Swiss bank Credit Suisse freezes $19 billion worth of Russian assets
Credit Suisse Group AG has frozen Russian assets worth CHF 17.6 billion (over $19 billion), German newspaper Sonntags Zeitung reported on Feb. 11.
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Americans in Russia could be forced to fight in Ukraine war, U.S. warns
It may get increasingly difficult for U.S. citizens in Russia to leave as the situation worsens, as U.S. credit and debit cards continue to not work in the country and the U.S.' ability to help becomes "severely limited."
Moldova’s president accuses Russia of plotting coup
Moscow, Feb 13 (EFE).- Moldova’s president accused Russia of plotting a coup on Monday, following claims from Ukraine’s president that Moscow was planning to destabilize the former Soviet state. Maia Sandu claimed Monday that Russia was coordinating a coup in Moldova with the help of foreign citizens who have undergone military training. "Through violent actions, …
SpaceX restricted internet in Ukraine to prevent escalation ‘that may lead to WW3’
‘We’re trying hard to do the right thing,’ says billionaire.
US Not Flying Any Balloon Over China: White House
The White House on Monday denied Beijing's accusation that the United States has been sending balloons over China to conduct surveillance, as tensions about espionage rise between the two superpowers.
Thousands of children abused by members of Portugal's Catholic Church over 70 years - report
At least 4,815 children were sexually abused by members of the Portuguese Catholic Church - mostly priests - over the past 70 years, a report by the commission investigating the issue said on Monday, adding the findings are the tip of the iceberg.
Saboteurs in civilian clothes and hostages: President of Moldova reveals Russian plan uncovered by Ukraine
Maia Sandu, President of Moldova, has confirmed that the Ukrainian side conveyed to her the Kremlin’s plans to destabilise the situation in Moldova and that forceful actions involving saboteurs from outside the country, from Russia, Belarus, and the Balkans, were being prepared.
Can't we finally strike': Vladimir Putin ally calls for attacking UK parliament
China says US balloons trespassed over their airspace more than 10 times since early 2022
US Tells Its Citizens To "Depart Russia Immediately"
The United States has told its citizens to leave Russia immediately due to the war in Ukraine and the risk of arbitrary arrest or harassment by Russian law enforcement agencies.
Kremlin trying to change Volgograd’s name back to Stalingrad
Vladimir Putin’s party is rehabilitating the image of the former Soviet dictator and comparing the war in Ukraine with the bloody battle of World War II
The world's biggest and richest companies are failing to deliver on their climate pledges, according to an in-depth analysis released Monday that calls on governments to crack down on corporate greenwashing
US Government Issues Do Not Travel To Russia Advisory
Do not travel to Russia due to the unpredictable consequences of the unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the
SpaceX Sabotages Ukraine's Military Capabilities Against Russia
SpaceX isn't willing to have its satellite internet service used for drone strikes by the Ukrainian military and is cutting their ability to do so.
Sanctions against Russian nuclear industry should become part of global sanctions – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy notes that sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry should become part of global sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine.
White House spokesperson: downed objects 'did not closely resemble' Chinese balloon
The objects downed over Alaska and Canada in recent days did not resemble the Chinese surveillance balloon shot down off the coast of South Carolina and were much smaller, a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said on Sunday. "These objects did not closely resemble and were much smaller than the PRC balloon and we will not definitively characterize them until we can recover the debris, which we are working on," the spokesperson said. The statement came in response to queries about Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's comment that U.S. officials believed the unmanned objects were balloons.
China harasses Philippine Coast Guard vessel with laser
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of directing a “military-grade” laser at one of its vessels, putting the Filipino crew in
Taiwan Says ‘Dozens’ Of Chinese Spy Balloons Have Entered Its Airspace In Recent Years: Report
Taiwan has seen “dozens” of Chinese spy balloons enter its airspace during recent years, with the latest just a few weeks ago, according to a new report.
Unidentified object downed over Yukon posed ‘reasonable threat’ to Canadians: Trudeau
Speaking to reporters in Yukon on Sunday, Trudeau said the unidentified object 'unlawfully' entered Canadian airspace and was shot down by an American F-22 on on Saturday.
Earthquake death toll tops 33,000, Turkey starts legal action
Rescuers pulled more survivors from the rubble as Turkey sought to maintain order across the disaster zone, concerns over looting grew and the government sought suspects responsible for building collapses.