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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.
Newly Released Pics Offer Fresh View of Obama White House When Bin Laden Was Killed
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 11:00pm EDTOn May 2, 2011, nearly ten years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, Osama bin Laden was killed in the Pakistani city of Abbottabad by the Navy SEALs group called DEVGRU, also known as SEAL Team Six.
Biden Reportedly Mulling Visit to New NATO Member Finland This Summer
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 10:58pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Joe Biden is considering visiting newly-admitted NATO member Finland this summer, US media reported citing three US officials familiar with the matter.
US May Be Willing to Make Concessions to Venezuela for Sanctions Relief – Source
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 10:15pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States may be willing to make concessions to Venezuela in exchange for additional sanctions relief on the country’s oil sector following a high-level US delegation’s visit to Colombia this week to discuss the matter with other governments, a source close to the talks told Sputnik.
First Republic Bank May Soon Become Third US Lender to Come Under Federal Control
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 9:52pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – San Francisco-based First Republic could be the third US lender to come under federal control since the country’s banking crisis erupted in March as its rescue by other banks wasn’t working, media reports said Friday.
Biden May Survive Weak Democratic Primaries But Unlikely to Top Trump Rematch
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 9:22pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Democratic Party’s elite will probably ensure no strong contender emerges to challenge President Joe Biden in the primary vote, although he will likely lose in a close race to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 general election, assuming the latter stays out of jail, analysts told Sputnik.
Second Ring on Dwarf Planet Quaoar Challenges Fundamental Laws of Astrophysics
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 8:40pm EDTAn international team of astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding Quaoar, a dwarf planet within the Kuiper belt that was first pinpointed by scientists in the early 2000s.
US Army Chief Orders ‘Aviation Stand Down’ After Two Chopper Crashes Kill 12 Soldiers
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 7:13pm EDTThe US Army issued an across-the-board “aviation stand down” order on Friday after two recent helicopter crashes resulted in the deaths of 12 American service members.
US Army Chief Orders ‘Aviation Stand Down’ After Two Chopper Crashes Kill 12 Soldiers
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 7:13pm EDTThe US Army issued an across-the-board “aviation stand down” order on Friday after two recent helicopter crashes resulted in the deaths of 12 American service members.
Syrian Air Defense Repels Air Strikes From ‘Hostile’ Targets Over Homs
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 6:53pm EDTSyrian air defenses were activated early Saturday after air strikes were fired from an undisclosed group in Homs, state media has reported.
Syrian Air Defense Repels Air Strikes From ‘Hostile’ Targets Over Homs
Sputnik - Apr 28th 2023 6:53pm EDTSyrian air defenses were activated early Saturday after air strikes were fired from an undisclosed group in Homs, state media has reported.