern within Israel about the government's efforts to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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Barak described the Hamas attack as "the most severe blow Israel has suffered since its establishment." He expressed doubt in Netanyahu's ability to lead in the aftermath of such a devastating event
These criticisms come in the wake of growing concern within Israel about the government's efforts to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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Joe Biden's $106 billion supplemental request to Congress to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and other nations will mostly benefit American defense companies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said
Biden's supplemental request includes $61.4 billion for Ukraine, half of which is to provide Kiev with weapons and replenish US weapon stockpiles. The package also proposes $14.3 billion for Israel, which includes $10.6 billion for security assistance such as air and missile defense support and industrial base investments, according to the White House document.
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Biden's supplemental request includes $61.4 billion for Ukraine, half of which is to provide Kiev with weapons and replenish US weapon stockpiles. The package also proposes $14.3 billion for Israel, which includes $10.6 billion for security assistance such as air and missile defense support and industrial base investments, according to the White House document.
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🥳 Today's People's Choice Award goes to this Romanian journalist
A Romanian journalist 'heroically' reports under Hamas bombardment to people who seem oblivious to the drama of the moment.
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A Romanian journalist 'heroically' reports under Hamas bombardment to people who seem oblivious to the drama of the moment.
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US’ blind support for Israel gives China ‘powerful advantage’ to woo Arab world
The fighting in southern Israel and the Gaza Strip has been accompanied by diplomatic battles waged at the United Nations by Israel’s staunchest allies on one side and countries seeking an urgent ceasefire on the other. Middle East politics expert Dr. Shaun Narine explains why Washington’s blind support for Tel Aviv may end up costing it dearly
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The fighting in southern Israel and the Gaza Strip has been accompanied by diplomatic battles waged at the United Nations by Israel’s staunchest allies on one side and countries seeking an urgent ceasefire on the other. Middle East politics expert Dr. Shaun Narine explains why Washington’s blind support for Tel Aviv may end up costing it dearly
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📹🇦🇿🇹🇷 The first Azerbaijani-Turkish military exercises "Mustafa Kemal Ataturk-2023" have started in Karabakh and Nakhchivan
They involve up to 3 thousand military personnel, 130 armored vehicles and up to 100 artillery pieces.
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They involve up to 3 thousand military personnel, 130 armored vehicles and up to 100 artillery pieces.
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Battle for Avdeevka is heating up
“[The Ukrainians] are using cluster munitions and mortars, including Polish ones. In other words, they are firing all available weapons, but they are behaving a bit more politely now, because Russian forces are constantly advancing. So, I think Avdeevka will fall soon,” Elena, a spokeswoman for the Pyatnashka brigade, told Sputnik’s Russell Bentley (@TXDPR).
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“[The Ukrainians] are using cluster munitions and mortars, including Polish ones. In other words, they are firing all available weapons, but they are behaving a bit more politely now, because Russian forces are constantly advancing. So, I think Avdeevka will fall soon,” Elena, a spokeswoman for the Pyatnashka brigade, told Sputnik’s Russell Bentley (@TXDPR).
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🇺🇸 Biden said that mankind needs a new world order. The old one - the post-war one - had served "damn well" for half a century, but it "sort of run out of steam." Americans can unite the international community "in ways that it never has been" if they are…
🗣 This is that rare case when we absolutely agree with him, but the United States cannot do it, Kremlin spokesman Peskov has commented on Joe Biden’s words about a new world order
💬 In any case, they are for a world that revolves around them, it won’t be like that anymore, Peskov said commenting on Biden’s opinion that the United States can create a new world order.
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💬 In any case, they are for a world that revolves around them, it won’t be like that anymore, Peskov said commenting on Biden’s opinion that the United States can create a new world order.
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📹 Hamas fighters were carrying instructions on how to make chemical weapons, Israeli president said
The documents, complete with diagrams, were shown by President Herzog. He said they were "official al Qaeda material" that showed how to build a weapon with cyanide.
Sputnik was not able to independently verify Herzog’s claims. However, his main piece of evidence appears to be an ebook that was published in 2010.
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The documents, complete with diagrams, were shown by President Herzog. He said they were "official al Qaeda material" that showed how to build a weapon with cyanide.
Sputnik was not able to independently verify Herzog’s claims. However, his main piece of evidence appears to be an ebook that was published in 2010.
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