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Japan's Anti-Russia Sanctions Hurt National Interests, Says Legislator
5 May 2026 @ 1:56 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The sanctions against Russia imposed during former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration were a "negative legacy" that damaged Japan's national interests, Muneo Suzuki, a member of the upper house of the Japanese parliament, said on Tuesday.
Trump May Restart Major Combat Operations Against Iran if No Deal Agreed - Hegseth
5 May 2026 @ 1:19 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump is keeping the option of restarting major combat operations against Iran if no deal is reached.
Hegseth Says US-Iran Ceasefire Continues to Hold, Calls Project Freedom 'Distinct'
5 May 2026 @ 1:18 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, adding that the so called Project Freedom initiative is a "distinct project".
Over 22,000 People on More Than 1,550 Commercial Ships Trapped in Gulf - Pentagon
5 May 2026 @ 1:16 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine said on Tuesday that 22,500 mariners at over 1,500 commercial vessels are currently unable to leave the Gulf area.
Painful Payback: Russia Unleashes Hellfire on Ukraine’s Defense & Energy Grids
5 May 2026 @ 10:43 am
The Russian Armed Forces carried out a retaliatory strike over the past 24 hours against Ukrainian defense industry and energy infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry said.
Geography Beats Bureaucracy: Why Gwadar Is Still Key Despite Permit Problems
5 May 2026 @ 7:47 am
A major Chinese enterprise operating in the Gwadar Port Free Zone, has cancelled its earlier plan to exit Pakistan after receiving support from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to resolve permit issues.
Rostec Unveils New Swarm Busting System to Crush FPV Drones
5 May 2026 @ 7:47 am
Rostec, Russia's state technology corporation, announced Tuesday that it has developed a new system to counter mass FPV drone attacks.
Slaughtered for Hire? Colombian Leader Decries Thousands of His Citizens Dying in Ukraine
5 May 2026 @ 7:09 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that 7,000 Colombian mercenaries were fighting and dying senselessly in Ukraine, and stressed that his country did not want to be an "exporter of death."
US Strikes Civilian Boats in Gulf, Kills Five — Report
5 May 2026 @ 4:07 am
US forces opened fire on two small civilian cargo boats — contradicting earlier claims about targeting IRGC vessels, Tasnim News Agency reported, citing a military source.
Shooting Near White House Leaves Suspect and Bystander Injured — Secret Service
5 May 2026 @ 4:02 am
US Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said a shooting occurred near the White House after agents identified a suspicious individual carrying a firearm.