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Lithuania designates Russian Wagner as terrorist organisation
Lithuaniaâs Seimas on Tuesday unanimously recognised Wagner, a private Russian military company, as a terrorist organisa...
China is aging fast, will retire people late to deal with problem
The change is yet to be announced formally. Currently, China’s retirement age for men is 60. For women working in white-collar jobs it is 55, and 50 for women working in factories
Russia says it does not recognise Hague court amid reports of arrest warrants
International criminal court prosecutor is said to be preparing to formally open two war crimes cases
Canadian police investigating alleged Chinese 'police stations'
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have identified two alleged Chinese police stations in Quebec and are investigating them.
Australian nuclear submarine program to cost up to $368b as AUKUS details unveiled in the US
Australia’s nuclear submarine program will cost up to $368 billion over the next three decades, with confirmation that the federal government will buy at least three American-manufactured nuclear submarines.
Skunks found dead in Metro Vancouver had avian flu: government
Jesuits of Canada releases list of 27 members ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuse | Globalnews.ca
The order says in a statement that the release of the names is part of the Jesuits' effort to promote transparency, accountability, justice and healing for survivors of abuse.
Ukrainian pilots are calling the US Air Force for tips on using US-made missiles and bombs
For 13 months, US airmen have been advising Ukrainian aircrews on how to operate against Russian forces and use US-made weapons.
Russian Regions Told To Get Ready For New Drive To Recruit 400,000 Professional Soldiers – OpEd
Given how unpopular a general mobilization would be especially in the big cities, the difficulties Moscow has had with the draft during recent cycles, and the Russian army’s need for more men for i…
German university quietly removes “comfort women” statue amid pressure from Japan
The South Korean government’s plan to concede on compensation for victims of forced mobilization is seen as a factor in the university’s decision
ICC to issue first arrest warrants linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Two war crimes cases to be opened over abduction of Ukrainian children and targeting of civilian infrastructure
Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom on Monday announced that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S.
Regime change in Moscow 'definitely' the goal, Joly says, as Canada bans Russian steel, aluminum imports
British PM Rishi Sunak says China is a 'systemic challenge' to the world order
“Britain is back” and ready to counter the challenge posed by a more “assertive” China, Sunak tells NBC News’ Lester Holt in an interview.
Italy blames surge in migration on Russia's Wagner group
The Italian government on Monday said Russian mercenary group Wagner was behind a surge in migrant boats trying to cross the central Mediterranean as part of Moscow's strategy to retaliate against countries supporting Ukraine.
Facing Intense Heat and Dust Storms, Iraq Aims to Plant 5 Million Trees
"Mexico is safer than the U.S.", Mexican president says
Mexico's president said on Monday his country is safer than the United States, pushing back against U.S. critics of his security record following a deadly kidnapping this month near the border that claimed the lives of two Americans.
Russia has resorted to recruiting inmates from women's prisons to serve in the Russian military in a bid to make up for its growing losses in Ukraine, according to both Ukrainian officials and an independent Russian prisons watchdog
Russia has resorted to recruiting inmates from women's prisons to serve in the Russian military in a bid to make up for its growing losses in Ukraine, according to both Ukrainian officials and an independent Russian prisons watchdog. “Last week, a train with sleeping cars for the transfer of prisoners was spotted moving towards the Donetsk region.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in toilet paper around the world |
Research finds waste flushed down toilets and sent to sewage plants probably responsible for significant source of water pollution