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China’s Self-Developed Ton-Class Unmanned Transport Drone Tianma-1000 Completes Maiden Flight
13 January 2026 @ 1:30 pm
China's domestically developed ton-class unmanned transport aircraft Tianma-1000 completed its maiden flight on Sunday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
Greenland Spat Symbolizes ‘Deep Sickness Within the Transatlantic Alliance’
13 January 2026 @ 12:26 pm
US threats to seize Greenland have reportedly prompted European countries led by Germany and the UK to consider the deployment of troops, ostensibly to 'ensure Arctic security' against external threats. Sputnik asked leading European geopolitical and security analysts to weigh in.
Who Really Holds US Debt?
13 January 2026 @ 12:18 pm
New US Treasury data points to a realignment among foreign holders of American government debt amid escalating trade tensions.
EU Legislator Suggests Using US Debt as Leverage in Greenland Standoff
13 January 2026 @ 10:38 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The head of the Renew Europe faction in the European Parliament, Valerie Hayer, proposed on Tuesday to use the US debt to the EU as a tool of pressure on the situation regarding Greenland.
Ukraine Loses Up to 400 Soldiers in Battles With Russian Forces - MoD
13 January 2026 @ 10:35 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr has eliminated up to 400 Ukrainian military personnel over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Pentagon Announces Launch of AI Development Strategy for Defense Sector
13 January 2026 @ 10:32 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of War on Tuesday launched a "transformative Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy" aimed at integrating the technology into the military sphere.
Afghanistan to Not Allow Foreign Troops in Country, Including at Bagram Air Base
13 January 2026 @ 10:29 am
ISLAMABAD (Sputnik) - Afghanistan does not accept the presence of any foreign military contingent on its territory, this also applies to the US requirements for the Bagram air base, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in an interview with Sputnik.
Greenland to Work on Developing Island's Defense in Cooperation With NATO - Prime Minister
13 January 2026 @ 8:56 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenland will work on developing the island's defense in close cooperation with NATO, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said.
Powell Investigation Forced Fed Leadership to Unite Against Trump - Reports
13 January 2026 @ 8:55 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has forced Fed leadership to unite against attacks from US President Donald Trump, a newspaper reported, citing former senior Fed officials.
US Gov’t Considering Various Means of Pressuring Iran Beyond Airstrikes - Reports
13 January 2026 @ 8:52 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering various measures against Iran beyond traditional airstrikes, including cyberoperations and campaigns to destabilize the government, US media reported, citing defense sources.