Goodbye Anchor Babies? Trump Pledges to End Birthright Citizenship on Day One
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/goodbye-anchor-babies-trump-pledges-to-end-birthright-citizenship-on-day-one-1110802133.html
May 30, 2023, 7:09 PM
The 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship to most people born in the US (except American Samoans for some reason). The law has generated fierce debate over the perceived propensity of illegal aliens to enter the US to give birth, after which their so-called "anchor babies" can help them stay in the country.
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Brazilian President Calls for Creation of Common Currency for South American Trade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/brazilian-president-calls-for-creation-of-common-currency-for-south-american-trade-1110802010.html
May 30, 2023, 6:52 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO/BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday put forward a proposition to create a common currency for trade between the South American states during his speech at the regional leaders' summit.
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Future of Missile Defense Lies in Lasers, Beams, Not in Warheads - Israeli Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/future-of-missile-defense-lies-in-lasers-beams-not-in-warheads---israeli-official-1110801585.html
May 30, 2023, 6:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The future of missile defense lies in laser and other beam systems and not in kinetic, or missile-delivered, physical interception warheads, Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) Director Moshe Patel said on Tuesday.
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What are ATACMS Missiles and Why is US Threatening to Give Them to Kiev?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/what-are-atacms-missiles-and-why-is-us-threatening-to-give-them-to-kiev-1110800837.html
May 30, 2023, 6:25 PM
President Joe Biden has confirmed the US is still mulling over whether to send MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) ballistic missiles to Ukraine. What are these weapons? What are their characteristics? And why has Russia warned that their delivery to Kiev might drag Washington into a direct confrontation with Moscow? Sputnik explains.
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Biden Accuser Tara Reade: My Two Choices in US Were to Walk Into Cage or be Killed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/biden-accuser-tara-reade-my-two-choices-in-us-were-to-walk-into-cage-or-be-killed-1110800326.html
May 30, 2023, 5:45 PM
Tara Reade, a US citizen, writer, and ex-assistant to Joe Biden, who has recently arrived in Russia, told Sputnik she no longer feels safe in Biden's America, adding that many Americans are ready to follow in her footsteps.
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'Explosion in the Heart of Europe': What's Going on in Kosovo?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/explosion-in-the-heart-of-europe-whats-going-on-in-kosovo-1110799134.html
May 30, 2023, 5:29 PM
A new round of tensions in the Serbian breakaway province of Kosovo spilled into street clashes between the NATO-led occupation force known as Kosovo Force (KFOR) and local ethnic Serb residents on Monday. What caused the escalation? Who's responsible? And how do ancient and recent history help explain for the present crisis?
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Tensions Flare Up in Kosovo and Metohija
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/tensions-flare-up-in-kosovo-and-metohija-1110790075.html
May 30, 2023, 4:49 PM
Recently, tensions escalated in the region after Kosovo authorities attempted to appoint ethnic Albanian mayors in the Serbian-populated north of the province following the April 23 local elections, boycotted by most ethnic Serb voters.
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Elon Musk Tells Chinese FM Qin Gang He Opposes 'Decoupling' US From Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/elon-musk-tells-chinese-fm-qin-gang-he-opposes-decoupling-us-from-beijing-1110799785.html
May 30, 2023, 4:26 PM
At a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang sought to emphasize the nation's openness to foreign investors and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his electric carmaker would continue to expand operations in China, the world's largest EV market.
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Rare 'Lopsided' Supernova Blast Kicked Dead Star Across Galaxy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/rare-lopsided-supernova-blast-kicked-dead-star-across-galaxy-1110797175.html
May 30, 2023, 3:55 PM
When a massive star runs out of hydrogen, it sometimes transforms into a red supergiant and erupts in a tremendous explosion. As the core collapses, it forms an ultradense neutron star. Then, the remnants can stay hidden in the nebula created by the explosion, but recent new observations have revealed an even rarer occurrence.
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Debt Ceiling Deal: Why Snubbing Progressives Poses Risk to Team Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/debt-ceiling-deal-why-snubbing-progressives-poses-risk-to-team-biden-1110796870.html
May 30, 2023, 3:15 PM
Members of the Progressive and Freedom House caucuses appear to be up in arms about the Biden-McCarthy compromise debt ceiling deal. Could they derail the Wednesday vote?
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Source Reveals Names of SBU Agents Pursuing Activists in Kherson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/source-reveals-names-of-sbu-agents-pursuing-activists-in-kherson-1110798281.html
May 30, 2023, 3:01 PM
Russian law enforcement agencies, thanks to a source in the National Police of Ukraine, learned the names of agents and informants of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) who facilitated the arrest and detention of many local residents accused by the Kiev regime of collaboration, a representative of Russian security structures told Sputnik.
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Ukrainian Police Tortured Kherson Residents for 'Ties with Russia' – Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/people-tortured-at-two-kherson-police-departments-for-ties-with-russia--source-1110798487.html
May 30, 2023, 3:00 PM
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has reportedly set up torture chambers in two police stations in Kherson - Dnieper and Komsomolsk - to deal with people who, according to the SBU, collaborated with the Russian authorities, a representative of law enforcement agencies, citing a source in the Ukrainian National Police, told Sputnik.
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Aussie Survives Croc Attack at Posh Island Resort by Prizing Jaws off his Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/aussie-survives-croc-attack-at-posh-island-resort-by-prizing-jaws-off-his-head-1110795360.html
May 30, 2023, 2:48 PM
While rare, attacks by Australia's giant saltwater crocodiles in the northern state of Queensland have become more common recently. The latest incident was the third this year, with one man found dead in a croc's stomach earlier this month.
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AI Can 'Turn Stalker,' 'Targeting Victims' Using Facial Recognition Tools, Experts Warn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/ai-can-turn-stalker-targeting-victims-using-facial-recognition-tools-experts-warn-1110792198.html
May 30, 2023, 1:33 PM
Amid growing concerns about the recent strides made by artificial intelligence technology, software engineer and DeepAI founder Kevin Baragona was one of those who joined the likes of Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in signing an open letter calling for a pause in AI development.
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EU Warns of Backlash Over Poland's Campaign Against 'Russian Influence'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/eu-warns-of-backlash-over-polands-campaign-against-russian-influence-1110795038.html
May 30, 2023, 1:33 PM
Ahead of the parliamentary election set for this fall in Poland, Warsaw approved a bill proposed by the ruling Law and Justice party on Friday to investigate alleged "Russian influence" in the country.
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Putin Confirms Russian Strike on Ukrainian Military Intel HQ in Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/putin-confirms-russian-strike-on-ukrainian-military-intel-hq-in-kiev-1110796241.html
May 30, 2023, 1:20 PM
Earlier, Ukrainian media reported that the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense had been hit in an overnight Russian missile strike. The strike followed a series of threats by senior Main Intelligence Directorate officials to "kill Russians" around the world.
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Ukrainian Woman That Planned to Take Orphans Out of Russia Detained in Moscow – Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/ukrainian-woman-that-planned-to-take-orphans-out-of-russia-detained-in-moscow--source-1110795804.html
May 30, 2023, 12:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian woman that came to Russia to take orphans from the territories incorporated into Russia last fall out of the country on the instructions of the fund "Save Ukraine" have been arrested in Moscow, a source in law enforcement agencies told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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US Debt Limit Deal: Key Takeaways & What Comes Next
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-debt-limit-deal-key-takeaways--what-comes-next-1110788787.html
May 30, 2023, 11:58 AM
A bipartisan deal finally brokered between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) suspends the debt ceiling until 2025 and imposes caps on non-defense discretionary spending. McCarthy released the bill's text on Sunday evening, initiating the 72-hour review period before the House vote.
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Lavrov and Burundi FM Shingiro Give Press Conference in Bujumbura
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/lavrov-and-burundi-fm-shingiro-give-press-conference-in-bujumbura-1110794029.html
May 30, 2023, 11:36 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's current visit to Africa is his fourth trip to the continent in the past 12 months.
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Russia Reacts Harshly to Ukrainian Terrorist Attacks With NATO Weapons - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/russia-reacts-harshly-to-ukrainian-terrorist-attacks-with-nato-weapons---shoigu-1110794755.html
May 30, 2023, 11:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces are reacting as harshly as possible to terrorist attacks by Ukraine against civilians in Russia using NATO weapons, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
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Watch UR-77 Mine Clearing Vehicle Perform Combat Work During Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/watch-ur-77-mine-clearing-vehicle-perform-combat-work-during-special-op-1110791737.html
May 30, 2023, 11:03 AM
The UR-77 Meteorit is a demining vehicle, designed to clear mines and unexploded ordnance, and is highly effective in carrying out its duties in large areas.
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Why Chinese UnionPay Has Overtaken American Visa in Popularity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/why-chinese-unionpay-has-overtaken-american-visa-in-popularity-1110792046.html
May 30, 2023, 10:51 AM
A new leader has emerged in the debit card market as UnionPay has overtaken Visa in transaction volume for the first time. The Chinese payment system has leapfrogged Visa in transaction volume, securing 40.03 percent of the market compared with Visa's 38.78 percent, according to a study by Nilson Report.
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Zelensky Has Turned Ukraine Into 'New Afghanistan' - Former PM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/zelensky-has-turned-ukraine-into-new-afghanistan---former-pm-1110792704.html
May 30, 2023, 10:36 AM
More and more observers have drawn parallels between the chaos and destruction that overwhelmed Afghanistan during the 20 year US and NATO-led war and occupation, and the crisis in Ukraine, where a Western-backed coup in 2014 led to a civil war in Donbass, and ultimately culminated in a full-scale NATO-Russia proxy war.
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Decisive Steps Needed to Ease Tensions in Kosovo, Not West’s ‘Half-Measures’ - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/decisive-steps-needed-to-ease-tensions-in-kosovo-not-wests-half-measures---moscow-1110793799.html
May 30, 2023, 10:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Decisive steps are necessary to deescalate tensions between Serbs and Kosovars, and not “half-measures” proposed by Western countries, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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Sunak's Embrace of State Price Controls Doesn't Include Bloated Aid to Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/sunaks-embrace-of-state-price-controls-doesnt-include-bloated-aid-to-kiev-1110779688.html
May 30, 2023, 10:16 AM
Dr Roslyn Fuller, director of the Solonian Democracy Institute think-tank, said price controls were not uncommon in capitalist economies but that big businesses profiteering from the inflationary crisis.
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Xi Leads China in Boosting Tech Self-Reliance, Fostering New Growth Drivers Amid Global Competition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/xi-leads-china-in-boosting-tech-self-reliance-fostering-new-growth-drivers-amid-global-competition-1110792847.html
May 30, 2023, 10:11 AM
Since 2012, China has witnessed an extraordinary economic transition, with historic achievements in all aspects of the economy from its size to quality.
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Kremlin on UAV Attack on Moscow: This is Kiev’s ‘Response’ to Russia’s Successful Strike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/kremlin-on-uav-attack-on-moscow-this-is-kievs-response-to-russias-successful-strike--1110792560.html
May 30, 2023, 9:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Tuesday drone attack on Moscow was Kiev’s response to Russia’s successful strikes on one of the Ukrainian decision-making centers on Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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De-Dollarization Remains Erdogan's Remedy Against US-Led Assault on Lira
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/de-dollarization-remains-erdogans-remedy-against-us-led-wests-assault-on-lira-1110780394.html
May 30, 2023, 9:53 AM
The Turkish lira is at risk of a 29-percent slide if newly reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proceeds with his "unorthodox" monetary policy, according to Morgan Stanley. Sputnik sat down with Tom Luongo, financial and geopolitical analyst, to discuss whether there are really reasons to worry.
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Russia's New Top-Notch Eye in the Sky to Spy on Kiev's Military Facilities - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/russias-new-top-notch-eye-in-the-sky-to-spy-on-kievs-military-facilities---source-1110790632.html
May 30, 2023, 9:30 AM
Satellite reconnaissance provides high-quality data that can be used for various purposes. Data collected this way can be used to track the movement of troops, ships, and aircraft, and to monitor the activities of other countries.
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US Plotting Terror Attacks at Crowded Places, Gov't Agencies in Syria - Russian Intel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-preparing-terrorist-attacks-on-syrias-crowded-places-govt-institutions--russias-svr-1110791208.html
May 30, 2023, 8:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is preparing terrorist attacks on crowded places and government institutions in Syria, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday.
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Denmark Aims for NATO Spending Target With Huge Ukraine Aid Package
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/denmark-aims-for-nato-spending-target-with-huge-ukraine-aid-package-1110786315.html
May 30, 2023, 8:00 AM
Despite being massive, the $2.6 billion package to Kiev is seen as a rather symbolic gesture seeking to curry favor with NATO allies and bolster Denmark's image, as the Nordic country has long been lagging behind in terms of military spending.
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Russian Foreign Ministry: British Intelligence Possibly Recruiting Kiev Mercenaries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/russian-foreign-ministry-british-intelligence-possibly-recruiting-kiev-mercenaries-1110785811.html
May 30, 2023, 7:53 AM
Earlier, the Russian Defence Ministry said that Ukrainian authorities had recruited mercenaries from over 60 countries to fight in the conflict, with many having fled, gotten killed or taken prisoner during Russia's special military operation. The Russian military warned that foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine were criminally liable.
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Ukraine Attacked Moscow With 8 UAVs, All Drones Downed - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/russian-defense-ministrys-statement-on-moscow-drone-attacks-1110788627.html
May 30, 2023, 6:33 AM
Earlier in the day, the Russian capital's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, said several buildings had been slightly damaged by the drone attack.
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OPEC to Approve Return of Iranian Oil to Market When Sanctions Lifted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/opec-to-approve-return-of-iranian-oil-to-market-when-sanctions-lifted---secretary-general-1110786927.html
May 30, 2023, 6:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will approve the complete return of Iran to the oil market, when sanctions against its oil industry are lifted, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said in an interview with Iranian agency Shana and the Iran Petroleum magazine.
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Drone Attacks in Moscow: What's Known So Far
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/several-buildings-in-moscow-slightly-damaged-after-drone-attack---mayor-1110785693.html
May 30, 2023, 4:31 AM
After the drone attack on the Kremlin in Moscow earlier this month, UAV launches have been banned in Moscow and in many parts of the country.
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Altercation at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Ends in Gunfire, 9 Hospitalized
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/altercation-at-hollywood-beach-broadwalk-ends-in-gunfire-9-hospitalized-1110785521.html
May 30, 2023, 4:15 AM
In a disturbing incident at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, an altercation between two groups turned violent, resulting in gunfire and the hospitalization of at least nine individuals. The Hollywood Police received multiple calls reporting the shooting near Johnson Street. The conditions, ages, and identities of the victims remain unknown at this time.
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Over 20 Hungarians Injured in Clashes in Kosovo, Seven of Them Seriously
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/over-20-hungarians-injured-in-clashes-in-kosovo-seven-of-them-seriously-1110785212.html
May 30, 2023, 3:53 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - More than 20 Hungarians from NATO's KFOR contingent were injured in clashes in the north of the self-proclaimed republic of Kosovo, seven of them seriously, Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said.
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US Senator Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Her Aides, Media Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-senator-dianne-feinstein-relies-heavily-on-her-aides-media-reports-1110784629.html
May 30, 2023, 2:40 AM
Senator Dianne Feinstein's reliance on aides has come under scrutiny as concerns grow about her ability to fulfill her duties due to her age, frail health, and memory issues.
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China Launches Shenzhou 16 Manned Spacecraft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/china-launches-shenzhou-16-manned-spacecraft-1110784752.html
May 30, 2023, 2:29 AM
JIUQUAN (China) (Sputnik) - China launched the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province in northwestern China, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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DeSantis' Disney Board Nominee Resigns After Just 3 Months
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/desantis-disney-board-nominee-resigns-after-just-3-months-1110784181.html
May 30, 2023, 1:40 AM
Michael Sasso, One of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' chosen members of the Disney oversight board, has resigned just three months after being appointed. The dispute between DeSantis and the entertainment giant shows no signs of resolution in the near future.
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US Still Considering Supplying Ukraine With ATACMS Missile Systems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-still-considering-supplying-ukraine-with-atacms-missile-systems---biden-1110784306.html
May 30, 2023, 1:38 AM
WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - The United States is still considering supplying Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), US President Joe Biden said.
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EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell Condemns Violence in Kosovo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/eu-foreign-policy-chief-borrell-condemns-violence-in-kosovo-1110784045.html
May 30, 2023, 12:06 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned violence in Kosovo and called for dialogue.
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Ex-El Salvador President Sentenced to 14 Years in Absentia for Negotiating With Gangs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/ex-el-salvador-president-sentenced-14-year-in-absentia-for-negotiating-with-gangs-1110783600.html
May 29, 2023, 11:02 PM
Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in negotiating with gangs during his administration. The trial, which began in April, took place with Funes living in Nicaragua, as El Salvador changed its laws last year to allow trials in absentia.
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Italy, Germany Condemn Violent Clashes in Kosovo, Call for Deescalation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/italy-germany-condemn-violent-clashes-in-kosovo-call-for-deescalation-1110783258.html
May 29, 2023, 10:11 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her support on Monday for the Italian soldiers of NATO KFOR contingent who had been injured during the recent clashes in Kosovo, adding that the local authorities need to avoid unilateral moves.
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Russia to Sign Agreement With Iraq on Maritime Transport Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russia-to-sign-agreement-with-iraq-on-maritime-transport-cooperation-1110783154.html
May 29, 2023, 10:08 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government instructed the Transport Ministry to sign an agreement with Iraq on cooperation in maritime transport, in line with a document published on the official Internet portal of legal information.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Slams US State Debt Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/florida-governor-desantis-slams-us-state-debt-bill-1110782869.html
May 29, 2023, 9:36 PM
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential race, criticized the recently struck bipartisan debt ceiling deal, stating that the US is still headed towards bankruptcy.
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Democrats Receive Guidance on What to Say About Biden-McCarthy Deal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/democrats-receive-guidance-on-what-to-say-about-biden-mccarthy-deal-1110782717.html
May 29, 2023, 8:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Members of the Democratic Party in the US House of Representatives have been instructed what to say about the deal between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the country's public debt, US Media reported on Monday.
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Russia Warns of Asia Pacific Militarization After US, Papua New Guinea Sign Defense Pact
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russia-warns-of-asia-pacific-militarization-after-us-papua-new-guinea-sign-defense-pact-1110782233.html
May 29, 2023, 7:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A military pact signed last week by the United States and Papua New Guinea will provide Washington with a foothold in the South Pacific and allow it to continue militarizing the Asia-Pacific region, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday.
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Turkiye Unbowed Despite ‘Incredible Pressure’ From West Over Ties With Russia, Erdogan Spox Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/turkiye-unbowed-despite-incredible-pressure-from-west-over-ties-with-russia-erdogan-spox-says-1110780569.html
May 29, 2023, 6:43 PM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured a third term in office on Sunday. Under his watch, Ankara has pursued arguably its most independent foreign policy since Turkiye’s entry into the NATO alliance in 1952. Erdogan doubled down on efforts to escape Washington’s grip after the US tried to coup him in 2016.
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Why Debt Ceiling Deal Doesn't Mean US Economy Out of Woods
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/why-debt-ceiling-deal-doesnt-mean-us-economy-out-of-woods-1110778935.html
May 29, 2023, 6:39 PM
Following heated debates, US President Joe Biden and House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a final agreement to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt limit through January 1, 2025. What's in the deal and how will it affect the US economy?
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What Erdogan's Victory Means for World's Geopolitical Balance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/what-erdogans-victory-means-for-worlds-geopolitical-balance-1110778634.html
May 29, 2023, 6:29 PM
Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the Turkish presidential run-off on Sunday, defeating his political rival, the leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), Kemal Kilicdaroglu. How could Erdogan's win influence Turkiye's foreign policy and its relations with NATO?
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President Vucic: Goal of Aggravation in Kosovo is to Cause Clash Between Serbia and NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/serbian-president-vucic-goal-of-aggravation-of-situation-in-kosovo-is-to-clash-serbia-nato--1110780965.html
May 29, 2023, 6:27 PM
The security situation in the breakaway Serbian province of Kosovo took a turn for the worse late last week after Pristina used force to try to install ethnic Albanian mayors in Serb-majority municipalities in the province's north after a boycott of municipal elections by local residents in April.
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Putin Congratulates Erdogan by Phone on Election Victory
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/putin-congratulates-erdogan-by-phone-on-election-victory-1110779984.html
May 29, 2023, 6:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his election victory and noted his great contribution to the development of constructive and mutually beneficial bilateral relations, the Kremlin said on Monday.
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Building BRICS of New World Order: Saudi Push to Join BRICS Bank Will Benefit Kingdom, World
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/building-brics-of-new-world-order-saudi-push-to-join-brics-bank-will-benefit-kingdom-world-1110778405.html
May 29, 2023, 5:37 PM
Riyadh has made a concerted push away from US-led global power structures in recent months, normalizing ties with Iran and Syria and expressing openness to trade in currencies besides the dollar. Economist Jasem Ajaka explains why joining the BRICS’ countries’ development bank would be a win-win scenario for Riyadh and the bloc.
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UAE to Develop Spacecraft to Explore Asteroid Belt Between Mars, Jupiter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/uae-to-develop-spacecraft-to-explore-asteroid-belt-between-mars-jupiter-1110779372.html
May 29, 2023, 5:18 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will develop a spacecraft that will travel 5 billion kilometers (3.1 billion miles) to explore the segment of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Monday.
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Zelensky's Aide Mulls Creating Demilitarized Zone in Russian Regions Bordering Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/zelenskyys-aide-mulls-creating-demilitarized-zone-in-russian-regions-bordering-ukraine-1110779243.html
May 29, 2023, 5:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Monday that he hopes to create a demilitarized zone 100-120 kilometers (62-74 miles) wide in Russian regions bordering Ukraine.
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Venezuela Wants to Become Part of BRICS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/venezuela-wants-to-become-part-of-brics-1110778293.html
May 29, 2023, 4:58 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Venezuela would like to become part of the BRICS as this association forms a new world order, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday.
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Scent of a Roman Woman: Researchers Find Essence of 2,000-Year-Old Perfume
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/scent-of-a-roman-woman-researchers-find-essence-of-2000-year-old-perfume-1110774927.html
May 29, 2023, 4:56 PM
The perfume unearthed from a pristine family burial chamber in Seville belonged to a wealthy lady, was held in an unusual and fancy carved quartz bottle — and held a scent familiar to frequent rock concert-goers.
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Taiwan's Navy to Receive 4th Tuo Chiang Corvette in June
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/taiwans-navy-to-receive-4th-tuo-chiang-corvette-in-june-1110778142.html
May 29, 2023, 4:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Taiwanese navy will receive its fourth Tuo Chiang multipurpose stealth corvette in June amid tensions in the Taiwan Strait with China, a Taiwanese state news agency reported on Monday, citing a source.
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Iran to Present New Hypersonic Missile Soon - IRGC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/iran-to-present-new-hypersonic-missile-soon-irgc-1110777930.html
May 29, 2023, 4:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran will soon demonstrate a new hypersonic missile after conducting all the necessary tests, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, said on Monday.
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European Parliament Rapporteur Urges Pristina to Withdraw Forces From North Kosovo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/european-parliament-rapporteur-urges-pristina-to-withdraw-forces-from-north-kosovo-1110777653.html
May 29, 2023, 3:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Parliament's rapporteur for Kosovo, Viola von Cramon, called on Kosovo Albanian authorities to withdraw its special police from the north of the self-proclaimed republic and to sit for talks with Kosovo Serbs.
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Russia Pays Coupons on Eurobonds in Rubles Maturing in 2026, 2036
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russia-pays-coupons-on-eurobonds-in-rubles-maturing-in-2026-2036-1110777827.html
May 29, 2023, 3:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Finance Ministry said on Monday that it had paid the coupons on sovereign Eurobonds in rubles maturing in 2026 and 2036.
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Serb Protesters Clash With Security Forces in Northern Kosovo, Two Serbs Injured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/serb-protesters-clash-with-security-forces-in-northern-kosovo-two-serbs-injured-1110777207.html
May 29, 2023, 3:42 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Clashes between Serb protesters and Kosovar security forces erupted on Monday in the Zvecan municipality in northern Kosovo.
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What is the CFE Treaty and Why Has Russia Renounced It?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/what-is-the-cfe-treaty-and-why-has-russia-renounced-it-1110776394.html
May 29, 2023, 3:29 PM
The past five years have seen an acceleration in the breakdown of the post-Cold War order, with a number of security agreements revoked, and NATO continuing its push toward Russia’s borders. The Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty is the latest agreement on the chopping block. What is it? And why has Russia decided to abrogate it?
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What Are Anti-Drone Systems and How Do They Work?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/what-are-anti-drone-systems-and-how-do-they-work-1110774045.html
May 29, 2023, 3:02 PM
The NATO-Russia proxy conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated the significance of drones in modern warfare, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used by both sides for reconnaissance, targeting, and kamikaze attacks. What are the four main kinds of anti-drone defenses? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Sputnik explores.
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World's Deep Ocean is Gasping for Breath Amid Loss of Oxygen, Study Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/worlds-deep-ocean-is-gasping-for-breath-amid-loss-of-oxygen-study-warns-1110774963.html
May 29, 2023, 2:31 PM
As Antarctica’s environment has a tremendous impact on planet Earth, ranging from affecting the climate to all manner of other aspects of life, a recent discovery by Australian researchers resulted in alarming conclusions.
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Danish Parliament to Consider Civil Proposal to Legalize Euthanasia - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/danish-parliament-to-consider-civil-proposal-to-legalize-euthanasia---reports-1110776126.html
May 29, 2023, 2:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A civil petition to legalize euthanasia in Denmark has been signed by more than 50,000 people, surpassing the minimum number of signatures required for parliament to start consideration of the proposal, Danish media reported on Monday.
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Proposed US Debt Ceiling Deal to Include Spending Caps, Changes to Welfare Requirements
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/proposed-us-debt-ceiling-deal-to-include-spending-caps-changes-to-welfare-requirements-1110775984.html
May 29, 2023, 2:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The new bipartisan debt ceiling deal reached by US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will put a cap on non-defense discretionary spending, introduce welfare work requirements, and retrieve some of the unused COVID-19 relief funds, according to the text of the proposed legislation.
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Israel Announces Successful Test of Naval Iron Dome System Against Advanced Targets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/israel-announces-successful-test-of-naval-iron-dome-system-against-advanced-targets-1110775725.html
May 29, 2023, 2:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel on Monday successfully test-fired a seaborne air defense system that it hopes will complete its air defense shield setup to provide all-round protection for strategic assets, the country's defense ministry said.
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Ukraine's Public Debt Up $4.4Bln in April, Exceeds $124Bln - Lawmaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/ukraines-public-debt-up-44bln-in-april-exceeds-124bln---lawmaker-1110775567.html
May 29, 2023, 1:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's public debt now exceeds $124 billion, having grown by $4.4 billion in April, Danil Getmantsev, the head of the Ukrainian Parliament's finance committee, said on Monday.
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Scientist Warns of Looming 'Existential Threat' as Hyper-Intelligent AI 'Could Decide to Take Over'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/scientist-warns-of-looming-existential-threat-as-hyper-intelligent-ai-could-decide-to-take-over-1110772797.html
May 29, 2023, 12:58 PM
Geoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian computer scientist whose efforts in the sphere of artificial neural networks earned him the nickname the “Godfather of AI,” recently joined a chorus of voices the world over warning that if and when AI becomes smarter than humans, it could have disastrous consequences.
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OSCE Observers Believe Turkish Voters Had Opportunity to Choose Between Real Alternatives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/osce-observers-believe-turkish-voters-had-opportunity-to-choose-between-real-alternatives-1110774402.html
May 29, 2023, 12:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) believe Turkiye's presidential election gave citizens a choice between real alternatives, the OSCE said on Monday.
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Trade in National Currencies to Have 'Healing Effect' on Global Economy – Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/trade-in-national-currencies-to-have-healing-effect-on-global-economy--lavrov-1110773930.html
May 29, 2023, 12:46 PM
NAIROBI (Sputnik) - A transition to transactions between countries in national currencies will have a "healing effect" on global economy and international trade, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
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Russia's Kursk to Reinforce Borders After Kiev's Attacks on Neighboring Regions - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russias-kursk-to-reinforce-borders-after-kievs-attacks-on-neighboring-regions---governor-1110773792.html
May 29, 2023, 12:43 PM
VORONEZH, Russia (Sputnik) - Local authorities will continue to strengthen the borders in Russia's Kursk Region following recent breakthroughs by Ukrainian saboteurs in the neighboring Bryansk and Belgorod regions, Kursk Region Governor Roman Starovoyt, said on Monday.
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South Korea Races to Feed Europe’s Insatiable Hunger for Weapons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/south-korea-races-to-feed-europes-insatiable-hunger-for-weapons--1110765482.html
May 29, 2023, 12:30 PM
Amid the free-for-all in the West to funnel weapons to Ukraine, along with escalated tensions linked to the much-touted alleged threats from North Korea and China, South Korea boasted an impressive arms sales boost in 2022, to the tune of $17 billion compared to $7.25 billion the previous year, according to its defense ministry.
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Kosovo Tensions May Lead to ‘Huge Explosion’ in Europe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/kosovo-tensions-may-lead-to-huge-explosion-in-europe-1110771625.html
May 29, 2023, 11:59 AM
NAIROBI (Sputnik) - Tensions between Kosovars and Serbs may lead to a “huge explosion” in the center of Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
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UK Media Alleges US Senator's Comment That 'Russians Dying' Was ‘Best Money Spent’ Was Kiev-Redacted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/uk-media-alleges-us-senators-comment-that-russians-dying-was-best-money-spent-was-kiev-redacted-1110761127.html
May 29, 2023, 11:45 AM
Amid continuing hostile and controversial rhetoric from the Kiev regime, like the deputy chief of Ukrainian military intelligence telling a German daily that Russia’s Vladimir Putin tops Kiev's list of targets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has speculated whether the US and UK are starting to question the Ukrainian government's sanity.
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Russian Forces Strike at Ukrainian Airfields - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russian-forces-strike-at-ukrainian-airfields---mod-1110771161.html
May 29, 2023, 11:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military has launched missiles at Ukrainian airfields and hit command posts and aviation equipment, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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French Telecoms Minister Threatens Twitter With Ban in EU Under ‘Disinformation’ Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/french-telecoms-minister-threatens-twitter-with-ban-in-eu-under-disinformation-law-1110770966.html
May 29, 2023, 11:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French Minister for Digital Transition and Telecommunications Jean-Noel Barrot threatened Twitter on Monday with legal action that could include an EU-wide ban if the social media platform does not comply with new EU rules designed to combat what Brussels considers disinformation.
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‘Huge Vacuum’ in Strategic Stability Area, Int’l Security Agreement Needed - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/huge-vacuum-in-strategic-stability-area-intl-security-agreement-needed---kremlin-1110770492.html
May 29, 2023, 10:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is a “huge vacuum” in the strategic stability field, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, adding that new international security agreements are necessary.
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Turkiye's Erdogan Wins Re-Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/turkiyes-erdogan-wins-re-election-1110768565.html
May 29, 2023, 10:47 AM
On Sunday, the head of Turkiye's Supreme Election Council announced incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's victory in the second round of the presidential election.
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Spain's Sanchez Dissolves Parliament, Calls Early Elections as His Party Loses Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/spains-sanchez-dissolves-parliament-calls-early-elections-as-his-party-loses-elections-1110770248.html
May 29, 2023, 10:40 AM
MADRID (Sputnik) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Monday the dissolution of the parliament and called early elections for July 23 after his party, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), has lost local elections.
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Russian Armed Forces Able to Respond to Training of Ukrainian Pilots to Fly F-16 - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russian-armed-forces-able-to-respond-to-training-of-ukrainian-pilots-to-fly-f-16---lavrov-1110770077.html
May 29, 2023, 10:37 AM
NAIROBI (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have the ability to respond to the intention of Western countries to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
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Lavrov Holds Presser Following Top-Level Meetings in Kenya
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/lavrov-holds-presser-following-bilateral-meetings-in-kenya-1110768851.html
May 29, 2023, 10:06 AM
On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov began a working visit to Kenya’s capital of Nairobi, where he is scheduled to meet with the country's leadership.
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Lavrov Arrives in Nairobi to Discuss Kenya Ties With Nation's President & FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/lavrov-arrives-in-nairobi-to-discuss-kenya-ties-with-nations-president--fm-1110766713.html
May 29, 2023, 10:01 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Kenya’s capital of Nairobi, where he is scheduled to meet with the country's leadership. The last time Moscow's top diplomat visited Kenya was in 2010.
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China to Launch Shenzhou-16 Space Mission to Orbital Station on May 30 - Space Agency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/china-to-launch-shenzhou-16-space-mission-to-orbital-station-on-may-30---space-agency-1110766405.html
May 29, 2023, 9:19 AM
JIUQUAN, China (Sputnik) - The launch of China’s manned space mission Shenzhou-16 with three taikonauts on board to the Tiangong orbital station will take place on May 30, Deputy Director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) Lin Xiqiang said on Monday.
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Russian Interior Ministry Puts US Senator Graham on Wanted List Over Russophobic Remarks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russian-interior-ministry-puts-us-senator-graham-on-wanted-list-over-russophobic-remarks-1110765904.html
May 29, 2023, 9:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Interior Ministry has put US Senator Lindsey Graham on the wanted list on criminal charges in connection with his Russophobic remarks made during a meeting With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Turkiye May Intensify Talks With Russia on Gas Hub Project in Near Future - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/turkiye-may-intensify-talks-with-russia-on-gas-hub-project-in-near-future---source-1110765780.html
May 29, 2023, 9:14 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye may intensify the negotiation process on the gas hub project proposed by Russia in the near future, a source in the Turkish leader's administration told Sputnik on Monday.
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Putin Signs Law on CFE Treaty Denunciation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/putin-signs-law-on-cfe-treaty-denunciation-1110765391.html
May 29, 2023, 9:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law on the denunciation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) by Moscow.
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Philippine Coast Guard to Hold First Ever Joint Drills With US, Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/philippine-coast-guard-to-hold-first-ever-joint-drills-with-us-japan-1110762277.html
May 29, 2023, 8:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Philippines’ coast guard will conduct the first ever joint drills with the United States and Japan off the coast of the province of Bataan from June 1-7, the state-owned Philippine News Agency reported on Monday.
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Watch Russia's ‘Solntsepyok’ Heavy Flamethrower System Wipe Out Ukrainian Stronghold
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/watch-russias-solntsepyok-heavy-flamethrower-system-wipe-out-ukrainian-stronghold-1110760288.html
May 29, 2023, 7:53 AM
The TOS-1A is a Russian-made heavy flamethrower system that is a highly effective weapon in urban warfare scenarios, where it can quickly clear out enemy positions and fortifications. The system is mounted on a tracked chassis, which allows it to traverse difficult terrain and keep up with mechanized units.
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Watch Russia's Buk Missile System in Action During Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/watch-russias-buk-missile-system-in-action-during-special-op-1110760533.html
May 29, 2023, 7:34 AM
The BUK-M2 is a modernized version of the BUK missile system, which is designed for air defense purposes. The BUK-M2 is known for its high efficiency and effectiveness against various types of targets, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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West-Supplied CAESAR Self-Propelled Howitzers Not Suitable for Military Action in Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/caesar-self-propelled-howitzers-not-suitable-for-military-action-in-ukraine---reports-1110760097.html
May 29, 2023, 6:47 AM
Earlier, Ukrainian defense chief, Oleksii Reznikov, said that thanks to deliveries from France and Denmark, Kiev now has the second-largest fleet of CAESARs. But is this artillery system sufficiently effective on the battlefield in Ukraine?
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Japan Vows 'Destructive Measures' After North Korea Announces Satellite Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/japan-to-take-destructive-measures-after-warned-of-nkorean-satellite-launch-1110759216.html
May 29, 2023, 6:04 AM
Pyongyang notified Tokyo of its plans to launch a satellite into orbit, as part of North Korea's space program, designating the launch window between May 31 and June 11, Japan's Coast Guard stated on Monday.
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Ex-Reagan Aide Massie Hopes Russia, US Leaders Will Find Common Ground for Dialogue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/ex-reagan-aide-massie-hopes-russia-us-leaders-will-find-common-ground-for-dialogue-1110759390.html
May 29, 2023, 5:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Suzanne Massie, who used to advise US President Ronald Reagan on Russia in the final years of the Cold War, told Sputnik that she is hopeful that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Joe Biden, will be able to surpass their predecessors and agree on having a dialogue for the sake of "saving the world."
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Text of US Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal Bill Released
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/text-of-us-biden-mccarthy-debt-ceiling-deal-bill-released-1110758898.html
May 29, 2023, 3:50 AM
Lawmakers have unveiled the text of a bill aimed at raising the country's debt ceiling to avoid a potential default by early June. The agreement, brokered between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, raises the debt ceiling until 2025 and imposes spending caps on non-defense discretionary spending.
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Asiana Halted Sale of Emergency Seats Due to Open Door Incident
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/asiana-halted-sale-of-emergency-seats-due-to-open-door-incident-1110758491.html
May 29, 2023, 1:25 AM
South Korean airline Asiana Airlines, has taken the decision to stop selling certain emergency exit row seats following a recent incident where a passenger opened an emergency exit door midair, causing panic among the passengers.
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Explosions Reported in Several Regions of Ukraine, Including Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/explosions-reported-in-several-regions-of-ukraine-including-kiev-1110758578.html
May 29, 2023, 1:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian regions of Kiev, Poltava, Khmelnytsky and Lvov overnight, Ukrainian media report.
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Rights to Queen's Music Catalogue Set to Be Sold For $1.1Bln, Media Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230528/rights-to-queens-music-catalogue-set-to-be-sold-for-11bln-media-reports-1110758319.html
May 28, 2023, 11:38 PM
The British rock band is reportedly in the early stages of selling their extensive catalog, which would mark the largest single-artist catalog sale in history.
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Biden Says Bipartisan Budget Agreement Now Ready to Go to Congress
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230528/biden-says-bipartisan-budget-agreement-now-ready-to-go-to-congress-1110757999.html
May 28, 2023, 11:20 PM
WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden said that the bipartisan budget agreement reached with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is now ready to go to Congress and urged both chambers to pass it.
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