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Argentina’s Emergency Measures Likely to Worsen Monetary Situation – Ex-Deputy Minister
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 8:47pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Argentine government’s new economic emergency measures may temporarily delay the depreciation of the national currency but will ultimately make the situation even worse, a former official told Sputnik.
Report: UK to Become ‘Dangerously Exposed’ by June Amid Changes in Aircraft Fleet
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 8:19pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom may reportedly be “dangerously exposed” by June due to the replacement of the C-130J Hercules transport planes used for special flying missions with the new Atlas A400M planes.
Incredible Coincidence: Two Quakes Hit US-Mexico Border at Nearly Same Time
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 8:00pm EDTPrior to the weekend incident, the affected region last recorded an earthquake in late March, when officials documented a magnitude 4.5 quake.
Trump Lashes Out, Blasts Fox News as ‘DeSanctimonious Network’
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 7:20pm EDTThe attack on the network comes after the former president’s relationship with Fox News soured after the cable channel was the first major network to call Arizona for Trump’s opponent in 2020, President Joe Biden.
At Least Six Dead After ‘Nightmare’ Fire Ravages New Zealand Hostel
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 6:53pm EDTThe blaze took place at the Loafers Lodge, a hostel located in Newton, New Zealand, and which has a capacity of 92 rooms. Reports have indicated the site has
Mysterious Tremors on Danish Island Prompted by ‘Unknown Acoustic’ Pressure Waves
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 5:56pm EDTA series of unexplained tremors that rattled the Danish island of Bornholm on Saturday previously left scientists puzzled after initial indications suggested they were either caused by earthquakes or a controlled explosions from Poland.
SCOTUS to Hear Trump Hotel Case on Minority Party’s Ability to Seek Executive Agency Files
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 5:33pm EDTIn a rare moment of unity, the administration of US President Joe Biden has aligned with that of his predecessor, Donald Trump, to oppose what’s commonly called the “Seven Member Rule.” Now, the Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case involving the rule as related to documents from Trump’s former Washington, DC, hotel.
Bat-Wielding US Man Arrested After Attacking Two Congressional Staffers
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 5:20pm EDTWhile the number of threats and what law enforcement calls “concerning statements” against lawmakers have decreased from their peak of 9,625 in 2021, Capitol Police still investigated over 7,500 such incidents in 2022.
Turkiye Won’t Turn Its Back on Russia Whoever Wins Presidential Runoff
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 4:20pm EDTA second round of the Turkish presidential election has been scheduled for May 28 after neither of the candidates secured 50% of votes to come out on top in the first round. Why is the unfolding political contest in Turkiye so important in terms of geopolitics?
US Special Counsel Probe Finds FBI’s Handling of Trump-Russia Probe ‘Seriously Deficient’
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 4:02pm EDTA much-anticipated report has been released by US Attorney John Durham, who was appointed special counsel in 2019 to investigate the FBI’s decision to launch the Russiagate investigation.
Brave Dog Helps Russian Soldiers Fighting in Special Military Op – Video
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 3:09pm EDTAs nine years have passed since the start of the conflict in Ukraine in 2014, many brave men and women have stood up to defend their homeland in the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. Many of them have served alongside brave little dogs, helping the troops on the front lines.
US Has Iron Dome System Ready to Ship Out to Ukraine – Pentagon
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 2:49pm EDTThe US acquired two Iron Dome batteries from Israel in late 2020, sending one to Guam in 2021 to get a sense of how the system might perform against Chinese missiles. Israel has used the air defense system extensively against garage-built rockets and drones fired by Palestinian militias, but has never tested it against state […]
US and China Had Secret Submarine Showdown Near Hong Kong Around Jan. 6 Events – Report
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 2:38pm EDTThe cat-and-mouse game between US and Chinese forces off the Chinese coast reached a dangerous point on January 5, 2021, when US aircraft began harassing Chinese submarines, prompting a Chinese show of force. The showdown happened amid a backdrop of high anxieties about the prospect of then-US President Donald Trump starting a war.
US Consumer Debt Stands at $17 Trillion, Credit Card Defaults at Pandemic Level
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 2:21pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US consumer debt has exceeded $17 trillion the first time ever, with Americans defaulting on credit card and car loans as much as they did during the coronavirus pandemic or more, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in its quarterly report on household debt and credit on Monday.
US Crypto Regulatory Head Vows Crackdown on Digital Platforms
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 2:16pm EDTIn January, Bitzlato, a digital exchange linked to the darknet, was taken down by the Department of Justice when its founder was arrested for allegedly transmitting over $700 million in illicit crypto funds. Beyond targeting platforms, the DOJ’s crypto unit aims to enhance enforcement efforts in various areas related to cryptocurrency misuse.
Ukraine’s ‘Fanatical’ Ex-Envoy to Germany Parachutes Into Brazil to Wreak Havoc
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 1:42pm EDTUkrainian diplomat Andriy Melnyk attracted controversy throughout his tenure as ambassador to Germany from 2014-2022, with German officials trying to avoid meeting him and privately characterizing him a “pain in the a**.” Now, he’s been picked ambassador to Brazil, and that’s bad news for the country, says Brazilian journalist Lucas Leiroz.
Zelensky’s Fighter Jet Coalition Depends on Russian Advancement
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 12:43pm EDTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky embarked on a European tour to drum up support for the Ukrainian counteroffensive. The West’s aid to the Kiev regime is inversely related to Russia’s military successes on the battlefield, Viktor Litovkin, Russian military expert and retired colonel, told Sputnik.
Trump Vows Return of Russiagate Victim Michael Flynn If He Wins in 2024
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 12:35pm EDTThe national security advisor was forced to resign in 2017 after getting entrapped by the FBI over his failure to disclose conversations with then-Russian Ambassador to the US Sergei Kislyak before Donald Trump’s inauguration. Leaked documents later revealed the existence of a plot at the highest levels of power to have him prosecuted or fired.
Details of UK’s Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Revealed
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 12:30pm EDTThe Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile is a precision-guided, air-launched missile that has a range of over 250 km. The cruise missile, developed back in 1994 by Matra and British Aerospace, was sold to the UK military in 2011 for approximately $990,000 per item. Its current price tag is around $2.5 million.
Watch Russian Ka-52 Helicopters Obliterate Ukrainian Stronghold
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 12:03pm EDTKa-52 is one of the most effective attack helicopters Russia operates at the moment and one of the most effective in its class worldwide, equipped with a variety of guided and unguided munitions in addition to modern avionics and cutting-edge optical systems.
‘Russian-Iranian Axis’ Threatens American Empire – Top DC Think Tank
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 11:35am EDTRussia and Iran have enjoyed warm, strategic cooperation for decades, building on ties forged over the course of more than 500 years, when the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Persian Empire first established relations. The countries plan to sign a new strategic cooperation agreement in the near future.
Italy’s National Debt Hits New Record of $3.04Trln in March
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 10:43am EDTROME (Sputnik) – Italy’s sovereign debt increased by 17.8 billion euros ($19.4 billion) in March and reached a historical maximum of 2.79 trillion euros ($3.035 trillion), the Bank of Italy said on Monday.
Texas Gov. Resumes Migrant-Bussing Tactic to VP Harris’ DC Residence, Warns ‘More to Come’
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 10:22am EDTThe strategy of sending busloads of migrants to Washington, DC, New York, and Chicago was first adopted last year by authorities in Texas and Arizona – the southern states particularly impacted by the raging US border crisis.
Proxy Force Militants Trained by US Special Ops Troops not Vetted for War Crimes
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 9:33am EDTThe US has a long history of training and arming guerrillas to destabilise countries whose governments it disapproves of — including the Nicaraguan contras and the so-called “Syrian Democratic Forces” mish-mash of sectarian militants.
Turkish Election Council Announces 1st Ever Presidential Runoff on May 28
Sputnik - May 15th 2023 8:57am EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Turkiye’s Supreme Election Council officially announced on Monday the second round of the presidential election in the country scheduled for May 28, noting that this will be the first-ever runoff.