Srbac-Made Gin Wins Gold Medal in Frankfurt (PHOTO)
A London dry gin from the “Milijaš” distillery in Srbac has won a gold medal at the prestigious international competition in Frankfurt, which featured more than 3,300 samples from around the world. In addition to the gold medal awarded at the “Frankfurt International Trophy”, “D Gin” also received »»»
Ukrainian Border Guards Recruiting Colombians Along Poland's Perimeter
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian border guard troops have been recruiting Colombians into the Ukrainian armed forces at the border with Poland, a source linked to the Colombian recruitment circles in Ukraine and the Middle East told Sputnik. "Once mercenaries reach the Polish-Ukrainian border, they are»»»
US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, U.S. officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Accuses Political Circles of Attempting to Discredit Elections
The leader of Progressive Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, told election campaign meetings in Kyustendil (Southwest Bulgaria) and Pernik (West Bulgaria) that political circles have the “ill ambition” to discredit the elections because they realize they cannot win them, Progressive Bulgaria said on Thursday. »»»
Lebanon 'not aware' of any upcoming contact with Israel
Lebanon is "not aware" of any upcoming contact with Israel, an official source told AFP, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the leaders of leaders of Lebanon and Israel would speak on Thursday. "We are not aware of any planned contact with the Israeli side, and we have not been informed of any »»»
Syria’s UN envoy at General Assembly: Transitional justice is foundation for new Syria
New York, April 16 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said transitional justice and redress for victims of crimes committed against Syrians form the foundation for building a new Syria. Speaking at a session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednes»»»
California high court disbars John Eastman over fake electors scheme - UPI.com
John Eastman, a former lawyer to President Donald Trump, was disbarred in California on Wednesday over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. File Photo by Michael Reynolds/EPA April 16 (UPI) -- The California Supreme Court has disbarred John Eastman, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, ove»»»
Trump's Triumphal Arch Gets Official Name
It's been dubbed the "Arc de Trump." But now President Donald Trump's latest building project has an official name -- the "United States Triumphal Arch." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the formal title on Wednesday, saying the giant structure was being built to mark the 250th»»»
Much-hyped Alzheimer's Drugs Do Not Help Patients, Review Finds
Drugs once hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease do not meaningfully help patients, a major review found Thursday, however some experts criticized the research. The review by the Cochrane organization -- which is considered the gold standard for analyzing existing eviden»»»
Syria's Kurds Register for Citizenship after Decades of Marginalization
In a packed hall in Qamishli's sports stadium in northeast Syria, Firas Ahmad is one of dozens of Kurds waiting to apply for citizenship after many in the minority were barred from doing so for decades. Since last week, "unregistered" Kurds, who have been stateless since a controversial 1962 census»»»
Fatal Arrogance Doomed US Multi-Domain Operations Doctrine in Iran War - Ex-Pentagon Analyst
The fundamental vulnerability of the US Multi-Domain Operations doctrine is “centralization and the idea that the entire battle space can be effectively managed from the top,” retired USAF Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former DoD analyst, tells Sputnik. Kwiatkowski calls it “a kind of arrogance and»»»
China's Economy Beats Forecasts, but War Darkens Outlook
China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data Thursday indicating resilience in the face of a Middle East crisis that threatens to hit global growth. The figures came despite a surge in world energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, »»»
U.S. kills three in fifth suspected drug boat attack in five days - UPI.com
The U.S. military struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing three people. Image courtesy of U.S. Southern Command/X April 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. military killed three people Wednesday in its fifth strike in five days targeting suspected drug-trafficking boats»»»
Australia secures extra 100 mn litres of diesel
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Australia has secured an additional supply of some 100 million litres of diesel from Brunei and South Korea, as the country looked to boost precarious reserves, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday. "I can announce that my government has secured an additional 100 mi»»»
Peru’s Sanchez to face Fujimori in runoff as rival signals protests over fraud
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez moved into second place in Peru’s presidential election, setting up a June runoff with conservative Keiko Fujimori, as a rival threatened protests over alleged fraud. With over 90% counted, Fujimori led with about 17%, followed by Sanchez on 12% and Rafael Lopez »»»
Syria’s Baniyas Begins Loading Iraqi Oil Shipments for Re-export
Syria began loading its first tanker carrying Iraqi oil on Wednesday at the Baniyas port refinery, according to state media. With maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, Iraq's exports came to a halt and oil storage tanks began filling up rapidly, forcing Iraqi authorities to large»»»
Pakistani Army Chief Visits Tehran in Bid to Broker Renewed Talks between US and Iran
Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. The White House said any further talks would likely take plac»»»
Saudi Arabia Pledges $3 Billion More in Financial Support to Pakistan
Saudi Arabia will provide $3 billion in additional support for Pakistan to help the South Asian nation bridge a multi-billion-dollar gap in its finances linked to an upcoming debt repayment to the United Arab Emirates. The extra funding for Pakistan comes on top of Riyadh extending the rollover arr»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
The empty throne
Iran has a supreme leader on paper. Whether it has one in practice is a different question entirely The Islamic Republic of Iran was built on a single, load-bearing premise: that sovereignty belongs to God, and that God's »»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
The empty throne
Iran has a supreme leader on paper. Whether it has one in practice is a different question entirely The Islamic Republic of Iran was built on a single, load-bearing premise: that sovereignty belongs to God, and that God's »»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
The empty throne
Iran has a supreme leader on paper. Whether it has one in practice is a different question entirely The Islamic Republic of Iran was built on a single, load-bearing premise: that sovereignty belongs to God, and that God's »»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Ukraine seizes Russian position without using soldiers in a battlefield first
It began not with a charge of infantry, but with the quiet advance of machines. In a development that could reshape modern warfare, Ukrainian forces have, for the first time, captured a Russian position using only unmanned»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Ukraine seizes Russian position without using soldiers in a battlefield first
It began not with a charge of infantry, but with the quiet advance of machines. In a development that could reshape modern warfare, Ukrainian forces have, for the first time, captured a Russian position using only unmanned»»»
Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar moves fast to consolidate power and take down the Orban system
Acting quickly to consolidate his power and remake the political scene, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar detonated several political bombs in a single day on April 15. First we gave a televised interview and told the »»»
US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War
Washington: The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, broke the U.S. record Wednesday for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment, a nearly 10-month span that saw it take part in both the military raid in Venezuela and the Iran war. The ship's 295th day at sea surpassed the prev»»»
Police arrest FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive a day after listing - UPI.com
KaShawn Nicola Roper, 50, was arrested Wednesday morning in High Springs, Fla. She was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list a day earlier. Photo courtesy of FBI/Release April 15 (UPI) -- Authorities in northern Florida arrested KaShawn Nicola Roper on Wednesday, a day after the fugitiv»»»
Sharjah court replaces jail term with deportation in villa AC theft case
Sharjah: A court in Sharjah ordered the deportation of an Arab national instead of a two-year prison sentence after convicting him of stealing several air conditioning units from a villa under construction. The ruling, issued by the Sharjah Misdemeanour Court, followed a detailed review of police r»»»
Roblox, Nevada settle over child-safety standards - UPI.com
Sophia D'Eramo plays on the online game platform Roblox in 2020 in Franklin, Mass. The state of Nevada and Roblox reached a settlement to better protect young gamers, the Nevada attorney general said Wednesday. File Photo by Emily Flynn/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- Nevada and the online gaming platform Ro»»»
Ad companies settle with FTC over ‘brand safety’ collusion claims - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Andrew Ferguson, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, delivers remarks during a White House fraud task force meeting March 27 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House in Washington, D.C. Three U.S. ad companies settled with the FTC on Wednesday over alleged »»»
Snap Inc., Snapchat parent company, slashes workforce, turns to artificial intelligence - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in 2017 as Snap's initial public offering debuts in New York City. The parent company of Snapchat announced Wednesday that it's cutting about 16% of its workforce in favor of artificial intelligence tools. File Photo by Monika Graff/»»»
Sudan war 'nightmare must end', UN chief tells aid meeting
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres overnight on Thursday said the third anniversary of Sudan's war marked a "tragic milestone" and called for an end to the "nightmare". "Today marks three years since the war in Sudan began," Guterres told a meeting of international donors in Berlin via a video m»»»
Hezbollah’s Raad: Lebanese “Negotiators” Cooperate with Israeli Enemy to Disarm Resistance, Not End Occupation
Head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, Hajj Mohammad Raad, blasted the “negotiation” session between a Lebanese delegation and the representative of the Zionist entity in Washington, describing it as a “photo-op”. MP Raad affirmed that the ‘photo-op’ negotiating session in Washington between r»»»
Jury: Live Nation, Ticketmaster an illegal monopoly - UPI.com
Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation were found to be an illegal monopoly by a Manhattan, N.Y., jury Wednesday. File Photo by Andrew Gombert/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- A jury found Wednesday that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster maintained an illegal monopoly in ticketing. The case»»»