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September 7, 2022

Putin, Xi to meet face to face next week in first meeting since war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet face to face for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.

September 7, 2022

Nick Kyrgios smashes rackets during post-game meltdown: 'Honestly feel like s---'

In a fit of rage, Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios smashed two rackets after losing a match against Russian player Karen Khachanov during the U.S. Open in New York City on Wednesday.

September 6, 2022

IAEA director warns of 'catastrophic' incident at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: 'We are playing with fire'

The director of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned on Tuesday that ongoing damage to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine could be "catastrophic."

September 6, 2022

Pentagon announces new round of Minuteman ICBM strikes to show nuclear readiness

The Pentagon said it will launch another unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test in California Wednesday to test nuclear readiness.

September 6, 2022

UN inspectors find damage to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia buildings housing 'fresh' nuclear fuel, radioactive waste

The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency documented damage to Zaphorizhzhia nuclear power plant buildings that house "fresh" nuclear fuel and solid radioactive waste.

September 6, 2022

Russians set up method to convert wire currency into Chinese yuan, sparking fears of alliance

Russian bank VTB announced that it set up a system to transfer money to yuan that bypasses the SWIFT messaging system and will allow for greater cooperation with China.

September 6, 2022

Dems plan to restart Big Oil hearings as gas prices cool: 'Sham investigation'

House Democrats have tentatively scheduled a hearing as part of their Big Oil investigation, marking the resumption of the probe that started a year ago.

September 6, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of 'radiation disaster' ahead of IAEA mission report on Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy warned again the continued threat of a "radiation disaster" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as the IAEA plans to release its findings.

September 6, 2022

Putin releases foreign policy strategy based on 'Russian world' doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a new foreign policy doctrine that is based on a 'Russian world' concept and relies on radical policies used by some to justify war in Ukraine.

September 6, 2022

US says Russia purchasing rockets, artillery shells from North Korea

Russia is purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for its war against Ukraine, according to U.S. intelligence officials.