Is the US Mako Missile Truly ‘Hypersonic’ or Just in Name Only?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/is-the-us-mako-missile-truly-hypersonic-or-just-in-name-only-1117999852.html
April 18, 2024, 6:54 PM
Lockheed Martin and CoAspire showcased their new rocket as a hypersonic wonder-weapon. However, military observers doubt the missile will make a splash.
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Possible Cases of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Causing Human Deaths Identified in United States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/possible-cases-of-zombie-deer-disease-causing-human-deaths-identified-in-united-states-1118000456.html
April 18, 2024, 6:51 PM
The deaths of two US men a couple of years ago might have been the cases of a dangerous prion disease jumping from animals to humans.
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The Zelensky Curse: How Aid to Ukraine May Deep-Six Another House Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/the-zelensky-curse-how-aid-to-ukraine-may-deep-six-another-house-speaker-1117999389.html
April 18, 2024, 6:49 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific, with voting scheduled to take place on either Friday night or Saturday. Several House Republicans have indicated their intention to oust the speaker from his position.
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New Species of Giant Aquatic Dinosaur Identified Thanks to Fossil Found in Britain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/new-species-of-giant-aquatic-dinosaur-identified-thanks-to-fossil-found-in-britain-1117999067.html
April 18, 2024, 5:56 PM
The fossilized remains discovered by a father-daughter duo on England’s coast a few years ago apparently belonged to a giant prehistoric creature that dwelled in Earth’s oceans millions of years ago.
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Ukrainian Forces Target Tokmak City With MLRS - Russian Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/ukrainian-forces-target-tokmak-city-with-mlrs---russian-official-1117999223.html
April 18, 2024, 5:39 PM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces are using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) against the Tokmak city in the Zaporozhye Region on Thursday, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official at the regional administration, said.
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IAEA Confirms Grossi’s Visit to Russia Being Prepared
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/iaea-confirms-grossis-visit-to-russia-being-prepared-1117998434.html
April 18, 2024, 4:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed to RIA Novosti on Thursday that the visit of Director General Rafael Grossi to Russia is being prepared.
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EU Expects to Use Over $2.6Bln in Profits From Russian Assets for Aid to Ukraine - Commission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/eu-expects-to-use-over-26bln-in-profits-from-russian-assets-for-aid-to-ukraine---commission-1117998259.html
April 18, 2024, 4:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union expects to use over 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) of windfall profits from frozen Russian assets to provide military support to Ukraine this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.
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Russia's Role in Global Trade Grows Despite Western Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/russias-role-in-global-trade-grows-despite-western-sanctions-1117996562.html
April 18, 2024, 3:51 PM
While the United States and its allies keep making futile attempts to ruin Russia through rounds upon rounds of economic sanctions, the Russian economy continues to thrive in no small part due to shifting focus to trade with Asia and the Middle East.
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Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude Occurs in Turkish Tokat Province - Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/earthquake-of-56-magnitude-occurs-in-turkish-tokat-province---authorities-1117997322.html
April 18, 2024, 3:45 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude occurred in northeast Turkiye in the Tokat province, the national Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Thursday.
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US House Foreign Affairs Chief Says Collapse of Kharkov Imminent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-house-foreign-affairs-chief-says-collapse-of-kharkov-imminent-1117996840.html
April 18, 2024, 3:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian-controlled city of Kharkov is on the verge of collapse, US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul said on Thursday.
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US Benefits From Energy Price Hikes, Unlike Europe - IMF Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-benefits-from-rise-in-energy-prices-unlike-europe---imf-chief-1117996275.html
April 18, 2024, 2:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A recent spike in energy prices benefited the US economy but harmed Europe, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday.
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US, UK Impose New Sanctions Against Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-uk-impose-new-sanctions-against-iran-1117996010.html
April 18, 2024, 2:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has imposed new Iran-related sanctions on 16 individuals and two entities, targeting the country’s UAV program, steel and automobile industries in response to Tehran’s retaliatory strike on Israel over the weekend, the US Department of the Treasury said on Thursday.
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UNSC Discusses Middle East and Palestine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/unsc-discusses-middle-east-and-palestine-1117995406.html
April 18, 2024, 2:02 PM
The members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) are meeting to discuss the latest developments in the military hostilities in the Middle East and the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip.
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Argentina Requests to Become NATO's Global Partner - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/argentina-requests-to-become-natos-global-partner---defense-minister-1117995607.html
April 18, 2024, 1:49 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Argentina wants to become NATO's global partner and has submitted a corresponding request, Defense Minister Luis Alfonso Petri said on Thursday.
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European Sky Shield Initiative: What is It and Who Might Benefit From It?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/european-sky-shield-initiative-what-is-it-and-who-might-benefit-from-it-1117994218.html
April 18, 2024, 1:24 PM
In August 2022, not long after the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, Germany launched a pan-European project ostensibly aimed at creating a coordinated air defense in Europe.
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Watch: Ukrainian PoW Sheds Light on Ukrainian Army's Grim Reality
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/watch-ukrainian-pow-sheds-light-on-ukrainian-armys-grim-reality-1117993561.html
April 18, 2024, 1:05 PM
Russian forces have been making rapid and steady military gains throughout the front lines of the special military operation zone. Russia's success is confirmed not only by the fact that the troops have secured better ground in various areas, but also by the ever-increasing number of surrendering Ukrainian soldiers.
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Iran Struck Israel Using Outdated Missiles - IRGC Commander
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/iran-struck-israel-using-outdated-missiles---irgc-commander-1117994806.html
April 18, 2024, 12:48 PM
In the retaliatory strike against Israel, Iran used only outdated missile weapons, forcing Israel and its Western allies to expend maximum resources with minimum effort on Tehran's part, stated Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force.
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Iran May Rethink Nuclear Policy in Light of Threat From Israel - IRGC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/iran-may-reconsider-its-nuclear-policy-in-light-of-threat-from-israel---irgc-1117994128.html
April 18, 2024, 11:34 AM
For several years, the Iranian leadership has stated that it does not intend to create nuclear weapons, and the development of atomic energy is exclusively for peaceful purposes.
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Russian Forces Destroy Key Command & Control Point Belonging to Ukraine's 'North' Operative Command
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/russian-forces-destroy-key-command--control-point-belonging-to-ukraines-north-operative-command-1117993795.html
April 18, 2024, 11:25 AM
Russian armed forces destroyed the command post of the operational command Sever (lit. North) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Thursday.
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China Hopes US Will Abide by Int'l Law After 'Non-Binding' Gaza Resolution Remark in UNSC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/china-hopes-us-will-abide-by-intl-law-after-non-binding-gaza-resolution-remark-in-unsc-1117993239.html
April 18, 2024, 11:05 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China hopes that the United States will stop "putting itself above everyone else" and jointly work with other UN member states to fulfill its international obligations, after the US described a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as "non-binding," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
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Unscrambling the Polish Puzzle: Warsaw Debates European Sky Shield Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/unscrambling-the-polish-puzzle-warsaw-debates-european-sky-shield-membership-1117991578.html
April 18, 2024, 10:59 AM
President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland remain at loggerheads over the East European country joining the Sky Shield project, with Duda dubbing it a German business initiative.
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US Project of Aid to Ukraine De Facto About Provoking War to Last Ukrainian - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-project-of-aid-to-ukraine-de-facto-about-provoking-war-to-last-ukrainian---kremlin-1117993090.html
April 18, 2024, 10:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The draft US aid package to Ukraine is de facto about provoking Kiev to "fight to the last Ukrainian", Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
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UK's House of Lords Delay Passing of Rwanda Deportation Bill to Next Week - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/uks-house-of-lords-delay-passing-of-rwanda-deportation-bill-to-next-week---reports-1117992555.html
April 18, 2024, 10:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The House of Lords of the United Kingdom has postponed the passing of the Rwanda Deportation Bill until Monday, UK broadcaster has reported.
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Euro's Share in SWIFT Transactions Hits Historic Low in March
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/euros-share-in-swift-transactions-hits-historic-low-in-march-1117992232.html
April 18, 2024, 9:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The share of the euro in international payments via SWIFT in March dropped to an all-time low of 21.93%, according to the global payment system's data.
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France 'Eroding' Its Sovereignty by Handing Aircraft Carrier Over to NATO Command - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/france-eroding-sovereignty-by-transferring-aircraft-carrier-to-nato-command---moscow-1117992037.html
April 18, 2024, 9:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France's decision to transfer the Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier to the NATO command is another evidence of the steady "erosion" of the national sovereignty of France, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
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Netanyahu Not Seeking Reaching Agreement in Practice - Hamas Politburo Member
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/netanyahu-not-seeking-reaching-agreement-in-practice---hamas-politburo-member-1117991840.html
April 18, 2024, 9:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not want to reach an agreement in practice and creates obstacles for this, Hamas politburo member Husam Badran told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Google Fires 28 Employees for Protesting Cloud Computing Deal With Israel - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/google-fires-28-employees-for-protesting-cloud-computing-deal-with-israel---reports-1117991234.html
April 18, 2024, 8:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US corporation Google has fired 28 employees who took part in protests against the tech giant's $1.2 billion project to supply the Israeli government with cloud computing services, US media reported on Thursday, citing a Google spokeswoman and employees.
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Lavrov to Give Interview to Sputnik and Other Russian Radio Stations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/lavrov-to-give-interview-to-sputnik-and-other-russian-radio-stations-1117990969.html
April 18, 2024, 8:11 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will give interview to Sputnik and other two radio stations Komsomolskaya Pravda and Govorit Moskva on Friday, April 19, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced.
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Why New US Anti-Iran Sanctions 'Will Do Nothing'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/why-new-us-anti-iran-sanctions-will-do-nothing-1117990101.html
April 18, 2024, 7:29 AM
Additional restrictive measures against Iran will hardly change anything in Tehran's relations with Western countries because the gap between Iran and the West "cannot grow much more than where it is," political analyst Hossein Askari told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Su-34 Bomber Devastate Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/watch-russian-su-34-bomber-devastate-ukrainian-positions--1117990641.html
April 18, 2024, 7:01 AM
Russian fighter jets rule the skies amid the special military operation zone, leaving no chance for Ukrainian troops.
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US Was Mad at Israel For Not Warning About Its Plan to Attack Iranian Consulate in Syria - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-was-mad-at-israel-for-not-warning-about-its-plan-to-attack-iranian-consulate-in-syria---report-1117989948.html
April 18, 2024, 5:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US officials were angry that Israel launched an aggressive attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1 without first consulting Washington, the US media reported, citing US and Israeli officials.
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NASA Postpones Mars Sample Project and Seeks Alternatives Amid Budget Cuts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/nasa-postpones-mars-sample-project-and-seeks-alternatives-amid-budget-cuts-1117989316.html
April 18, 2024, 5:09 AM
The cost for NASA’s project sharply increased and is now estimated to be between $8 billion and $11 billion, with the date of the project also having been pushed off by about a decade.
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Biden Administration 'Lacks Moral Character' Regarding Assange's Extradition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/biden-administration-lacks-moral-character-regarding-assanges-extradition--1117987935.html
April 18, 2024, 5:03 AM
The US embassy said a “sentence of death will neither be sought nor imposed on Assange” and that they’re able to provide their assurance as he is not charged with an eligible offense, but this did not address the concern that Assange can be tried for a more severe espionage charge which could lead to the death penalty, one report notes.
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Russia Destroys Dozens of Ukrainian Missiles and Drones Over Its Territory Overnight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/russia-destroys-dozens-of-ukrainian-missiles-and-drones-over-its-territory-overnight-1117989680.html
April 18, 2024, 4:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses overnight destroyed two Tochka-U missiles, 19 Vampire rockets, five small balloons and 20 drones over the Belgorod, Rostov and Voronezh regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Number of F-16s at Pilot Training Center in Romania Up to 11
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/number-of-f-16s-at-pilot-training-center-in-romania-up-to-11--1117989518.html
April 18, 2024, 4:44 AM
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - The European F-16 pilot training center at the Romanian military air base in Borcea has 11 F-16 fighter jets at its disposal, the Romanian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Israel Unlikely to Carry Out Retaliatory Strike on Iran Until After Passover - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/israel-unlikely-to-carry-out-retaliatory-strike-on-iran-until-after-passover---reports-1117988541.html
April 18, 2024, 4:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Israel is unlikely to launch a retaliatory strike on Iran until after the end of the Jewish holiday of Passover, also known as Pesach, which is celebrated from April 22 - 30, a senior US official has told the ABC News broadcaster.
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Colombia Interested in Joining BRICS as Soon as Possible - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/colombia-interested-in-joining-brics-as-soon-as-possible---statement-1117988423.html
April 18, 2024, 2:36 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Colombia is interested in joining the BRICS bloc as a full member as soon as possible, and the government of Brazil will assist in promoting its candidacy, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in a joint statement.
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Surveillance Panopticon Grows More Powerful With Attempted TikTok Ban, Backdoors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/surveillance-panopticon-grows-more-powerful-with-attempted-tiktok-ban-backdoors-1117987163.html
April 18, 2024, 1:31 AM
The revelation the FBI attempted to pressure Telegram’s founder into creating a “backdoor” portal to the application for police and intelligence agencies has drawn attention to the US government’s role in surveilling online activity.
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'No One More Cowardly': Israel War Cabinet Weighs Attack on Iran Despite US Cautioning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/no-one-more-cowardly-israel-war-cabinet-weighs-attack-on-iran-despite-us-cautioning-1117985417.html
April 18, 2024, 12:42 AM
While the Biden administration has shown intense loyalty to Israel in their fight with Hamas - even at the risk of losing favor among its own political party - the US is now cautioning Israel to not escalate its ongoing conflict with Iran, following a retaliatory attack from the Islamic Republic over the weekend.
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West Losing Proxy War Against Russia, Politico Admits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/politico-admits-west-losing-proxy-war-against-russia-1117985562.html
April 17, 2024, 11:36 PM
The tabloid news outlet delivers a tour de force in war propaganda while admitting the outlook for the Western client state is bleak.
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Israel in Catch-22: Damned If It Retaliates Against Iran and Damned If It Doesn't
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/israel-in-catch-22-damned-if-it-retaliates-against-iran-and-damned-if-it-doesnt--1117983997.html
April 17, 2024, 7:37 PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled on April 17 that Israel would decide on its own how to respond to Iran's retaliatory attack. For its part, Washington is urging Tel Aviv to show restraint.
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The Bicentenary of the Russo-American Treaty of 1824: Could Russia Stay in America?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/the-bicentenary-of-the-russo-american-treaty-of-1824-could-russia-stay-in-america--1117983843.html
April 17, 2024, 7:30 PM
Two hundred years ago, on April 17, 1824, the Russo-American Treaty was signed in St. Petersburg. The treaty, also known as the Convention of 1824, legitimized Russian presence on huge expanses of the North American continent and its surroundings.
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New Anti-Iranian Sanctions May Put Joe Biden 'In Real Bind'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/new-anti-iranian-sanctions-may-put-joe-biden-in-real-bind-1117983642.html
April 17, 2024, 7:14 PM
US lawmakers are gearing up to slap new sanctions on Iran over Tehran’s recent retaliatory strike against Israel.
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Iran Inclined to See Russia as Key Player in Resolving Mideast Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/iran-inclined-to-see-russia-as-key-player-in-resolving-mideast-conflict--1117984206.html
April 17, 2024, 7:02 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the current escalation in the Middle East, during a telephone conversation on April 16.
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Ukraine's Attacks Against Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant: In Brief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/ukraines-attacks-against-zaporozhye-nuclear-plant-in-brief-1117978231.html
April 17, 2024, 6:04 PM
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant is located on the left bank of the Dnepr River and is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. It came under the control of Russian forces in early March 2022 and has since been repeatedly shelled by Ukrainian forces, raising international fears of a possible nuclear accident.
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US House Releases Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Foreign Aid Bill Texts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-house-releases-ukraine-israel-taiwan-foreign-aid-bill-texts-1117983356.html
April 17, 2024, 5:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives released bill texts on Wednesday for legislation with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan ahead of votes on the bills on Saturday.
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Iran's Annual Army Day Parade in Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/irans-annual-army-day-parade-in-photos-1117980877.html
April 17, 2024, 5:15 PM
Since 1921, massive celebrations commemorating the Iranian army have played a crucial role in uniting the nation and showcasing Iran's unwavering resilience against sanctions and its latest defense and combat capabilities.
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Russian Army's Robotization Advances by Leaps and Bounds Amid Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/russian-armys-robotization-advances-by-leaps-and-bounds-amid-ukraine-conflict-1117981229.html
April 17, 2024, 5:02 PM
The high-intensity conflict in Ukraine has transformed robotic systems into an indispensable tool on the battlefield, prompting Russia's engineers to move forward in research, subsequently ushering in cutting-edge innovations.
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US House Set to Vote on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Bills on Saturday - Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-house-set-to-vote-on-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-bills-on-saturday---speaker-1117982278.html
April 17, 2024, 4:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives will vote on bills to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Saturday, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday.
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Russian Fire Support Robot to Get Machine Gun Boost, Says Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/russian-fire-support-robot-to-get-machine-gun-boost-says-defense-chief-1117976424.html
April 17, 2024, 3:30 PM
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu has ordered the fire support robot to be upgraded with a machine gun in order to enhance its capabilities for storming Ukrainian positions within the special military operation zone.
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What Sanctions? Russian Seaborne Crude Exports Hit New High in 2024 – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/what-sanctions-russian-seaborne-crude-exports-hit-new-high-in-2024--report-1117977830.html
April 17, 2024, 2:45 PM
Russia's crude export market remains resilient in light of the Biden administration's repeated but unfounded claims that sanctions imposed on Moscow, particularly limiting seaborne crude shipments, are effective.
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Get Hired, Then Die: Ukraine Seeking Out Mercenary Recruits in South Korea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/get-hired-then-die-ukraine-seeking-out-mercenary-recruits-in-south-korea-1117971288.html
April 17, 2024, 1:07 PM
Ukraine recently attempted to recruit mercenaries in South Korea, according to materials obtained by Sputnik. However, the results of the recruits fall short of expectations.
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Pepe Escobar: Iran’s 'New Equation' Reaches Way Beyond West Asia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/pepe-escobar-irans-new-equation-reaches-way-beyond-west-asia-1117973782.html
April 17, 2024, 12:31 PM
A Holy of the Holies was shattered in the Holy Land as Iran staged a quite measured, heavily choreographed response to the Israeli terror attack against its consulate/ambassador residence in Damascus, a de facto evisceration of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic immunity.
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Weapons Used in Iran’s Counterstrike Against Israel: Facts and Figures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/weapons-used-in-irans-counterstrike-against-israel-facts-and-figures-1117975075.html
April 17, 2024, 12:13 PM
On April 13, Tehran conducted its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory in retaliation for Tel Aviv’s strike against an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
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New York Times Gaza War Memo 'Apologetic to Israel' – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/new-york-times-gaza-war-memo-apologetic-to-israel--report-1117973188.html
April 17, 2024, 11:47 AM
Immediately following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as a result of last year's Hamas attack, some New York Times staffers began to argue about whether the paper was adhering to the principles of unbiased coverage of developments.
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Russia's FSB Detains Courier of Explosives for Ukrainian Defector's Car Bombing in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/russias-fsb-detains-courier-of-explosives-for-ukrainian-defectors-car-bombing-in-moscow-1117974978.html
April 17, 2024, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday it detained a Russian-Moldovan national who had trafficked explosive components to blow up a car of a former Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer in Moscow.
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Scholz's Visit to China: Beijing 'Will Be Laughing at Germany's Self-Destructive Policies'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/scholzs-visit-to-china-beijing-will-be-laughing-at-germanys-self-destructive-policies-1117963694.html
April 17, 2024, 11:00 AM
On April 14, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China for an official visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
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FBI Wanted to Install Backdoor to Spy on Users, Telegram Founder Tells Tucker Carlson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/fbi-wanted-to-install-backdoor-to-spy-on-users-telegram-founder-tells-tucker-carlson-1117970779.html
April 17, 2024, 10:27 AM
The former Fox News anchor and conservative media personality divulged that he had set up an official Telegram channel for his Tucker Carlson Network, encouraging the public to “keep an eye on the announcements there.” The channel has already attracted more than 150, 000 subscribers.
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Strikes Carried Out Against Odessa Port Infrastructure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/strikes-carried-out-against-odessa-port-infrastructure--1117971804.html
April 17, 2024, 8:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Strikes have been carried out against Odessa port infrastructure, and all the roads have been cordoned off, coordinator of the underground network in Nikolayev, Sergey Lebedev told Sputnik.
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China Holding Live-Fire Drills Near Myanmar Border From Wednesday - Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/china-holding-live-fire-drills-near-myanmar-border-from-wednesday---military-1117971094.html
April 17, 2024, 6:33 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is carrying out live-fire exercises on the border with Myanmar from Wednesday, the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) said.
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Pot Wants To Be Kettle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/pot-wants-to-be-kettle-1117967936.html
April 17, 2024, 5:25 AM
While Israel has operated its antagonistic acts against Iran and Palestine upon the background of unwavering US support, Kiev is determined to not be pushed to the sidelines.
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US to Impose New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Its Missile and Drone Program - Sullivan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-targeting-its-missile-and-drone-program---sullivan-1117969859.html
April 17, 2024, 5:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States in the coming days will impose new sanctions targeting Iran, including its missile and drone program, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a press release.
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The Game Has Changed: Iran's Retaliatory Attack Revealed Israel's Military Weaknesses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/the-game-has-changed-irans-retaliatory-attack-revealed-israels-military-weaknesses--1117969405.html
April 17, 2024, 5:18 AM
The scale of Iran’s attack forced Israel to uncover the majority of anti-missile technologies the US and it have across the region, one analyst noted. They add that the Iranians likely now have “almost a full map of what Israel’s missile defense system looks like”.
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US Army Struggles to Develop New Howitzer for Close-Range Artillery Combat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-army-struggles-to-develop-new-howitzer-for-close-range-artillery-combat-1117969649.html
April 17, 2024, 4:56 AM
The saga is a case study of the inefficiencies of the modern US military-industrial complex as the service has poured billions of dollars into failed development programs.
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'Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied': Abu Ghraib Victims See First Day in Court After Two Decades
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/justice-delayed-is-justice-denied-abu-ghraib-victims-see-first-day-in-court-after-two-decades-1117966320.html
April 17, 2024, 4:44 AM
Plaintiffs Suhail Al Shimari, Asa'ad Zuba'e, and Salah Al-Ejaili accuse CACI of conspiring to commit war crimes including torture. CACI is a Virginia-based professional services and information technology firm hired in 2003 by the Bush administration as translators and interrogators in Iraq during the US-led invasion and occupation there.
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Legacy of Operation Mockingbird Lives On in CIA’s Russophobic Influence Over Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/legacy-of-operation-mockingbird-lives-on-in-cias-russophobic-influence-over-media-1117969042.html
April 17, 2024, 3:30 AM
Former US President Harry Truman once penned an op-ed decrying the unaccountable power of the agency his administration created. The piece ran in the Washington Post one morning in 1963, but was removed from the paper’s evening edition.
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Qatar Says 'Surprised' by Congressman's Threat for US to Reevaluate Bilateral Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/qatar-says-surprised-by-congressmans-threat-for-us-to-reevaluate-bilateral-relations-1117968923.html
April 17, 2024, 3:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Qatari Embassy in Washington issued a statement expressing surprise at the comments made by US Congressman Steny Hoyer, who threatened to reevaluate bilateral relations if Qatar does not exert pressure on Hamas to make a deal on freeing the Israeli hostages it holds in the Gaza Strip.
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Zelensky Green With Envy as West Comes to Aid of Israeli Ally
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/zelensky-green-with-envy-as-west-comes-to-aid-of-israeli-ally-1117966898.html
April 17, 2024, 1:16 AM
The United States’ provision of air defense to Tel Aviv has provoked jealousy on the part of Ukraine’s president, according to one analyst.
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Orban Slams Brussels for Violating Freedom of Speech by Canceling Conservative Conference
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/orban-slams-brussels-for-violating-freedom-of-speech-by-canceling-conservative-conference-1117965575.html
April 17, 2024, 1:12 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday accused Brussels of violating freedom of speech after local authorities prevented a conference of right-wing European politicians from taking place in Belgium's capital.
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Russia and Ukraine Nearly Signed a New Black Sea Shipping Deal, Media Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/russia-and-ukraine-nearly-signed-a-new-black-sea-shipping-deal-media-claims-1117964278.html
April 16, 2024, 7:37 PM
An alleged draft agreement between Russia and Ukraine was supposed “ensure the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea."
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Why US Scheme to Kill Russia's Arctic LNG 2 is Dead in the Water
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/why-us-scheme-to-kill-russias-arctic-lng-2-is-dead-in-the-water-1117963468.html
April 16, 2024, 7:31 PM
The US is trying to upend Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project and do whatever it takes to ensure it is "dead in the water." Will Washington succeed in killing Russia's bold energy endeavor?
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Sanctions Slapped on Russian Metals Hurt West and Undermine Dollar’s Dominance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/sanctions-slapped-on-russian-metals-hurt-west-and-undermine-dollars-dominance-1117964055.html
April 16, 2024, 7:21 PM
The joint sanctions by the US and UK against Russian aluminum, copper and nickel exports damages Western economies and undermines trust in the dollar, whereas its effect on the Russian metal industry is less dramatic as it had time to prepare for the worst in light of past Western restrictions.
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NY Supreme Court Judge Sets Deadline for Trump to Respond to Contempt Finding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/ny-supreme-court-judge-sets-deadline-for-trump-to-respond-to-contempt-finding---court-filing-1117963077.html
April 16, 2024, 5:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The New York Supreme Court ordered Donald Trump to respond to its finding by April 24 that he was in contempt of court for his social media posts attacking witnesses, according to a court filing.
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Ukraine Tells United States It Wants to Be Treated Like Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/ukraine-tells-united-states-it-wants-to-be-treated-like-israel--1117960116.html
April 16, 2024, 5:33 PM
Iran’s missile and drone strike against Israeli military facilities this weekend prompted the United States to leap to Israel’s defense.
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Volt Typhoon Fake Narrative 'Collusion Among US Politicians, Intel' to Cheat Funding, Defame China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/volt-typhoon-fake-narrative-collusion-among-us-politicians-intel-to-cheat-funding-defame-china-1117960990.html
April 16, 2024, 5:01 PM
Global Times exclusive: Volt Typhoon false narrative a collusion among US politicians, intelligence community and companies to cheat funding, defame China.
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US Army Secretary Says Ukraine Running ‘Very Low’ on Patriot Interceptors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-army-secretary-says-ukraine-running-very-low-on-patriot-interceptors-1117962023.html
April 16, 2024, 4:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine is in dire need of ammunition and running "very low" on Patriot interceptors amid a stalemate in Congress regarding the supplemental bill with additional aid for Kiev, US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said on Tuesday.
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US Navy Depletes $1Bln Worth of Weapons in Middle East in 6 Months - Secretary Del Toro
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-navy-depletes-1bln-worth-of-weapons-in-middle-east-in-6-months---secretary-del-toro-1117961662.html
April 16, 2024, 4:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy needs to replace about $1 billion worth of munitions that it used to combat attacks on Red Sea shipping and defend Israel over the last six months, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said in testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.
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Pain at the Pump? Why Military Action or Sanctions Against Iran May Backfire on US & Allies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/pain-at-the-pump-why-military-action-or-sanctions-against-iran-may-backfire-on-us--allies-1117960384.html
April 16, 2024, 4:36 PM
Market watchers warn that oil prices could surge if the latest tit-for-tat between Israel and Iran morphs into a wider regional conflict. If the Biden administration slaps new sanctions on Iran's oil exports, it could send prices higher too, observers say.
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Israeli Air Force Kills Hezbollah Coastal Sector Commander in Lebanon Attack - IDF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/israeli-air-force-kills-hezbollah-coastal-sector-commander-in-lebanon-attack---idf-1117960582.html
April 16, 2024, 3:15 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - An Israeli Air Force (IAF) strike killed a commander of the Hezbollah movement’s coastal sector in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
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US to Buy $17 Bln Lockheed Missile Defense Interceptors as Public Debt Balloons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-to-buy-17-bln-lockheed-missile-defense-interceptors-as-public-debt-balloons-1117957425.html
April 16, 2024, 1:34 PM
The US Government Accountability Office has previously warned that the country's national debt will double annual gross domestic product in a quarter century and grow faster than the domestic economy, driven by huge and growing Medicare and Social Security deficits.
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Putin Discusses Middle East Escalation With Iranian President Raisi in Phone Call - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/putin-discusses-middle-east-escalation-with-iranian-president-raisi-in-phone-call---kremlin-1117958477.html
April 16, 2024, 1:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and discussed the situation in the Middle East after the Israeli strike on the Iranian diplomatic mission in Damascus, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Soldiers Storm Ukrainian Foothold Outside Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/watch-russian-soldiers-storm-ukrainian-foothold-outside-avdeyevka--1117955583.html
April 16, 2024, 12:59 PM
In February 2024, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that Russia had liberated the city of Avdeyevka. President Vladimir Putin put the spotlight on this achievement, describing it as a crucial victory. The city had been heavily fortified by Ukraine for nearly a decade, making it a strategic location in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
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Ukrainian Special Services Behind Attempted Murder of Opposition Blogger Shariy - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/ukrainian-special-services-behind-attempted-murder-of-opposition-blogger-shariy---source-1117957799.html
April 16, 2024, 12:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate attempted to assassinate Anatoly Shariy, a Ukrainian blogger and vocal Kiev regime critic, and pin the blame on Moscow, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik Tuesday.
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Russia Unveils New Ovod-10 FPV-Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/russia-unveils-new-ovod-10-fpv-drone-1117953782.html
April 16, 2024, 12:07 PM
The special military operation has served as a catalyst for innovation in the Russian defense industry. Companies have been inspired to develop new ideas and technological solutions that significantly benefit soldiers on the frontline.
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Lavrov Discusses Presidential Election Aftermath with 'United Russia' Party
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/lavrov-chairs-meeting-of-united-russia-party-1117956112.html
April 16, 2024, 12:05 PM
Vladimir Putin stressed that Moscow will focus on security, economy and culture while chairing major Non-Western economic alliance.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 630 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/ukraine-loses-up-to-630-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1117957294.html
April 16, 2024, 11:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 630 soldiers in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Russia's FSB Detains Ukrainian Agent Behind Bombing of Defector's Car in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/russias-fsb-detains-ukrainian-agent-behind-bombing-of-defectors-car-in-moscow-1117957010.html
April 16, 2024, 11:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday it arrested a Russian national who had planted explosives onto the car of a former Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer in Moscow at the instruction of the Ukrainian special services.
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China’s Q1 Growth Beats Forecasts, Building ‘Strong Foundation for Whole Year’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/chinas-q1-growth-beats-forecasts-building-strong-foundation-for-whole-year-1117955005.html
April 16, 2024, 10:35 AM
Last month, Beijing announced an annual growth target of "around 5%" for the Chinese economy, which is the world's second-largest after the United States.
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Fire Breaks Out at US Plant Producing Shells for Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/fire-breaks-out-at-us-plant-producing-shells-for-ukraine---reports-1117955755.html
April 16, 2024, 9:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fire has broken out at a military plant in the US city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, that has been producing munitions including artillery and mortar shells for supply to Ukraine, US media reported on Tuesday.
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Xi, Scholz Oppose Use of Nuclear Weapons, Attacks on Peaceful Nuclear Objects - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/xi-scholz-oppose-use-of-nuclear-weapons-attacks-on-peaceful-nuclear-objects---reports-1117954647.html
April 16, 2024, 7:35 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz who is paying a three-day visit to the Asian nation, have discussed the Ukrainian crisis and expressed opposition to the use of nuclear weapons and attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, China's state-run reported on Tuesday.
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Russia Prevents Ukraine's Attack on Kursk Region With Use of Small Balloon - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/russia-prevents-ukraines-attack-on-kursk-region-with-use-of-small-balloon---defense-ministry-1117954345.html
April 16, 2024, 7:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine attempted to attack Russia using a small balloon, which was destroyed by air defense systems over the territory of the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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China's GDP Grows by 5.3% in 1st Quarter of 2024 - Statistics Bureau
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/chinas-gdp-grows-by-53-in-1st-quarter-of-2024---statistics-bureau-1117954012.html
April 16, 2024, 6:32 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics of China said on Tuesday.
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Hamas Rejects All Clauses of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/hamas-rejects-all-clauses-of-gaza-ceasefire-agreement-1117953896.html
April 16, 2024, 6:06 AM
MOSCOW(Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas has rejected all clauses of the latest hostage deal proposal, increasing the number of Palestinian prisoners, who have to be released by Israel as part of the agreement, Israeli newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing a senior Israeli official.
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US Defense of Israel Shows West 'Has Never Been Committed' to International Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-defense-of-israel-shows-west-has-never-been-committed-to-international-law-1117951888.html
April 16, 2024, 4:26 AM
Economist Radhika Desai said the United States’ unwavering defense of Israel’s deadly Gaza campaign proves the West is merely interested in upholding historic patterns of colonial subjugation and domination.
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Australia Refused Palestinians Visitor Visas Out of Fear Their Stay Wouldn’t Be 'Temporary'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/australia-refused-palestinians-visitor-visas-out-of-fear-their-stay-wouldnt-be-temporary-1117951668.html
April 16, 2024, 4:04 AM
In November, the Albanese government had to explain that Palestinians granted visas had undergone standard security checks in order to assuage terrorism fears caused by the Coalition.
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'US Imperialism is Trapped': US & Iranian Officials Reportedly Held Talks on Nuclear Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-imperialism-is-trapped-us-and-iranian-officials-reportedly-held-talks-on-nuclear-program-1117951204.html
April 16, 2024, 3:17 AM
According to the recent report, one of the main messages that the US conveyed to Iran was regarding nuclear deterrence.
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'Anarcho-Capitalist' President Javier Milei Wraps Elite Subservience in Radical Package
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/anarcho-capitalist-president-javier-milei-wraps-elite-subservience-in-radical-package-1117950611.html
April 16, 2024, 1:13 AM
Despite his anti-establishment rhetoric Argentina’s president is pursuing familiar policies that place the country under the influence of Western financial institutions, according to analyst Caleb Maupin.
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'It Sets Precedent': Israel's Conflict With Iran Shows Potential to Spiral
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/it-sets-precedent-israels-conflict-with-iran-shows-potential-to-spiral-1117949992.html
April 15, 2024, 11:58 PM
US President Joe Biden told the Israeli prime minister that Washington, DC wouldn’t support any offensive action against Iran, calling the coordinated defense of Israeli airspace a “win” and promising “ironclad” US support for Tel Aviv going forward, US media reported.
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'Nothing You Can Do to Stop Us': Iran's Strikes on Israeli Bases 'Establish Deterrence'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/nothing-you-can-do-to-stop-us-irans-strikes-on-israeli-bases-establish-deterrence-1117949193.html
April 15, 2024, 10:53 PM
Former US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter urged observers to look beyond Israel and the United States’ framing of Iran’s retaliatory strike, noting Tehran was able to successfully deal damage to Israeli military assets.
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Potential Dangers of Major Nuclear Accident at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Remain Real - IAEA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/potential-dangers-of-major-nuclear-accident-at-zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-remain-real---iaea-1117948363.html
April 15, 2024, 9:54 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Even though the six reactors at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) are in a cold shutdown, the threat of a major disaster at the facility remains real, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said on Monday.
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