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Armenian authorities promise Russia not to extradite Putin to Hague
The Vice President of the Armenian National Assembly, Hakob Arshakyan, said that Yerevan had listened to Russia’s “fears” about the possible consequences of ratifying the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court in The Hague, which issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
For the second year in a row, India’s government has ordered the nation’s coal-fired power plants to run at full power. But this year’s order is even more sweeping than last year's — all coal and oil-fired generators will be maxed out for the entire summer
BENGALURU, India--For the second year in a row, India’s government has ordered the nation’s coal-fired power plants to run at full power. But this year’s order is even more sweeping than last year's — all coal and oil-fired generators will be maxed out for the entire summer, from April through June. Analysts say it will dramatically increase India’s already sky-high greenhouse gas emissions.
Analysis of Twitter algorithm code reveals social medium down-ranks tweets about Ukraine
Twitter users have long suspected Twitter reduced the visibility of tweets about Ukraine after new owner Elon Musk took over the social medium last year, but now they have some proof.
Water firms to face unlimited fines for polluting - as environment secretary accused of 'national scandal'
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is expected to announce plans next week to introduce tougher fines for polluting but opposition politicians have called for her to resign, accusing the government of "turning Britain's waterways into an open sewer".
IMF extends $15.6 billion loan to Ukraine as war with Russia rages
Ukraine will immediately receive $2.7 billion as part of the program, the IMF said, requiring it to focus on financial stability and undertake ambitious structural reforms.
Astounding levels of incompetence in the Russian military leadership have eroded Russia’s military reputation: UK statement to the OSCE
UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the staggering casualties suffered by Russia around Bakhmut have had significant impact on personnel and munition stocks.
2 Iranian women who were physically assaulted in viral video for not wearing hijab have been arrested.
Iranian president says hijab is the law after viral video shows man throwing yoghurt at uncovered women in Masshad.
Russian Military to Draft 147,000 New Recruits in Spring Call-Up - The Moscow Times
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed an order allowing Russia's Defense Ministry to enlist 147,000 men for their compulsory military service in the upcoming spring call-up.
More than 1,500 sea lions in Chile die of H5N1 bird flu
More than 1,500 sea lions in Chile are believed to have died of H5N1 avian influenza, an increase of more than 1,000 in less than two weeks, according to government figures. It comes amid growing concern about the virus. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service said at least 1,535 sea lions have been found dead […]
Russian officers used female combat soldiers as sex slaves - report
It has recently come out that Russia has allegedly also committed crimes against the soldiers in its own army, particularly women.
Italian government seeks to penalize the use of English words
German defense minister: NATO countries to send total of 160 tanks to Ukraine
NATO countries plan to send two battalions of German Leopard-2 battle tanks and four battalions of Leopard-1 tanks to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told Die Welt. kThe 160 tanks account for roughly half the 300 tanks requested by Ukraine for its counteroffensive.
North Korea accuses Ukraine of having nuclear ambitions - KCNA
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, accused Ukraine of calling for nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported on Saturday, basing her assertion on an online petition in that country that has drawn under 1,000 signatures so far.
Two Iranian women arrested for not covering hair after man attacks them with yoghurt.
The women seem to have been attacked for not wearing the hijab properly in public, which is illegal.
Iran’s chief justice says unveiled women will be prosecuted ‘without mercy’ | Iran
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei issues threat as growing number of women defy country’s obligatory dress code
Detained Journalist was sent by WSJ to speak with Wagner Mercenaries and tank factory workers
Evan Gershkovich, 31, on assignment for The Wall Street Journal, wanted to report in an area where Russian tanks were made, a fellow journalist told NBC News.
A fencing World Cup in France was canceled on Friday after the international governing body voted to let Russians compete. The French Fencing Federation said it would not host the men’s Challenge Monal epee tournament near Paris in May
PARIS (AP) — A fencing World Cup in France was canceled on Friday after the international governing body voted to let Russians compete. The French Fencing Federation said it would not host the men's Challenge Monal epee tournament near Paris in May following the International Fencing Federation's decision this month to end the year-long exclusion of competitors from Russia and its ally Belarus due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Video captures the moment a Ukrainian exploding drone destroyed one of Russia's prized Tor-M2 missile systems designed to shoot down drones
A video shared by Ukraine's military appears to show a drone striking a Russian Tor-M2 missile system. Russia has previously touted the missile system