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DeSantis Prohibits Chinese From Buying Land in Florida
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 2:58pm EDTWhile relations between the United States and China have deteriorated of late, a new measure recently introduced in Florida by the Sunshine State Governor Ron DeSantis is unlikely to improve this situation.
Ancient Treasure Found in Romania After 1,700-Year Break
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 2:47pm EDTPerhaps in a hurry or planning the future, someone buried a treasure trove but never returned – and it remained there until a lucky amateur archaeologist discovered it.
Iran Willing to Provide Advanced Defense Weapons to Syria
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 2:28pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran is willing to provide its most advanced defense weapons to Syria to boost security, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said on Monday.
Shell Says Reignited Fire Extinguished at Its Chemical Facility Near Houston
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 1:22pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – British oil giant Shell said on Monday that it finally extinguished a fire that re-ignited at its chemical facility near Houston.
Video: Russian Assault Team Storms Building During Battle for Artemovsk
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 1:11pm EDTWhile Kiev regime continues to throw its men and equipment into the meat grinder that is the battle for Artemovsk (Bakhmut), its desperate attempts to hold the city are rendered futile by the courage and determination of the advancing Russian troops.
Infant Sun May Have Helped Create Life on Earth
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 12:24pm EDTThe researchers behind the new study argue that their work helps highlight the role solar particles played in the “synthesis of the biologically important molecules deposited and accumulated in diverse aquatic geological settings of the early Earth.”
Immortal Regiment Marches Around The Globe
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 12:21pm EDTThe Immortal Regiment movement was established last decade by civil activists to honor the role of the Soviet Union in WWII. But in past years, it has become a global movement, with millions commemorating the heroic deeds of the previous generations.
Japan-South Korea Rapprochement Aids US Pacific Policy vs China and DPRK
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 11:49am EDTWhile South Korea and officially-peaceful Japan and only mid-level powers in the Pacific, closer ties between the two could be part of US-led militarisation of the region as part of its geo-strategic plans.
History Repeating Itself? Rising US-Led Militarization Shows Europe Failed to Learn From WW2
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 11:00am EDTMilitary expenditures by Central and Western Europe nations for the first time surpassed that of 1989 in real terms, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Paolo Raffone, a strategic analyst and director of the CIPI Foundation in Brussels, sat down with Sputnik to discuss the ongoing militarization of Europe.
Ukraine Claims Kiev Targeted With Heaviest Attack Since Launch of Special Op
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 10:13am EDTThe capital was reportedly hit by the strongest air attack since the beginning of the Russian special military operation
Texas to Deploy Newly Created Guard Unit to Intercept Migrants at Border
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 8:50am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Texas will deploy a newly created national guard unit to the border to intercept migrants as the numbers of arrivals surge ahead of the end of a COVID-era health policy this week, Governor Greg Abbott said on Monday.
What Should Americans Brace For on the Brink of Default?
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 8:30am EDTTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently warned that unless the congressional limit on the country’s debt servicing is raised by June 1, the US government will likely begin defaulting on its debt.
Watch Giatsint-B 152-mm Towed Gun Crews Obliterate Enemy
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 7:41am EDTThe Giatsint-B is a Soviet-design towed gun currently employed by Russia, CIS states and a number of Middle Eastern countries. The weapon is instrumental against enemy troops and equipment, but also can be used for counter-battery fire.
Ukrainian Intel Chief’s ‘Killing Russians’ Comment Proves Kiev Organizes Terror Attacks – Kremlin
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 5:57am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The statements of the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, about the murder of Russians worldwide, confirm correctness of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to start a special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Suspect in Attempted Murder of Russia’s Politician Prilepin Charged With Terrorism
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 4:53am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The investigators have charged Alexander Permyakov, the suspect in the attempted murder of Russian writer, politician and the co-chairman of the political party A Just Russia — For Truth, Zakhar Prilepin, with terrorism, and requested his pretrial detention, the Russian Investigative Committee said on Monday.
Beijing-Moscow Trade Ties Open, Not Targeting Third Countries
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 3:52am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The trade relations between Russia and China are open and fair and do not target any third countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday, referring to possible EU sanctions against Chinese firms.
‘He Wants His Freedom’: Tucker Carlson Reportedly Readies For ‘Quiet War’ on Fox News
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 2:10am EDTCarlson was suddenly fired from Fox News last month after having worked 14 years at the network, with no explanation given as to why the company decided to part ways with its most-watched host.
US Disrupts Positive Momentum in Relations With Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Says
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 1:05am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The stabilization of US-China relations should be a priority after Washington disrupted the positive momentum achieved during the meeting between the leaders of the two countries in Bali, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during a meeting with US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns.
Trump Won’t Testify in Case of E. Jean Carroll
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 11:53pm EDTFormer President Donald Trump will not testify in his civil trial regarding a rape allegation made by writer E. Jean Carroll. As a result of Trump’s decision not to testify, his defense team will not present any witnesses in the case.
Robert Kennedy Accuses CIA Behind His Uncle’s Assassination
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 10:43pm EDTUS presidential candidate lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr, who is the nephew of the 35th US president John F. Kennedy, has said in an interview that the country’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was involved in the 1963 assassination of the head of state.
1Russian Su-34 Bomber Strikes Foreign Mercenaries in Kharkiv Region – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 10:20pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Russian Su-34 frontline bomber has struck at the deployment point of foreign mercenaries in the Kharkiv region with guided bombs, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Sen. Lankford on Debt Crisis: ‘We Should Sit Down and Talk About Priorities’
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 9:25pm EDTSen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) expressed his astonishment at President Biden’s reluctance to negotiate with lawmakers on the debt ceiling issue, as the deadline approaches. Lankford, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, emphasized that it has been over three months since Biden engaged in discussions with lawmakers concerning this matter.
Shell Says Runoff Water From Deer Park Fire Directed Into Houston Channel
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 9:10pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Firefighters continue to fight the blaze at Shell’s Deer Park Chemicals facility for a third day in a row and runoff water is being directed into the Houston Ship Channel, the company said in a statement.
Winter Might Bring ‘Gold Rush 2.0’ to California
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 8:06pm EDTCalifornia is bracing itself for the aftermath of an unusually wet winter, which not only brought flooded fields and raging rapids but also the potential for a modern-day “Gold Rush 2.0.”
Moscow Welcomes Syria’s Return to LAS – Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 6:43pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia welcomes the resumption of Syria’s participation in the work of the League of Arab States (LAS), this will improve the state of affairs in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.