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Belarus declares receipt of Russian nukes, vows use if attacked
Jun 14, 2023 13:09Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has declared receipt of the first shipment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed to the country as a deterrent, but vowed to use them if attacked.
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US pushing India to seal big armed drone deal during Modi’s visit: Report
Jun 14, 2023 11:13US President Joe Biden's administration is reportedly pushing India to overcome its bureaucratic hurdles in order to progress a deal for buying a dozen American-made armed drones, as it seeks to deepen military ties between the two countries in a bid to “weaken” Russia and China.
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Pakistan pays for first shipment of Russian oil in yuan
Jun 14, 2023 09:59Pakistan has paid for its first import of discounted Russian crude oil in China's yuan, marking a significant shift in the South Asian country's policy of paying for exports in US dollars, and opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations between Islamabad and Moscow.
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Putin says Ukraine acts like 'terrorist state', vows to counter Kiev’s plots
Jun 14, 2023 08:37Russian President Vladimir Putin has slammed Ukraine, saying the Kiev regime is running the country like a terrorist state, and Russia will step up the work of security services to counter Kiev’s plots.
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Nigeria river boat accident leaves more than 100 dead
Jun 14, 2023 06:57More than 100 people have drowned in north central Nigeria after a boat carrying families returning from a wedding sank in a river, police and local authorities said.
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US must expect gradual decline in dollar's share of global reserves: Yellen
Jun 14, 2023 06:53US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington should expect a gradual decline in the dollar's share of the global reserve, as the global de-dollarization move is gaining momentum.
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US to send $325 million worth of weapons to Ukraine
Jun 14, 2023 06:49The United States has announced a new $325 million military aid package for Ukraine, in defiance of repeated warnings by Russia.
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Trump pleads not guilty in classified documents case
Jun 14, 2023 06:47Donald Trump became the first former US president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts that he hoarded classified documents and refused government demands to give them back.
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NATO kicks off biggest drills near Italy's border with Italians kept in dark
Jun 14, 2023 04:06NATO's biggest military exercises ever have kicked off in Germany with thousands of soldiers from more than 20 countries and hundreds of aircraft involved. A part of the drills will take place near the Italian border, while most Italians know nothing about them.
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Journalist held by British police demands probe into his detention
Jun 14, 2023 04:00British journalist, Kit Klarenberg, known for his high-profile reports on British and US intelligence breaches, was arrested back in May by the UK's counter-terrorism officers upon arrival at London Luton Airport while he was en route to see his family and friends. Threatened with arrest and detained for over five hours, Klarenberg wants more details about why he was targeted.