Putin Signs Law on Seizing Property of Ukraine War Critics
The law enables authorities to seize money, property, assets and valuables from those convicted of criticising the offensive.
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People around the world have high levels of trust in scientists, and most want researchers to get more involved in policymaking, a global survey with more than 70,000 participants finds
Study of more than 70,000 people suggests that trust levels vary among countries and are linked to political orientation.
National security warning - Russian space weapon
One of the handful of members of Congress with the most access to America’s secrets warned of a "serious national security threat" on Wednesday. Leaders have since described it as “serious but not urgent.” Nick Schifrin reports.
Israel Says Wounded Al Jazeera Journalist A Hamas Militant
Putin says Russia prefers Biden to Trump because he's 'more experienced and predictable'
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia would prefer to see U.S. President Joe Biden win a second term, describing him as more experienced than Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with a correspondent of Russian state television, Putin declared that he will work with any U.S. leader who is elected, but noted unequivocally that he would prefer Biden's victory when asked who would be a better choice from the point of view of Russia. “Biden, he's more experienced, more predictable, he's a politician of the old formation,” Putin said.
Iran's main gas pipeline hit by sabotage, oil minister says
ABC News: Alleged 'serious threat' to US national security relates to Russia's plans to put nuclear weapons in space
According to ABC News, Russia may want to use a nuclear weapon against satellites rather than drop it on the Earth. One of the media's sources called such reports "a big deal," which is "very concerning and very sensitive."
Israeli jets hit Lebanon in heaviest strike since Gaza war began
The attacks followed a strike on Israel from Lebanon that killed one woman and wounded at least eight other people, authorities said.
First Lesbian Couple Registers Their Marriage In Nepal
Globetrotting Millennial Woman Pleads Guilty to Sending $7M of Drone, Missile Parts to Russia
The basic Instagram influencer was part of a scheme to send semiconductors to Russia to avoid U.S. sanctions.
US to deploy 5 aircraft carriers in western Pacific in show of strength to China
Unprecedented increase in naval power to the region is intended as a signal to Washington’s allies and rivals, especially Beijing, analysts said.
US Navy aircraft carrier going head-to-head with the Houthis has its planes in the air 'constantly,' strike-group commander says
Rear Adm. Marc Miguez told Business Insider that the crew aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was launching aircraft every 60 to 90 minutes.
'We can be killed in the UK at any time': Sikh activist fears for life after being named on Indian 'hit list'
Kulwant Singh Mothada supports a Sikh homeland, separate from India, called Khalistan. He is one of several activists - some of whom are dead - accused of violating terror laws by India's counter-terror department. He spoke to Sky News in his first TV interview.
‘All for one’: France, Germany, Poland to tighten defence ties
Hamas agrees to two-state solution, technocratic Gaza gov't with PA
In contradiction to a slew of previous public comments, Hamas reportedly is receptive to joining the PA on should there be a two-state solution on the political horizon.
Brexit Britain has 'significantly underperformed' other advanced economies, Goldman Sachs says
Post-Brexit Britain has "significantly underperformed" other advanced economies since the 2016 EU referendum, according to new analysis from Goldman Sachs.
More than 60% of American Jews say they feel less secure than a year ago, new survey says
Belgium confirms Hamas operating within its borders through shell companies
Belgian Justice Minister confirms 'Hamas' activity in country focuses on lobbying and fundraising'; Jewish MP Michael Freilich criticizes government's lack of response
Northern Israel: 1 dead, 8 wounded following rocket barrage - I24NEWS
Ziv Medical Center in Safed updates 8 wounded received, 1 serious, 1 medium and 6 light - Click the link for more details.