President Joe Biden said on Thursday that Colonial Pipeline should be reaching full operational capacity right now and he expects to see fuel normalcy this weekend.
BIDEN: "Don't panic, number one." President Joe Biden sought to dissuade Americans from panic buying on Thursday and warned gas stations not to price gouge... BIDEN: "Do not try to take advantage of consumers during this time." ...saying Colonial Pipeline should be reaching full operational capacity after a ransomware attack shut down its network and that he expected the situation to improve by the weekend.
BIDEN: "This morning Colonial reported that fuel is beginning to flow to (a) majority of the markets that they service and they should be reaching full operational capacity as we speak... But I want to be clear.
We will not feel the effects at the pump immediately... It had never been fully shut down in its entire history... and it's going to take some time, and there may be some hip, hic, hiccups - like I just had - along the way here." Colonial Pipeline began to slowly restart the nation's largest fuel pipeline network on Wednesday, after a crippling cyberattack - believed to be carried out by a shadowy criminal gang known as DarkSide - triggered fuel shortages and panic buying in the southeastern United States.
Biden said he did not believe the Russia government or President Vladimir Putin was behind the attack but that those who were involved in the attack were based in Russia.
BIDEN: "I am confident that I've read the report of the FBI accurately, and they say they were not, he was not, the government was not." Earlier on Thursday, Bloomberg News reported that Colonial Pipeline paid nearly $5 million to the Eastern European hackers on Friday, citing two people familiar with the transaction.
REPORTER: "Were you briefed on the fact that the company did pay the ransom?" BIDEN: "I have no comment on that." At her weekly press conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had more to say than Biden on the issue, saying ransom should not be paid by companies that are the victims of cyberattacks.
Rahul Gandhi humorously compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to US President Joe Biden, suggesting both leaders have displayed forgetfulness. Gandhi further.. IndiaTimes
Outgoing US President Joe Biden is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping today for what is likely to be his last time as US president. Sky News
Pentagon is alarmed by Yemen's Houthi rebels' rapidly advancing military capabilities, with top weapons buyer Bill LaPlante expressing shock at their sophisticated missile and drone arsenal. Despite US denials of successful attacks on naval vessels, Houthis claim to have disrupted maritime operations. While the US accuses Iran of supporting the rebels, the Houthis are leveraging their military capabilities to advance political demands.
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In an awkward and bizarre moment captured on camera, President Joe Biden faces backlash after making a controversial remark to a reporter. During a press briefing with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Biden sarcastically asked a journalist if she could "keep from getting hit in the head by a camera" after she asked him about the possibility of securing a hostage deal before the end of his term. The awkward exchange is now circulating on social media, sparking intense debate. While some found Biden’s response humorous, others are criticizing the president for making light of a serious issue, especially when discussing hostages in Gaza. What does this say about his leadership and handling of sensitive matters? Watch the full video and see the reactions that followed.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that his phone call to the Russian president on Friday would only serve to make Vladimir Putin feel less isolated.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised a phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it has.. Sky News
Putin and Saudi Crown Prince MBS held a phone discussion on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and oil markets amid Trump's US election victory. The call, initiated by Saudi Arabia, covered OPEC Plus coordination and bilateral relations. With Trump's pro-Israel stance and history of facilitating Saudi-Israel normalization, this conversation gains strategic significance. As US-Saudi relations may improve under Trump, Putin's engagement suggests Russia's effort to maintain Middle East influence, while leveraging OPEC Plus partnerships.
#MBS #Putin #CrownPrince #MBSPutin #TrumpWin #SaudiArabia #OPEC #IsraelGazawar #israelHezbollahwar #Hezbollah #Iran #AbrahamAccords #IsraelSaudi #Warnews #War
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In a shocking and mysterious turn of events, Alexei Zimin, the popular Russian TV chef who became known for his outspoken criticism of President Vladimir Putin and his support for Ukrainian refugees, has been found dead in a hotel room in Belgrade, Serbia. Known for his anti-war stance and vocal opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Zimin's death has raised questions, with Serbian authorities stating there were "no suspicious circumstances" but an autopsy and toxicology report are still underway. Was it simply a tragic accident, or is there more to the story? In this video, we explore the details surrounding Zimin's death, his controversial stance on the war, and the impact of his outspoken views on Russian media. Stay tuned as we investigate what may have really happened to the chef who took a stand for peace.
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