Venezuela Ready to Normalize Relations With US, Maduro Says

Venezuela Ready to Normalize Relations With US, Maduro Says

CARACAS (Sputnik) - The government of Venezuela is prepared to advance in the process of normalizing political and diplomatic relations with the United States,...
At Least 150 Injured in Baghdad During New Year Celebrations, According to Health Ministry

At Least 150 Injured in Baghdad During New Year Celebrations, According...

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 150 people were injured in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad due to fireworks on New Year's Eve, the country’s...
Over 30 Terrorist Suspects Arrested in Southern Turkey

Over 30 Terrorist Suspects Arrested in Southern Turkey

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - More than 30 terrorist suspects have been arrested in Turkey’s southernmost province of Hatay during a special operation, The Daily Sabah...
UK Branch of Extinction Rebellion Climate Movement Vows to End Public Disruption Acts

UK Branch of Extinction Rebellion Climate Movement Vows to End Public...

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK branch of the Extinction Rebellion environmental movement pledged to temporarily halt acts of public disruption, according to the activist group's...
Russia's Matvienko Conveys Putin's Message to Brazil's President, Moscow Awaits His Visit

Russia's Matvienko Conveys Putin's Message to Brazil's President, Moscow Awaits His...

BRASILIA (Sputnik) - Russian upper house chairwoman Valentina Matvienko said on Sunday that she conveyed the message of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the...
Brazilian President Ready to Restart Relations With Russia in Many Spheres, Says Matvienko

Brazilian President Ready to Restart Relations With Russia in Many Spheres,...

BRASILIA (Sputnik) - Speaker of the upper chamber of the Russian parliament, Valentina Matvienko, said on Sunday that Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da...
Russian Army to Hold 9 International Military Exercises in 2023

Russian Army to Hold 9 International Military Exercises in 2023

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army will hold nine international exercises this year, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. Sputnik News South Africa Today -...
Blinken Says He Discussed Keeping Communications Open With Incoming Chinese Foreign Minister

Blinken Says He Discussed Keeping Communications Open With Incoming Chinese Foreign...

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that he spoke by telephone with incoming Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang...
Record Number of Migrants Crossed English Channel to Get to UK in 2022 – Reports

Record Number of Migrants Crossed English Channel to Get to UK...

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A record 45,700 people have traveled to the United Kingdom across the English Channel in small boats in 2022, up more...
South Korea, US, Japan Say North's 'Provocations' Will Deepen Its Isolation

South Korea, US, Japan Say North's 'Provocations' Will Deepen Its Isolation

SEOUL (Sputnik) - Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan held three-way phone consultations, condemning Pyongyang's first missile launch in 2023...
Colombian President Announces Ceasefire With Rebel Groups Until June 30

Colombian President Announces Ceasefire With Rebel Groups Until June 30

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Sunday a bilateral ceasefire with the radical left-wing group National Liberation Army (ELN), the Revolutionary...
At Least Nine People Killed in Stampede on New Year's Eve in Ugandan Capital – Reports

At Least Nine People Killed in Stampede on New Year's Eve...

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A stampede at a shopping center in the Ugandan capital of Kampala on New Year’s Eve left at least nine people...