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Rheinmetall Plant in Ukraine May Serve for Provocations Against Russia – German Politician
Sputnik - Nov 14th 2024 4:36am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The plant German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall opened in Ukraine could probably be used for provocations against Russia, especially given the alleged possibility of a Russian attack on it, chairman of the German Council for Constitution and Sovereignty Ralph Niemeyer told Sputnik.
Israel Informs Trump of Intention to Speed Up Lebanon Ceasefire Deal – Reports
Sputnik - Nov 14th 2024 4:32am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer informed President-elect Donald Trump during his visit to Washington that Israel intends to accelerate the achievement of a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, US media reported, citing current and former Israeli officials.
Lavrov Holds Talks With Colombian Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Nov 14th 2024 4:21am ESTColombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo is in Moscow on November 12-15 for a working visit.
CIA Veteran: Trump’s Foreign Policy Team May ‘Double Down on Stupid’ in Ukraine, Middle East, China
Sputnik - Nov 14th 2024 2:06am ESTDays after his election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican President-elect Donald Trump began filling Cabinet positions and other key roles inside his future administration.
CIA Veteran: Trump’s Foreign Policy Team May ‘Double Down on Stupid’ in Ukraine, Middle East, China
Sputnik - Nov 14th 2024 2:06am ESTDays after his election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican President-elect Donald Trump began filling Cabinet positions and other key roles inside his future administration.
Iran Supports Russian Efforts Towards Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire – Adviser to Foreign Minster
Sputnik - Nov 14th 2024 1:07am ESTASTANA (Sputnik) – Tehran supports Moscow’s efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior adviser to the Iranian foreign minister, told Sputnik on Thursday.
Brazil Makes BRICS New Development Bank G20 Partner – Russian FM Ambassador
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 11:57pm ESTLIMA (Sputnik) – Brazil has made the BRICS New Development Bank a G20 partner in 2024, and several G20 countries could join it, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Marat Berdyev told Sputnik.
Hezbollah Attacks Israeli General Staff in Tel Aviv With Drones for 1st Time
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 11:35pm ESTBEIRUT (Sputnik) – Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah said on Wednesday that its fighters for the first time had attacked with drones the territory of the Israeli Defense Minister’s General Staff in Tel Aviv.
Explosion in Brasilia’s Three Powers Square Carried Out by Suicide Bomber – Reports
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 11:23pm ESTMEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – The explosions at the Three Powers Square in Brasilia that occurred earlier in the day have been organized by a suicide bomber, the G1 news website reported on Thursday.
Ukraine Not Planning to Develop Nuclear Bomb Amid Reports Stating Opposite – Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 11:19pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine does not possess nuclear weapons, does not intend to create them, and closely cooperates with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said commenting on media reports that Kiev could develop a nuclear bomb.
Russia Ready to Work With Trump’s Administration – Lavrov
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 11:14pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow is ready to work with the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, and the ball is on Washington’s side, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
Trump Raises Possibility of Third Presidential Term
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 1:43pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President-elect Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of a Constitution-breaking third presidential run in the future if something is “figured out” as he addressed House Republicans on Wednesday.
Israel Strikes Al Qusayr Neighborhood in Syrian Province of Homs – Reports
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 1:22pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israeli aircraft struck the Al Qusayr neighborhood in the Syrian Province of Homs, Syrian state news agency SANA reported on Wednesday.
Sputnik’s Fact-Check: Is Trump’s White House Chief of Staff a Big Pharma Lobbyist?
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 12:24pm ESTGOP strategist Susi Wiles, who was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of White House chief of staff, came under criticism on X for being “a Big Pharma lobbyist” promoting Bill Gates’ Gavi, Gilead, and Pfizer, to name just a few. For MAGA Republicans, who largely opposed mandatory COVID vaccinations, it’s a serious […]
Trump Names Four Campaign Aides as White House Senior Staff – Statement
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 12:07pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President-Elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the four top campaign advisers who will join his second administration, his office said in a statement.
Trump Names Four Campaign Aides as White House Senior Staff – Statement
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 12:07pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President-Elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the four top campaign advisers who will join his second administration, his office said in a statement.
‘May Be New Beginning’: What Could Come From Turkiye Severing Relations With Israel
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 11:58am ESTTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced today that his country “cut all trade and relations with Israel – period.”
Trump Returns to White House for Meeting With Biden on Transfer of Power
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 11:20am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the transition following the November 5 election.
Trump Plans to Veto UK Deal to Transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 10:46am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President-elect Donald Trump plans to veto an agreement that will see the United Kingdom transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius, The Independent newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
UK Defense Contractor Training Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Reports Rapid Revenue Growth
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 10:07am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Babcock International Group, a top UK defense contractor that played a crucial role in the country’s training program of Ukrainian F-16 pilots, enjoyed 11% growth in revenue year-on-year during the first six months of its fiscal year 2025, the company said in a statement detailing its earnings on Wednesday.
What’s Behind Saudi Crown Prince’s Demand to Israel Not to Attack Iran?
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 9:48am ESTSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also referred to as MBS, warned Israel against attacking Iran at an Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation Summit in Riyadh on November 11.
FBI Arrests CIA Insider for Leaking Intel on Israel’s Plan to Attack Iran
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 9:31am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A man who worked overseas for the CIA has been indicted for leaking classified documents last month that appeared to shed light on Israel’s plans to retaliate against Iran, The New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing court documents and people familiar with the matter.
Israeli Court Dismisses Netanyahu’s Bid to Postpone Corruption Hearing
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 9:26am ESTHAIFA (Sputnik) – A district court in Jerusalem has dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a postponement of his testimony in a corruption trial until February 2025 due to ongoing war, Israeli news website Ynet reported on Wednesday.
Turkiye Breaks Diplomatic Relations With Israel – Erdogan
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 8:07am ESTTurkiye has cut diplomatic ties with Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced.
Lavrov to Visit Brazil on Nov 18-19 to Participate in G20 Summit
Sputnik - Nov 13th 2024 6:46am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Brazil on November 18-19 to participate in the G20 summit, as well as hold a number of meetings on the sidelines of the event, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.