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Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Juniors Sidelined from European Cup Over Bureaucratic Obstacles
27 April 2026 @ 6:22 am
Russian juniors in rhythmic gymnastics group routines cannot take part in the 2026 European Cup due to lengthy administrative procedures for obtaining neutral status, as well as the subsequent refusal of registration by European Gymnastics.
Malian Defense Minister Killed in Terrorist Attack on His Residence
27 April 2026 @ 5:07 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Malian Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed as a result of a terrorist attack on his residence, Malian government spokesman Issa Coulibaly said on Sunday.
Kim Jong-Un Oversees Mortar Live-Fire Drill Marking Army’s 94th Anniversary
27 April 2026 @ 4:50 am
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a live-fire drill of mortarmen from light infantry units of the Korean People’s Army on April 25, marking the 94th founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army, according to KCNA.
Iran's Top Diplomat Araghchi Arrives in St. Petersburg for Talks With Putin - Reports
27 April 2026 @ 4:42 am
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg early Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, IRNA reported.
Israeli Ex-Prime Ministers Bennett, Lapid Announce Merger of Opposition Parties
26 April 2026 @ 4:43 pm
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced on Sunday that they would merge their opposition parties, Yesh Atid and Bennett 2026, and run jointly in Israel's upcoming elections, scheduled for autumn, state broadcaster Kan reported.
Trump Says Maintains Contact With Putin, Declines to Reveal Their Last Conversation
26 April 2026 @ 4:41 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he maintains contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but declined to reveal the date of their last conversation.
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Russia on April 27, Plans to Meet With Putin - Envoy
26 April 2026 @ 4:37 pm
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Russia on April 27 and plans to hold a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, the Islamic republic's ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, said on Sunday.
Trump 'Fine' After White House Press Dinner Shooting
26 April 2026 @ 3:45 pm
US President Donald Trump said he was fine after the shooting incident at Saturday night's White House Press Correspondents dinner gala.
Iran Rejects US Neocolonial Order – Analyst
26 April 2026 @ 1:30 pm
“The US seeks to maintain its regional dominance through a network of security alliances, military presence and economic influence, while Iran seeks to distance itself from this structure,” Iranian political scientist Vahid Hosseinzadeh tells Sputnik.
Russian Forces Hit Ukrainian Transport and Energy Infrastructure
26 April 2026 @ 12:16 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces struck drone storage and launch sites, Ukrainian transport and energy infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian armed forces, as well as temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 140 areas, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.