🇷🇺 Russia launched airstrikes at underground hideouts used by Syrian militants to attack government forces in the northwestern Latakia and Idlib provinces, senior Russian military official Vadim Kulit said Saturday.
"Russia’s Aerospace Forces launched airstrikes at assets belonging to militants who fired at the positions of Syrian government forces, striking underground hideouts and command centers… near Kabani in Latakia province, and near Barisha and Erich in Idlib province," the deputy chief of the Syrian reconciliation center told a news briefing on Saturday.
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"Russia’s Aerospace Forces launched airstrikes at assets belonging to militants who fired at the positions of Syrian government forces, striking underground hideouts and command centers… near Kabani in Latakia province, and near Barisha and Erich in Idlib province," the deputy chief of the Syrian reconciliation center told a news briefing on Saturday.
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🇺🇸 Former US Vice President Mike Pence announced on Saturday that he would suspend his campaign for president, effective immediately.
"The Bible tells us that there is a time for every purpose under Heaven. Traveling across the country over the past six months, I came here to say it's become clear to me: This is not my time. So, after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president, effective today," he said at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas.
Pence served as Donald Trump's vice president between 2017 and 2021, but had a falling out with his boss toward the end of Trump's term in office after refusing to challenge the results of the 2020 election, which Trump claimed was rigged.
Pence announced his candidacy for 2024 in June, saying in his announcement speech that his Trump should "never" be president again. Trump has repeatedly attacked Pence as a "wimp" and a liar over the latter's refusal to back him in 2021.
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"The Bible tells us that there is a time for every purpose under Heaven. Traveling across the country over the past six months, I came here to say it's become clear to me: This is not my time. So, after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president, effective today," he said at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas.
Pence served as Donald Trump's vice president between 2017 and 2021, but had a falling out with his boss toward the end of Trump's term in office after refusing to challenge the results of the 2020 election, which Trump claimed was rigged.
Pence announced his candidacy for 2024 in June, saying in his announcement speech that his Trump should "never" be president again. Trump has repeatedly attacked Pence as a "wimp" and a liar over the latter's refusal to back him in 2021.
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🇮🇱🇮🇷 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted on Saturday having no knowledge of Iran’s role in the deadly attack launched by Hamas against his country on October 7.
"I cannot say for sure whether they played any part in the planning in that concrete operation, at that specific moment," the prime minister told a press conference.
Netanyahu claimed that Iran was financing and coordinating Hamas activities. He went as far as suggest that the Gaza-based Palestinian group relied on Iran for 90% of its military spending.
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"I cannot say for sure whether they played any part in the planning in that concrete operation, at that specific moment," the prime minister told a press conference.
Netanyahu claimed that Iran was financing and coordinating Hamas activities. He went as far as suggest that the Gaza-based Palestinian group relied on Iran for 90% of its military spending.
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The US Special Operations Command has denied media reports that alleged US forces have been involved in Israel’s ongoing ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
"Definitely misinformation," a US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) spokesperson told Sputnik.
The spokesperson's response came in light of reports by Iranian media that some 5,000 US military personnel were taking part in the Gaza ground expansion.
It was also noted American troops had largely taken control of ongoing operations, and that Israeli officials had "lost trust in the management abilities and loyalty of a number of army personnel."
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"Definitely misinformation," a US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) spokesperson told Sputnik.
The spokesperson's response came in light of reports by Iranian media that some 5,000 US military personnel were taking part in the Gaza ground expansion.
It was also noted American troops had largely taken control of ongoing operations, and that Israeli officials had "lost trust in the management abilities and loyalty of a number of army personnel."
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❗️ Russian air defense system destroyed 36 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and the northwestern part of Crimea - Russian Defense Ministry
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🇺🇸 Just after 2:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, a civilian aircraft flew into restricted Delaware airspace in the vicinity of where US President Joe Biden is staying, the US Secret Service reported.
This incident had no impact on protective operations and is being investigated by the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, chief of Communications, said.
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This incident had no impact on protective operations and is being investigated by the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, chief of Communications, said.
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How former Israeli soldier turned anti-war after witnessing 2014 Gaza invasion
As aerial bombardments in Gaza give way to a ground invasion, activists around the world have criticized Israel’s violent response to this month’s surprise attack by Hamas. Many of those activists are Jewish. Some are even Israeli citizens.
Such is the case for Benzion Sanders, a former soldier in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Raised in a highly religious Orthodox Jewish family, Sanders was steeped in Zionist ideology, the name for the philosophical and political movement that drove Israel’s creation. He even participated in “settling” of the West Bank, the process by which Jewish families displace Palestinians in territory illegally occupied by Israel.
But serving in the IDF brought Benzion Sanders face-to-face with Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, turning him into a committed anti-war activist.
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As aerial bombardments in Gaza give way to a ground invasion, activists around the world have criticized Israel’s violent response to this month’s surprise attack by Hamas. Many of those activists are Jewish. Some are even Israeli citizens.
Such is the case for Benzion Sanders, a former soldier in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Raised in a highly religious Orthodox Jewish family, Sanders was steeped in Zionist ideology, the name for the philosophical and political movement that drove Israel’s creation. He even participated in “settling” of the West Bank, the process by which Jewish families displace Palestinians in territory illegally occupied by Israel.
But serving in the IDF brought Benzion Sanders face-to-face with Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, turning him into a committed anti-war activist.
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Seven out of 10 French people fear an attack on their country similar to the one Israel suffered on October 7, a poll commissioned by Jewish lobby group CRIF has found.
The Ifop survey published on Saturday showed that 72% of those sampled feared that France could be targeted for standing by Israel in its fight against Palestinian group Hamas.
The same poll found that 37% of French respondents sympathized with Israel in the ongoing war in the Middle East, versus 20% who expressed solidarity with Palestinians and 5% with Hamas.
More than eight in 10 people polled said they were concerned that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has killed more than 1,400 Israeli civilians and over 7,300 Palestinians, could affect France.
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The Ifop survey published on Saturday showed that 72% of those sampled feared that France could be targeted for standing by Israel in its fight against Palestinian group Hamas.
The same poll found that 37% of French respondents sympathized with Israel in the ongoing war in the Middle East, versus 20% who expressed solidarity with Palestinians and 5% with Hamas.
More than eight in 10 people polled said they were concerned that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has killed more than 1,400 Israeli civilians and over 7,300 Palestinians, could affect France.
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Actor Matthew Perry, famous for portraying Chandler Bing on the American TV series 'Friends,' reportedly died Saturday at the age of 54. Media insiders have said the cause of death was drowning.
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Actor Matthew Perry, famous for portraying Chandler Bing on the American TV series 'Friends,' reportedly died Saturday at the age of 54. Media insiders have said the cause of death was drowning. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
Matthew Perry's body was found earlier Saturday inside a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles, California. There were no traces of drugs at the scene, and the death was considered non-violent, media reported citing police sources.
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The Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF, Doctors Without Borders) humanitarian organization said the world leaders' actions are too weak and slow to stop the violence in the Gaza Strip.
"Médecins Sans Frontières calls for an immediate ceasefire to prevent more deaths in Gaza and allow desperately needed humanitarian supplies in. Since Friday 27 October, the bombing by the Israeli forces has intensified to a degree not seen until now: northern Gaza is being razed to the ground, while the whole Strip is being hit and civilians have no place to take shelter," according to the MSF statement.
"The actions of world leaders are too weak, too slow, as a non-binding UN resolution for a ceasefire has done nothing to reign in the indiscriminate violence unleashed on a helpless people."
It said the international community must take stronger action to urge Israel to stop the bloodshed.
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"Médecins Sans Frontières calls for an immediate ceasefire to prevent more deaths in Gaza and allow desperately needed humanitarian supplies in. Since Friday 27 October, the bombing by the Israeli forces has intensified to a degree not seen until now: northern Gaza is being razed to the ground, while the whole Strip is being hit and civilians have no place to take shelter," according to the MSF statement.
"The actions of world leaders are too weak, too slow, as a non-binding UN resolution for a ceasefire has done nothing to reign in the indiscriminate violence unleashed on a helpless people."
It said the international community must take stronger action to urge Israel to stop the bloodshed.
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Bosnian Serbs vs. NATO: fight for justice begins
Republika Srpska (RS) has announced its first lawsuits against NATO. The class action is based on a claim to receive compensation for harm to life and health caused by the depleted uranium bombings that took place in 1995.
Serbian lawyer Srdjan Aleksić is one of the initiators of the proceedings. He gave an interview to Sputnik Serbia where he mentioned that the cities of Hadžići and Han Pijesak and their nearby areas were bombed with such munitions in 1995. Because of the bombings, over 2,000 people have contracted cancer, many of whom have since passed away. So far, over 10,000 citizens are on the list of cancer patients.
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Republika Srpska (RS) has announced its first lawsuits against NATO. The class action is based on a claim to receive compensation for harm to life and health caused by the depleted uranium bombings that took place in 1995.
Serbian lawyer Srdjan Aleksić is one of the initiators of the proceedings. He gave an interview to Sputnik Serbia where he mentioned that the cities of Hadžići and Han Pijesak and their nearby areas were bombed with such munitions in 1995. Because of the bombings, over 2,000 people have contracted cancer, many of whom have since passed away. So far, over 10,000 citizens are on the list of cancer patients.
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📈 Network monitor Netblocks detects a resumption of internet connectivity in the Gaza Strip.
Internet and communication services had been severely disrupted on Friday due to intense Israeli bombardment, resulting in a critical period during which many residents were isolated from the outside world.
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Internet and communication services had been severely disrupted on Friday due to intense Israeli bombardment, resulting in a critical period during which many residents were isolated from the outside world.
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🇺🇸 The US armed forces have been plagued for unflattering revelations recently: decrepit living conditions, recruiting shortfalls, a sexual assault crisis. Now, reports of consistent delays in the payment of enlistment bonuses to US service members have come to light.
“I did my end of things,” said a soldier speaking to US media recently, lamenting his failure to receive the money guaranteed to him upon enlistment in the Army National Guard.
The anonymous service member has been waiting over a year for the first half of the $20,000 bonus guaranteed to him upon enlistment. He’s one of at least 9,000 others who have been delayed payment as a result of an Army imbursement system plagued by oversights, understaffing, and technical problems.
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“I did my end of things,” said a soldier speaking to US media recently, lamenting his failure to receive the money guaranteed to him upon enlistment in the Army National Guard.
The anonymous service member has been waiting over a year for the first half of the $20,000 bonus guaranteed to him upon enlistment. He’s one of at least 9,000 others who have been delayed payment as a result of an Army imbursement system plagued by oversights, understaffing, and technical problems.
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🇮🇷🇮🇱Israel has crossed red lines, Iran says
💬 “Washington asks us to not do anything, but they keep giving widespread support to Israel. The US sent messages to the Axis of Resistance but received a clear response on the battlefield," the press service of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi wrote on X (Twitter).
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💬 “Washington asks us to not do anything, but they keep giving widespread support to Israel. The US sent messages to the Axis of Resistance but received a clear response on the battlefield," the press service of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi wrote on X (Twitter).
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🇵🇸🇮🇱 Death toll in Gaza Strip exceeds 8,000, Palestinian Ministry of Health says
The last figure issued by the ministry on Saturday was 7,703.
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The last figure issued by the ministry on Saturday was 7,703.
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US Impede India's Investment in Rosneft's Vostok Oil Project
🚫 🇺🇸 America is trying to unable India to invest in the Vostok Oil project of Russian oil refining company Rosneft as American consultants, who conduct extensive audits, avoid engaging with Russian firms.
🇷🇺 🛢 The Vostok Oil project is the largest new oil and gas venture for Rosneft globally, with significant potential for crude oil production. However, the lack of access to consultants from the USA hampers the project's development.
🇮🇳 Whenever India attempts to finalize this deal, evaluating and executing transactions become increasingly challenging due to the political environment and regulatory framework.
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🚫 🇺🇸 America is trying to unable India to invest in the Vostok Oil project of Russian oil refining company Rosneft as American consultants, who conduct extensive audits, avoid engaging with Russian firms.
🇷🇺 🛢 The Vostok Oil project is the largest new oil and gas venture for Rosneft globally, with significant potential for crude oil production. However, the lack of access to consultants from the USA hampers the project's development.
🇮🇳 Whenever India attempts to finalize this deal, evaluating and executing transactions become increasingly challenging due to the political environment and regulatory framework.
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🇷🇺🪖 Russian T-72B3 crews from Battlegroup Zapad eliminate Ukrainian forces in Kupyansk area
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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Latest updates on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict:
▪️Iran says Israel has crossed red lines
▪️IDF says struck over 450 Hamas's facilities in Gaza Strip over past day
▪️Gaza health ministry says over 8,000 killed in Palestine since start of escalation with Israel
▪️UNSC meeting over Israel's ground operation in Gaza scheduled for Oct 30
▪️Palestinian leader calls for emergency Arab summit amid Israeli ground invasion
▪️Tokyo urges to create conditions for conducting humanitarian missions in Middle East
▪️Israel threatens to shun Starlink over Musk’s pledge to restore connectivity in Gaza
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▪️Iran says Israel has crossed red lines
▪️IDF says struck over 450 Hamas's facilities in Gaza Strip over past day
▪️Gaza health ministry says over 8,000 killed in Palestine since start of escalation with Israel
▪️UNSC meeting over Israel's ground operation in Gaza scheduled for Oct 30
▪️Palestinian leader calls for emergency Arab summit amid Israeli ground invasion
▪️Tokyo urges to create conditions for conducting humanitarian missions in Middle East
▪️Israel threatens to shun Starlink over Musk’s pledge to restore connectivity in Gaza
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