News From Sputnik, Page 4
China Begins Construction on New Three Gorges Mega Waterway Project
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 2:32pm EDTChina officially began construction of the Three Gorges new waterway project on Monday, including what is expected to become the world’s largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world’s third-longest river, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Xi’s Visit Signifies China Recognizing North Korea’s Nuclear Status – Expert
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 1:46pm EDTXi Jinping’s recent trip to North Korea took place amid growing military cooperation between the United States, South Korea and Japan, Georgy Toloraya, head of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Economics’ Center of Russian Strategy in Asia, tells Sputnik.
EU Shift Into Military Bloc Will Erode Its Prosperity for Generations
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 12:55pm EDTBorn as an economic bloc, the EU has spent the past decade evolving into a militarized union. But where does this trajectory lead?
US Leads Nuclear Spending Surge as Global Arsenal Costs Hit Record $119 Billion
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 11:59am EDTThe US heads a record rise in nuclear arsenal spending, accounting alone for $69.2 billion of the $119 billion spent on nuclear arsenals in 2025 by the world’s nine nuclear-armed states, according to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).
Iran’s Trump Card Against Its Enemies — Popular Support
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 11:47am EDTIranians on the streets share a quiet but unmistakable reality about the country’s stance in the face of challenges.
Space, Tech & Investment May Drive New Level of China-North Korea Relations
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 9:52am EDTChinese President Xi Jinping’s first foreign visit of the year – to North Korea – confirms the deep, geography-driven alliance between the countries, Artyom Lukin, professor of international politics at Far Eastern Federal University, told Sputnik.
Challenges of the Modern Media Industry Discussed at SPIEF
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 8:16am EDTRossiya Segodnya media group hosted an international session titled Next-Generation Media: Responding to Global Challenges on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
US Hasn’t Shared Details of the Witkoff-Kushner Call to Zelensky With Russia Yet – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:47am EDTThe phone talks between Steve Witkoff, Jared Jushner and Volodymyr Zelensky took place on June 8, media reported.
China Unveils Potential Nuclear Submarine-Hunting Game Changer
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:14am EDTChina has successfully tested an Airborne Transient Electromagnetic (ATEM) system — a helicopter-towed “kite” of massive coils that could pierce submarine stealth like never before, reports SCMP.
China Launches Biggest Inland Ship Lock Project Ever Built
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:12am EDTChina has broken ground on a massive $11.3 billion expansion of the Three Gorges waterway that could transform logistics along the Yangtze River — the country’s economic artery.
China’s High-Tech Export Boom Defies Global Uncertainty
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:07am EDTChina’s export sector is proving exceptionally strong, fueled by global demand for AI hardware and green energy tech, China Chamber of Commerce data shows.
Russian Firepower Unleashes Hell on Key Ukrainian Energy and Transport Hubs
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:02am EDTThe Russian military pounded Ukraine’s ammunition and fuel depots, as well as transport and energy infrastructure facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday.
Japan to Strengthen Forces in Southwestern Part Over China’s Actions – Defense Minister
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 2:22am EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – Japan will strengthen its defenses in the southwestern part of the country amid China’s alleged attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo by force, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Tuesday.
US Attack Helicopter Crashed Near Strait of Hormuz, Both Crew Members Rescued – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 11:59pm EDTA US attack helicopter Apache crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, both crew members were rescued, the New York Times reported citing sources.
US to Continue to Pursue Iran Nuclear Deal Regardless of Israel’s Position – Vance
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 11:41pm EDTThe United States will continue to pursue the Iran nuclear deal, whether Israel likes it or not, US Vice President JD Vance said.
Germany, France End Cooperation on Joint FCAS Fighter Jet Project – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 11:11pm EDTGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to terminate a joint project to build a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet, European media reported on Monday, citing a German government official.
US Has Power Over Israel to Stop New War With Iran
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 1:30pm EDTIsrael cannot restart the war on Iran without US backing, Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar, tells Sputnik.
Almaz-Antey’s Сutting-Edge Naval Weaponry to Take Center Stage at Fleet-2026
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 12:13pm EDTRussia’s defense titan, Almaz-Antey, is showcasing a full-spectrum naval protection suite in Kronstadt, from shipborne SAMs to stealth-detecting radars and space-based systems.
No Third-Country Meddling in the Strait of Hormuz Allowed — Iranian Supreme Leader’s Adviser
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 12:09pm EDTMohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has reflected on the status of the Strait of Hormuz and US attempts to interfere in regional affairs in an exclusive interview with Sputnik.
OSCE Mission Calls Out Pashinyan for Threats Against Opposition Ahead of Armenia’s Elections
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 11:03am EDT“In some cases, the Prime Minister publicly threatened opposition candidates with investigations and nationalization of their companies,” an OSCE report of “preliminary findings and conclusions” on Sunday’s parliamentary vote in Armenia said.
Israel-Iran Escalation: Trump Trying to ‘Cool Down’ Tensions as Netanyahu ‘Tests’ US’ Boundaries
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 10:14am EDT“Trump is probably seeking to cool down the escalation” in the region which kicked off over the weekend and “avoid a new spiraling down” to another war, security and political analyst Dr. Hasan Selim Ozertem told Sputnik.
Armenian Parliamentary Elections: Political Circus Accompanied by All the Usual Dirty Tricks
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 8:58am EDT“The day before the election, six opposition candidates were detained and charged with money laundering -just as the campaign gained momentum. This isn’t democracy – it’s classical administrative leverage at its crudest,” political scientist Migran Shahzadeyan told Sputnik, commenting on Sunday’s highly contentious vote.
Russia to Showcase Its Next-Gen Naval Arsenal at Fleet 2026
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 8:58am EDTThe Russian arms manufacturer Rosoboronexport will unveil a full range of naval innovations in St.Petersburg’s Kronstadt, from AI driven unmanned boats to stealth frigates and killer submarines.
Russia and Pakistan Launch Webinar Series to Boost Cooperation Amid Global Tectonic Shifts
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 8:10am EDTAs part of the expanding strategic dialogue between Russia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a series of webinars titled “Pakistan and Russia: Bilateral Relations at the Cusp of a Shifting Global Order” will be held.
Strike on Moscow–Simferopol Passenger Train Criminal Act by the Kiev Regime – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 6:49am EDTCrimean Governor Sergey Aksyonov said that a drone attacked a Moscow-Simferopol passenger train on Monday morning, injuring the locomotive driver and killing his assistant.