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Shoigu: US, Allies Implementing Plan to Provoke Other Countries to Confrontation With Russia, China

Quran Burnings Amplify Islamist Threat, Danish Security Service Warns

Denmark has already had several run-ins with Islamist terror. Among others, following the Muhammad cartoons controversy in 2005, several terrorist attacks against the headquarters of Jyllands-Posten, the newspaper that published them, have been averted.

At Least Seven People Injured in Massive Blaze in Turkiye’s Izmir

MERSIN, Turkiye (Sputnik) – A massive blaze has engulfed an elite apartment complex in the Turkish city of Izmir, the office of Izmir Province Governor Yavuz Selim Kosger said on Friday.

Microsoft Trying to Maintain Its Presence in Russian Market – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Microsoft is trying to maintain its presence in the Russian market and is trying to continue cooperation with companies that are not subject to the US sanctions, Russian media reported on Friday, citing sources in the IT industry.

Trump Says He’s Giving ‘Crooked’ Nickname to Biden Ahead of 2024 US Election

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump said he will be transferring the “crooked” nickname from Hillary Clinton to Joe Biden ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

First Deputy PM: Russia Planning to Produce 32,000 Drones Per Year by 2030

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is planning to produce 18,000 drones annually by the end of 2026 and 32,000 unmanned aerial vehicles a year by 2030, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov said on Thursday.

Paris Backs Framatome’s Participation in Hungary’s Paks-2 NPP With Rosatom – Reports

PARIS (Sputnik) – The French Ministry of Energy Transition greenlighted the participation of French companies in the construction of 2 new power units for the Paks-2 NPP in Hungary together with Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, reported French newspaper, citing people close to French Minister for Energy Transition Agnes Pannier-Runacher.

Three French Protesters Facing Prison for Flipping Macron the Finger

France has been immersed in protests for months but saw tensions kicked up in January when the government proposed a bill to reform the country’s pension plan. The bill, which was signed into law on April 14, raises the retirement age in France from 62 to 64 years old.

Putin: Drone Industry Very Promising, $12Bln to Be Invested in Future

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The drone industry is very promising, and one trillion rubles ($12 billion) will be invested in it in the future, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

Anti-Government Activists Attack Israel’s Economy Minister in Tel Aviv – Office

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat and his entourage were attacked by a group of anti-government activists on their way from a restaurant to their car in central Tel Aviv, the minister’s office said Thursday.

Int’l Boxing Association Bars USA Boxing From Participation in Its Tournaments

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Thursday that it has banned the National Federation of the United States, USA Boxing, from participation in its competitions, following USA Boxing’s formal withdrawal from the IBA.

Alarms Are Sounding Off as Mideast Nations Begin to Put Distance From US Influence

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US partners in the Middle East are beginning to distance themselves from American influence amid efforts to stabilize the region, which may be a concern to Washington, former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chas Freeman told Sputnik.

China’s Special Envoy to Visit Damascus on Saturday – Syrian FM Source

DAMASCUS (Sputnik) – China’s Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun is expected to visit the Syrian capital, Damascus, on April 29, a source at the Syrian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Thursday.

Two US Army Apache Choppers Crash in Alaska During Training Flight

The Thursday incident marks the second military helicopter crash in the Last Frontier state in as many weeks.

NASA Chief Says ISS Expected to Deorbit Between 2030-31

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The International Space Station (ISS) will be deorbited between 2030 and 2031, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said during a congressional hearing, additionally commenting on US-Russia relations in space.

Biden’s Approval Rating Reaches New Lows Ahead of 2024 Election – Poll

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden’s approval rating has decreased further and reached a record low of 37%, a new Gallup poll revealed.

Pence Testifies to Jan 6 Federal Grand Jury, Reports Say

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former Vice President Mike Pence testified to a federal grand jury investigating the events that took place on January 6, 2021, and the actions of former President Donald Trump and his associates, US media reported on Thursday.

White House: Biden Not Getting Pre-Approved Questions From Reporters

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Joe Biden is not getting questions from reporters that are pre-approved ahead of his news conferences, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said.

Russian, Thai Businesses to Benefit From Transactions in National Currencies – Official

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian and Thai businesses are asking their governments to streamline transactions in national currencies, Alexei Chekunkov, the minister in charge of developing Russia’s Far East region told Sputnik on Thursday.

Scientists Discover Three Roman Military Camps in Arabian Desert

Recent traces of three ancient Roman fortified military camps were uncovered through remote sensing conducted by the School of Archaeology at Oxford University, as well as through satellite images.

Manchin Claims He’ll ‘Win Any Race’ as New Contenders Emerge for His West Virginia Seat

The West Virginia senator has become known for being a controversial figure, often angering his own party by refusing to vote for keystone Democratic bills during his time in the Senate chamber.

‘Nicest Guy Ever’: Netizens Mourn Death of TV Icon Jerry Springer

News of the death of famous TV talk show host Jerry Springer at the age of 79 shocked his fans and fellow colleagues. Springer was a diverse and creative personality, serving as a lawyer, politician, daytime broadcaster and actor in different periods of his life.

Pentagon Leaker Allegedly Has History of Making Violent Threats, Researching Mass Shootings

Jack Teixeira was arrested by an FBI tactical team on April 13 for allegedly leaking classified documents on a Discord chatroom. The leaked documents revealed a variety sensitive issues, ranging from the US’ interests in the Ukraine conflict and tracking on key foreign allies.

Pentagon Leaker Allegedly Has History of Making Violent Threats, Researching Mass Shootings

Jack Teixeira was arrested by an FBI tactical team on April 13 for allegedly leaking classified documents on a Discord chatroom. The leaked documents revealed a variety sensitive issues, ranging from the US’ interests in the Ukraine conflict and tracking on key foreign allies.

US House Rejects Resolution Directing Biden to Remove US Troops From Somalia

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution on Thursday that would have directed President Joe Biden to remove all US troops from Somalia, except those guarding the US embassy.