Nepal sharply increases permit fee for Everest climbers
A permit to climb the world’s tallest peak will cost $15,000 starting in September, officials said, a 36% rise over the $11,000 fee that had been in place for nearly a decade.
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Three North Koreans wanted in Kursk for killing Russian soldiers: report
Putin must be forced to beg Ukraine and its allies to negotiate, Polish president says
Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Thursday, 23 January, that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin must be made “to beg Ukraine, to beg allies of Ukraine to sit at the table and to talk”.
Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Surfaced Next To Russian Spy Ship To Send A Clear Message
The Russian spy ship Yantar, accused of mapping underwater infrastructure, was back in U.K. waters this week. The Russian spy ship Yantar, accused of mapping underwater infrastructure, was back in U.K. waters this week.
Putin's puppets demand a nuke launch in response to Trump's 'end this war' message
Gurulev appeared on 'Pryamoy efir' to blast Trump for posing as 'the master of the world' over yesterday's demands to end the 'ridiculous' war in Ukraine or face sanctions
Alarm in Asia after Trump calls North Korea a nuclear power
The US president signalled acceptance of Kim Jong-un’s warheads, a break with diplomatic precedent
Iran has about 200 kg of uranium enriched to near bomb-grade, Grossi says
Iran currently has about 200 kg of uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, close to the roughly 90% of weapons g
Russian military deploys injured troops in "crutch battalions," highlighting manpower crisis - Euromaidan Press
Russia has begun deploying soldiers on crutches and other walking wounded to front-line combat operations near Pokrovsk, according to verified drone footage.
Trump Tells Putin to Make Ukraine Deal 'Now' or Face Tougher Sanctions
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Milei blames Musk Nazi salute scandal on ‘international wokism’
Elon Musk controversial salute image beamed on Tesla factory in Berlin
Japan’s loneliness epidemic is so bad that elderly women are committing crimes to find friends and health care in prison
Japan’s largest women’s prison has become home to a growing number of seniors.
Panama protests ‘threat’ of force as Trump pushed to reclaim canal
Danish politician tells Trump Greenland not for sale: ‘F‑‑‑ off’
Trump expected to redesignate Yemen’s Houthis as terror organization
Tech billionaires want to ‘overthrow democracy’ with social media, Spain PM Sánchez says
“The technology that was intended to free us has become the tool of our own oppression.”
Ireland on alert as Trump pulls US out of global tax deal
Move sets up potential stand-off on tax between US and EU
Trump tasks US envoy Kellogg with ending war in Ukraine within 100 days – WSJ
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UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship returns to British waters
John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.
Amazon is ceasing operations in Quebec
Online retail giant Amazon is closing all its warehouses in Quebec, a spokesperson confirmed to CTV News. The company says it will cease operations over the next two months in various centres and facilities.