UK to Extend Interflex Training Program for Ukrainian Soldiers Until 2025 – Ministry
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 11:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom will extend Operation Interflex, the UK’s training program for the Ukrainian armed forces, until the end of 2025, the UK Ministry of Defence said.
UNIFIL Positions on Lebanon-Israel Border Attacked Dozens of Times Since October- Official
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 11:24pm EDTBEIRUT (Sputnik) – The positions of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have been shelled dozens of times since the escalation of the armed confrontation between the Hezbollah movement and the Israeli army, deputy head of the press service of the mission, Candice Ardell, told Sputnik.
Former US Pilots Actively Recruited for Romanian Training Hub of Ukrainian F-16 Pilots
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 11:21pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A US defense contractor has been actively looking to hire former US military pilots as instructors for NATO’s regional F-16 training hub in Romania, where Ukrainian pilots would be trained, a Sputnik correspondent has found after analyzing recent public job listings.
About 1,500 People in Ukraine Sentenced to Prison for Cooperation With Russia – Reports
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 11:11pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – About 1,500 people have been convicted in Ukraine for cooperation with Russia, 98% of whom applied to participate in the prisoner exchange program between Moscow and Kiev, The Times newspaper reported.
Japan’s Next Prime Minister May Be Elected on October 1 – Reports
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 9:51pm EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – An extraordinary session of the Japanese parliament, during which the country’s new prime minister will be elected, may be held on October 1, the Kyodo news agency reported, citing sources.
Pakistani Man Charged for Plotting Terrorist Attack in NY in Support of IS – Justice Dept.
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 9:38pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A 20-year-old Pakistani national residing in Canada was charged with planning a terror attack in New York City to support ISIS*, the US Justice Department said in a statement.
Judge Delays Sentencing in Trump ‘Hush Money’ Case Until November 26
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 8:45pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan delayed a sentencing hearing in the so-called hush money case involving former US President Donald Trump until November 26 so as not to interfere with the 2024 US presidential race, according to court documents.
Boeing Starliner Undocks From ISS Without Crew
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 7:52pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Boeing ‘s troubled Starliner spacecraft began the last stage of its first manned mission by undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) to start its return to earth with no crew on board because NASA officials refused to risk them.
1How Macron Played the Populists
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 6:34pm EDTOn July 7, the leftist coalition, the New Popular Front, collaborated with French President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition to defeat the National Rally party by agreeing to pull their weaker candidates during the second round of voting. The plan worked, with the National Rally securing the third most seats, despite receiving the most overall votes.
US Stocks See Worst Week In Over a Year Amid Jobs, Tech Sector Worry
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 5:48pm EDTNEW YORK (Sputnik) – Wall Street’s key stock indexes fell as much as 6% on the week, their most in over a year, as traders and investors agonized over weakening US jobs numbers and whether earnings at highly priced technology companies would live up to valuation.
Turkish Cypriot Leader Sees Growing Risks From Use of Cyprus Bases by UK, US
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 4:06pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told Sputnik that the increasing use of Cyprus military bases by the United Kingdom and the United States, particularly during the Gaza conflict, presents risks to the island in case of possible retaliation.
Turkish Cypriot Leader Sees Growing Risks From Use of Cyprus Bases by UK, US
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 4:06pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told Sputnik that the increasing use of Cyprus military bases by the United Kingdom and the United States, particularly during the Gaza conflict, presents risks to the island in case of possible retaliation.
Turkish Cypriot Leader Sees Growing Risks From Use of Cyprus Bases by UK, US
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 4:06pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told Sputnik that the increasing use of Cyprus military bases by the United Kingdom and the United States, particularly during the Gaza conflict, presents risks to the island in case of possible retaliation.
Benny Johnson Declares Nobody Influenced His Content Policies
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 3:59pm EDTUS conservative blogger Benny Johnson wrote on his X account that no one influenced his editorial policy amid accusations by US authorities that his employing company was allegedly secretly funded from Russia.
Benny Johnson Declares Nobody Influenced His Content Policies
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 3:59pm EDTUS conservative blogger Benny Johnson wrote on his X account that no one influenced his editorial policy amid accusations by US authorities that his employing company was allegedly secretly funded from Russia.
State Dept. Says Urgently Gathering Info About Death of US Citizen in West Bank
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 3:42pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is urgently gathering information about the circumstances of the death of US citizen Aysrnur Egzi Eygi in the West Bank, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement to Sputnik on Friday.
‘Zombie’ Volkswagen Consequence of Years of Foolish German Government Policy
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 3:08pm EDTGerman automotive giant Volkswagen has announced that it may have to take the historically unprecedented emergency measure of closing some of its plants amid the “serious situation” facing Europe’s car industry. The announcement is the result of years of foolhardy policy by Brussels and Berlin, Bundestag lawmaker Dirk Spaniel tells Sputnik.
Russia Notes Improvement in Technical Cooperation with IAEA
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 3:05pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom notes an improvement in technical cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev said on Friday, commenting on the 23rd IAEA mission to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.
Eastern Economic Forum: Top Achievements and Key Moments
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 2:11pm EDTRussia’s Eastern Economic Forum wrapped up on Friday after three days of speeches, discussions, business negotiations and economic and geopolitical strategy sessions. Here’s a summary of the event’s top moments and most important achievements.
Where Does Newly-Appointed French PM Michel Barnier Stand On Key Issues?
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 1:36pm EDTFrench President Emmanuel Macron appointed former European Commissioner and ex-foreign minister Michel Barnier as the new prime minister on Thursday after over 50 days of deadlock.
Macron’s Pick for PM Makes Sense for a President ‘Deeply Weakened and No Longer in Control’
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 1:36pm EDTFrench politics were brought to a boiling point in recent weeks after President Macron delayed the appointment of a new prime minister for two months after July’s snap elections – where his party suffered humiliating setbacks. This week, over 80 lawmakers signed a resolution demanding Macron’s resignation, prompting him to finally make up his mind.
Russian Strike on Training Center in Poltava Killed and Wounded About 500 Mercs From Europe
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 1:34pm EDTAs a result of the Russian missile attack on a training center in Poltava on September 3, about 500 military specialists were killed and wounded, including mercenaries from Europe, a high-ranking military source reported.
Jewel of Russia’s Economic Crown: How the Far East Can Become 21st Century’s Engine of Growth
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 9:47am EDT“The Far East has become a crucial factor for strengthening Russia’s standing in the world, and our flag-bearer in the new global economic reality. The further development of the Far East will largely determine the future of our country as a whole,” President Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum on Thursday.
Hunter Biden’s Guilty Plea: Penance or Plot to Clear Harris of Blot of Biden Family Corruption?
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 9:07am EDTPresident Joe Biden’s son Hunter has pleaded guilty to all nine counts against him in a sprawling, $1.4 million tax evasion case highlighting his history of indulgence in drugs and hookers.
Russia, Russia, Russia Rerun: Western Media Scrambles to Resurrect 2016 ‘Meddling’ Hoax
Sputnik - Sep 6th 2024 7:58am EDTTit-for-tat restrictions on the dissemination of information by US media outlets in Russia will follow in response to Washington’s sanctions imposed on Wednesday against the Rossiya Segodnya media group, RIA Novosti, RT, Sputnik and Ruptly, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik.