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Taiwan Mitigating Consequences of Modern F-16V Jets Delivery Delay
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 1:04pm EDTLast year, Taiwanese officials complained about delays of FIM-92 Stinger AA systems and other military equipment, as manufacturers directed their supplies to Ukraine. The issue has raised concerns among US lawmakers amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
‘This was s***’: German Merc Warns About Chilling Reality of Fighting in Ukraine
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:55pm EDTThousands of foreigners serving in the ranks of the Ukrainian Army have been killed, with thousands more fleeing the conflict zone after realizing that fighting a conventional army with artillery and air support is not the same as taking on shoeless militias in a developing nation. Many have gone on to offer words of warning […]
Stone Age Blockchain: Scholars to Link Ancient Artifacts to Their Owners by DNA
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:34pm EDTArchaeologists have discovered an Upper Paleolithic deer tooth pendant in the famous Denisova Cave in Russia. The pendant was made between 19,000 and 25,000 years ago, and the researchers were able to reconstruct a precise genetic profile of the woman who used or wore the pendant, as well as of the deer from which the […]
Ex-FBI Agent Charged in Jan. 6 Probe Accused of ‘Egging On’ Capitol Protesters
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:21pm EDTAmid the US Justice Department’s ongoing investigation tied to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, hundreds of individuals have been charged and several convicted. Jack Smith was appointed special counsel by US Attorney General Merrick Garland in November last year to apportion blame for the events.
Trading Halted in Shares of Western Alliance, Latest US Bank in Trouble After PacWest
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:16pm EDTNEW YORK (Sputnik) – Trading in the shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation was halted on Thursday as they plunged 25% in value after the Phoenix-based lender joined Los Angeles-based PacWest in becoming the latest US banking casualties.
UK Evacuates Almost 2,500 People From Sudan Since April 25
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 11:48am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the last evacuation flight from conflict-torn Sudan departed on May 3, bringing the total number of rescued people to over 2,450.
New US Financial Crisis Could be Worse than 2008 ‘Credit Crunch’
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 11:41am EDTThe government bailouts of several mid-sized regional and sector-specific banks has raised fears of a new economic crisis. Economist, professor, consultant, and libertarian Mark Frost warned the US is heading for ‘stagflation’ and economic depression.
Pepe Escobar: US Outmatched by Russia, China
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 11:14am EDTThe Biden administration’s policy of simultaneously confronting both Russia and China is doomed to fail, Pepe Escobar, geopolitical analyst and veteran journalist, told Radio Sputnik’s New Rules podcast.
Cuneiform Translator: Israeli AI Model to Decipher Ancient Akkadian Texts
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 10:45am EDTThe newly-developed AI model is expected to save considerable time and effort in translating hundreds of thousands of clay tablets from ancient Mesopotamia that have been unearthed by archaeologists, dating as far back as 3,400 BC, which contain priceless info about the everyday life of the ancient civilization.
How Much Money Has US Sent to Ukraine and Where Has It All Gone?
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 10:38am EDTUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $300 military aid package to Ukraine this week, bringing total US weapons assistance to over $35.7 billion, or about 65% of the $55 billion in arms sent by NATO to date. On top of that are tens of billions of dollars in economic ‘support’ and humanitarian aid. […]
Watch Russia’s Msta-S, Giatsint-S Self-Propelled Howitzers Pound Kiev’s Positions
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 10:27am EDTGround-based radar stations for pinpointing and adjusting fire ensure the effectiveness of the crews’ combat work. Scout UAVs, or spies in the skies, help control the accuracy of the fire, recording hits in real-time and providing additional detection.
Worker Missing After Fire Erupts at Chemical Plant in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:53am EDTNumerous accidents, fires, and explosions have been occurring across the US over the past few months, with many of them connected to transportation of hazardous substances.
French Minister Gets Flack For Racy Novel When ‘Millions Can’t Fill Fridges or Pay Rent’
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:53am EDTAfter hitting bookstores on 27 April, Fugue Américaine – a novel about legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz – has turned the heat up under France’s Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. Some critics have even accused the French official of shunning his duties to churn out eyebrow-raising, raunchy literary passages.
German Exports to Russia Up 1.8% in March After 2022 Slump
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Germany increased exports to Russia in March by 1.8% compared to the previous month, official figures published Thursday showed.
Russian Manufacturers to Showcase Agricultural Goods, Solutions in Serbia
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:19am EDTAccording to the Russian Export Center, Novi Sad, Serbia will host 90th International Agricultural Fair 2023 exhibition in late May, where Russian companies will showcase agricultural goods and solutions under the national brand Made in Russia.
Mona Lisa Mystery Bridge ‘Solved’ by Italian Historian
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:06am EDTThe Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci’s world-renowned masterpiece depicting a Florentine noblewoman smiling enigmatically, has been the subject of speculation for decades. Wild theories have circulated as to who the woman serving as the model for the iconic portrait actually was, and, indeed, whether that person was a woman at all.
Watch Russian Forces Crush Ukrainian Troops With Krasnopol Guided Shell
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 8:47am EDTThe Krasnopol guided projectile is a highly accurate Russian artillery system used to defeat ground targets, including tanks, lightly armored vehicles, and bunkers. It is a laser-guided projectile that can be launched from various artillery systems, including howitzers and multipurpose rocket launchers.
Almost Half of US Citizens Concerned About Safety of Bank Deposits – Poll
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 8:05am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A total of 48% of adults in the United States are worried about the safety of the money on their bank accounts, a new Gallup poll showed on Thursday.
Sunak Faces Up to Mid-Term Blues in First Local Elections Under His Leadership
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 7:31am EDTOpposition Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has tried to make this year’s council elections into a verdict on the Conservative government. But the results may not show enough of a vote swing to propel him into Downing Street.
Grain Deal Extension ‘Unlikely’ Unless Russia’s Terms Are Met
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 7:15am EDTThe fact that the regime in Kiev and the so-called collective West refuse to comply with specific aspects of the Grain Deal that pertain to Russia is a glaring example of the “you owe us, but we don’t owe you anything” stance, a senior researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Victor Nadein-Raevskiy, said.
Fears Triggered of Another Bank Collapse as California Lender PacWest Shares Freefall
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:58am EDTThe US banking crisis erupted in March with the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, followed by Signature Bank’s collapse, and the takeover of San Francisco-based First Republic Bank. Ripples from that financial upheaval were felt as the Federal Reserve on May 3 hiked interest rates by 0.25% in another effort to fight inflation.
Video: Combat Work of Russia’s Akatsiya Self-Propelled Artillery System
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:13am EDTThe Akatsiya is a self-propelled artillery system equipped with a 152mm howitzer and can fire a variety of munitions, including high explosive and anti-tank rounds. The system has a top speed of 60 km/h and a range of up to 420km.
Majority of French People Want Protests Against Pension Reform to Continue – Survey
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:07am EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – At least 55% of French citizens support the continuation of protest demonstrations against the pension reform, a survey conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) for the Sud Radio broadcaster, said on Thursday.
CIA Staged ‘Color Revolutions,’ Hacker Attacks Around Globe – Chinese Cybersecurity Center
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:03am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) masterminded a great number of hacker attacks and “color revolutions” in the post-Soviet space and other regions of the globe, a report by China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and Chinese internet security company 360 said on Thursday.
Kiev Faces Most Intensive Air Attacks Since Start of 2023 on Wednesday Night – Authorities
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 3:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The intensity of Russia’s air attacks on Kiev on the night from Wednesday to Thursday was the highest since the beginning of 2023, following a drone attack on the Kremlin the day before, Serhiy Popko, the head of the Kiev military administration, has said.