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Russian Regulator to Launch Online Drone Tracker Similar to Flightradar
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 8:06pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian aviation regulator Rosaviatsia told Sputnik on Wednesday it will launch an online flight tracker that will show drones in real time, much like the plane-tracking website Flightradar.
1Vucic: Serbian Authorities to Place School Shooter in Special Psychiatric Unit
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 7:53pm EDTBELGRADE (Sputnik) – A 14-year-old shooter responsible for the death of nine people in a school in Belgrade will be placed in a special unit of a psychiatric clinic, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday.
US May Attempt Coup in Turkiye During Upcoming Presidential Election – Turkish Minister
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 6:50pm EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Wednesday that on May 14, the United States will attempt to finish the coup d’etat they tried to carry out during the 2016 presidential election.
Powell Claims Banking System ‘Sound, Resilient’ But US May See Mild Recession
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 6:24pm EDTThe chair’s announcement comes the same week JPMorgan Chase announced their acquisition of First Republic Bank. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said the sale “nearly” resolves the US banking crisis that began with the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.
Police: Manhunt Underway for Gunman Who Killed 1, Injured Several in Atlanta Shooting
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 5:10pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – One individual was killed and three others injured on Wednesday in a mass shooting in the US state of Georgia, the Atlanta Police Department detailed. A manhunt is ongoing for the suspected gunman.
French Constitutional Council Rejects Second Request for Referendum on Pension Reform
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 4:46pm EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – The French Constitutional Council said on Wednesday it has rejected lawmakers’ second request for a referendum on President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reform.
Russian Investigative Committee Opens Criminal Case After Drone Attack on Kremlin
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 3:54pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Investigative Committee on Wednesday opened a criminal case on the fact of terrorism after a drone attack on the Kremlin residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kiev’s Terrorist Attack on Kremlin Sets Dangerous Global Precedent
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 3:00pm EDTTwo Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) approached Moscow’s Kremlin, the official residence of the Russian president, and were downed through the use of electronic warfare equipment on May 3. The Russian leadership denounced the incident as a “terrorist act” and an attempt on the life of Vladimir Putin.
US Military Buildup in Finland May Threaten Northern Sea Route
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 2:59pm EDTA possible increase in the US military presence in Scandinavia in the near future following Finland’s accession to NATO may present a risk not only to Russia’s northern borders but to the nautical shipping lane known as the Northern Sea Route, warned military historian and Russian Air Defense Museum Director Yuri Knutov.
Will the US Plunge Into Recession This Year?
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 2:47pm EDTWhile the United States continues to style itself as the world’s economic powerhouse, certain recent events suggest that things in the American economy may not be as good as advertised.
US Braces for Immigration Explosion With End of Title 42 Border Controls
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 2:35pm EDTMillions more illegal immigrants could flood across the US border with Mexico after some restrictions expire next week. Mark Krikorian, executive director of Center for Immigration Studies, and Sergio Arellano, political analyst and executive director of Conserva Mi Voto, said the Biden administration was completely failing to stem the tide.
US Fed Announces 0.25% Interest Rate Hike – Tenth Since Pandemic
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 2:20pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its tenth rate hike since the end of the COVID-19 outbreak, adding a quarter point to bring US rates to a peak of 5.25% from the 0.25% high they stood at three years ago.
Robot as My Valentine: Iranian Scholars Develop AI to Measure Attractiveness
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 2:20pm EDTIt is often said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” but new research suggests there is a way to determine how beautiful your face is – and in a very scientific way, of course.
Drone Contest: Russian Lancet-3 vs US Switchblade-600
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 1:36pm EDTUAVs are quickly becoming the most acute topic of debate about modern military warfare – overshadowing even discussions about nuclear weapons.
RFK Jr: Zelensky Could Have Avoided Conflict With Russia by Saying ‘No’ to NATO
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 1:18pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a chance to avoid the conflict with Russia by simply refusing to join NATO.
iStalk: Apple Joins Google to Prevent Malevolent AirTag Tracking
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 1:04pm EDTAirTag was planned to be a gadget for locating lost items – but it quickly became a major security concern, since stalkers and abusers used it widely.
Can Advanced Alien Civilizations Eavesdrop on Earth?
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 12:20pm EDTThe team behind the new research has simulated “radio leakage” from mobile towers around the globe in order to try and determine whether someone in outer space might pick up these signals.
Pepe Escobar: Global De-Dollarization Nearing ‘Crossroads Moment’
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 12:12pm EDTDe-dollarization is heading for a breakthrough due to rising global discontent with US ‘casino capitalism’, Pepe Escobar, geopolitical analyst and veteran journalist, told Sputnik News.
‘Russian Disinfo’ Note on Hunter Biden’s Laptop: Blinken Wanted to Curry Favor With Joe
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 11:46am EDTBlinken’s behavior indicates that he is a “big liar” when it comes to that story about Hunter Biden’s notorious “laptop from Hell”, Steve Gill, attorney and CEO of Nashville-based Gill Media Topic, told Sputnik.
Thwarted Ukrainian Drone Attack on Kremlin: What is Known So Far
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 10:53am EDTThe attack against the Kremlin has been regarded by Moscow as a terrorist act and an attempt on the life of Vladimir Putin.
Watch Russian Troops Drill Kamikaze Drone Operations
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 10:08am EDTIn the special operation zone, kamikaze drones help Russian troops remove Ukraine military hardware, including air defenses, multiple-launch rocket systems, and self-propelled howitzers.
British Twitter Sceptical of Palace Claim Coronation Will Boost Economy
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 10:01am EDTThe 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II — the first to be televised — was a grand display of British pageantry at a time when the UK still held many of its colonial territories. Her son’s anointment as King Charles comes amid a severe economic crisis.
EU Commission Says Ammunition to Fully Support Kiev ‘Lacking’ Due to Intensity of Conflict
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 9:43am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union and and its allies are “lacking” the capability to fully support Ukraine with ammunition due to the high intensity of the conflict, EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said on Wednesday.
What is the US’ Title 42 Policy?
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 9:38am EDTWhite House officials have already made internal projections that migrant arrivals to the US southern border could spike to between 10,000 and 13,000 per day after the expiration of Title 42.
Video: Russian Su-35 Fighter Demolishes Ukrainian Aircraft During Special Op
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 9:30am EDTThe Su-35 is a cutting-edge fighter virtually unrivaled the world over and highly sought after by various countries.