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Seismic Waves Rippling Through Mars’ Core Offer Clue About How It Became ‘Hostile to Life’
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 7:39am EDTNASA put the lid on its InSight Mars Lander mission last December after it stopped responding to communications from Earth. Dust had accumulated on its solar panels, draining the lander of energy. But after four years of seismic monitoring, its data is still being analyzed, offering remarkable revelations about the Red Planet.
Moscow Pledges to Harshly Respond to Poland’s Seizure of Russian Embassy School Building
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 7:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow will give a tough response to the Polish authorities’ intrusion on the building of the school of the Russian embassy in Warsaw with the aim of seizing it, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Germany Preparing Ukrainian Soldiers for Counteroffensive – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 7:07am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – German instructors are training Ukrainian soldiers for urban combat at a dozen military bases across the country ahead of Kiev’s much-touted spring offensive, a German tabloid reported on Saturday.
Open Burning Extinguished at Fuel Depot in Sevastopol
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 7:01am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – A fire at the fuel depot in Sevastopol, caused by a drone attack earlier in the morning, has been eliminated, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said.
Watch Russian Tor-M2 SAM Destroy Ukrainian Drone While Evading Attack
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 6:54am EDTThe Tor-M2 is a Russian-made surface-to-air missile system designed for short-range air defense. It is capable of engaging a wide range of targets, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and cruise missiles. The system uses advanced radar and fire-control technology, and can operate in all weather conditions.
Erdogan Makes First Public Appearance After Feeling Unwell
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 6:53am EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made his first public appearance on Saturday after falling ill earlier in the week, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Twitter Introduces Worldwide Account Monetization
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 6:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Twitter has announced an option to monetize accounts, which will allow all its users to earn money from their posts.
Russia’s Top Diplomat Calls Western Attempts to Isolate Moscow a Failure
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 6:25am EDTAt the Global Conference on Multipolarity Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov indicated that the only alternative to confrontation is to join forces based on the principles of respect for the equality and sovereignty of all states. The event gathered over 100 experts from more than 60 countries, including China, Brazil, and India.
REC to Promote Exports of Innovative Products as ‘Made in Russia’
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 5:58am EDTThe Russian Export Center (part of VEB.RF) will motivate companies with breakthrough solutions and a proactive position on export to join the Made in Russia program, Veronika Nikishina, CEO of the REC, said at the plenary session “How to Make Intellectual Property a Highly Liquid Asset?” at the 5th International Rospatent Conference ERA IP.
Fuel Tank on Fire in Sevastopol Following Suspected Drone Hit
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 5:57am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – A fuel tank is on fire in the area of the Kazachya (‘Cossack’) bay in Sevastopol, likely due to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hit, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said.
Watch Footage of Aerial Battle Between Russian and Ukrainian Drones Near Donetsk
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 5:42am EDTEarlier, it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces had found a safe way to shoot down Ukrainian UAVs, which involves the use of FPV drones that destroy enemy drones with overhead strikes.
Polish Authorities Storm School at Russian Embassy With Police Backing
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 5:33am EDTWARSAW (Sputnik) – Warsaw mayor’s office officials, accompanied by Polish police, arrived on Saturday morning at the school at the Russian embassy and stormed the premises after being denied entry, a Sputnik correspondent reports from the scene.
Moscow Condemns Practices of Suspending Russian Athletes From Olympics as Political
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 5:27am EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Russia denounces the practices of disqualifying Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said.
US ‘Playing Catch Up’ With China in Tussle for Influence in Pacific, Biden Envoy Says
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 5:24am EDTAfter Beijing signed several agreements with almost a dozen Pacific Island nations during the visit by foreign minister Wang Yi to the region in the summer of 2022, Washington recognized the need to “up its game”, pledging to “expand its footprint” to offset China’s growing sway.
Russia Sees No Progress in Implementing Its Part of Grain Deal: Moscow
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 2:45am EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – There are no tangible results that would indicate that Russia’s demands under the Black Sea Grain Initiative have been met, but there is still time before the grain deal expires, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said, speaking about the prospects for extending the deal beyond May 18.
Leak of a Sensitive Kind: Docs on Royal Navy ‘Hunter-Killer’ Sub Reportedly Left In Pub Loo
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 1:48am EDTWhen someone pops into a pub loo after a pint or two, the last thing he (or she) would expect to come across would be sensitive documents blowing the lid on the operating characteristics of a nuclear-powered fleet submarine of the Royal Navy. But that is precisely what is reported to have happened in Cumbria.
Lockheed Wins $8.3Mln Contract For S Korea’s Integration Into F-35 Program
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 12:21am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $8.3 million contract to support South Korea’s integration into the F-35 fighter jet program, the Pentagon said in a press release.
Sister of North Korean Leader Says Biden Appears to Be ‘Old Man With No Future’
Sputnik - Apr 29th 2023 12:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kim Yo Jong, the deputy head of the Central Committee of North Korea’s Workers’ Party and the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says US President Joe Biden appears to be “an old man with no future,” not capable of taking responsibility for US security, media reported, citing North Korean […]
Report: JPMorgan, PNC Vying to Buy First Republic Amid Potential US Government Seizure
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 11:53pm EDTOn March 9, customers at Silicon Valley Bank reported problems withdrawing or transferring money from their accounts. The next day, regulators took over the bank and promised to make depositors whole. However, the incident caused a crisis of confidence for customers at other banks, resulting in more bank runs.
No Clarity on Prospects of Extending Grain Deal – Source
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 11:47pm EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – There is no clarity on the issue of the potential extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, also known as the grain deal; Turkiye is waiting for the West to demonstrate support for Ankara’s efforts, a source close to the talks told Sputnik.
Mass Road Accident in Moscow Region Results in Four Dead – Emergency Services
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 11:33pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A major road accident has occurred on the Kievskoe Highway (route M3) in the Moscow region, resulting in the death of four people, including two children, a local emergency services representative told Sputnik.
19th Century Florida Shipwreck Sees Day of Light Thanks to Storm Erosion
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 11:28pm EDTThe discovery of a second shipwreck in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, has caused excitement among maritime archaeologists and historians alike. The discovery was made possible due to severe erosion caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole, which have helped expose wrecks along the state’s coastline.
SpaceX Postpones Falcon Heavy Launch for 4th Time, Next Attempt Saturday
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 11:16pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – SpaceX scrubbed the launch of its sixth Falcon Heavy mission for a fourth time and will carry out its next attempt on Saturday, a SpaceX broadcaster said.
‘Crooked’ Hillary No Longer
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 11:12pm EDTFormer US President Donald Trump has indicated he will no longer call former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “crooked” anymore, instead opting to pass own the nickname to his current presidential rival Joe Biden.
Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Strongholds in Donetsk, Reconnaissance Group
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 11:03pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian artillery has destroyed a stronghold of Ukrainian troops in the area of the city of Ugledar in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.