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Turkiye Unbowed Despite ‘Incredible Pressure’ From West Over Ties With Russia, Erdogan Spox Says
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:43pm EDTTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured a third term in office on Sunday. Under his watch, Ankara has pursued arguably its most independent foreign policy since Turkiye’s entry into the NATO alliance in 1952. Erdogan doubled down on efforts to escape Washington’s grip after the US tried to coup him in 2016.
Why Debt Ceiling Deal Doesn’t Mean US Economy Out of Woods
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:39pm EDTFollowing heated debates, US President Joe Biden and House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a final agreement to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt limit through January 1, 2025. What’s in the deal and how will it affect the US economy?
What Erdogan’s Victory Means for World’s Geopolitical Balance
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:29pm EDTRecep Tayyip Erdogan won the Turkish presidential run-off on Sunday, defeating his political rival, the leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Kemal Kilicdaroglu. How could Erdogan’s win influence Turkiye’s foreign policy and its relations with NATO?
Serbian President Vucic: Goal of Aggravation of Situation in Kosovo is to Clash Serbia With NATO
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:27pm EDTMORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Putin Congratulates Erdogan by Phone on Election Victory
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:10pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his election victory in a telephone conversation, the office of the Turkish leader said on Monday.
Building BRICS of New World Order: Saudi Push to Join BRICS Bank Will Benefit Kingdom, World
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 1:37pm EDTRiyadh has made a concerted push away from US-led global power structures in recent months, normalizing ties with Iran and Syria, and expressing openness to trade in currencies besides the dollar. Economist Jasem Ajaka explains why joining the BRICS’ countries’ development bank would be a win-win scenario for Riyadh and the bloc.
Venezuela Wants to Become Part of BRICS
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 12:58pm EDTBUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) – Venezuela would like to become part of the BRICS as this association forms a new world order, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday.
Scent of a Roman Woman: Researchers Find Essence of 2,000-Year-Old Perfume
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 12:56pm EDTThe perfume unearthed from a pristine family burial chamber in Seville belonged to wealthy lady, was held in an unusual and fancy carved quartz bottle — and held a scent familiar to frequent rock concert-goers.
Taiwan’s Navy to Receive 4th Tuo Chiang Corvette in June
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 12:19pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Taiwanese navy will receive its fourth Tuo Chiang multipurpose stealth corvette in June amid tensions in the Taiwan Strait with China, a Taiwanese state news agency reported on Monday, citing a source.
Iran to Present New Hypersonic Missile Soon – IRGC
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 12:05pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran will soon demonstrate a new hypersonic missile after conducting all the necessary tests, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, said on Monday.
European Parliament Rapporteur Urges Pristina to Withdraw Forces From North Kosovo
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 11:57am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Parliament’s rapporteur for Kosovo, Viola von Cramon, called on Kosovo Albanian authorities to withdraw its special police from the north of the self-proclaimed republic and to sit for talks with Kosovo Serbs.
Russia Pays Coupons on Eurobonds in Rubles Maturing in 2026, 2036
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 11:52am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Finance Ministry said on Monday that it had paid the coupons on sovereign Eurobonds in rubles maturing in 2026 and 2036.
Serb Protesters Clash With Security Forces in Northern Kosovo, Two Serbs Injured
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 11:42am EDTBELGRADE (Sputnik) – Clashes between Serb protesters and Kosovar security forces erupted on Monday in the Zvecan municipality in northern Kosovo.
What is the CFE Treaty and Why Has Russia Renounced It?
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 11:29am EDTThe past five years have seen an acceleration in the breakdown of the post-Cold War order, with a number of security agreements revoked, and NATO continuing its push toward Russia’s borders. The Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty is the latest agreement on the chopping block. What is it? And why has Russia decided […]
What Are Anti-Drone Systems and How Do They Work?
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 11:02am EDTThe NATO-Russia proxy conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated the significance of drones in modern warfare, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used by both sides for reconnaissance, targeting and kamikaze attacks. What are the four main kinds of anti-drone defenses? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Sputnik explores.
World’s Deep Ocean is Gasping for Breath Amid Loss of Oxygen, Study Warns
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 10:31am EDTAs Antarctica’s environment has a tremendous impact on planet Earth, ranging from affecting the climate to all manner of other aspects of life, a recent discovery by Australian researchers resulted in alarming conclusions.
Danish Parliament to Consider Civil Proposal to Legalize Euthanasia – Reports
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 10:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A civil petition to legalize euthanasia in Denmark has been signed by more than 50,000 people, surpassing the minimum number of signatures required for parliament to start consideration of the proposal, Danish media reported on Monday.
Proposed US Debt Ceiling Deal to Include Spending Caps, Changes to Welfare Requirements
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 10:24am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The new bipartisan debt ceiling deal reached by US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will put a cap on non-defense discretionary spending, introduce welfare work requirements, and retrieve some of the unused COVID-19 relief funds, according to the text of the proposed legislation.
Israel Announces Successful Test of Naval Iron Dome System Against Advanced Targets
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 10:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israel on Monday successfully test-fired a seaborne air defense system that it hopes will complete its air defense shield setup to provide all-round protection for strategic assets, the country’s defense ministry said.
Ukraine’s Public Debt Up $4.4Bln in April, Exceeds $124Bln – Lawmaker
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 9:55am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine’s public debt now exceeds $124 billion, having grown by $4.4 billion in April, Danil Getmantsev, the head of the Ukrainian Parliament’s finance committee, said on Monday.
Scientist Warns of Looming ‘Existential Threat’ as Hyper-Intelligent AI ‘Could Decide to Take Over’
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 8:58am EDTGeoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian computer scientist whose efforts in the sphere of artificial neural networks earned him the nickname the “Godfather of AI,” recently joined a chorus of voices the world over warning that if and when AI becomes smarter than humans, it could have disastrous consequences.
OSCE Observers Believe Turkish Voters Had Opportunity to Choose Between Real Alternatives
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 8:58am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) believe Turkiye’s presidential election gave citizens a choice between real alternatives, the OSCE said on Monday.
Trade in National Currencies to Have ‘Healing Effect’ on Global Economy – Lavrov
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 8:46am EDTNAIROBI (Sputnik) – A transition to transactions between countries in national currencies will have a “healing effect” on global economy and international trade, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
Russia’s Kursk to Reinforce Borders After Kiev’s Attacks on Neighboring Regions – Governor
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 8:43am EDTVORONEZH, Russia (Sputnik) – Local authorities will continue to strengthen the borders in Russia’s Kursk Region following recent breakthroughs by Ukrainian saboteurs in the neighboring Bryansk and Belgorod regions, Kursk Region Governor Roman Starovoyt, said on Monday.
South Korea Races to Feed Europe’s Insatiable Hunger for Weapons
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 8:30am EDTAmid the free-for-all in the West to funnel weapons to Ukraine, along with escalated tensions linked to the much-touted alleged threats from North Korea and China, South Korea boasted an impressive arms sales boost in 2022, to the tune of $17 billion compared to $7.25 billion the previous year, according to its defense ministry.
