US Dollar ‘Losing Soft Power’ as ‘New Economic Order’ Ushered in
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 8:44am EDTThe negative effects of the US-led sanctions, underpinned by the greenback’s historic pre-eminence, have boomeranged on Western economies, hindering foreign trade, crippling economic growth and pushing the rest of the world to look for alternatives, professor Sergio Rossi told Sputnik.
‘Multipolar World Order Strengthening, This is Inevitable Process’ – Putin
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 8:32am EDT1Gas Price in Netherlands Nearly Doubles in 2 Weeks – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 8:29am EDTTHE HAGUE (Sputnik) – The purchase price of gas in the Netherlands has almost doubled since early June, when it last settled at 23 euros ($25) per megawatt-hour (MWh), Dutch media reported Friday.
Siberian Scientists Unearth Bone Belonging to Massive Sauropod Dinosaur
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 8:20am EDT66-252 million years ago during the Mesozoic Era, the territory which now makes up modern Russia was home to dozens of unique dinosaur species. Many have been bestowed uniquely Russian place names, like the Amurosaurus and the Sibirotitan.
Putin Addresses SPIEF 2023 Plenary Session
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 8:00am EDTThe St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is running from 14 to 17 June at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center.
NATO Secretary General Says Alliance Not Involved in Belgorod Region Attacks
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 7:55am EDTBRUSSELS (Sputnik) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO countries had nothing to do with the attacks by Ukrainian sabotage groups in the Belgorod Region, because the alliance’s assistance is aimed solely at protecting Ukraine’s territory.
Hungary’s Orban Claims Only Trump Can Stop Ukraine Conflict
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 7:14am EDTBUDAPEST (Sputnik) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban once again voiced his support for Donald Trump on Friday and argued that only the former US president could stop the conflict in Ukraine.
Germany Runs Out of Money for EU After Ukraine Spending Spree
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 6:55am EDTBillions of euros in direct military, economic and financial support for Ukraine and billions more via European Union institutions have sucked the German budget dry. At the same time, Berlin’s decision to dutifully abandon purchases of Russian energy at Washington’s behest has pushed the industrial powerhouse’s economy into a recession.
Russian Troops Paid for Destroying Enemy Weapons During Special Op in Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 6:29am EDTSince the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, Western countries have been ramping up military support for the Kiev regime, providing it with state-of-the-art weaponry, which Moscow officials have consistently warned would have a detrimental effect on the crisis and would, no matter how sophisticated, eventually be destroyed.
Pope Francis Returns to Vatican From Hospital After Abdominal Surgery
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 6:26am EDTVATICAN CITY (Sputnik) – Pope Francis, who underwent abdominal surgery last week, returned to the Vatican on Friday from the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Biden ‘Open’ to Lifting Reform Requirements for Ukraine’s NATO Membership – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 6:23am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has backed exempting Ukraine from fulfilling a Membership Action Plan (MAP), which is a package of NATO-prescribed reforms prospective candidates are required to carry out but is not enough by itself to gain membership, media reported, citing two unnamed US officials.
De-Dollarization Drive, Economic Growth Prospects Fueling BRICS Appeal
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 6:13am EDTBRICS has proven itself to be an increasingly desirable club to join, since it offers dynamic and profitable business prospects, especially in light of the de-dollarization trend and geopolitical tensions, Sergio Rossi, professor of Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, told Sputnik.
China’s Xi Jinping Welcomes ‘Old Friend’ Bill Gates in Beijing
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 5:34am EDTThe visit to China by US billionaire Bill Gates comes in the wake of a foray to the manufacturing hub of his electric vehicle firm by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, along with a spate of stopovers by other tech leaders, like Apple CEO Tim Cook, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
Pepe Escobar: Russia’s New Roadmap for Multipolar World
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 5:00am EDTThe St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is not only the premier platform for discussing everything that matters in business and geoeconomics concerning Russia and the wider Eurasia.
Norwegian Military Betting on Arctic Drones to Maintain Sovereignty
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 4:56am EDTNorway at present doesn’t have any armed drones and has been estimated to be “far behind” in developing military UAVs. However, it runs several programs of Arctic-adapted drones, with experts predicting that the era of manned combat aircraft may be approaching its end.
US, Iran Quietly Seek ‘Understanding’ on Tehran’s Nuke Program – Report
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 4:40am EDTRecent reports have surfaced that the US and Iran have been “quietly” rekindling talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. Indirect negotiations between the sides on a return to the 2015 JCPOA deal had earlier stalled, but the media reported that the Biden administration has been seeking a spate of commitments from Iran in return for concessions.r
Kiev Loses Over 400 Military in 2 Directions Over Past Day – Russian MoD
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 4:32am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost more than 400 military in the South Donetsk and Donetsk directions over the past day as a result of unsuccessful offensive attempts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Bulgaria Wants to Join EU Coalition Supplying Kiev With Ammunition
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 3:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Bulgaria is planning to join the coalition of European countries supporting Ukraine with ammunition deliveries, though the intention has not been supported by a “political decision” yet, new Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev has said.
Japan’s Opposition Submits Draft Resolution of No Confidence in Cabinet – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 1:07am EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – Japan’s opposition has submitted a draft resolution in Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s led cabinet to the country’s parliament, local media reported Friday.
Russia Interested in Trade, Economic Cooperation With UAE, Other Countries
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 1:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is interested in mutually beneficial cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and other countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.
Video: At Least 3 Dead, Dozens Injured After Tornado Strikes Texas
Sputnik - Jun 16th 2023 12:02am EDTThe extent of the tornado’s strength is yet to be determined, pending damage surveys, but based on video evidence and photographs, the National Weather Service in Amarillo has confirmed that it was a tornado that struck Perryton.
Moscow Will Return to Investigating Nord Stream Sabotage After UN Halt
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 11:48pm EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The issue of an investigation of the sabotage on the Nord Stream pipeline is not closed, and Russia will return to it, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitriy Polyansky said Thursday.
Photo: Seoul Recovers Rocket Used in Botched North Korean Satellite Launch
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 11:33pm EDTNorth Korea planned to showcase their increased military capabilities with the spy satellite’s launch, but it fell harmlessly into the sea.
Ancient Sword From Bronze Age Burial in Germany Found in Remarkable Condition
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 11:07pm EDTScientists dated the sword to the late 14th century B.C., and they emphasized the rarity of such finds from this period and region. Many middle Bronze Age graves have been looted over time, making it unusual to find intact artifacts from this era.
Biden May Lose First Two Primary States by Forfeit
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 10:50pm EDTNew Hampshire and Iowa typically start the Democratic Primary process, but a Biden plan to move South Carolina ahead in the calendar further complicates an already complex primary for an incumbent president.