Israel Can't Afford Escalation With Iran and Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/israel-cant-afford-escalation-with-iran-and-gaza--1118019349.html
April 19, 2024, 6:46 PM
The Gaza war and tensions with Iran have taken a toll on Israel's economy, leading major agencies to downgrade the Jewish state's credit rating by one notch with warnings that further cuts may occur if the ongoing conflicts escalate.
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New Alien Life Search Method Proposed by Scientists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/new-alien-life-search-method-proposed-by-scientists-1118019849.html
April 19, 2024, 6:36 PM
A bold new proposal detailing how humanity might look for signs of alien life on distant planets has been proposed recently by two researchers.
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US Media Claims Israel Targeted Air Defense Radar at Iranian Nuclear Facility
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/us-media-claims-israel-targeted-air-defense-radar-at-iranian-nuclear-facility-1118019103.html
April 19, 2024, 5:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - An air defense radar at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was the target of Israel’s strike early on Friday, ABC News reported, citing a senior US official.
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Brave Soldier, Aid Worker and Truth Teller: Story of US-Born Donbass Volunteer Russell Bentley
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/brave-soldier-aid-worker-and-truth-teller-story-of-us-born-donbass-volunteer-russell-bentley-1118018258.html
April 19, 2024, 5:00 PM
Russell Bonner Bentley, call sign "Texas", has passed away at the age of 64, his wife Lyudmila confirmed to Sputnik.
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'Anonymous' Hackers Claim to Have Pilfered Over 20 Gigabytes of IDF Files
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/anonymous-hackers-allegedly-steal-over-20-gigabytes-of-idf-files-1118017661.html
April 19, 2024, 4:53 PM
Hacker collective known as Anonymous announced that it managed to breach the IDF’s cyber defenses and abscond with a vast trove of data.
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Sputnik Donbass Correspondent Russell Bentley Dies in Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/sputnik-donbass-correspondent-russel-bentley-dies-in-donetsk-1117914011.html
April 19, 2024, 4:32 PM
Bentley went missing in Donetsk on April 8, following a Ukrainian artillery attack on the city’s Petrovsky district. Four days later, the DPR Ministry of Internal Affairs put him on a missing persons list.
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Russia to Promote Anti-Corruption Agenda During BRICS Presidency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russia-to-promote-anti-corruption-agenda-during-brics-presidency---foreign-ministry-1118017754.html
April 19, 2024, 4:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia intends to promote the anti-corruption agenda during its presidency in BRICS this year, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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US House Advances Bills to Aid Israel and Ukraine, Sanction Russia and Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/us-house-advances-bills-to-aid-israel-and-ukraine-sanction-russia-and-iran-1118016992.html
April 19, 2024, 3:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House adopted a rule governing debate on a four-part national security package that includes aid for Israel and Ukraine, as well as new sanctions on Russia and Iran, setting up a vote on final passage on Saturday.
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Lavrov's Insight Into Istanbul Deal: Glancing at Russia's Olive Branch Towards Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/lavrovs-insight-into-istanbul-deal-glancing-at-russias-olive-branch-towards-ukraine-1118016096.html
April 19, 2024, 2:59 PM
There is a long road to Moscow and Kiev reaching a possible consensus, which in any case should come against the background of the Russian special military operation, Sergey Poletaev, political and military analyst, co-founder of “Vatfor project”, told Sputnik.
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The West 'One Step Away' From Sending Troops to Ukraine, Orban Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/the-west-one-step-away-from-sending-troops-to-ukraine-orban-warns-1118015732.html
April 19, 2024, 2:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is one step away from deploying military forces in Ukraine, which could mean an end for Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
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'US Tax Dollars Used to Destroy US Tax Dollars': Elon Musk Weighs in on Israel, Iran Trading Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/elon-musk-jokes-about-us-tax-dollars-used-to-destroy-us-tax-dollars-in-iran-1118015779.html
April 19, 2024, 2:18 PM
SpaceX founder and tech mogul extraordinaire Elon Musk made a joke suggesting who the real victims of the recent attack on an Iranian airbase might be.
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Russia Seeks to Offer Technological Sovereignty to Developing Nations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russia-seeks-to-offer-technological-sovereignty-to-developing-nations-1118015180.html
April 19, 2024, 2:05 PM
Russia could become a supplier of technological sovereignty to Third World countries, but when entering foreign markets it's crucial to come with the manufacturer's product line rather than various brands, said Natalya Kasperskaya, the head of the Association of Software Developers (ARPP), on the sidelines of the Data Fusion-2024 forum.
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Russia Carries Out 34 Group Strikes on Ukrainian Military, Energy Facilities in Past Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russia-carries-out-34-group-strikes-on-ukrainian-military-energy-facilities-in-past-week-1118014457.html
April 19, 2024, 1:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the progress of special military operation.
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Why US Veto on Palestine’s Full UN Membership Bid Isn't Surprising
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/why-us-veto-on-palestines-full-un-membership-bid-isnt-surprising-1118012721.html
April 19, 2024, 1:12 PM
America's "no" to Palestinian statehood contradicts "the letter and spirit of the UN Charter," Professor Alfred de Zayas, former UN independent expert on international order and author of 10 books, including "The Human Rights Industry" and "Building a Just World Order," told Sputnik.
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April 19 Attack on Iran: Who is Responsible for It?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/april-19-attack-on-iran-who-is-responsible-for-it-1118013892.html
April 19, 2024, 12:52 PM
On April 19, an Iranian base near the city of Isfahan was subjected to a drone strike possibly carried out by Israel in response for the April 14 Iranian missile attack on Israeli military installations – which, in turn, was an act of retaliation for the Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
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Police Detain Man Who Locked Himself in Iranian Consulate in Paris with Explosive Device
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/person-threatens-to-blow-himself-up-in-building-of-iran-consulate-in-paris--reports-1118013439.html
April 19, 2024, 12:31 PM
Police have detained a man who barricaded himself in the Iranian consulate in Paris with an explosive device, BFMTV reports.
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Lavrov Discloses For First Time Partial Terms of Istanbul Deal With Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/lavrov-discloses-for-first-time-partial-terms-of-istanbul-deal-with-ukraine-1118011062.html
April 19, 2024, 11:41 AM
The security guarantees outlined in the Istanbul agreements for resolving the conflict in Ukraine were utterly serious, nearly on par with Article 5 of the Washington Treaty (also known as the North Atlantic Treaty).
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'History Will Remember': China Hits Out At US Opposition to Palestine's UN Admission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/history-will-remember-us-actions-against--palestines-accession-to-un--china-1118011162.html
April 19, 2024, 10:13 AM
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have accepted Palestinian request for full UN membership and thus recognized it as a state. Another permanent member of Security Council - United Kingdom- abstained from voting.
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Lavrov: West's Obsession with Inflicting Strategic Defeat on Russia Reveals Agony & Hysteria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/lavrov-wests-emphasis-on-inflicting-strategic-defeat-on-russia-reflects-agony--hysteria-1118010572.html
April 19, 2024, 9:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West's statements about the impending loss of its influence and the restructuring of the world by Russia and its partners reflect an understanding of the ongoing formation of a new and just world order, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Japan Launches 5th Round of Fukushima Treated Water Discharge - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/japan-launches-5th-round-of-fukushima-treated-water-discharge---reports-1118010077.html
April 19, 2024, 9:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), has launched the fifth round of treated water release from the facility that is scheduled to run until May 7, Japanese news agency reported on Friday.
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Iran Has No Plan for Immediate Response After Friday Attack - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/iran-has-no-plan-for-immediate-response-after-friday-attack---reports-1118009780.html
April 19, 2024, 9:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik/Prime) - Iran is not planning an immediate retaliatory strike after Friday's attack and it is not yet clear who exactly is behind it, Reuters reported, citing a high-ranked Iranian official.
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Russian FM Lavrov’s Interview With Sputnik - Full Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russian-fm-lavrov-gives-interview-to-sputnik-1118007826.html
April 19, 2024, 9:00 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sat down for a comprehensive interview with Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of Rossiya Segodnya (Sputnik's parent media group), as well as the editors-in-chief of the radio stations Govorit Moskva and Komsomolskaya Pravda on Friday.
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Commercial Ships Not Targeted by Israeli Strike Against Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/commercial-ships-not-targeted-by-israeli-strike-against-iran-1118009622.html
April 19, 2024, 8:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Commercial ships transiting the Arabian Gulf and Western Indian Ocean were not the "intended target" of Israel's attack against Iran on Friday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
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G7 Foreign Ministers to Discuss Israel's Strikes on Iran on Friday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/g7-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-israels-strikes-on-iran-on-friday--1118009342.html
April 19, 2024, 8:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers will discuss Israel's recent strikes on Iran at their meeting in Italy on Friday morning, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said.
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Unique Russian EW System Safeguards Heavy Flamethrower Against Ukrainian Drone Strike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/unique-russian-ew-system-safeguards-heavy-flamethrower-against-ukrainian-drone-strike-1118008880.html
April 19, 2024, 8:37 AM
In addition to the heavy flamethrower systems, the Volnorez complexes can be installed on tanks, armored infantry vehicles and motorboats.
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Watch Russian Military Robotic Vehicles Get Tested in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/watch-russian-military-robotic-vehicles-get-tested-in-special-op-zone--1117993660.html
April 19, 2024, 7:29 AM
Assault robots and remote-controlled drones are particularly useful for Russian soldiers in offensive operations.
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Paraguay Open for Russian Investors, Sees Many Areas for Cooperation – Finance Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/paraguay-open-for-russian-investors-sees-many-areas-for-cooperation--finance-minister-1118006657.html
April 19, 2024, 7:06 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Liudmila Chernova – Paraguay is open for investors from around the world, including from Russia and China, and sees many areas for cooperation, Paraguayan Finance Minister Carlos Fernandez Valdovinos told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Israel Attacked Air Defense Objects in South Syria, Causing Damage - Syrian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/israel-attacked-air-defense-objects-in-south-syria-causing-damage---syrian-defense-ministry-1118008436.html
April 19, 2024, 7:00 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Israel has carried out strikes on air defense facilities in southern Syria, causing material damage, the Syrian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Western Investor & Entrepreneur Claims Ukrainian Officials Extorting Him for Millions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/western-investor--entrepreneur-claims-ukrainian-officials-extorting-him-for-millions--1118001970.html
April 19, 2024, 6:33 AM
This isn’t the first time Damerau has lost money after investing in Ukraine. According to the report, he claims he lost €25mn under former President Viktor Yanukovych after corrupt officials approached him regarding a wind farm in Crimea, and made similar threats regarding offshore entities, which he is again experiencing.
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Cannibal Ate My Homework
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/cannibal-ate-my-homework-1118004256.html
April 19, 2024, 6:29 AM
It’s not the first mistaken military memory Biden has had - but it may be the most bizarre.
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'Drawing a Red Line in The Sand': Iran Reconsiders Nuclear Policy Following Israeli Threats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/drawing-a-red-line-in-the-sand-iran-reconsiders-nuclear-policy-following-israeli-threats-1118004856.html
April 19, 2024, 6:21 AM
The Iranian commander asserted that Iran is prepared to repel any Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities and has also identified the location of “all Israeli nuclear facilities”.
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US to Allocate $40Mln in Defense Aid to Argentina Wishing to Be NATO's Partner - Embassy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/us-to-allocate-40mln-in-defense-aid-to-argentina-wishing-to-be-natos-partner---embassy-1118007099.html
April 19, 2024, 6:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will allocate $40 million to support defense modernization of Argentina, which has declared its intention to become NATO's global partner, the US Embassy in Buenos Aires said.
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IAEA Confirms No Damage Caused to Iran's Nuclear Facilities Following Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/iaea-confirms-no-damage-caused-to-irans-nuclear-facilities-following-strikes-1118006946.html
April 19, 2024, 5:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Friday that no damage had been caused to nuclear facilities in Iran as a result of strikes on the Middle Eastern country.
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More Than 4,000 Embryos Reportedly Destroyed in Gaza Fertility Clinic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/more-than-4000-embryos-reportedly-destroyed-in-gaza-fertility-clinic-1118005277.html
April 19, 2024, 5:46 AM
A Reuters-commissioned journalist who visited the site said the lab was littered with debris including broken masonry, blown-up lab supplies and the liquid nitrogen tanks which once held hopeful parents’ dreams.
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Blinken Protects Israeli Military Units Accused of Killings, Assault – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/blinken-protects-israeli-military-units-accused-of-killings-assault--report-1118005806.html
April 19, 2024, 5:39 AM
State Department officials are sounding the alarm after the US Secretary of State failed to act on accusations of major human rights abuses by Israeli security forces.
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Technical Malfunction Resulted in Crash of Tu-22MR Plane in Stavropol Region – Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/technical-malfunction-resulted-in-cras-of-tu-22mr-plane-in-stavropol-region--defense-ministry--1118006757.html
April 19, 2024, 5:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Tu-22M3 of the Russian aerospace forces has crashed in Russia's Stavropol Territory while returning to a home airfield after completing a combat mission, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Leaked NYT Style Guide Reveals Biased Reporting on Palestine-Israel Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/leaked-nyt-style-guide-reveals-biased-reporting-on-israel-palestine-conflict-1118005038.html
April 19, 2024, 4:53 AM
A leaked memo reveals the depth of the controversial newspaper’s anti-Palestinian bias.
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Russia Downs 3 Ukrainian ATACMS Missiles, 25 Vampire Rockets, 3 Drones - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russia-downs-3-ukrainian-atacms-missiles-25-vampire-rockets-3-drones---defense-ministry-1118006447.html
April 19, 2024, 4:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses shot down 3 Ukrainian Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles over the Black Sea, as well as 25 Vampire Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) rockets and 3 drones over the Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Hamas Condemns US Veto on Palestine's UN Membership - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/hamas-condemns-us-veto-on-palestines-un-membership---statement-1118006069.html
April 19, 2024, 4:22 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas on Friday condemned the US veto in the UN Security Council against a proposed resolution on Palestine's full membership in the UN, calling on the world community to support the Palestinians in their right to self-determination.
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CIA Director Says Ukraine Could Lose on Battlefield by End of 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/cia-director-says-ukraine-could-lose-on-battlefield-by-end-of-2024-1118005945.html
April 19, 2024, 4:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine could lose to Russia on the battlefield by the end of 2024 if the US Congress does not provide more aid to the regime in Kiev, CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday.
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Chad Threatens to End Agreement Governing US Military Presence in Country - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/chad-threatens-to-end-agreement-governing-us-military-presence-in-country---reports-1118001859.html
April 19, 2024, 1:47 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Chadian government sent a letter to the US defense attache last week, threatening to cancel an agreement regarding the United States’ military presence in Chad, CNN reported on Thursday.
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Israel Strikes Several Sites in Iran - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/israel-strikes-several-sites-in-iran---reports-1118005619.html
April 19, 2024, 1:36 AM
Israel carried out strikes on Iran, explosions were heard in the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz, as per local media reports.
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Techno-Fascism: Privacy Advocates Decry Fusion of Big Tech & Government Surveillance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/techno-fascism-privacy-advocates-decry-fusion-of-big-tech--government-surveillance-1118003751.html
April 19, 2024, 12:54 AM
The likely renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act points the way to a troubling future where the state has unlimited power to spy on our private lives, warns one activist.
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US Shows True Attitude to Palestinians by Casting Veto on State's Membership in UN - Russian Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-shows-true-attitude-to-palestinians-by-casting-veto-on-states-membership-in-un---russian-envoy-1118002539.html
April 18, 2024, 10:24 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States has shown its true attitude towards the Palestinians by blocking the recommendation to admit the country to the UN. For Washington, the Palestinian people have no right to their own state, Russian Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzia said at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
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US Vetoes Palestine's Request for Full UN Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-vetoes-palestines-request-for-full-un-membership---correspondent-1118002408.html
April 18, 2024, 9:54 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States on Thursday vetoed Palestine's request for full membership at the United Nations during a vote at the UN Security Council, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Anti-Establishment German Politician Touts Opposition to Ukraine War, Skepticism of Immigration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/anti-establishment-german-politician-touts-opposition-to-ukraine-war-skepticism-of-immigration-1117989102.html
April 18, 2024, 8:32 PM
Sahra Wagenknecht is finding success in questioning German politics’ pieties and sacred cows.
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Is the US Mako Missile ‘Hypersonic’ in Name Only?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/is-the-us-mako-missile-truly-hypersonic-or-just-in-name-only-1117999852.html
April 18, 2024, 6:54 PM
Lockheed Martin and CoAspire showcased their new rocket as a hypersonic wonder-weapon. But military observers doubt the missile will make a splash.
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Possible Cases of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Causing Human Deaths Identified in US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/possible-cases-of-zombie-deer-disease-causing-human-deaths-identified-in-united-states-1118000456.html
April 18, 2024, 6:51 PM
The deaths of two men in the United States a couple years ago might have been caused by cases of a dangerous prion disease jumping from animals to humans.
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The Zelensky Curse: How Aid to Ukraine May Deep-Six Another House Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/the-zelensky-curse-how-aid-to-ukraine-may-deep-six-another-house-speaker-1117999389.html
April 18, 2024, 6:49 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific, with voting scheduled to take place on either Friday night or Saturday. Several House Republicans have indicated their intention to oust the speaker from his position.
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New Species of Giant Aquatic Dinosaur Identified After Fossil Found in Britain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/new-species-of-giant-aquatic-dinosaur-identified-thanks-to-fossil-found-in-britain-1117999067.html
April 18, 2024, 5:56 PM
The fossilized remains discovered by a father-daughter duo on England’s coast a few years ago apparently belonged to a giant prehistoric creature that dwelled in Earth’s oceans millions of years ago.
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Ukrainian Forces Target Tokmak City With MLRS - Russian Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/ukrainian-forces-target-tokmak-city-with-mlrs---russian-official-1117999223.html
April 18, 2024, 5:39 PM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces are using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) against the Tokmak city in the Zaporozhye Region on Thursday, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official at the regional administration, said.
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IAEA Confirms Grossi’s Visit to Russia Being Prepared
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/iaea-confirms-grossis-visit-to-russia-being-prepared-1117998434.html
April 18, 2024, 4:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed to RIA Novosti on Thursday that the visit of Director General Rafael Grossi to Russia is being prepared.
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EU Expects to Use Over $2.6Bln in Profits From Russian Assets for Aid to Ukraine - Commission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/eu-expects-to-use-over-26bln-in-profits-from-russian-assets-for-aid-to-ukraine---commission-1117998259.html
April 18, 2024, 4:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union expects to use over 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) of windfall profits from frozen Russian assets to provide military support to Ukraine this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.
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Russia's Role in Global Trade Grows Despite Western Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/russias-role-in-global-trade-grows-despite-western-sanctions-1117996562.html
April 18, 2024, 3:51 PM
While the United States and its allies keep making futile attempts to ruin Russia through rounds upon rounds of economic sanctions, the Russian economy continues to thrive in no small part due to shifting focus to trade with Asia and the Middle East.
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Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude Occurs in Turkish Tokat Province - Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/earthquake-of-56-magnitude-occurs-in-turkish-tokat-province---authorities-1117997322.html
April 18, 2024, 3:45 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude occurred in northeast Turkiye in the Tokat province, the national Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Thursday.
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US House Foreign Affairs Chief Says Collapse of Kharkov Imminent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-house-foreign-affairs-chief-says-collapse-of-kharkov-imminent-1117996840.html
April 18, 2024, 3:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian-controlled city of Kharkov is on the verge of collapse, US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul said on Thursday.
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US Benefits From Energy Price Hikes, Unlike Europe - IMF Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-benefits-from-rise-in-energy-prices-unlike-europe---imf-chief-1117996275.html
April 18, 2024, 2:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A recent spike in energy prices benefited the US economy but harmed Europe, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday.
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US, UK Impose New Sanctions Against Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-uk-impose-new-sanctions-against-iran-1117996010.html
April 18, 2024, 2:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has imposed new Iran-related sanctions on 16 individuals and two entities, targeting the country’s UAV program, steel and automobile industries in response to Tehran’s retaliatory strike on Israel over the weekend, the US Department of the Treasury said on Thursday.
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UNSC Discusses Middle East and Palestine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/unsc-discusses-middle-east-and-palestine-1117995406.html
April 18, 2024, 2:02 PM
The members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) are meeting to discuss the latest developments in the military hostilities in the Middle East and the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip.
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Argentina Requests to Become NATO's Global Partner - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/argentina-requests-to-become-natos-global-partner---defense-minister-1117995607.html
April 18, 2024, 1:49 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Argentina wants to become NATO's global partner and has submitted a corresponding request, Defense Minister Luis Alfonso Petri said on Thursday.
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European Sky Shield Initiative: What is It and Who Might Benefit From It?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/european-sky-shield-initiative-what-is-it-and-who-might-benefit-from-it-1117994218.html
April 18, 2024, 1:24 PM
In August 2022, not long after the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, Germany launched a pan-European project ostensibly aimed at creating a coordinated air defense in Europe.
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Watch: Ukrainian PoW Sheds Light on Ukrainian Army's Grim Reality
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/watch-ukrainian-pow-sheds-light-on-ukrainian-armys-grim-reality-1117993561.html
April 18, 2024, 1:05 PM
Russian forces have been making rapid and steady military gains throughout the front lines of the special military operation zone. Russia's success is confirmed not only by the fact that the troops have secured better ground in various areas, but also by the ever-increasing number of surrendering Ukrainian soldiers.
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Iran Struck Israel Using Outdated Missiles - IRGC Commander
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/iran-struck-israel-using-outdated-missiles---irgc-commander-1117994806.html
April 18, 2024, 12:48 PM
In the retaliatory strike against Israel, Iran used only outdated missile weapons, forcing Israel and its Western allies to expend maximum resources with minimum effort on Tehran's part, stated Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force.
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Iran May Rethink Nuclear Policy in Light of Threat From Israel - IRGC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/iran-may-reconsider-its-nuclear-policy-in-light-of-threat-from-israel---irgc-1117994128.html
April 18, 2024, 11:34 AM
For several years, the Iranian leadership has stated that it does not intend to create nuclear weapons, and the development of atomic energy is exclusively for peaceful purposes.
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Russian Forces Destroy Key Command & Control Point Belonging to Ukraine's 'North' Operative Command
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/russian-forces-destroy-key-command--control-point-belonging-to-ukraines-north-operative-command-1117993795.html
April 18, 2024, 11:25 AM
Russian armed forces destroyed the command post of the operational command Sever (lit. North) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Thursday.
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China Hopes US Will Abide by Int'l Law After 'Non-Binding' Gaza Resolution Remark in UNSC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/china-hopes-us-will-abide-by-intl-law-after-non-binding-gaza-resolution-remark-in-unsc-1117993239.html
April 18, 2024, 11:05 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China hopes that the United States will stop "putting itself above everyone else" and jointly work with other UN member states to fulfill its international obligations, after the US described a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as "non-binding," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
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Unscrambling the Polish Puzzle: Warsaw Debates European Sky Shield Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/unscrambling-the-polish-puzzle-warsaw-debates-european-sky-shield-membership-1117991578.html
April 18, 2024, 10:59 AM
President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland remain at loggerheads over the East European country joining the Sky Shield project, with Duda dubbing it a German business initiative.
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US Project of Aid to Ukraine De Facto About Provoking War to Last Ukrainian - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-project-of-aid-to-ukraine-de-facto-about-provoking-war-to-last-ukrainian---kremlin-1117993090.html
April 18, 2024, 10:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The draft US aid package to Ukraine is de facto about provoking Kiev to "fight to the last Ukrainian", Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
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UK's House of Lords Delay Passing of Rwanda Deportation Bill to Next Week - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/uks-house-of-lords-delay-passing-of-rwanda-deportation-bill-to-next-week---reports-1117992555.html
April 18, 2024, 10:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The House of Lords of the United Kingdom has postponed the passing of the Rwanda Deportation Bill until Monday, UK broadcaster has reported.
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Euro's Share in SWIFT Transactions Hits Historic Low in March
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/euros-share-in-swift-transactions-hits-historic-low-in-march-1117992232.html
April 18, 2024, 9:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The share of the euro in international payments via SWIFT in March dropped to an all-time low of 21.93%, according to the global payment system's data.
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France 'Eroding' Its Sovereignty by Handing Aircraft Carrier Over to NATO Command - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/france-eroding-sovereignty-by-transferring-aircraft-carrier-to-nato-command---moscow-1117992037.html
April 18, 2024, 9:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France's decision to transfer the Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier to the NATO command is another evidence of the steady "erosion" of the national sovereignty of France, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
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Netanyahu Not Seeking Reaching Agreement in Practice - Hamas Politburo Member
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/netanyahu-not-seeking-reaching-agreement-in-practice---hamas-politburo-member-1117991840.html
April 18, 2024, 9:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not want to reach an agreement in practice and creates obstacles for this, Hamas politburo member Husam Badran told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Google Fires 28 Employees for Protesting Cloud Computing Deal With Israel - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/google-fires-28-employees-for-protesting-cloud-computing-deal-with-israel---reports-1117991234.html
April 18, 2024, 8:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US corporation Google has fired 28 employees who took part in protests against the tech giant's $1.2 billion project to supply the Israeli government with cloud computing services, US media reported on Thursday, citing a Google spokeswoman and employees.
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Lavrov to Give Interview to Sputnik and Other Russian Radio Stations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/lavrov-to-give-interview-to-sputnik-and-other-russian-radio-stations-1117990969.html
April 18, 2024, 8:11 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will give interview to Sputnik and other two radio stations Komsomolskaya Pravda and Govorit Moskva on Friday, April 19, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced.
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Why New US Anti-Iran Sanctions 'Will Do Nothing'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/why-new-us-anti-iran-sanctions-will-do-nothing-1117990101.html
April 18, 2024, 7:29 AM
Additional restrictive measures against Iran will hardly change anything in Tehran's relations with Western countries because the gap between Iran and the West "cannot grow much more than where it is," political analyst Hossein Askari told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Su-34 Bomber Devastate Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/watch-russian-su-34-bomber-devastate-ukrainian-positions--1117990641.html
April 18, 2024, 7:01 AM
Russian fighter jets rule the skies amid the special military operation zone, leaving no chance for Ukrainian troops.
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US Was Mad at Israel For Not Warning About Its Plan to Attack Iranian Consulate in Syria - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-was-mad-at-israel-for-not-warning-about-its-plan-to-attack-iranian-consulate-in-syria---report-1117989948.html
April 18, 2024, 5:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US officials were angry that Israel launched an aggressive attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1 without first consulting Washington, the US media reported, citing US and Israeli officials.
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NASA Postpones Mars Sample Project and Seeks Alternatives Amid Budget Cuts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/nasa-postpones-mars-sample-project-and-seeks-alternatives-amid-budget-cuts-1117989316.html
April 18, 2024, 5:09 AM
The cost for NASA’s project sharply increased and is now estimated to be between $8 billion and $11 billion, with the date of the project also having been pushed off by about a decade.
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Biden Administration 'Lacks Moral Character' Regarding Assange's Extradition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/biden-administration-lacks-moral-character-regarding-assanges-extradition--1117987935.html
April 18, 2024, 5:03 AM
The US embassy said a “sentence of death will neither be sought nor imposed on Assange” and that they’re able to provide their assurance as he is not charged with an eligible offense, but this did not address the concern that Assange can be tried for a more severe espionage charge which could lead to the death penalty, one report notes.
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Russia Destroys Dozens of Ukrainian Missiles and Drones Over Its Territory Overnight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/russia-destroys-dozens-of-ukrainian-missiles-and-drones-over-its-territory-overnight-1117989680.html
April 18, 2024, 4:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses overnight destroyed two Tochka-U missiles, 19 Vampire rockets, five small balloons and 20 drones over the Belgorod, Rostov and Voronezh regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Number of F-16s at Pilot Training Center in Romania Up to 11
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/number-of-f-16s-at-pilot-training-center-in-romania-up-to-11--1117989518.html
April 18, 2024, 4:44 AM
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - The European F-16 pilot training center at the Romanian military air base in Borcea has 11 F-16 fighter jets at its disposal, the Romanian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Israel Unlikely to Carry Out Retaliatory Strike on Iran Until After Passover - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/israel-unlikely-to-carry-out-retaliatory-strike-on-iran-until-after-passover---reports-1117988541.html
April 18, 2024, 4:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Israel is unlikely to launch a retaliatory strike on Iran until after the end of the Jewish holiday of Passover, also known as Pesach, which is celebrated from April 22 - 30, a senior US official has told the ABC News broadcaster.
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Colombia Interested in Joining BRICS as Soon as Possible - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/colombia-interested-in-joining-brics-as-soon-as-possible---statement-1117988423.html
April 18, 2024, 2:36 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Colombia is interested in joining the BRICS bloc as a full member as soon as possible, and the government of Brazil will assist in promoting its candidacy, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in a joint statement.
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Surveillance Panopticon Grows More Powerful With Attempted TikTok Ban, Backdoors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/surveillance-panopticon-grows-more-powerful-with-attempted-tiktok-ban-backdoors-1117987163.html
April 18, 2024, 1:31 AM
The revelation the FBI attempted to pressure Telegram’s founder into creating a “backdoor” portal to the application for police and intelligence agencies has drawn attention to the US government’s role in surveilling online activity.
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'No One More Cowardly': Israel War Cabinet Weighs Attack on Iran Despite US Cautioning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/no-one-more-cowardly-israel-war-cabinet-weighs-attack-on-iran-despite-us-cautioning-1117985417.html
April 18, 2024, 12:42 AM
While the Biden administration has shown intense loyalty to Israel in their fight with Hamas - even at the risk of losing favor among its own political party - the US is now cautioning Israel to not escalate its ongoing conflict with Iran, following a retaliatory attack from the Islamic Republic over the weekend.
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West Losing Proxy War Against Russia, Politico Admits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/politico-admits-west-losing-proxy-war-against-russia-1117985562.html
April 17, 2024, 11:36 PM
The tabloid news outlet delivers a tour de force in war propaganda while admitting the outlook for the Western client state is bleak.
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Israel in Catch-22: Damned If It Retaliates Against Iran and Damned If It Doesn't
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/israel-in-catch-22-damned-if-it-retaliates-against-iran-and-damned-if-it-doesnt--1117983997.html
April 17, 2024, 7:37 PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled on April 17 that Israel would decide on its own how to respond to Iran's retaliatory attack. For its part, Washington is urging Tel Aviv to show restraint.
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The Bicentenary of the Russo-American Treaty of 1824: Could Russia Stay in America?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/the-bicentenary-of-the-russo-american-treaty-of-1824-could-russia-stay-in-america--1117983843.html
April 17, 2024, 7:30 PM
Two hundred years ago, on April 17, 1824, the Russo-American Treaty was signed in St. Petersburg. The treaty, also known as the Convention of 1824, legitimized Russian presence on huge expanses of the North American continent and its surroundings.
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New Anti-Iranian Sanctions May Put Joe Biden 'In Real Bind'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/new-anti-iranian-sanctions-may-put-joe-biden-in-real-bind-1117983642.html
April 17, 2024, 7:14 PM
US lawmakers are gearing up to slap new sanctions on Iran over Tehran’s recent retaliatory strike against Israel.
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Iran Inclined to See Russia as Key Player in Resolving Mideast Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/iran-inclined-to-see-russia-as-key-player-in-resolving-mideast-conflict--1117984206.html
April 17, 2024, 7:02 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the current escalation in the Middle East, during a telephone conversation on April 16.
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Ukraine's Attacks Against Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant: In Brief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/ukraines-attacks-against-zaporozhye-nuclear-plant-in-brief-1117978231.html
April 17, 2024, 6:04 PM
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant is located on the left bank of the Dnepr River and is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. It came under the control of Russian forces in early March 2022 and has since been repeatedly shelled by Ukrainian forces, raising international fears of a possible nuclear accident.
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US House Releases Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Foreign Aid Bill Texts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-house-releases-ukraine-israel-taiwan-foreign-aid-bill-texts-1117983356.html
April 17, 2024, 5:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives released bill texts on Wednesday for legislation with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan ahead of votes on the bills on Saturday.
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Iran's Annual Army Day Parade in Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/irans-annual-army-day-parade-in-photos-1117980877.html
April 17, 2024, 5:15 PM
Since 1921, massive celebrations commemorating the Iranian army have played a crucial role in uniting the nation and showcasing Iran's unwavering resilience against sanctions and its latest defense and combat capabilities.
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Russian Army's Robotization Advances by Leaps and Bounds Amid Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/russian-armys-robotization-advances-by-leaps-and-bounds-amid-ukraine-conflict-1117981229.html
April 17, 2024, 5:02 PM
The high-intensity conflict in Ukraine has transformed robotic systems into an indispensable tool on the battlefield, prompting Russia's engineers to move forward in research, subsequently ushering in cutting-edge innovations.
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US House Set to Vote on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Bills on Saturday - Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-house-set-to-vote-on-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-bills-on-saturday---speaker-1117982278.html
April 17, 2024, 4:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives will vote on bills to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Saturday, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday.
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Russian Fire Support Robot to Get Machine Gun Boost, Says Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/russian-fire-support-robot-to-get-machine-gun-boost-says-defense-chief-1117976424.html
April 17, 2024, 3:30 PM
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu has ordered the fire support robot to be upgraded with a machine gun in order to enhance its capabilities for storming Ukrainian positions within the special military operation zone.
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What Sanctions? Russian Seaborne Crude Exports Hit New High in 2024 – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/what-sanctions-russian-seaborne-crude-exports-hit-new-high-in-2024--report-1117977830.html
April 17, 2024, 2:45 PM
Russia's crude export market remains resilient in light of the Biden administration's repeated but unfounded claims that sanctions imposed on Moscow, particularly limiting seaborne crude shipments, are effective.
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Get Hired, Then Die: Ukraine Seeking Out Mercenary Recruits in South Korea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/get-hired-then-die-ukraine-seeking-out-mercenary-recruits-in-south-korea-1117971288.html
April 17, 2024, 1:07 PM
Ukraine recently attempted to recruit mercenaries in South Korea, according to materials obtained by Sputnik. However, the results of the recruits fall short of expectations.
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Pepe Escobar: Iran’s 'New Equation' Reaches Way Beyond West Asia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/pepe-escobar-irans-new-equation-reaches-way-beyond-west-asia-1117973782.html
April 17, 2024, 12:31 PM
A Holy of the Holies was shattered in the Holy Land as Iran staged a quite measured, heavily choreographed response to the Israeli terror attack against its consulate/ambassador residence in Damascus, a de facto evisceration of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic immunity.
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Weapons Used in Iran’s Counterstrike Against Israel: Facts and Figures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/weapons-used-in-irans-counterstrike-against-israel-facts-and-figures-1117975075.html
April 17, 2024, 12:13 PM
On April 13, Tehran conducted its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory in retaliation for Tel Aviv’s strike against an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
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