Heck of a coincidence: Biden’s pardon for Hunter ends just before 2014 Burisma appointment
In a statement, the US president defended his decision to grant clemency to his son, asserting that Hunter was “being selectively and unfairly prosecuted.”
However, the scope of the presidential pardon extends back to January 2014, just months before Hunter joined the board of Burisma Holdings - a company often tied to allegations of Biden family influence-peddling.
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Cyclone Fengal Wreaks Havoc Along India’s Coast, Three Dead
The storm made landfall near Puducherry & unleashed torrential rains and winds, sparking severe flooding across Tamil Nadu, & submerging streets, homes, and businesses as well as leaving thousands displaced.
🚨GIDEON LEVY SLAMS THE HYPOCRISY OF ISRAEL’S ‘LEFTISTS’
‘They are fighting against Netanyahu, demonstrating every Saturday. They are very devoted…and by the end of the day they turn their back to the occupation, the apartheid, and to the atrocities in this war. Those in my view are the worst because hypocrisy is screaming to heaven.’
‘The so-called liberal Israeli will never cross the line in asking basic questions. Is there really a difference between you and the right wingers when it comes to the occupation, to the settlements, to the apartheid?’
-Veteran Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy exposes the hypocrisy of Israeli liberals as the Gaza genocide continues
FULL INTERVIEW: https://rumble.com/v5uk8on-gideon-levy-
⚡️President Biden pardons son Hunter, breaking past promise amid Trump’s looming return
The presidential pardon spares Hunter from potential prison sentences for federal gun and tax convictions.
It comes weeks before his sentencing and just two months before Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Biden had previously vowed not to use his presidential powers to benefit his family, making the decision a significant shift as his term nears its end.
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There are multiple foreign hands at play in Syrian escalation like Türkiye, US and Ukraine – Middle East expert tells RT
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West covers up Ukrainian use of chemical weapons – Russian Foreign Ministry official
Ukraine’s Western backers are concealing Kiev's use of chemical weapons, according to Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large for the Kiev regime’s war crimes, who stated that the West is doing ’everything possible to shield them from accountability.’
What are terrorists in Syria trying to achieve with their surprise offensive in Aleppo and Idlib?
Read the analysis by Eva Bartlett, who spent years on the ground covering conflict zones in the Middle East
https://on.rt.com/d1iv
Long March-12 maiden flight: China deploys 2 experimental satellites
China has successfully completed the maiden flight of the Long March-12 carrier rocket from the Hainan commercial launch site, deploying two experimental satellites into orbit.
Tbilisi now: pro-EU protesters launch firecrackers at the police, Georgian Parliament building.
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EU threatens Georgia with sanctions, accuses authorities of using violence against protesters
New EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said that sanctions are one of several “options” being considered by the bloc after Georgia froze accession talks with Brussels and cracked down on subsequent pro-EU protests:
“It is clear that using violence against peaceful protesters is not acceptable, and the Georgian government should respect the will of the Georgian people,”
The COP29 Con: We explain why India is standing up to the West's climate trickery - Watch!
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Boom! And it’s gone: Russian drone obliterates Ukrainian ammunition depot belonging to the 28th Mechanized Brigade – MoD footage.
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Norway to open new Arctic warfare base
Oslo plans to establish a new NATO Arctic and amphibious warfare center where US, British, and Dutch marines will be trained amid heightened tensions with Russia, the Defense Ministry announced on Friday.
The new hub will be created in the municipality of Sorreisa north of Lofoten in Norway's Arctic, some several hundred kilometers, as the crow flies, from Russia's strategic port of Murmansk, which is a key military and naval base.
https://on.rt.com/d1ir
US suspends strategic partnership with Georgia amid protests
Washington announced on Saturday the suspension of its strategic partnership with Georgia, condemning the ruling party’s recent decision to freeze EU accession talks until 2028.
US State Department spox Matthew Miller slammed the Georgian Dream party over the move.
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“We condemn excessive force used against Georgians exercising their freedom to protest and have suspended our Strategic Partnership with Georgia.”
THROWBACK 'Weaponising The Dollar Undermines Its Own Capabilities,' Says President Putin
The Russian president explained why countries are turning away from the greenback.
A note to Donald Trump who threatened the BRICS nations with 100% tariffs on their goods if they try to introduce a reserve currency to rival the dollar.
Iraqi volunteers arrive in Syria to assist in the fight against the foreign-backed terrorist incursion, Iranian media reports
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❗️Trump sounds off on presidential pardon for Hunter Biden
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Ukrainian military desertions skyrocket – Financial Times
More than twice as many Ukrainian soldiers have been charged with desertion this year than in 2022 and 2023 combined, the Financial Times has reported. The spike in desertions has hampered Kiev’s ability to replenish its thinned-out ranks.
Ukrainian prosecutors opened 60,000 cases against deserters between January and October of this year, the British newspaper reported on Saturday, noting that those convicted face prison terms of up to 12 years.
https://on.rt.com/d1j2
West refuses to investigate Ukraine’s use of banned chemical weapons, ignores data – Russian Foreign Ministry official
Russian Foreign Ministry official Rodion Miroshnik says that Russia has documented over 400 instances of Ukraine using banned chemical weapons against both military and civilian targets since summer, sharing this evidence with international organizations. ’But under pressure from the West, no progress has been made,’ he adds.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ancestral Indian Village Residents Celebrate His Rise - Watch!
Locals in Vadakanchery, Kerala, tell RT they are proud of their connection to Vivek, who has been picked by President-elect Trump to improve government efficiency along with Elon Musk.
The village residents say they believe Vivek has the potential to become a future U.S. President.
Top EU officials putting Ukraine before their own citizens – Medvedev
'Happy now, Europeans?': Ex-Russian president Dmitry Medvedev reacts to Kaja Kallas and Antonio Costa's visit to Kiev on their first day in office, saying it demonstrates a focus on prolonging hostilities in Ukraine rather than ensuring the wellbeing of the EU
Russians ousted from CERN nuclear research in Switzerland
Scientific ties between hundreds of Russian scientists and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) have been halted, the Swiss-based research center said on Sunday, citing its decision to terminate a 60-year cooperation agreement ‘with Moscow.
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The Syrian people and President Assad have Iran's full support and backing - Foreign Minister Araghchi stated after meeting with Bashar Assad in Damascus amid the ongoing terrorist offensive.
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Italian footballer collapses on pitch during crunch Serie A tie - VIDEO WARNING
Edoardo Bove appeared to collapse while seeing to his laces during Fiorentina vs Inter Milan. Players were left in tears as the midfielder was rushed away to an ambulance.
The horrible scenes serve as a tragic reminder of former Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who was found dead in his hotel room before a fixture in Udine back in 2018. The autopsy report stated that Astori died from tachyarrhythmia, an abnormal acceleration of the heartbeat.
UPDATE: Bove is in a stable condition and breathing on his own, according to reports.
Terrorists attacking Syria’s Aleppo trained by Kiev – media
Some Islamist groups that attacked Syria’s northern Aleppo province this week received training from a Special Forces unit of the Ukrainian military intelligence service (HUR), the Kyiv Post claimed in a piece published on Sunday.
According to the Kiev-based weekly, some militant groups based in Syria’s Idlib province, which is not under government control, were provided “operational training” by the Khimik Group, reportedly an HUR Special Forces unit.
The Ukrainians reportedly focused on educating the terrorists on tactics developed during the ongoing conflict with Russia, including the use of drones, the Kyiv Post said, citing “Islamist social media sites.”
More: https://on.rt.com/d1j5
Trump’s Threat To Target BRICS - Just A Load Of Hot Air?
RT discusses whether the President-elect’s warning is actually realistic and whether it would be an act of self harm. Are the comments simply a businessman posturing?
Beijing ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with US military sales to Taiwan
China’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strong condemnation of Washington following the latter’s recent approval of a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan. In a statement on Sunday, Beijing emphasized that such actions violate the one-China principle and undermine relations with the US.
The ministry’s spokesperson stated that such sales infringe on China’s sovereignty and security interests, send dangerous signals to separatist factions in Taiwan, and threaten peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Indian Airbus320 Deals With Cyclone Fergal’s Wrath - Watch!
The aircraft experienced an uncomfortable landing attempt at Chennai airport due to crosswinds and low visibility.
What’s next for Syria after the jihadists capture Aleppo - we discuss with the head of foreign affairs in the Syrian social national party, Tarek Al-Ahmad.
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The EU's newly appointed foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, and European Council President Antonio Costa visit Kiev within hours of assuming office.
Setting priorities straight...
