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Harris May Be Appointed Supreme Court Judge After Losing Presidential Election – Report
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 10:44am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US Vice President and former presidential candidate Kamala Harris may be appointed an associate justice of the US Supreme Court after the failed attempt to become the first female president of the United States, Newsweek reported, citing a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Bakari Sellers.
Germany’s Audi May Cut Around 4,500 Jobs
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 9:28am ESTGerman carmaking giant Audi AG third-quarter financial report showed the total operating profit of the company fell from €4.6 billion to €2.1 billion.
Will Trump Clash With Musk Over EV Tariffs?
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 8:59am ESTThroughout his campaign, Donald Trump has railed against Joe Biden’s climate policies, vowing to row back spending on green energy, and boost drilling for oil and gas to “further defeat inflation.”
Russia-Africa Forum Shatters Hopes of Russian Isolation – Moscow
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 8:40am ESTThe first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum being held has showed the importance of multipolarity and shattered the “dirty hopes” of Russia’s isolation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
First Ministerial Conference of Russia-Africa Partnership Forum
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 8:00am ESTThe first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum is taking place on November 9-10 in the Sirius Federal Territory.
Why Trump’s Triumph Sows Sorrow for Soros
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 6:58am ESTBillionaire hedge fund shark-turned liberal ‘philanthropist’ George Soros’ financial interests and political projects may be in trouble when Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office, with tens of millions in campaign funding, smear jobs and even involvement in the Trump prosecutions failing to stop the former president from making a comeback.
US Defense Secretary Refuses Zelensky’s Request for Priority Delivery of ATACMS – Report
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 6:51am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has refused a recent request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to give priority to delivery of ATACMS missile systems to Ukraine over other customers, US media reported on Saturday, citing two US officials and an adviser to the Ukrainian government.
Ukraine Loses Over 300 Troops Attempting to Attack Russia’s Kursk Region
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 6:25am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian troops in boundary areas of the Kursk Region have eliminated more than 300 Ukrainian servicepeople over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Putin Delivers Powerful Address to World, Trump Personally at Valdai Forum – Kiselev
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 6:12am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a powerful address to the world, which was also largely personal to US President-elect Donald Trump, during his speech at a meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Dmitry Kiselev, the director general of Sputnik’s parent media group Rossiya Segodnya, told Sputnik.
What Promises Has Trump Made on Ukraine?
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 5:32am ESTDonald Trump has repeatedly promised to settle the Ukraine conflict even before his inauguration if he won the 2024 presidential race, vowing to prevent World War III.
German President Loses Cool Over Criticism of His Stance on NATO, Nord Stream – Report
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 5:22am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier lost his temper after being criticized for his stance on NATO exercises on the eastern flank and the Nord Streams gas pipelines, German writer Marko Martin has said.
Ukraine Loses About 770 Soldiers in Battles With Russian Forces – MoD
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 4:56am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Battlegroup Yug has eliminated around 770 Ukrainian soldiers in several areas of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) over the past 24 hours, repelled one Ukrainian counterattack and destroyed three ammunition depots, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Putin Offers Condolences to Pakistan’s President, Prime Minister Over Terror Attack
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 4:47am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday following a terrorist attack at a railway station in the Pakistani city of Quetta.
What to Know About Robert Lighthizer, ‘Trade Czar’ & Potential Member of Trump’s Cabinet
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 2:24am ESTPresident-elect Donald Trump has already tapped Susan Wiles as the new White House chief of staff for when he takes office in January. Speculation is rife as to who could be the US trade representative in Trump’s Cabinet.
Negotiating Trade With Trump ‘Will Not Be Easy’ for EU – Orban
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 12:19am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned fellow EU leaders on Friday that the European Union would have tough time negotiating with US President-elect Donald Trump, who is expected to put “America first” in his trade policies.
Bitcoin Tops $77,000 for First Time in History
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 12:05am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Bitcoin cryptocurrency surged to an all-time high on Friday, rising above $77,000, according to trading data from the Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange.
Hezbollah Fired About 80 Projectiles Into Israel on Friday – IDF
Sputnik - Nov 9th 2024 12:02am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it registered some 80 projectiles fired by the Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah into Israeli territory on Friday.
Musk Says Bloodshed in Ukraine Will Soon End Thanks to Trump’s Plan
Sputnik - Nov 8th 2024 11:59pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US entrepreneur Elon Musk said the bloodshed in Ukraine will end soon thanks to the plan of US President-elect Donald Trump.
Death Toll From Israel’s Operation in Gaza Since October 2023 Tops 43,500 – Health Ministry
Sputnik - Nov 8th 2024 11:57pm ESTDOHA (Sputnik) – The death toll from Israel’s military operation among the population of Palestine’s Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023 has exceeded 43,500 people, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
Palestinian Leader Tells Trump He is Ready for Joint Work to Achieve Peace
Sputnik - Nov 8th 2024 11:55pm ESTCAIRO (Sputnik) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a phone call congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election and expressed readiness to work jointly to achieve a just peace in the Middle East, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.
Pentagon Lifts Ban on Presence of US Contractors in Ukraine to Repair US Weapons – Reports
Sputnik - Nov 8th 2024 8:54pm ESTThe US Department of Defense has lifted a ban on the presence of US defense contractors in Ukraine to repair weapons supplied by Washington to Kiev, Reuters reported on Friday.
Iran Showed Israel Only ‘Small Part’ of Its Retaliatory Capabilities in October Strike: IRGC Chief
Sputnik - Nov 8th 2024 2:09pm ESTIran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles into Israel on October 1, targeting military facilities, air bases and the Mossad headquarters. The attack reportedly caught Israel’s air and missile defenses and Tel Aviv’s allies off-guard, with dozens of missiles seen hitting their targets in footage posted to social media.
DC Court Grants Gov’t Request to Pause Trump Prosecution Following Election
Sputnik - Nov 8th 2024 1:17pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A federal court in the District of Columbia granted the US government’s request on Friday to pause prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump and cancel all upcoming court deadlines.
Israel to Open New Crossing on Border With Gaza or Humanitarian Supplies – IDF
Sputnik - Nov 8th 2024 1:03pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israel is set out to open a new crossing on the border with the Gaza Strip to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday.
Almost Two-Thirds of Germans Support Snap Elections As Soon As Possible – Poll
Sputnik - Nov 8th 2024 12:54pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – About two-thirds of German nationals want early elections to take place as soon as possible, given the collapse of the ruling coalition, a Deutschlandtrend poll carried out by the Infratest dimap for the ARD media group found on Friday.