Finland sees unprecedented rise in STIs
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Traffic shut down on Crimean Bridge amid reports of explosions
Authorities announced that vehicle traffic was blocked on the bridge at around 3:40 a.m. local time. Earlier in the night, local Telegram channels reported that residents heard sounds of explosions near an oil depot in Feodosia.
Russian airlines to lose all UN contracts
The UN will not renew contracts with Russian airlines that are due to expire soon in light of the stance taken by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Putin doesn't really want a war with NATO because 'Russia will lose and lose quickly,' UK military chief says
Russia would be seriously outclassed by NATO's land, sea, and air forces in a conflict and would lose fast, the UK's Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said.
North Korea stops sending shells to Russia, Seoul claims
Satellite photos seem to confirm no more arms have left since Kim Jong-un sent three million to Vladimir Putin
Hamas leader Sinwar cites civilian casualties as tactical advantage for terror group, report says
Terror leader tells group's senior members in Qatar death of Gazans places worldwide pressure on Israel to stop war; Sinwar intends to emerge from underground hideout and declare victory
US Green Berets reportedly permanently based in Taiwan for 1st time
American military advisors permanently stationed in Army amphibious bases in Kinmen and Penghu | 2024-03-02 18:37:00
U.S. says Israel has agreed to the framework for a Gaza cease-fire. Hamas now must decide
Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it, a senior U.S. administration official said Saturday.
German ‘Plot’ to Bomb Crimean Bridge Sparks Moscow Meltdown
German authorities are investigating whether or not their communications were intercepted after a Kremlin propagandist published a supposed chat between military officials.
Israel may have just torched its relationship with Russia, promising to supply Ukraine with 'early-warning systems'
"Israel will take a more aggressive stance against Russia" over Ukraine, an Israeli politician, Amir Weitmann, told BI.
US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
US military C-130 cargo planes have airdropped food and aid in pallets over Gaza. It's the opening stage of an emergency humanitarian assistance authorized by President Joe Biden after more than 100 Palestinians who had surged to pull goods off an aid convoy were killed during a chaotic encounter wi
Hamas leader Sinwar reportedly satisfied with course of war, confident civilian deaths will force stop
Sinwar sent upbeat message to Hamas leadership earlier this month
Houthi rebels sink ship in Red Sea for the first time
Officials say a ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water.
Thousands turn out to mourn Navalny, defying Putin, at funeral in Moscow
Cries of “Russia without Putin!” “Russia will be free!” and even “Putin is a murderer!” rose from the defiant crowd.
Thousands of Indigenous Women still missing or murdered in Canada
Several Montrealers marched through the streets Wednesday night to demand justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).
India has officially eliminated 'extreme poverty', says US think-tank Brookings' report
The report, authored by Surjit Bhalla and Karan Bhasin, states that this has been a result of the government's strong policy thrust on redistribution, which has led to strong inclusive growth in India over the last decade.
Putin’s vision for Russia’s next 6 years: Keep fighting, quit drinking, have babies
Russian president makes quasi-campaign speech, two weeks before an election he is certain to win.