Air Defense Shoots Down Several Targets on Approach to Russia’s Belgorod – Governor
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 10:39pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian air defense destroyed several targets on approach to Belgorod, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Wednesday, adding that there is no information about the consequences of the attack yet.
Lebanon to File Complaint With UN Security Council Against Israel – Gov’t
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 10:22pm ESTDOHA (Sputnik) – Lebanese Interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati contacted the foreign minister and ordered an urgent complaint to the UN Security Council due to the violation of the country’s sovereignty by Israel after the attack on the office of Palestinian movement Hamas in southern Beirut, the Lebanese government said on Tuesday.
Malaysia Welcomes South Africa’s Decision to File Lawsuit Against Israel at ICJ – Ministry
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 8:32pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Malaysia welcomes South Africa’s decision to file a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over violations of Palestinian rights in the Gaza Strip, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Earthquake Detected in New York Prior to Reports of Roosevelt Island Explosions
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 7:18pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Geological Survey (USGS) told Sputnik on Tuesday that it had detected an earthquake in New York’s borough of Queens prior to the reported explosions in the area.
NATO Secretary-General: Sweden to Join NATO by July
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 7:02pm ESTNATO was created in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union. In 1990, then-US Secretary of State James Baker assured Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev that NATO would move “not one inch eastward” after absorbing the soon-to-be unified Germany.
Trump Appeals Maine Decision Blocking Him From State’s 2024 Primary Ballot
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 6:37pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former President Donald Trump filed an appeal on Tuesday against his disqualification from Maine’s presidential primary ballot, challenging Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellow’s final order, a court document revealed.
US National Debt Rises Above $34 Trillion in Historic First-Ever
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 5:47pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US national debt has surged over $34 trillion for the first time in history, according to fiscal data published by the Department of the Treasury.
New York City Council Members Reportedly Weighing Trump Ballot Disqualification
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 4:48pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – New York City council members are urging the state’s Board of Elections to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary and general election ballots due to his alleged involvement in the events following the 2020 election, the National Review reported on Tuesday.
US’ Nearly $50 Billion B-52 Modernization Program at Risk of Failure
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 4:13pm ESTThe B-52 Stratofortress’ maiden flight took place in April 1952. It is still flown by two active-duty bomb wings and one reserve bomb wing.
Two Commanders of Hamas’ Military Wing Killed in Beirut Blast as Gaza Conflict Escalates
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 3:55pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A suspected drone strike by Israel at the Hamas political office in Beirut killed two commanders of Al-Qassam Brigades, which is the Palestinian group’s military wing, state Lebanese media cited Hamas as saying Tuesday.
‘Terrible Moment’: Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns Amid Mounting Backlash
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 3:07pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Harvard President Claudine Gay on Tuesday announced that she has resigned from her position.
Dollar’s Battering in 2023 Just the Start as BRICS Strives for Dedollarization
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 1:51pm EST2023 proved the dollar’s worst-performing year since the global economic downturn associated with the coronavirus in 2020, with the currency losing ground against alternatives across Europe and Asia. Sputnik asked a respected BRICS economist what happened, and what comes next.
Disney’s Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain After 95 Years
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 1:19pm ESTFrom 2024, artists can incorporate Mickey Mouse into their creations — with some restrictions due to Disney’s ongoing copyright on more recent versions of the iconic character.
Sweden Faces Bankruptcy Avalanche Not Seen Since the 1990s
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 12:59pm ESTSweden faces a possible recession in 2024, especially after the central bank ended its 18-month run of interest rate hikes.
Cruel Tactics Used to Hold Front Together Show Ukrainians ‘No Longer Committed’ to Fight
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 12:35pm ESTMore and more Ukrainian troops are refusing to carry out combat missions, with others risking getting shot in the back by blocking units deployed behind their lines for attempting to retreat. Sputnik asked a respected international affairs observer what this means for Ukraine’s war effort and President Zelensky’s chances of political survival.
What Message Does USS Ford Departure From the Middle East Send to Israel?
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 11:58am ESTThe US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been ordered to return back to its home port of Norfolk, Virginia, from the eastern Mediterranean amid the Gaza conflict. What lies behind the move?
China Confident in BRICS’ Bright Prospects After Expansion
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 11:29am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Beijing is fully confident in BRICS’s bright future after expansion, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
Global Elections 2024: A Year of Political Shift?
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 10:58am ESTAs the world steps into the leap year of 2024, the global stage is set for a series of significant events, with elections playing a pivotal role in shaping the future. A staggering 46% of the world’s population, along with 54% of global GDP, will engage in the procedure this year.
Iran’s Khayyam Satellite Turns Nation Into Remote Sensing Heavyweight
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 10:20am ESTIn 2022, a Russian carrier rocket launched Iran’s Khayyam remote sensing satellite into orbit. Becoming fully operational last July, the 600 kg spacecraft, named after the great Ancient Persian astronomer and polymath Omar Khayyam, set to work snapping detailed digital images for use in a wide variety of applications.
Over One-Third of Americans Say Biden’s 2022 Election Was Not Legitimate – Poll
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 10:03am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A growing number of Americans, or more than one-third of US adults believe that US President Joe Biden’s 2020 election was not legitimate, a new Washington Post-University of Maryland poll revealed on Tuesday.
US Pressured Dutch Chipmaker ASML to Halt Sales to China
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 9:05am ESTASML is the sole producer of deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines vital for semiconductor industry, which is booming in China — much to the chagrin of politicians in Washington DC.
NY Firefighers Respond to Spate of Explosions in Manhattan Area
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 8:50am ESTResidents of New York City’s boroughs of Manhattan and Queens had reported hearing sounds of explosions before 6 a.m. local time on Tuesday, with some claiming that they felt their buildings shaking.
Ukraine’s Air Force Has No Clue When Long Sought After F-16s Will Arrive
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 8:39am ESTThe US military began training Ukrainian pilots in the “fundamentals” of operating F-16s at an Air National Guard base in Arizona in October, with Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands pledging to donate several dozen fighters between 2024 and 2025. But Kiev is becoming increasingly concerned that the jets may arrive too late to have an […]
Watch Russian Forces Eliminate Ukrainian Western-Supplied Leopard-2A6 Tanks
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 8:37am ESTWestern allies began pouring weapons and ammunition into Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its military operation in February 2022. The Kremlin has repeatedly warned that further escalation would lead to NATO’s direct involvement in the conflict.
Russia’s Land Forced Received Over 1,500 Tanks in 2023 – MoD
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 8:26am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Land Forces received over 1,500 tanks in 2023, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.