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US House Clears Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal to Avert Default
A debt ceiling deal is needed in order for the US to avoid going into default by June 5 at the earliest. At present, the US is running on "extraordinary measures" implemented by the US Treasury Department after hitting its limit in January.
The US House of Representatives late Wednesday cleared the debt ceiling deal struck over the weekend between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in order to avert a government default in the coming week.
Zelensky issues ultimatum to NATO – FT
The Ukrainian president has reportedly threatened to skip an upcoming event if Kiev doesn’t get a membership roadmap
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will skip a NATO meeting in Lithuania in July unless the alliance provides Kiev with the security guarantees it wants, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Zelensky has “made clear to NATO leaders that he will not attend the Vilnius summit without concrete security guarantees and a road map for accession,” the newspaper said.
Russia Foils Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod Region, Over 30 Terrorists Killed - MoD
An apparent attempt by Ukrainian militants to reprise last month's raid on Russia's Belgorod Region has been foiled by the timely intervention of Russia's military and border security forces.
Early on June 1, units of the Russian armed forces and the border guard, as well as other elements of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB, the agency in charge of Russia's border security), have repelled three attempts by Ukrainian forces to invade Russia's territory near the town of Shebekino.
Civilians hurt in overnight attack on Russian city – governor
One person lost a limb in the shelling by Ukrainian forces, a top regional official said
At least two people were injured in Kiev's latest attack on the Russian city of Shebekino, located near the Ukrainian border, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in the early hours of Thursday.
“The shelling by the Ukrainian Armed Forces lasted for an hour,” the governor wrote on his Telegram channel.
Gladkov said a man had lost the “left upper limb” and is now in critical condition. Another person suffered a concussion.
Weapon US gave Ukraine spotted in cartel hands – Mexican media
A Gulf Cartel member was filmed with what Milenio TV said was a Javelin anti-tank missile
A militant wearing the insignia of Mexico’s notorious Gulf Cartel (Cartel Del Golfo, CDG) was filmed in the state of Tamaulipas carrying a US-made anti-tank missile launcher. Milenio TV identified the weapon as a Javelin, thousands of which were sent to Ukraine by the Pentagon.
Footage filmed in Matamoros on Monday and aired on Tuesday evening by the news channel Milenio TV showed a man with CDG patches armed with a Kalashnikov rifle and a missile they said was the Raytheon-made FGM-148.
Russia says U.S. accessed thousands of Apple phones in spy plot
LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday it had uncovered a U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) plot using previously unknown malware to access specially made so-called backdoor vulnerabilities in Apple (AAPL.O) phones.
The FSB, the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, said that several thousand Apple phones had been infected, including those of domestic Russian subscribers.
Russian Ambassador Claims Maidan-Style Coup Attempt Unfolding In Belgrade
Russian Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko has leveled some dramatic allegations against the West in relation to both the Ukraine war and ongoing tensions and clashes in northern Kosovo, which has been focus of international media attention.
The Russian ambassador claimed that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s opponents are plotting and attempting to stage a "Maidan-style coup" in the Serbian capital of Belgrade. His word choice implied he things the West is involved on some level.
Macron wants ‘tangible’ security guarantees for Kiev
The French president has claimed that Ukraine is “protecting Europe” and deserves assurances from NATO
French President Emmanuel Macron has argued that Ukraine is “protecting Europe” and should be provided security guarantees by NATO.
“That is why I’m in favor .. to offer tangible and credible security guarantees to Ukraine,” Macron said on Wednesday at a forum in Bratislava, Slovakia. He added that it would be in the interest of NATO members to provide such assurances while Kiev awaits approval to join the Western military alliance.
Grayzone Journalist Detained by British Police, Interrogated Over Russia Views
"At one point, Klarenberg’s interrogators demanded to know whether The Grayzone had a special arrangement with Russia’s Federal Security Bureau (FSB) to publish hacked material," the independent outlet noted.
UK counterterrorism police detained journalist Kit Klarenberg and subjected him to an intense interrogation over his political views and journalistic output, an alarming new report has revealed.
North Korea Releases Photos of New Satellite Launchpad
Though the country’s first attempt to launch a spy satellite beyond Earth's atmosphere ultimately failed, one top leader said it’s certain they’ll succeed soon – in a statement which gives the rest of the world its first glimpse of their new launchpad facilities.
North Korean media has released two images showing the new launchpad used in the nation’s unsuccessful first attempt to place a military surveillance satellite in space this week.
China delays nuclear plan over sabotage fears – media
Beijing is reportedly concerned that a floating nuclear power plant could be targeted by the US in a Nord-Stream-style attack
Chinese officials have halted plans to build a floating nuclear reactor over concerns that it could be attacked, the South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday, citing engineers involved in the project.
According to the outlet, regulators withheld final approval in respect of China’s first floating nuclear power plant, just as construction was about to begin after 10 years of development. The plant was designed to generate electricity for remote islands and critical marine infrastructure.
Israel aspires for peace with Saudi Arabia; Jerusalem skeptical on US-Iran deal
1) Jerusalem officials believe that in the next several months, Israel will normalize its relations with a number of undisclosed countries. 2) Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi does not believe that Iran and the United States would reach an agreement – despite reports insinuating otherwise. 3) CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla visits Israel amid a wide-scale IDF exercise which focuses on a military campaign in multiple arenas, simultaneously.
Tape shows Trump acknowledging he kept classified document on Iran - CNN
The recording shows Trump, who is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, understood he retained classified material after he left the White House in 2021.
Federal prosecutors have a 2021 audio recording of former President Donald Trump acknowledging he kept a classified Pentagon document about a possible attack on Iran after leaving the White House, CNN reported on Wednesday.
CNN did not listen to the recording but cited unidentified multiple sources describing it. Reuters was not able to confirm the report.
FBI Chief Confirms Existence of Form Alleging Biden’s Role in Criminal Scheme
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Wednesday that during a call with FBI Director Christopher Wray, the latter confirmed the existence of an unclassified document alleging then-Vice President Joe Biden engaged in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
“Today, FBI Director Wray confirmed the existence of the FD-1023 form alleging then-Vice President Biden engaged in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national,” the statement said on Wednesday.
WHO pushing new pandemic rules to gain dictatorial control over UN’s 194 member countries
(Natural News) The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for new pandemic rules, setting May 2024 as the target date to complete a legally binding agreement to be adopted by the United Nations’ 194 member countries.
This agreement is a priority for WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who called it a “generational commitment not to go back to the old cycle of panic and neglect.” The WHO is considering 300 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. The new powers that would be included in the amendments to the legally binding rulebook set out obligations for its member states to prepare for and respond to outbreaks and other public health risks.
Drug overdoses killed equivalent of airliner full of Americans every DAY last year, new figures show
Drug overdoses killed the equivalent of a large plane full of Americans every other day last year, figures show.
Early data showed that more than 105,000 people died, the equivalent of over 300 per day.
Due to reporting delays, officials expect the final count to be more than 109,680, which would be a record high.
MIT and IBM Develop New Tool To Help Choose the Right Method for Evaluating AI Models
Selecting the right method gives users a more accurate picture of how their model is behaving, so they are better equipped to correctly interpret its predictions.
When machine-learning models are deployed in real-world situations, perhaps to flag potential disease in X-rays for a radiologist to review, human users need to know when to trust the model’s predictions
Artificial Intelligence Poses "Risk Of Extinction", Warns ChatGPT Founder And Other AI Pioneers
Artificial intelligence tools have captured the public’s attention in recent months, but many of the people who helped develop the technology are now warning that greater focus should be placed on ensuring it doesn’t bring about the end of human civilization.
A group of more than 350 AI researchers, journalists, and policymakers signed a brief statement saying, “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.”
Those who oppose the retail “woke madness” are being labeled terrorists and extremists
There is a growing backlash over major retail companies that have decided to go “woke”. From men wearing women’s swimsuits to LGBT-themed products geared toward children, multiple corporations, including Target, Starbucks, and Budweiser have become entangled in controversy for promoting trans ideology.
According to the Christian Post, Conservative thought leaders and a variety of consumers have expressed disappointment and outrage with various companies’ advertising campaigns and products that attempt to normalize individuals identifying as the opposite sex and indoctrinate children into believing they can change their sex.
'We Need to Act Fast': Disney+ Green Lights Show About Girl Carrying satan's Baby
"Horrifically, this series even portrays satan as a romantic partner! By normalizing and promoting such a relationship, 'Pauline' sends a dangerous message to young viewers that associating with demons, satan, and evil is acceptable and even desirable!" -Ted Baehr, Movieguide Founder
[CBN News] The family-friendly entertainment organization MovieGuide is sounding the alarm about an upcoming Disney+ that features a teenage girl's love affair with satan. (Image: Unsplash-Bolivia Inteligente)
NASA's UFO team has held its first public meeting. Here’s what we learned from its experts
A US task force is examining 800 unidentified anomalous phenomena, but less than 5 per cent of them are thought to be "really abnormal".
NASA held its first public meeting on UFOs on Wednesday, a year after launching a study to unravel the unexplained sightings that have long fascinated the general public.
The space agency televised the four-hour hearing featuring an independent panel of experts who vowed to be transparent. The team was made up of 16 scientists and other experts selected by NASA, including retired astronaut Scott Kelly, the first American to spend nearly a year in space.
So, are UFOs the new fear campaign?
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