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North Korean, Chinese Leaders Share New Year Greetings With Putin
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 12:29am ESTEarlier, KCNA reported that Putin had sent a congratulatory letter to Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the upcoming New Year, where he expressed confidence that in 2025, Russia and North Korea would continue to cooperate and strengthen efforts to counter modern threats and challenges.
Syrian Gov’t Makes History, Appoints First Female Acting Central Bank Chief – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 31st 2024 12:12am ESTBEIRUT (Sputnik) – The new Syrian government has appointed Maysaa Sabreen as acting head of the country’s central bank, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to this post in the country’s history, Syrian newspaper Elwatan reported.
First Qatari Plane With Humanitarian Aid Arrives at Damascus Airport
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 11:38pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The first Qatari plane delivered humanitarian aid, including ambulances and medicines, to Damascus International Airport, Qatari Foreign Ministry said.
HTS & All Syrian Opposition Armed Groups to Declare Self-Dissolution on January 5 – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 11:23pm ESTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – A national conference to discuss Syria’s future is scheduled for January 4-5 in Damascus, according to Turkish TV channel A Haber.
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for President – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 8:10pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for the temporarily suspended president, Yoon Suk-yeol, over his failed attempt to impose martial law in the country, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.
Tiny Size, Large Benefits: How Small Satellites Can Help Humans in Space
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 1:46pm ESTSmall satellites and spacecraft have come a long way since the 1990s when it became apparent that such relatively tiny craft could be launched into space piggy-back i.e. along the main payload, explains Prof. Mikhail Ovchinnikov, a standing member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
Israel Declares No Intent to Attack Yemen, But Promises Retaliation Against Houthi Strikes
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 12:39pm ESTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Israel has no conflict with Yemen or any intention to attack it but will retaliate against attacks launched from Houthi-controlled areas, Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations said on Monday.
Musk Calls Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘All-Time Champ’ for Greatest ‘Heist’ in US
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 12:15pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US billionaire Elon Musk on Monday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy an “all-time” champion for the US “greatest heist,” commenting on US President Joe Biden’s decision to allocate another $2.5 billion to Ukraine.
Airliner or Flying Health Hazard? Unsavory Facts About Boeing’s 737-800
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 11:59am ESTAircraft giant Boeing made headlines last week when three incidents involving its 737-800 planes, one of the Boeing 737 Next Generation (737NG) variants, occurred in 24 hours in various corners of the globe.
Turkiye Rejects Reports of Contact With Israel, Calls Claims ‘Unfounded’
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 11:51am ESTANKARA (Sputnik) – The relations between Turkiye and Israel are completely severed, Ankara is not taking any steps to mend them, the Turkish Center for Combating Disinformation of the Communications Department said on Monday.
Russia Brings Back 150 Soldiers From Ukrainian Captivity
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 9:45am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has returned 150 soldiers from Ukrainian captivity in exchange for 150 Ukrainian prisoners of war, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
How the Attempted Maidan 2.0 in Georgia Fell Flat
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 9:37am ESTMonth-long protests in Georgia and Western pressure on the ruling Georgian Dream party have come to nothing, with the new president being inaugurated on December 29 and protesters peacefully dispersing in Tbilisi.
US Ramps Up Military Aid to Ukraine With Artillery Rounds, Missiles, and Armored Vehicles
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 7:56am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US Department of Defense is in the process of transferring “hundreds of thousands” of artillery rounds and thousands of missiles to Kiev, US President Joe Biden said on Monday.
‘Trump Effect’: How New POTUS Beat Harris, Could Bolster Russia-US Ties and May Hasten NATO’s End
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 7:00am ESTWith time already ticking for US President-elect entering office, the world is faced with a whole array of developments, such as military conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the rapid growth of BRICS and deep fissures within the Western bloc.
Russian Forces Liberate Novoolenovka in Donetsk Region
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 6:44am ESTRussian forces from the Tsentr Battlegroup have liberated the settlement of Novoolenovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), according to a statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Putin Extends Holiday Greetings to World Leaders Ahead of New Year
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 6:02am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the leaders of several states on Christmas and the upcoming New Year, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Ukraine’s ‘Second Front’ in Africa: Zelensky ‘Will Bite Dust’ There
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 4:30am ESTThe Kiev regime, unable to defeat Russia on the battlefield, has opened a “second front” in Africa by aligning with terrorist groups in Mali and Niger, both of which have already severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine, said the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Death Toll From Tornadoes Rocking US’s South Rises to 4 People – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 2:34am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The death toll from tornadoes that hit the southern part of the United States over the weekend has risen to at least four people, CBS News reported on Monday, citing authorities.
China Completes World’s Longest High-Speed Tunnel – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 2:20am ESTBEIJING (Sputnik) – China has completed the construction of the world’s longest expressway tunnel, Tianshan Shengli, that will link the southern and northern parts of the Xinjiang autonomous region, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Monday.
Inflation, Pensions, and Housing Top Germans’ Concerns Ahead of Elections – Survey
Sputnik - Dec 30th 2024 1:02am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Germans named inflation, pensions and affordable housing as the most pressing issues for the new federal government, which will be formed after the February elections to the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, according to a survey conducted by the INSA institute for the Bild newspaper.
Slovakia Urges EU to Pay Attention to Ukraine’s Decision to Stop Gas Transit From Russia
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 11:42pm ESTBRATISLAVA (Sputnik) – In an open letter, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico asked the leadership of the European Union to pay attention to Ukraine’s decision to stop gas transit from Russia, calling this situation unprecedented.
Greece to Face Higher Costs if It Rejects Russian Gas – Russian Ambassador
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 11:32pm ESTATHENS (Sputnik) – Greece should be prepared to pay more if it rejects Russian gas for political reasons, Russian Ambassador to Greece Andrey Maslov said in an interview with Sputnik.
South Korea to Check All Boeing 737-800s in Country After Muan Crash – Ministry
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 10:19pm ESTSouth Korea’s transport ministry says authorities will check all Boeing 737-800s after the Muan crash.
Former US President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100 – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 4:31pm ESTJimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died at 100.
Incumbent Croatian President Leading in Presidential Run With 50.11% of Votes – CEC
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 2:29pm ESTZoran Milanovic is in the lead in the Croatia election with 50.11% of the vote, the CEC reports as 51.61% of stations have processed ballots.