China Calls on Iran, Pakistan to Exercise Restrain After Deadly Strikes - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/china-calls-on-iran-pakistan-to-exercise-restrain-after-deadly-strikes---foreign-ministry-1116225047.html
January 17, 2024, 11:47 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China calls on Iran and Pakistan to show restraint and desist from actions that could lead to escalation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday after Tehran's strikes on a terrorist group targets in Pakistan killed two children.
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Russia Paves Way for Cutting-Edge Commercial 'Nuclear Power Plant of the Future'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/russia-paves-way-for-cutting-edge-commercial-nuclear-power-plant-of-the-future-1116216905.html
January 17, 2024, 11:34 AM
Russia is bolstering its power generation capabilities by conducting operational tests on the core technologies of the closed nuclear fuel cycle. This progress is particularly evident at the Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant, where the energy complex utilizes "fast" reactors BN-600 and BN-800 that employ sodium as a liquid metal coolant.
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Security Agreement Between Iraq, Iran May Be Suspended - Iraqi Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/security-agreement-between-iraq-iran-may-be-suspended---iraqi-defense-minister-1116224592.html
January 17, 2024, 11:32 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The security agreement between Iraq and Iran may be suspended, Iraqi Defense Minister in light of Tehran's attacks on the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet al-Abbasi said on Wednesday.
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Russian Forces Hit Ukrainian Temporary Staging Area for Foreign Mercenaries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/russian-forces-hit-ukrainian-temporary-staging-area-for-foreign-mercenaries-1116224280.html
January 17, 2024, 11:21 AM
The Russian military hit a Ukrainian point of temporary deployment of foreign mercenaries, as well as three ammunition depots of the 23rd mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Specs of Kheibar Shekan Missile Iran Uses to Strike Terror Targets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/specs-of-kheibar-shekan-missile-iran-uses-to-strike-terror-targets-1116222276.html
January 17, 2024, 10:55 AM
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired four Kheibar Shekan ('Castle Buster' or 'Fortress Buster') ballistic missiles at terror targets in a jihadist-controlled province of Syria on Monday night, with the missiles flying at least 1,230 km to reach their destinations. Here are the missile's characteristics.
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China to Oppose Taiwan's Independence, Promote 'Peaceful Reunification'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/china-to-oppose-taiwans-independence-promote-peaceful-reunification-1116222142.html
January 17, 2024, 9:59 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China will continue to push back at Taiwan's independence in 2024, while also promoting cooperation and peaceful reunification under the "one country, two systems" policy, a spokesman for China's Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday.
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UK, US Form New Partnership to 'Fight Biological Threats'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/uk-us-form-new-partnership-to-fight-biological-threats---govt-1116221482.html
January 17, 2024, 9:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and the United States are launching a new partnership to join forces in countering biological threats under the "One Health" principle that also covers cooperation for the development of vaccines, the UK government has announced.
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Putin, North Korean Foreign Minister Discuss Situation on Korean Peninsula - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/putin-north-korean-foreign-minister-discuss-situation-on-korean-peninsula---kremlin-1116221369.html
January 17, 2024, 9:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui the situation on the Korean Peninsula, but key attention was paid to bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Photos: Exercises of Russian Pacific Fleet Servicemen in Primorsky Krai
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/photos-exercises-of-russian-pacific-fleet-servicemen-in-primorsky-krai-1116217869.html
January 17, 2024, 9:39 AM
The Russian Pacific Fleet is the branch of the Russian Navy responsible for defending the country's maritime interests in the Pacific Ocean. It is headquartered in Vladivostok and includes a variety of ships, submarines, and aircraft.
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UK-Ukraine Security Agreement to Not Allow Kiev to Exit Conflict Via Negotiations - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/uk-ukraine-security-agreement-to-not-allow-kiev-to-exit-conflict-via-negotiations---moscow-1116220277.html
January 17, 2024, 9:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The agreement on the security cooperation between the United Kingdom and Ukraine suggests that Kiev will not be allowed to exit the conflict through negotiations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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Watch Russian Anti-Tank Missile Annihilate Ukrainian Command and Observation Post
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/watch-russian-anti-tank-missile-annihilate-ukrainian-command-and-observation-post-1116215768.html
January 17, 2024, 9:28 AM
The 9K111 Fagot (lit. bassoon) is a tube-launched wire-guided anti-tank missile and has a range of up to 2,500 meters. The missile's guidance system allows for high accuracy and effectiveness against armored vehicles, making it a formidable weapon in both conventional and unconventional warfare scenarios.
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EU Ready to Fast-Track New Naval Mission in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/eu-ready-to-fast-track-new-naval-mission-in-red-sea-1116215096.html
January 17, 2024, 7:53 AM
As Israel continues its massive operation targeting Hamas in the Gaza Strip, resulting in a staggering civilian toll, the conflict has spilled over to include attacks on Israel-bound ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi Ansar Allah movement. In retaliation, the US and UK have been launching missile strikes on Houthi military infrastructure.
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Turkish Delegation to Visit Russia This Week to Discuss Gas Hub - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/turkish-delegation-to-visit-russia-this-week-to-discuss-gas-hub---source-1116218956.html
January 17, 2024, 7:52 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - A delegation from Turkiye will pay a visit to Russia this week to discuss the details of a gas hub, a source in the Turkish Energy Ministry told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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US Investigators Found Cocaine on Hunter Biden's Gun Holster Last Year - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/us-investigators-found-cocaine-on-hunter-bidens-gun-holster-last-year---reports-1116218815.html
January 17, 2024, 7:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US investigators found cocaine residue on Hunter Biden's gun pouch last year, which prompted federal prosecutors to oppose his requests to lift illegal gun possession charges against him, the ABC News broadcaster reported on Wednesday, citing prosecutors.
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Art Dealer Drops Bombshell: Hunter Biden's Art Sales Coincided With Joe's Presidency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/art-dealer-drops-bombshell-hunter-bidens-art-sales-coincided-with-joes-presidency-1116205766.html
January 17, 2024, 5:16 AM
The latest revelations from the gallerist of President Biden's son revealed key details during an appearance before Congress. He disclosed the timeline, contract changes, and sales, emphasizing a pre-election connection.
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Next GOP Debate Canceled After Haley Said She’d Only Participate if Trump Does
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/next-gop-debate-canceled-after-haley-said-shed-only-participate-if-trump-does-1116213493.html
January 17, 2024, 5:11 AM
The decision to cancel the debate follows Trump’s recent win in Iowa, where he overtook DeSantis and Haley by a wide margin.
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France Turns to War Economy to Boost Military Production for Ukraine - Macron
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/france-turns-to-war-economy-to-boost-military-production-for-ukraine---macron-1116214736.html
January 17, 2024, 4:54 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Paris will finalize the work on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Kiev in the coming weeks and will announce its signing during his visit to Ukraine in February.
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Britons Mock Warmongering Lecture by UK Defense Secretary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/britons-mock-warmongering-lecture-by-uk-defense-secretary-1116214172.html
January 17, 2024, 4:46 AM
Grant Shapps intended to rally UK citizens behind calls for increased military spending by warning of alleged threats from all sides.
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Four Rockets of RM-70 Vampire MLRS, Two Drones Destroyed Over Belgorod Region - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/four-rockets-of-rm-70-vampire-mlrs-two-drones-destroyed-over-belgorod-region---mod-1116214438.html
January 17, 2024, 4:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems destroyed four rockets fired using the RM-70 Vampire multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and intercepted two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Belgorod Region overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
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World on ‘Escalation Spiral’ Towards War as Biden Struggles to Maintain Credibility
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/world-on-escalation-spiral-towards-war-as-biden-struggles-to-maintain-credibility-1116213658.html
January 17, 2024, 4:21 AM
Events in the Middle East and the US President’s need to consider domestic politics during an election year combine to create a dangerous situation for the world, according to one analyst.
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Ukrainian Top Diplomat’s Competence Questioned After Violent Comment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/ukrainian-top-diplomats-competence-questioned-after-violent-comment-1116212867.html
January 17, 2024, 3:42 AM
The impolitic comment has inflamed tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
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China's GDP at End of 2023 Up 5.2% Y/Y - National Bureau of Statistics
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/chinas-gdp-at-end-of-2023-up-52-yy---national-bureau-of-statistics-1116213054.html
January 17, 2024, 2:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China's GDP at the end of 2023 increased by 5.2% year-on-year to $17.698 trillion, which is above the official forecast, data of the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics showed on Wednesday.
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New Zealand ‘Refugee’ MP Resigns Over Shoplifting Allegations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/new-zealand-refugee-mp-resigns-over-shoplifting-allegations-1116211914.html
January 17, 2024, 1:52 AM
Ghahraman, who came to Auckland as a child seeking political asylum from Iran, became the first refugee to be elected to New Zealand’s Parliament. She is a former United Nations human rights lawyer.
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Iran's Top Diplomat Reiterates Tehran's Readiness for All Parties to Return to JCPOA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/irans-top-diplomat-reiterates-tehrans-readiness-for-all-parties-to-return-to-jcpoa-1116212566.html
January 17, 2024, 1:29 AM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is ready for all parties to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told a meeting with his Spanish counterpart, Jose Albares, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, on Tuesday.
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Air Defenses Destroy 7 Olha Missiles, 4 Drones Over Russia's Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/air-defenses-destroy-7-olha-missiles-4-drones-over-russias-belgorod-region-1116212386.html
January 17, 2024, 12:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems destroyed seven Ukrainian Olha missiles and four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Belgorod Region overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
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Ecuador's Forces Detained Over 1,750 People Since January 9 Amid Unrest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/ecuadors-forces-detained-over-1750-people-since-january-9-amid-unrest-1116211820.html
January 17, 2024, 12:29 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Ecuadorian police and army have detained more than 1,750 people from January 9-16, including 158 suspected of terrorism, amid a wave of gang violence that swept the South American country last week, the office of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said Tuesday.
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Sunak Loses Support of Two Conservative Vice-Chairmen in Rwanda Bill Rebellion
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240117/sunak-loses-support-of-two-conservative-vice-chairmen-in-rwanda-bill-rebellion-1116209435.html
January 17, 2024, 12:11 AM
The controversial and stalled plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has led to a rebellion from senior lawmakers in Sunak’s Conservative Party as they fall far behind the opposition Labour Party in opinion polls.
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Israel's Army Strikes Building Near Group of Journalists in Southern Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/israels-army-strikes-building-near-group-of-journalists-in-southern-gaza-1116211248.html
January 16, 2024, 11:53 PM
GAZA (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has hit a building in the vicinity of a group of journalists as they were trying to send information on the wounded after another Israeli strike, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.
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Ukraine Meeting in Davos Is Failure for Kiev, West - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/ukraine-meeting-in-davos-is-failure-for-kiev-west---russian-foreign-ministry-1116209970.html
January 16, 2024, 10:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The recent meeting on Ukraine held in Davos can be described as a failure for Kiev and its Western sponsors, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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Iraq Sends Complaint to UNSC Over Iran's 'Aggression'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/iraq-sends-complaint-to-unsc-over-irans-aggression-1116209651.html
January 16, 2024, 10:23 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Iraq has submitted a complaint to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) about Iran's "aggression" after strikes on Iraqi Kurdistan, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
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EU Fears Second Trump Term Citing Negotiation with Russia, Threat to ‘Democracy’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/eu-fears-second-trump-term-citing-negotiation-with-russia-threat-to-democracy-1116209065.html
January 16, 2024, 10:08 PM
European Union President Alexander De Croo expressed the anxieties of many of the bloc’s leaders in a speech before the European Parliament, which lacks the power to write legislation.
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Russia & Niger Discuss Military Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/russia--niger-discuss-military-cooperation-1116208713.html
January 16, 2024, 9:18 PM
A working meeting was held between the Russian Deputy Ministers of Defense, Colonel-General Alexander Fomin and Colonel-General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, and Niger's Defense Minister Gen. Salifou Mody.
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US Troops Flee Syria After Attacks on Bases
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/us-troops-flee-syria-after-attacks-on-bases-1116208443.html
January 16, 2024, 9:06 PM
TEGERAN (Sputnik) - The US is evacuating its Hemo military base near the airport in the northeastern Syrian city of Kamishli (al-Qamishli) after repeated attacks by "Iraqi resistance" forces, Iran's Tasnim news agency reports.
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Israel Allows Entrance of Aid to Most Affected Areas of Gaza - Qatari Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/israel-allows-entrance-of-aid-to-most-affected-areas-of-gaza---qatari-foreign-ministry-1116208300.html
January 16, 2024, 8:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel has decided to allow entrance of medicines and humanitarian aid to the most war-torn areas of the Gaza Strip in exchange for delivery of medicines to the Israeli hostages held by Hamas, the Qatari Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Germany to Provide Over 7Bln Euros in Military Assistance to Ukraine Amid Economic Recession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/germany-to-provide-over-7bln-euros-in-military-assistance-to-ukraine-amid-economic-recession-1116207767.html
January 16, 2024, 7:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany will provide military assistance to Ukraine worth more than seven billion euros ($7.6 billion) in 2024, the German government said on Tuesday.
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US Does Not Have Another Military Package for Ukraine in Works Right Now
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/us-does-not-have-another-military-package-for-ukraine-in-works-right-now-1116207652.html
January 16, 2024, 7:36 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States does not have another military aid package for Ukraine in the works as funding for previous packages has run out, White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Wednesday.
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Russia's Car Production Soared in 2023 Amid Strong Real Wage Growth
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/russias-car-production-soared-in-2023-amid-strong-real-wage-growth-1116200951.html
January 16, 2024, 7:07 PM
Unfazed by unprecedented Western sanctions, Russia outperformed other major global economies in 2023, demonstrating sustained strength. The country's economic resilience is evident in its thriving automotive sector.
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Bibi’s Holy Grail: Why Does Israel Want Control of Corridor Between Gaza and Egypt?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/bibis-holy-grail-why-does-israel-want-control-of-corridor-between-gaza-and-egypt-1116207292.html
January 16, 2024, 7:07 PM
The Israeli military opened fire against “armed infiltrators” approaching the border zone between Israel and Egypt on Monday, several days after Israel announced plans to seize the 14 km-long Philadelphi Corridor frontier separating Gaza and Egypt. Israel’s plans could further escalate regional tensions, a Middle East observer says.
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Iran’s IRGC Launches Missiles at Terrorist Group in Pakistan for First Time - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/irans-irgc-launches-missiles-at-terrorist-group-in-pakistan-for-first-time---reports-1116206811.html
January 16, 2024, 6:58 PM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday launched ballistic missiles and drones at a base of a terrorist group in Pakistan for the first time.
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Going Ballistic: What are Iran’s Medium-Range Missile Capabilities?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/going-ballistic-what-are-irans-medium-range-missile-capabilities-1116206189.html
January 16, 2024, 6:35 PM
Committing never to build nuclear weapons or other WMDs on religious grounds, Iran has come to rely on its ballistic and cruise missile arsenal as its main means of strategic defense. The US and its allies have repeatedly tried to rein in the Islamic Republic’s missile developments by treaty, but to no avail.
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Oil, Power and Conflict: Strategic Hotspots Across the Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/oil-power-and-conflict-strategic-hotspots-across-the-middle-east-1116202756.html
January 16, 2024, 6:21 PM
The Middle East has long been a focal point of global attention, marred by persistent conflicts and complex dynamics. At the heart of the turmoil is the strategic significance of the region, rooted in its vast oil reserves over which world powers vie for influence and control.
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Biological Blueprint Shows How to Identify Psychopaths With a Simple Finger Trick
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/biological-blueprint-shows-how-to-identify-psychopaths-with-a-simple-finger-trick-1116203276.html
January 16, 2024, 5:39 PM
Inclinations toward antisocial behavior, psychopathy and substance abuse could be genetically embedded. And people's fingers could provide some clues.
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What is Iraqi Kurdistan, Target of Recent Iranian Missile Strike?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/what-is-iraqi-kurdistan-target-of-recent-iranian-missile-strike-1116202856.html
January 16, 2024, 3:51 PM
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital Erbil on Tuesday, using ballistic missiles to target what it claimed were anti-Iranian groups. What do we know about this region, where a new wave of escalation has started?
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US House Cancels Votes Over Snow as Shutdown Deadline Looms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/us-house-cancels-votes-over-snow-as-shutdown-deadline-looms-1116203635.html
January 16, 2024, 3:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House canceled votes on Tuesday due to snow in Washington, despite a partial government shutdown looming in three days.
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Ukraine Bungled Counteroffensive, Faces Loss of Statehood If It Continues Along This Path: Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/ukraine-bungled-counteroffensive-faces-loss-of-statehood-if-things-continue-in-this-vein-putin-1116203499.html
January 16, 2024, 3:25 PM
Kiev launched a massive counteroffensive in June 2023, hoping to break through fortified Russian positions in Zaporozhye, Kherson and the Donbass and to reach the Crimean Peninsula. In November, Ukraine's top general admitted that there would be no "deep and beautiful breakthrough," and said the conflict had reached a "stalemate."
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Watch Russian Tor Missile System in Combat in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/watch-russian-tor-missile-system-in-combat-in-special-op-zone-1116189137.html
January 16, 2024, 2:06 PM
The Russian Tor missile system is a highly advanced air defense system designed to defend against a wide range of aerial threats, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
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American ‘Losers’ Can’t Pass Through Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Yemen’s Houthis Say
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/american-losers-cant-pass-through-bab-el-mandeb-strait-yemens-houthis-say-1116201118.html
January 16, 2024, 1:51 PM
The Yemeni militia struck a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, a day after firing an anti-ship missile at a US destroyer in the Red Sea. The attacks followed Friday and Saturday’s US-UK strikes against Houthi targets as part of the Washington-led response to the militia’s campaign of hijackings and attacks against Israeli-linked ships.
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Hungary Offers Ukraine Funding Plan That Avoids Straining EU Budget or Joint Loans
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/hungary-offers-ukraine-funding-plan-that-avoids-straining-eu-budget-or-joint-loans--1116201886.html
January 16, 2024, 1:46 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary proposes to finance Ukraine without doing harm to the EU budget and without a common loan, and is ready to pay its share from the national budget, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday.
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US, UK Launch Strikes on Al Bayda Province in Central Yemen - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/us-uk-launch-strikes-on-al-bayda-province-in-central-yemen---source-1116201578.html
January 16, 2024, 1:32 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The United States and the United Kingdom have launched strikes on the Al Bayda province in central Yemen against the rebel Ansar Allah movement, a source in the local authorities of the province told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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US Has Hands Full in Gaza, Yemen, ‘Not Ready’ to Butt Heads With Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/us-has-hands-full-in-gaza-yemen-not-ready-to-butt-heads-with-iran-1116198766.html
January 16, 2024, 12:55 PM
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at targets Tehran says were affiliated with Mossad and IS* Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The US slammed the “reckless” attacks, but said no US facilities were hit. Have the missile strikes put Tehran and Washington on a path to war? Sputnik asked leading Mideast observers.
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Spain Sent Ukraine More Than $144 Million Worth of Arms Over 18 Months - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/spain-sent-ukraine-over-144-million-worth-of-arms-over-18-months---reports-1116200253.html
January 16, 2024, 12:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spain transferred weapons worth 133 million euros ($144.7 million) to Ukraine in 2022 and the first half of 2023, Spanish newspaper ABC reported on Monday citing a document seen by its staff.
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Solid as Gold: Russia's Reserves Hit Record $155.9 Billion – Highest Since 2000
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/solid-as-gold-russias-reserves-hit-record-1559-billion--highest-since-2000-1116195491.html
January 16, 2024, 12:14 PM
Russia's gold reserves have reached an unprecedented level, swelling to an impressive $155.9 billion by the end of 2023, according to the Russian Central Bank.
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Russia Unleashes Carpet Bombing of Ukrainian Positions Using New Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/russia-unleashes-carpet-bombing-of-ukrainian-positions-using-new-drones--1116196476.html
January 16, 2024, 12:03 PM
The Russian army has been actively employing drones, also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), within the special military operation zone. These drones are progressively becoming a crucial component of contemporary warfare because of their versatility and cost-effectiveness.
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Two Russian Tu-95 Strategic Missile Carriers Fly Over Sea of Japan - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/two-russian-tu-95-strategic-missile-carriers-fly-over-sea-of-japan---mod-1116198443.html
January 16, 2024, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russian Tu-95 strategic missile carriers made planned flight over Sea of Japan on Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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EU to Audit Members' Arms Contribution to Ukraine as Support Declines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/eu-to-audit-members-arms-contribution-to-ukraine-as-support-declines-1116192583.html
January 16, 2024, 11:21 AM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has initiated an audit of military support for Ukraine, citing concerns that the arms deliveries to Kiev planned by the majority of EU member states have been "too small".
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Maritime Safety in Red Sea Cannot Be Ensured Without Ending Fighting in Gaza - Qatar
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/maritime-safety-in-red-sea-cannot-be-ensured-without-ending-fighting-in-gaza---qatar-1116197340.html
January 16, 2024, 10:58 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The safety of ships in the Red Sea cannot be ensured without ending the war in the Gaza Strip, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said on Tuesday.
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Biden Admin Wants Ukraine to Switch Proxy War Strategy ‘to Defense’ - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/biden-admin-wants-ukraine-to-switch-proxy-war-strategy-to-defense---report-1116195324.html
January 16, 2024, 10:55 AM
Amid Kiev’s flopped counteroffensive, with corruption and low morale eating away at Ukraine's Army, the popularity of funding the increasingly dysfunctional regime has been plummeting, forcing the US to revise “instructions” it hands down to its proxy war ally.
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Iraq Recalls Ambassador to Tehran After Strikes on Kurdistan Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/iraqi-foreign-ministry-says-recalls-ambassador-to-tehran-after-strikes-on-kurdistan-region-1116196707.html
January 16, 2024, 10:39 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it had recalled its ambassador to Tehran for consultations following Iran's attacks on targets in the country.
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Lavrov Discusses Situation on Korean Peninsula With North Korean Counterpart in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/lavrov-discusses-situation-on-korean-peninsula-with-north-korean-counterpart-in-moscow-1116196209.html
January 16, 2024, 9:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that he will discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
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Photos: Aftermath of Iran’s Missile Strikes on Targets in Iraq’s Erbil
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/photos-consequences-of-irans-missile-strikes-on-targets-in-iraqi-erbil-1116193124.html
January 16, 2024, 9:33 AM
On January 16, several explosions were reported in the Iraqi city of Erbil, near the US Consulate General and the city's International Airport, caused by missile attacks.
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Iran's Strike on Erbil ‘Calculated Demonstration of Missile Abilities’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/irans-strike-on-erbil-calculated-demonstration-of-missile-abilities--1116191139.html
January 16, 2024, 9:31 AM
Amid a new escalation in the Middle East, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital of Erbil on Tuesday, using ballistic missiles to target what it claimed were bases of anti-Iranian terrorist groups.
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High-Tech Innovations Drive China's Auto Sector Advances
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/high-tech-innovations-drive-chinas-auto-sector-advances-1116194980.html
January 16, 2024, 9:20 AM
China exported 5.22 million vehicles in 2023, becoming a leading car exporter in the world. Of all vehicle exports, about one-third were new-energy vehicles (NEVs), totaling 1.773 million units, up 67.1 percent year-on-year, according to statistics the General Administration of Customs released on Friday.
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Experts Urge Philippines to Remain Restrained After Longest Pause of Provocation in South China Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/experts-urge-philippines-to-remain-restrained-after-longest-pause-of-provocation-in-south-china-sea-1116194593.html
January 16, 2024, 9:11 AM
It has been apparently more than one month since the Philippines last sent ships to trespass into waters off China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef), marking the longest pause in Manila's provocations since August.
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Russian FM Lavrov Holds Talks With North Korean Counterpart
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/russian-fm-lavrov-holds-talks-with-north-korean-counterpart-1116190328.html
January 16, 2024, 9:11 AM
The North Korean delegation arrived in Moscow on January 15 at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and will remain in Russia until January 17.
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Belgium's Antwerp Port Warns of Possible Disruptions Due to Red Sea Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/belgiums-antwerp-port-warns-of-possible-disruptions-due-to-red-sea-crisis-1116193663.html
January 16, 2024, 8:42 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Europe's second-largest port by cargo turnover, located in Belgium's coastal city of Antwerp, said on Tuesday that ship delays and subsequent disruptions in port operations are possible in the future due to the crisis in the Red Sea, though none occurred as of yet.
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Watch Russian Soldier Bait and Dodge Ukrainian Suicide Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/watch-russian-soldier-bait-and-dodge-ukrainian-suicide-drone-1116189834.html
January 16, 2024, 8:30 AM
Kamikaze drones, also referred to as suicide drones or loitering munitions, are a new trend in modern warfare. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are designed to explode upon reaching their intended target.
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IRGC Strikes at Militants in Syria in Response to Recent Terrorist Attacks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/irgc-strikes-at-militants-in-syria-in-response-to-recent-terrorist-attacks---reports-1116191315.html
January 16, 2024, 7:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) mounted a retaliatory rocket strike on Syrian territory and killed multiple terrorists linked to recent deadly attacks against two Iranian cities, Iranian news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
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Australia Signs Contract With Lockheed Martin to Produce Guided Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/australia-signs-contract-with-lockheed-martin-to-produce-guided-missiles-1116190984.html
January 16, 2024, 7:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Australian Defense Ministry has sealed a 37.4 million Australian dollar ($24.7 million) contract with US arms giant Lockheed Martin's Australian subsidiary to manufacture Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles starting in 2025, the country's government said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Kornet Missile Annihilate Ukrainian IFV
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/watch-russian-kornet-missile-annihilate-ukrainian-ifv-1116188722.html
January 16, 2024, 5:23 AM
The Russian 9M133 Kornet is a highly advanced, shoulder-launched anti-tank guided missile system that has revolutionized the way modern armies engage armored vehicles. With the ability to penetrate up to 1,200 mm of armor, the Kornet is one of the most lethal anti-tank weapons in the world.
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North Korean Gov’t Abolishes Departments Dealing With Inter-Korean Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/north-korean-govt-abolishes-departments-dealing-with-inter-korean-cooperation-1116189203.html
January 16, 2024, 5:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The North Korean Supreme People's Assembly has decided to abolish government bodies dealing with inter-Korean affairs, North Korean state-run news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday.
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GOP Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Drops Out of 2024 Race
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/us-entrepreneur-vivek-ramaswamy-suspending-presidential-campaign-1116188979.html
January 16, 2024, 4:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has decided to suspend his campaign.
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Trump Maintains Lead in Iowa Caucus Vote for Republican Pick After 92,000 Votes Counted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/trump-maintains-lead-in-iowa-caucus-vote-for-republican-pick-after-92000-votes-counted-1116188554.html
January 16, 2024, 4:12 AM
DES MOINES (Sputnik) - Former President Donald Trump continues to maintain a major lead in the Iowa caucus vote for the Republican presidential nomination with more than 92,000 votes counted, according to results from the Iowa Republican Party.
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US 'Strongly' Condemns Iran’s Missile Strikes on Targets in Erbil
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/us-condemns-in-strongest-terms-irans-missile-strikes-on-targets-in-erbil-1116188408.html
January 16, 2024, 4:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has condemned in the strongest terms the missile strikes carried out on Iraq’s Erbil by the Iranian military, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
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China Slams US, Issues Statement With Arab League Calling for Gaza Ceasefire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/china-slams-us-issues-statement-with-arab-league-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire-1116187919.html
January 16, 2024, 3:55 AM
“The US, which is pouring fuel on the fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict, also wants to play the role of fireman,” read an article in Chinese media criticizing America’s “unconditional support for Israel.”
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IMF Warns AI Could Impact Jobs Worldwide, Worsen Inequality & Social Unrest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/imf-warns-that-ai-could-impact-jobs-worldwide-worsen-inequality-and-social-unrest-1116187974.html
January 16, 2024, 3:40 AM
Countries with developing economies may experience less disruption from AI in the short term, but the IMF warned that those nations’ lack of infrastructure and skilled workforce could enhance an overall risk of global economic inequality.
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Car Ownership Unaffordable for Majority as Most Say ‘American Dream’ Doesn’t Hold True
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/car-ownership-unaffordable-for-majority-as-most-say-american-dream-doesnt-hold-true-1116187672.html
January 16, 2024, 3:01 AM
Belief in the so-called “American dream” that hard work is rewarded was found to be a minority position among every demographic group polled.
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Arctic Blast Sweeps Through US, Canceling Thousands of Flights
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/arctic-blast-sweeps-through-us-canceling-thousands-of-flights-1116187415.html
January 16, 2024, 2:13 AM
Nearly 80% of the US can expect to see below freezing temperatures, and over 140 daily cold records could be broken on Monday and Tuesday between Oregon and Mississippi.
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Brazilian Archaeologists Find Treasure Trove Including 43 Human Skeletons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/brazilian-archaeologists-find-treasure-trove-including-43-human-skeletons-1116185927.html
January 16, 2024, 1:45 AM
According to IPHAN, about 43 human skeletons and over 100,000 artifacts were discovered during excavations at the Chácara Rosane Archaeological Site in the Vicente neighborhood of Fialho in São Luis.
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Poland Has Beef With EU Over Ukrainian Agriculture
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/poland-has-beef-with-eu-over-ukrainian-agriculture-1116186987.html
January 16, 2024, 12:51 AM
Central European countries have protested the consequences of the bloc’s free trade policy that has flooded countries with cheap agricultural goods.
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‘Champagne Corks Popping in Moscow’ as US Global Influence Wanes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240116/champagne-corks-popping-in-moscow-as-us-global-influence-wanes-1116186388.html
January 16, 2024, 12:19 AM
Domestic political instability is threatening America’s ability to project power and shape the world order.
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US in Contact With Iraqi, Kurdish Officials Following Recent Missile Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/us-in-contact-with-iraqi-kurdish-officials-following-recent-missile-attacks-1116186532.html
January 15, 2024, 11:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is in contact with senior Iraqi and Kurdish officials following the recent missile attacks in northern Iraq and northern Syria, a White House National Security Council spokesperson said in a statement to Sputnik.
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Kim Jong Un Says Seoul Should Be Designated as Hostile Country No.1 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/kim-jong-un-says-seoul-should-be-designated-as-hostile-country-no1---reports-1116186251.html
January 15, 2024, 10:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik/Prime) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Monday that South Korea should be designated in the constitution as the number one hostile country, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, citing North Korean state-run news agency KCNA.
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Iran's IRGC Claims Responsibility for Missile Attacks on Iraq’s Erbil
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/irans-irgc-claims-responsibility-for-missile-attacks-on-iraqs-erbil-1116186095.html
January 15, 2024, 10:50 PM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) took responsibility on Tuesday for missile attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital of Erbil, claiming that it targeted bases of anti-Iranian terrorist groups.
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AfD MP Explains Why German Farmers are Up in Arms Against Scholz Government
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/afd-mp-explains-why-german-farmers-are-up-in-arms-against-scholz-government-1116183896.html
January 15, 2024, 7:38 PM
Demonstrations led by farmers protesting cuts to subsidies have swept across Germany, with the European economic powerhouse brought to a standstill last week after farmers blocking roads were joined by striking rail workers. Sputnik asked AfD lawmaker Rainer Rothfuss to explain what’s driving Germans’ anger against the Scholz government.
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Houthis Confirm Missile Strike at US-owned Ship in Gulf of Aden - Spokesman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/houthis-confirm-missile-strike-at-us-owned-ship-in-gulf-of-aden---spokesman-1116183566.html
January 15, 2024, 7:30 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The Houthis in Yemen on Monday confirmed that its missile hit a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden, the movement’s military spokesman Yahya Saria said.
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Fact Check: Is Russia Really Getting Ready to Invade NATO?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/fact-check-is-russia-really-getting-ready-to-invade-nato-1116182337.html
January 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
NATO is getting ready for Russian aggression against the alliance’s eastern flank, Bild says, citing a "secret Bundeswehr document" about preparations for the possible flashpoint. But what's the actual chance of a Russian attack on NATO, and which side, historically, has dreamt about and planned for a World War III scenario in Eastern Europe?
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Menacing Mosquito Species Invade Argentina, Spreads Rare Neurological Disease
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/menacing-mosquito-species-invade-argentina-spreads-rare-neurological-disease-1116178373.html
January 15, 2024, 6:44 PM
The arrival of the mosquito species Aedes albifasciatus, also known as the flood mosquito, has prompted Argentine officials to issue a health warning following several reported cases of a deadly neurological disease the insects transmit to horses and humans.
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Intensive Phase of Israel’s Operation in North of Gaza Strip Over - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/intensive-phase-of-israels-operation-in-north-of-gaza-strip-over---defense-minister-1116183244.html
January 15, 2024, 6:43 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The intensive phase of Israel’s military operation in the north of the Gaza Strip has ended, and soon this phase will also end in the south of the Palestinian enclave, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Monday.
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4,000-Year-Old Stone-Carved Tomb Discovered in Egypt
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/4000-year-old-stone-carved-tomb-discovered-in-egypt-1116181294.html
January 15, 2024, 5:44 PM
Researchers have described a burial chamber they found in Egypt, a stone-sculptured one, as an archeological marvel exemplifying the ancient builder's impressive mastery of masonry.
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Red Sea Tensions ‘Sky-High,’ May Be Impossible to Contain Soon - UN Secretary General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/red-sea-tensions-sky-high-may-be-impossible-to-contain-soon---un-secretary-general-1116182002.html
January 15, 2024, 5:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Current tensions in the Red Sea and beyond are "sky-high" and may be impossible to contain in the near future, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday.
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North Korean Delegation's Russia Visit Spurred by Changing Geopolitical Climate - Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/north-korean-delegations-russia-visit-spurred-by-changing-geopolitical-climate---experts-1116178186.html
January 15, 2024, 5:18 PM
A delegation from North Korea, headed by Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, is paying a visit to Russia from January 15-17. The Kremlin said it expects the negotiations between the foreign ministers of Russia and the DPRK will be deep and informative.
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UK Trained Over 60,000 Ukrainian Troops Since 2014 - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/uk-trained-over-60000-ukrainian-troops-since-2014---defense-minister-1116181456.html
January 15, 2024, 4:43 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 60,000 Ukrainian servicemen have received training in the United Kingdom since 2014, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said on Monday.
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US CENTCOM Confirms Houthi Missile Hitting US Container Ship in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/us-centcom-confirms-houthi-missile-hitting-us-container-ship-in-red-sea-1116180222.html
January 15, 2024, 3:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A US-owned and operated container ship has been hit by a missile fired from the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday.
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White House Contender Neocon Nikki Haley's Russophobic & Warmongering Rants Exposed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/white-house-contender-neocon-nikki-haleys-russophobic--warmongering-rants-exposed-1116175345.html
January 15, 2024, 3:44 PM
As the Iowa caucuses kick off the 2024 presidential primaries, a poll showed that Donald Trump wielded a wide lead over his Republican presidential rivals. Meanwhile, former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, known for her vehement Russophobic rants, took second place, surveys revealed, forcing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis into third.
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Philippines Plans South China Sea Escalation With US Support
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/philippines-plans-south-china-sea-escalation-with-us-support-1116171762.html
January 15, 2024, 3:35 PM
Washington's increased military activities in the South China Sea could potentially destabilize regional peace and stability, as Manila is influenced and urged by the US to follow the path of confrontation.
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Russia, Iran to Ink Major Intergovernmental Treaty
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/russia-iran-to-ink-major-intergovernmental-treaty-1116177751.html
January 15, 2024, 3:31 PM
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani held a telephone conversation, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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German Army Orders Over $54Mln Worth of Decoy Flares From Rheinmetall
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/german-army-orders-over-54bln-worth-of-decoy-flares-from-rheinmetall-1116178824.html
January 15, 2024, 1:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German defense firm Rheinmetall said on Monday that it signed an agreement worth about 50 million euros ($54.7 million) with Germany's Bundeswehr (armed forces) for the production of decoy flares to protect aircraft from infrared-guided missiles.
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Worst Volcanic Eruption in Southern Iceland Since 1973
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/worst-volcanic-eruption-in-southern-iceland-since-1973-1116172507.html
January 15, 2024, 1:09 PM
The volcanic eruption began Sunday on the Reykjanes peninsula in southern Iceland near the town of Grindavik, from which all residents were evacuated earlier, authorities said.
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US Seeks Funds for New Bioweapons Projects From Clinton, Soros, Rockefeller Foundations: Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/us-seeks-funds-for-new-bioweapons-projects-from-clinton-soros-rockefeller-foundations-russian-mod-1116177245.html
January 15, 2024, 12:34 PM
Russia's Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense (RCBD) Troops began extensive reporting on Pentagon funding for military-related biological research in Eastern Europe and around the world in early 2022, with much of their findings based on the tens of thousands of documents seized over the course of the special military operation in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Loses Over 200 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240115/ukraine-loses-over-200-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day---mod-1116176869.html
January 15, 2024, 12:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 200 soldiers in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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