From Nutbush to Queen of Rock ‘n ‘Roll: The Life of Legendary Singer Tina Turner
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 7:41pm EDTThe legendary rock ‘n’ roll singer rose to fame in the 1960s and later broke records in the 1980s, amplifying Black women’s role in the music genre. Turner gained the title “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and was known for her biggest hits including “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “The […]
From Nutbush to Queen of Rock ‘n ‘Roll: The Life of Legendary Singer Tina Turner
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 7:41pm EDTThe legendary rock ‘n’ roll singer rose to fame in the 1960s and later broke records in the 1980s, amplifying Black women’s role in the music genre. Turner gained the title “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and was known for her biggest hits including “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “The […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2024 Presidential Election Campaign
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 6:08pm EDTAfter months of anticipation and hype in the media, on Wednesday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his 2024 bid for the US presidency on the Republican ticket. News earlier in the day indicated DeSantis had officially filed the relevant paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Pentagon: State Dept Approves $285 Million Sale of NASAMS Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 5:50pm EDTThe US Department of Defense said on Wednesday that the State Department had given its approval to the pending sale of another surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine.
Danish PM Reportedly Being ‘Seriously’ Considered to Serve as Next NATO Leader
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 5:16pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is reportedly being “seriously” considered as a candidate to become NATO’s next secretary general, a prospect reinforced by her recent invitation to the White House.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia Reportedly Looking to Buy Chinese Weapons
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 4:11pm EDTChina is reportedly currently in talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sell the two Arab states a variety of new weapons, including the Chengdu J-10C, the fighter jet that forms the backbone of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
Rock Queen Tina Turner Dead at 83
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 3:54pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iconic singer Tina Turner died on Wednesday after battling an undisclosed illness. She was 83.
Ukrainian Top General’s Replacement Would Likely Have to Be Vetted by US
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 3:08pm EDTAs reports emerge about Ukrainian armed forces top commander Gen. Valery Zaluzhny would likely be unable to lead Kiev’s war machine due to the injuries he sustained, it remains unclear who exactly might replace him.
Kiev Regime Gets US-Made Weapons and ‘License to Kill’ Russians, Says Analyst
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 2:51pm EDTWith the Ukrainian raid on Belgorod region being preceded by rocket and artillery strikes against Russian territory, it would appear that the US really does not mind if Kiev uses the weapons provided by Washington to strike Russia.
1Canada and Saudi Arabia Agree to Restore Diplomatic Ties
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 2:33pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore their diplomatic ties and appoint ambassadors, ending the fallout from a 2018 row, Global Affairs said on Wednesday.
Fundamental Changes Taking Place in Global Arena – Putin
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 2:19pm EDTMore countries are pursuing independent development, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the plenary session of the Second Eurasian Economic Forum on Wednesday.
NATO Not Ready to Give Security Framework to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 2:08pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO is not ready to provide security frameworks for Ukraine in relation to its potential accession to the alliance amid the ongoing military conflict, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
German Chamber of Commerce Forecasts 0% Economic Growth for 2023
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 1:53pm EDTBerlin was one of the more hesitant NATO members about pushing Ukraine into a military confrontation with Russia in early 2022, as it looked to open the long-awaited Nord Stream II gas pipeline – something long opposed by Washington. The pipeline was closed after Russia’s special operation began, and it was later bombed by saboteurs.
Bosnian Serb Leader Reveals What Forced Russia’s Hand in Ukrainian Conflict
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 1:52pm EDTIt was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to help bring NATO to Russia’s doorstep, rather than Russian President Vladimir Putin’s whim, that sparked the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, says president of Republika Srpska.
Ray McGovern: Putin Had ‘No Other Options’ Than Military Op in Ukraine
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 1:01pm EDTThe US and its NATO allies have rejected any ceasefire in Ukraine unless Russia surrenders its newly-reincorporated territories in Crimea, the Donbass, Zaporozhye and Kherson. Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, said Moscow’s security concerns must be at at the core of any peace deal.
What is Memorial Day and Why Do Americans Celebrate It?
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 12:30pm EDTOn May 29, the US celebrates Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the military. When did this holiday begin and why is it so important?
Last Chinese Emperor’s Watch Sells for $6.2 Million
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 12:10pm EDTAn auction house in Hong Kong sold several items on Tuesday that belonged to Aisin-Giyoro Puyi, the last emperor of China, who was dethroned in 1912. The items included a Swiss-made luxury watch, which went for $6.2 million.
Commissioner Points Finger at DOJ for Purging Hunter Biden IRS Whistleblowers
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 11:34am EDTThe IRS commissioner has informed US lawmakers he did not retaliate against whistleblowers, alleging a cover-up in the Hunter Biden tax crimes case and pointing the finger at the US Department of Justice.
What Does Ron DeSantis Say About US Foreign Policy?
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 10:41am EDTFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to launch the 2024 presidential bid via Twitter on Wednesday evening. We know who DeSantis is – but what’s his stance on a spate of sticking US foreign policy issues? Sputnik explores.
‘The Only Thing They Could Do’: Why Ukraine Raided Russia’s Belgorod Region
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 10:03am EDTAfter having lost thousands of soldiers in the Artemovsk meatgrinder and still failing to hold the city, Ukrainian forces apparently attempted to even the score by launching a sortie against the civilian population of the Belgorod Region.
Russia Repels Ukraine’s Drone Attacks on Ships Protecting Gas Pipelines in Turkiye
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 10:02am EDTAll Ukrainian boats were destroyed by standard armament of Russian ship in 140 kilometers northeast of Bosphorus Strait.
Washington Politicians Won’t Risk ‘Cataclysmic’ Default Over Debt Ceiling Crisis
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 9:37am EDTLetting the US Treasury default on its debt repayments would have disastrous results, warned economist, professor and consultant Mark Frost — but that is why Americans should not fear that political rivals would let it happen to spite each other.
Putin Addresses Eurasian Economic Forum Plenary Session
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 9:24am EDTThe forum was established as part of the Eurasian Economic Union framework, aimed at integrating states spanning the post-Soviet space.
Russia’s Progress 84 Cargo Ship Blasts Off for ISS From Baikonur
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 8:39am EDTProgress is an expendable-unmanned spacecraft developed by Soviet scientists and currently serving as cargo deliverer to the International Space Station (ISS).
Watch Russian Kamikaze Drones Destroy Ukrainian Militants
Sputnik - May 24th 2023 8:24am EDTLoitering munition, also known as kamikaze drones, are much cheaper than regular UAVs and are used for swift and destructive attacks against enemy troops and military equipment.