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REC: 10 Russian Companies’ Goods to Appear in Show Rooms Abroad
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 7:06am EDTAnother 10 companies will present their goods abroad in permanent Russian demonstrational tasting and pavilions for the agro-industry, according to the Russian Export Center.
Kremlin Says Necessary to Implement 2nd Part of Grain Deal on Russia to Extend Initiative
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 6:19am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – It is necessary to implement the second part of the grain deal concerning Russia to extend the Black Sea initiative, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
What Can Happen at US Southern Border Post Title 42?
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 6:13am EDTA record number of migrants have flocked to the US-Mexico border under the Biden administration, with the Democrat’s asylum policies reversing his predecessor Donald Trump’s tough stance on the issue blamed in part. However, an even more overwhelming surge was triggered after the public health emergency order known as Title 42 expired on May 11.
West Openly Abuses Norms of International Justice in Relation to Russia – Lavrov
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 5:48am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – West countries openly abuse the norms of international justice in relation to Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
Demand for Protection Against Drones in Russia Grows by 2.5 Times – Kaspersky
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 5:36am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The demand for protection against drones in Russia grew by 2.5 times between January and April compared to the same period in 2022, the head of the Kaspersky Antidrone company, Vladimir Turov, told Sputnik.
‘Ready & Waiting’: Russian Soldier on Ukraine’s Anticipated ‘Counteroffensive’
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 4:46am EDTOn Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine needs more time to start its counteroffensive against Russian forces, because launching it now would lead to numerous casualties.
No Mass Crossings Seen on US’s Southern Border After Title 42 Expired Thursday Night
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 4:36am EDTCIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Sputnik), Kristopher Rivera – No mass crossings were seen along the US-Mexico border in West Texas after the Title 42 public health policy expired late Thursday night, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
South Korea Kicks Off Regular Large-Scale Air Force Drills – Reports
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 4:14am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The South Korean air force has begun regular large-scale drills in an effort to improve its combat readiness and maintain the country’s defense capabilities, South Korean media reported on Friday, citing the military branch.
EU Mulls Underwater Internet Cable in Black Sea to Reduce Dependence on Russia – Reports
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 4:03am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union intends to lay an underwater internet cable through the Black Sea to improve connectivity with Georgia and decrease dependency on communication infrastructure that passes through Russia, media reported on Friday, citing sources.
‘Obstacle’ to Research: 2,000 Swedish Scholars Resist ‘Capricious’ Ethics Review
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 3:08am EDTThe current arrangement with obligatory ethics review has been slammed as “incredibly formal and bureaucratic,” making a large part of social research “impossible to carry out.”
Turkish Interior Minister Accuses United States of Meddling in Turkish Elections
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 2:57am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – The United States is meddling in elections in Turkiye, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Friday.
Teenage Dane Slapped With ‘Unprecedented’ Jail Sentence in Neo-Nazi Terror Case
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 2:45am EDTA Danish teenager was found to have shared bomb manuals, written handbooks and recruited newcomers into a neo-Nazi group. The severe five-and-a-half-year sentence is regarded as unprecedented in Danish history.
Iraq Suspends Use of Airbus A220 Airliners Over Faulty Engines
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 1:48am EDTDOHA (Sputnik) – The Iraq Civil Aviation Authority has ordered that the operation of Airbus A220 aircraft used by the Iraqi Airways national carrier be suspended due to engine failures, the authority said in a statement, obtained by Sputnik.
Musk Reportedly Mulls NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino as New Boss For Twitter
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 1:34am EDTOn Thursday, US billionaire Elon Musk said that he hired a new chief executive for X/Twitter, who will take over the role in six weeks.
Zaporozhye NPP’s Staff Receives Threats From Kiev Authorities
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 1:23am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – The employees of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (NPP) keep receiving threat messages on social media from the Kiev authorities, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik on Friday.
Western Inflation: Self-Inflicted Problem With No End in Sight
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 1:00am EDTThe US government’s latest inflation data showed that in April the consumer price index increased 4.9%, slightly down from 5% in March. The Euro area annual inflation is 7%, while in the UK it remains above 10%. The troublesome trend lingers despite central bank interventions. What’s next?
Soulless CNN
Sputnik - May 12th 2023 12:02am EDTFormer US President Donald Trump joined CNN on Wednesday for a “town hall meeting” that quickly descended into a Trump-style rally. The decision to invite Trump onto their network was heavily criticized by both CNN insiders as well as viewers, as Trump consistently referred to the network as “fake news” during his presidency.
Hundreds of Migrants Gather Outside US Border Fence as Title 42 Deadline Nears
Sputnik - May 11th 2023 11:52pm EDTCIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Sputnik) – Several hundred migrants in US custody gathered outside the bollard fencing on the US-Mexico border late Thursday as the deadline for Title 42 to expire neared, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Russian Defense Ministry Denies Reports About Ukrainian Counteroffensive
Sputnik - May 11th 2023 11:44pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The statements made by military correspondents claiming that Ukrainian troops broke through Russian defense lines in the special military operation zone are not true, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
NOAA Warns El Nino Arrival Could Mark ‘Significant’ Event, Persist Into Winter
Sputnik - May 11th 2023 11:08pm EDTEl Nino is a term used to refer to the “warming of the ocean surface or above-average sea surface temperatures” in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, according to the US Geological Survey, and can affect weather patterns across the globe.
JPMorgan Chase CEO: ‘So Sad’ Bank Had Ties to Epstein But We’re Not Liable for His Actions
Sputnik - May 11th 2023 10:32pm EDTThe investment bank’s predictable efforts to distance itself from Jeffrey Epstein’s well-documented criminality seemed to fall somewhat short this week.
Sudan’s Army, RSF Sign Agreement Committing to Avoid Injuring Civilians – Report
Sputnik - May 11th 2023 10:01pm EDTKHARTOUM (Sputnik) – The Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group for the first time signed an agreement in which they committed to do everything possible to avoid injuring civilians, media reported on Thursday.
Poland Has Classified Details on Missile Found in April
Sputnik - May 11th 2023 9:36pm EDTWARSAW (Sputnik) – Poland has classified some information regarding the investigation of a missile that was discovered in late April, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski said.
Police: Over 30 People Injured in Explosion in Apartment Near Germany’s Dusseldorf
Sputnik - May 11th 2023 9:23pm EDTBERLIN (Sputnik) – More than 30 people have been injured as a result of an explosion in an apartment near the German city of Dusseldorf, the police of the German town of Mettmann said on Thursday.
European Broadcasting Union Bans Zelensky From Addressing Eurovision Audience
Sputnik - May 11th 2023 9:07pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the alliance of over 100 broadcasters overseeing the Eurovision Song Contest, has barred Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from addressing the audience at the final of the contest over politicization concerns, the EBU said on Thursday.