Biden’s Migrant Program Paused Amid Fears It Would Fuel Raging Border Crisis
Sputnik - Aug 27th 2024 3:29am EDTA particularly contentious Joe Biden program on a crucial election year issue has been dealt a setback. Nearly 7.3 million migrants have crossed the US’ southern border illegally since President Biden took office in 2021, with the number continuing to grow. This has placed immigration at the forefront of heated debate over border policies.
Ukrainian Troops Trained to Use Chemical Ammunition for Western-Made Artillery Systems – Russian MoD
Sputnik - Aug 27th 2024 2:42am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian military personnel are being trained to use chemical ammunition for Western-made artillery systems, said Igor Kirillov, the head of the Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense of the Russian armed forces, said on Tuesday.
Cut the Defense Budget by 97.5%
Sputnik - Aug 27th 2024 2:27am EDTThe United States is one of the most politically polarized countries in the world.
Scholz Vows Increased Deportations Following Brutal Mass Stabbing
Sputnik - Aug 27th 2024 2:05am EDTThe attack preludes next month’s three regional elections, which Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) – a center-right party – are slated to win, though they are closely followed by the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD), according to recent polls.
Over 50,000 Tons of Arms & Equipment Shipped to Israel From US – Report
Sputnik - Aug 27th 2024 1:56am EDTThe US has continued to support Israel, despite the Gaza health ministry reporting that more than 40,000 people in the region have been killed since the conflict first began in October.
Meta Shouldn’t Have ‘Demoted’ Hunter Biden Laptop Story on Platform – CEO
Sputnik - Aug 27th 2024 1:42am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Meta (banned in Russia for extremism) founder Mark Zuckerberg in a letter to US House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan admitted that the Hunter Biden laptop story was not Russian disinformation and should not have been demoted on the social media company’s platform while it was under review.
US Containment Strategy Against Russia Failing Amid Emergence of Multipolar World
Sputnik - Aug 27th 2024 1:26am EDTThe United States faces economic and geopolitical challenges in successfully implementing the kind of containment strategy it successfully pursued during the Cold War.
RFK Jr. in Light of Durov Arrest Says Europe Has Lost Free Speech Rights
Sputnik - Aug 27th 2024 12:20am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in response to France arresting Telegram messenger’s CEO Pavel Durov, said that free speech rights in Europe are gone.
Telegram Founder’s Detention Shows ‘Dangerous Trend’ of Online Surveillance
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 11:32pm EDTWestern governments are increasingly seeking to deepen their control of online platforms while looking to discredit those like TikTok and Telegram which they perceive to be beyond their control.
Poland Is Clueless as to How Many of Its Mercenaries Are Fighting in Ukraine for Kiev – Source
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 11:08pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Polish authorities cannot provide even an approximate number of Polish mercenaries fighting for Zelensky, an anonymous source in the Polish Foreign Ministry told Sputnik.
‘US Defense Lobbyists Need War’: Middle East Regional War Could Spiral as US Fails to Intervene
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 10:02pm EDTAn analyst told Sputnik on Monday that Israel has shown that they are not fully protected in their conflict with Hamas and that a broadening war with Hezbollah will create a worse situation for Tel Aviv.
‘US Defense Lobbyists Need War’: Middle East Regional War Could Spiral as US Fails to Intervene
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 10:02pm EDTAn analyst told Sputnik on Monday that Israel has shown that they are not fully protected in their conflict with Hamas and that a broadening war with Hezbollah will create a worse situation for Tel Aviv.
‘US Defense Lobbyists Need War’: Middle East Regional War Could Spiral as US Fails to Intervene
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 10:02pm EDTAn analyst told Sputnik on Monday that Israel has shown that they are not fully protected in their conflict with Hamas and that a broadening war with Hezbollah will create a worse situation for Tel Aviv.
Hezbollah Could End Normal Life in Israel, Drive Israelis ‘Underground’ in Any Major Escalation
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 1:10pm EDTTensions between Hezbollah and Israel have boiled over amid a series of increasingly powerful back-and-forth attacks. But neither side, nor their allies truly want a full-scale war, since it would end any semblance of normal life in Israel, sink Tehran’s hopes on the diplomatic front, and stretch US resources to a breaking point, observers say.
Why Did Telegram’s CEO Durov Have a Target on His Back?
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 12:24pm EDTPavel Durov, the Russian-born co-founder of the Telegram encrypted messaging app, was arrested at Paris’s Bourget airport where his private jet touched down on Saturday. The tycoon is accused of ostensibly enabling criminal activities through insufficient moderation of the platform, and is to appear in court as a French citizen.
Macron Says Telegram CEO Arrest in France Not Political Decision
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 10:40am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France is not a political decision, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
Ukraine’s Troop Losses Top 6,200 in Operation in Kursk Region – MoD
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 9:05am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces have lost more than 6,200 servicepeople and 73 tanks since the beginning of the operation in the Kursk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Trump Suggests Consulting Role for Musk in Cabinet If Elected
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 9:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US presidential candidate Donald Trump has said that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk would likely be too busy to serve in his cabinet but suggested that the entrepreneur could play a consulting role in his administration if he wins the November election.
Israeli National Security Minister Says He Would Build Synagogue on Temple Mount – Reports
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 8:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has said that he would build a synagogue on the Temple Mount (also known as the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound) in Jerusalem to give equal rights to Jews and Muslims, media reported on Monday.
2Grossi to Lead IAEA Mission to Kursk Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 8:58am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on Monday that he will head an IAEA mission to the Kursk nuclear power plant on August 27 “given the serious situation.”
Watch Russian Assault Units Advance Towards Ukrainian Troop Positions
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 8:27am EDTThe task of Russian assault groups is to cut the supply lines of the large Ukrainian Armed Forces garrison in Ugledar, which passes through the settlement.
Graveyard for NATO Armor: Western Heavy Weapons Destroyed During Kiev’s Kursk Gambit
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 8:08am EDTAlong with crack troops and foreign mercs, Kiev’s surprise offensive in Kursk region has involved the use of an array of NATO equipment. Here’s what’s been destroyed or captured by Russia to date.
Russian Scientists Studied How Stress Hormone Affects Sleep
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 5:58am EDTRussia’s Saratov State University (SSU) researchers have developed a mathematical model demonstrating how the rhythm of cortisol secretion affects the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.
Trump Suggests Skipping ABC News Debate With Harris Over Bias
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 5:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US presidential contender Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether he will debate Vice President Kamala Harris on “fake news” ABC News channel after watching a “biased” interview of Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton.
Photos: Kim Jong Un Supervises Drone Testing
Sputnik - Aug 26th 2024 4:23am EDTNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday supervised drone testing conducted by the North Korean National Defense Academy’s Drone Research Institute.