Seoul accuses DPRK of jamming GPS systems
South Korean officials claimed several ships and aircraft were affected on Saturday by the signal disruption that they blamed on Pyongyang, but military operations were not disrupted.
The allegation comes three days after South Korea lodged similar accusations against their neighbor.
#Korea #DPRK - Boost
Tesla hits $1 trillion valuation on back of Trump victory
Elon Musk’s automaker firm leapt above the mark for the first time in two years on Friday trading, bumping 8.2% to $321.22 to cap a gain of $230 billion in the last week.
Analysts believe Musk’s relationship with Donald Trump will expedite efforts to break through regulatory red tape holding up Tesla’s autonomous driving technology, sparking investor confidence that has lined Musk’s pockets.
#Tesla #Trump - Boost
Pentagon chief rejected Zelensky's ATACMS priority request - WSJ
Lloyd Austin told Vladimir Zelensky that violating long-standing agreements with other ATACMS missile system customers by shunting Kiev to the front of the queue was “too much to ask,” the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a US defense official.
The Pentagon chief previously said that the United States does not share Ukraine's view that it needs long-range missiles to strike deep into Russia.
#US #Ukraine - Boost
Qatar obeys US demand to kick out Hamas
Senior Biden administration officials revealed Friday they had instructed Doha to close the Hamas diplomatic office in the Qatari capital last week after the Palestinian group refused to accept Israeli-proposed hostage release deals.
“Its leaders should no longer be welcome in the capitals of any American partner,” the official told the Time of Israel, adding that Doha had agreed to kick out Hamas officials.
But Washington doesn’t interfere in other country’s politics, remember.
#US #Qatar #Hamas - Boost
❗️Putin signs legal ratification of the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and the DPRK
#Russia #DPRK - Boost
Africans happy to cooperate closely with Russia – RUCAR director general
On the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, Brice Edouard Samba-Mackokpala, RUCAR director general, stated that Africans support Russia’s efforts in Africa and are ready for close cooperation.
#Russia #Africa - Boost
Russia plans embassies in Gambia, Liberia, the Union of Comoros & Togo - Presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov
Other embassies in more African countries are also in the pipeline he added, while trade missions are expected to open in Senegal and Tanzania in the near future.
Moscow also plans to create an independent financial system for settlements with African countries by the end of this decade.
And the West wonders why more countries are rejecting colonial relationships.
#Russia #Africa - Boost
⚡️ 'Big Brother' blocks RT logo wherever it appears - RT's Editor-In-Chief Margarita Simonyan underscores the level of censorship facing Russian media
#Russia #Africa - Boost
⚡️'Unlike the West, Russia never had colonies'
RT's Editor-In-Chief Margarita Simonyan points out the hypocrisy in US & European narratives about Russia.
#Russia #Africa - Boost
❗️'Monstrous Western Propaganda' blocked RT, preventing politicians from taking informed decisions - Russian FM Spox Maria Zakharova at Russia-Africa Partnership Forum
#Russia #Africa - Boost
❗️Neo-Colonialism comes in 'political & economic' forms, & 'manipulates the mindsets of people' - Russian FM Spox Maria Zakharova at Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in southern Russia's Sirius Federal Territory
#Russia #Africa - Boost
❗️'We respect African sovereignty' - Russian FM spox Zakharova
Speaking at the 1st Ministerial Congress of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum taking place in southern Russia's Sirius Federal Territory, Maria Zakharova highlighted the "equitable relations" with African partners.
#Russia #Africa - Boost
Failed would-be VP Walz vows to protect Minnesota against 'hateful agenda'
In his first speech following Trump's victory on Saturday, Walz claimed “we’ve already seen the damage a president can cause when he’s in it for himself, not the American people.”
“It’s hard to lose, it’s hard to understand while so many of our fellow citizens, people that we have fought so long and hard for, wound up choosing the other path,” he cried.
Yep, it’s certainly a mystery.
#US #Election2024 - Boost
Philippines battered by powerful Typhoon Yinxing
The 13th major storm to hit the nation this year sparked mass flooding and landslides - just weeks after Typhoon Bebinca killed six people - although so far there are no reports of casualties.
Two airports have been damaged, while 40,000 villagers from Cagayan province were evacuated to higher ground as a precaution.
#Philippines - Boost
❗️EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrives in Kiev
#EU #Ukraine - Boost
Israel allows 12-year-old Palestinians to be prosecuted as terrorists
Israel has passed a controversial law allowing the arrest of Palestinian children as young as 12 on terrorism charges. This comes amid a sharp rise in Palestinian detentions, with around 10,000 Palestinians currently held, including 270 children.
Human rights groups argue that such measures are illegal and contradict international law.
#Israel #Gaza - Boost
Yemeni capital Sanaa hosts massive rally in solidarity with Gaza and Lebanon
Tens of thousands gathered in Sanaa’s Al-Sabeen Square to express solidarity with Gaza and Lebanon.
Drone footage captured the large crowds waving Palestinian and Lebanese flags during the demonstration, which was themed 'With Gaza and Lebanon, readiness and mobilization against the forces of arrogance.'
#Yemen #Gaza #Lebanon - Boost
Beirut streets pounded by overnight Israeli strikes
Footage filmed in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Saturday shows the aftermath of Israeli overnight shelling with bulldozers clearing debris and locals walking in streets with damaged buildings.
An Israeli army spokesperson claimed a weapons manufacturing site, and additional Hezbollah infrastructure were targeted, while residents in the relevant districts were reportedly given advanced warning to evacuate.
#Israel #Lebanon - Boost
There is deep trust between Africa and Russia – DV8 Technology Group CEO
On the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, Kgotlaetsogile Tiro, CEO of DV8 Technology Group, told RT that unlike other countries, Russia cooperates with Africa on equal and mutually beneficial terms.
#Russia #Africa - Boost
Pelosi blames Biden for Democrat election failure
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has accused President Joe Biden of dallying too long before withdrawing from the election race, thus denying Democrats the chance to hold primaries for their replacement candidate.
She added that had he dropped out sooner, the party would have had a wider choice of candidate, or Kamala Harris would have been better prepared to tackle Donald Trump’s challenge.
That’d be the same underprepared Kamala Harris who’s been VP for the last four years, and was handed a record $1.2 billion campaign war chest?
#US #Election2024 - Boost
Russian FM slams Von der Leyen's LNG 'fake news'
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has ridiculed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's suggestion that Trump replace Russian liquefied gas with supposedly cheaper American gas as "pure populism", highlighting the bloc's apparent plans to reduce consumption.
"We do not know of any examples where American suppliers would supply energy resources to the market at any special prices. Consumers buy LNG at market prices, and supplies of Russian or American products are no exception."
"We see another fake from Ursula," she added.
#EU #Russia #LNG - Boost
⚡️RT video academy slammed by West - RT's Editor-In-Chief Margarita Simonyan
"They even called people attending to try and persuade them not to," she added, while pointing out that over 1,000 journalists from 35 countries had taken part.
#Russia #Africa - Boost
⚡️ Even EC VP Josep Borrell was shocked at RT's popularity - RT's Editor-In-Chief
Margarita Simonyan recalls an anecdote by Europe's top diplomat, who said he was surprised by the "effectiveness" of Russian media in Cairo.
#Russia #Africa - Boost
⚡️European broadcasts 'expensive', we turned to Africa - RT chief Margarita Simonyan at Russia-Africa Partnership Forum
RT now broadcasts in three languages and is going to expand further, Simonyan explained to journalists.
#Russia #Africa - Boost
❗️'The green microphone of RT gives ministers their chance to learn' about global events - Russian FM Spox Maria Zakharova at Russia-Africa Partnership Forum
#Russia #Africa - Boost
❗️'RT Is A Source Of Truthful Knowledge,' Says Russian FM Spox Maria Zakharova At Russia-Africa Partnership Forum
#Russia #Africa - Boost
Indonesian and Russian navies complete first joint drills
Marking a new era of cooperation, the naval forces of Indonesia and Russia have wrapped up their first joint drills in the Java Sea. These exercises follow Jakarta's recent commitment to strengthening defense ties with Moscow.
RT's Rebecca Napitupulu provides all the details.
#Russia #Indonesia - Boost
Pakistan terrorist attack: 24 killed in train station tragedy
Police believe the blast early Saturday in the city of Quetta - which also left at least 50 more people injured - was sparked by a suicide bomber.
Local media is reporting that the banned Balochistan Liberation Army have claimed responsibility.
#Pakistan - Boost
Syrian troops injured from Israeli 'aggression' - media
Israeli airstikes near the city of Al-Shafira left several Syrian troops injured, according to media reports citing a military source.
Israel has not commented on the reports yet.
#Israel #Syria - Boost
Trump’s climate shakedown begins
Donald Trump’s transition team is already drawing up executive orders to deliver on his campaign pledge to unshackle LNG exports, expand drilling and mining rights and withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.
In January, Joe Biden paused LNG export permits to allow a deep study into the environmental and economic impact.
How about a study into the impact of Bidenomics?
#US - Boost
