Israel’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Judicial Overhaul Law, Threatening to Reignite Domestic Turmoil
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 2:59am ESTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies announced a sweeping judicial overhaul plan shortly after taking office a year ago. Limiting the power of the court to overturn government decisions, it was approved by the Israeli parliament in July amid the opposition’s boycott as well as months-long nationwide protests.
Russian Armed Forces Receive New Yastreb-AV Artillery Reconnaissance System
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 12:50am ESTThe artillery reconnaissance system is designed to provide intelligence and targeting data to artillery units. Using advanced sensors, communication systems, and data processing capabilities, the system enables artillery commanders to quickly and accurately identify enemy positions.
Israel Rejects Hamas’s Hostage Deal Proposal – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 2nd 2024 12:19am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Palestinian movement Hamas, through Qatari and Egyptian intermediaries, presented its proposal for a new prisoner deal to Israel, but the Jewish state found it unacceptable, the Axios news portal reported on Monday, citing Israeli officials and a source.
Venezuela May Join BRICS During Summit in Russia – Maduro
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 10:37pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Venezuela relies on BRICS and hopes to join the organization during the summit in Russia’s Kazan, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday.
Leader of South Korea’s Main Opposition Party Attacked in City of Busan – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 9:54pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, was attacked in the southeastern city of Busan while speaking to reporters, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Tuesday.
Death Toll From Earthquakes in Japan Rises to 8, Dozens of People Injured
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 9:21pm ESTTOKYO (Sputnik) – The number of people killed in a series of powerful earthquakes in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture increased to eight people, Japanese media reported on Tuesday, citing healthcare workers.
Norway Allows Arms Makers to Sell Weapons to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 5:13pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Norwegian government has allowed domestic arms makers to export weapons directly to Ukraine, despite a 1959 guideline that advises against funneling Norwegian arms to war zones.
How Russian First-Person View Drones Change the Frontlines
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 2:27pm ESTThe swift deployment of advanced kamikaze drones such as the “Hortensia,” “Upir,” and “Boomerang” into military operations by the Russian army amid the Ukrainian crisis, heralds a strategic shift in modern warfare.
Ukraine Using Blocking Units After Deploying ‘Too Many Untrained Soldiers to Frontlines’
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 1:52pm ESTRussian troops have provided Sputnik with footage of fighters from a Ukrainian blocking detachment shooting their own comrades in the back during a Russian advance. Sputnik asked former CIA analyst Larry Johnson why Ukraine’s military might be resorting to such a desperate tactic.
What Problems Bother Germans the Most After a Turbulent 2023?
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 12:31pm ESTUnder Scholz’s leadership, Germany has struggled with major economic and leadership problems, particularly fiscal policies that have worsened inflationary pressures. Household budgets have tightened, leading to a decline in public trust and widespread dissatisfaction.
Ukraine’s New Year Attack on Donetsk ‘Pure Terrorism’ Enabled by US – Ex-CIA Analyst
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 12:27pm ESTFour people were killed and 13 wounded Sunday night and early Monday morning in a Ukrainian MLRS strike on residential areas in downtown Donetsk. The attack came just a day after a similar Ukrainian attack on the border city of Belgorod. Moscow vowed “inevitable punishment” for those responsible for terrorist attacks against Russia in due […]
French Police Detained 380 People on New Year’s Night as Hundreds of Cars Burned
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 12:10pm ESTPARIS (Sputnik) – The number of people arrested in France on New Year’s night totaled 380, and 745 cars were set on fire, both of which is fewer than last year, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday.
New Stage of Gaza War: Israel Plans Partial Troop Withdrawal, Targeted Operations
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 11:30am ESTIn a move marking a new phase in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel has announced plans for a partial withdrawal of its forces from Gaza over the next few months.
West Worries Ukraine Won’t Have Enough Air Defense Equipment to Outlast Winter
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 11:05am ESTLast week, the Russian military launched its largest drone, ballistic and cruise missile strikes in Ukraine since 2022, targeting energy infrastructure, military airfields, ports, HQs, fuel and ammo depots, with the attack overwhelming local air defenses. Kiev responded with terror strikes against the Russian cities of Belgorod and Donetsk.
Putin ‘On the Mark’ in Predicting Russia Would Overtake Germany’s Economy – Ex-Austrian FM
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 9:55am ESTEver since Berlin chose to align itself with Washington’s policy of sweeping embargoes and sanctions targeting Moscow over the Ukraine crisis, Europe’s one-time industrial powerhouse has fallen on hard times. Along with inflation and recession, Germany is facing the stark prospect of widespread de-industrialization.
10,000 UK Homeowners Face ‘Mortgage Prisoner’ Crisis
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 9:47am ESTHouse prices in the UK have continued to rise faster than incomes despite the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inflationary crisis. However, they are predicted to fall now, leaving homeowners in negative equity limbo.
Iran Deploys Cruise Missile-Armed Warship in Red Sea Amid US-Houthi Standoff
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 9:27am ESTThe cat-and-mouse game of American naval forces chasing after Houthi fighters targeting commercial vessels linked to Israel turned deadly on Sunday after US Navy helicopters destroyed three of the militia’s boats, killing ten fighters. The Yemeni militia warned that the US would face “repercussions” for its “crime.”
Watch Russian Grad MLRS Destroy Ukrainian Manpower
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 8:53am ESTThe Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a highly effective artillery system used by the Russian Armed Forces. It is capable of firing a salvo of 40 unguided rockets simultaneously, each with a range of up to 20 kilometers.
Capabilities of Russian Armed Forces Constantly Increasing – Putin
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 8:29am ESTOn January 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited wounded servicemen who took part in the special military operation in Ukraine at the Vishnevsky hospital in Moscow.
German Lawmakers Want to Send Ukrainian Refugees to Trenches as NATO Proxy War Falters
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 8:15am ESTGermany dramatically ramped up its support for Ukraine in 2023, becoming the second-largest sponsor of the NATO proxy war against Russia amid problems in Washington over the approval of a new $61 billion aid package. Germany is also home to over a million Ukrainian refugees – more than any other European country besides Russia.
Russia’s BRICS Presidency Lends Hope for ‘Proactive Push Towards Multipolarity’
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 8:00am ESTPresident Vladimir Putin underscored at the end of the year that Russia would devote its BRICS presidency in 2024 to building a fair world order, and “strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security.”
Japan Records Total of 29 Earthquakes in 2 Hours
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 7:50am ESTTOKYO (Sputnik) – A total of 29 earthquakes with a maximum magnitude of 7.6 occurred in the Japanese prefectures of Ishikawa and Niigata in two hours on Monday, according to data analyzed by Sputnik.
Putin: Attack on Belgorod Was Terrorist Act
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 7:34am ESTUkraine shelled the central part of Belgorod on Saturday afternoon. The Russian Defense Ministry said Czech-made Vampire rockets and missiles with cluster munitions were fired at the city.
Putin Starts 2024 Explaining His View of Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 6:56am ESTRussia’s chairmanship of BRICS in 2024 will take place under the slogan “Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security,” focusing on positive and creative cooperation with all interested states, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
‘Machines Cannot Fully Replace Key Actors in Court,’ US Chief Justice Says
Sputnik - Jan 1st 2024 6:35am ESTThe head of the US Supreme Court has emphasized that as AI tools become more widespread, they are reshaping how judges perform their roles and understand case details. However, concerns persist regarding potential misinformation and errors arising from AI-generated content.