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Russian propaganda has told the Russian audience that Ukrainian fighters were growing locusts from the United States in a hangar in Luhansk Oblast, from where the insects were deployed to attack crops in Luhansk Oblast and Russia.
Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, has said that the Russian invaders are preparing another chemical provocation to stop the Armed Forces of Ukraine and accuse Ukraine of environmental terrorism.
George Gao’s modest remarks have received worldwide attention.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed all 15 cruise missiles and 21 attack drones used by the Russians to attack Kyiv Oblast on the night of 2 June.
Li Shangfu says Beijing will ‘absolutely not’ renounce force against the island, in a meeting with his Singapore counterpart ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Fair Work Commission decision will raise wages for almost 2.75 million workers, but is still about 1% below the inflation rate
Agreement with Pakistan for Taliban’s involvement sealed in Islamabad with projects already underway China and Pakistan have agreed to extend the Belt and Road Initiative into Afghanistan, potentially drawing in billions of dollars to fund infrastructure projects in the sanctions-hit country, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. The agreement was reached in Islamabad on Sunday (May[.....]
Machines in coastal city of Ako, are located in an area that experts say is vulnerable to a future powerful earthquake
Russian industrial production fell 5% in April from the prior month, according to the Kremlin's economy ministry.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supports Moldova’s aspirations to become a member of the European Union and promises support to the neighbouring state on this path.
Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear.
Wagner Group's outspoken leader Yevgeny Prigozhin sat in front of the colors of Ukraine's flag for a video address criticizing Russia's leadership.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, a longtime ally of Vladimir Putin, has continued to criticize the Kremlin and threaten to pull out the Wagner Group mercenaries.
The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, according to an updated national electricity plan released Wednesday evening. The temporary pause in the growth of the dirty fuel was hailed by energy experts as a positive step for a country that is currently reliant on coal for around 75% of its electricity. Updated every five years, the plan serves as a guideline for the India’s priorities in its electricity sector. India is the world’s third highest emitter and most populous country. It plans to reach net zero emissions by 2070, which would mean significantly slashing coal use and ramping up renewable energy.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and confirmed his support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, according to The Guardian.
The Hamas terrorist movement condemned the Jerusalem Pride march which is set to take place on Thursday, calli
Unimaginable creatures thrive in the thousands in one vast, quiet area of the Pacific Ocean floor. But now, mining contracts encroach.
NATO is ramping up pressure on member nation Turkey to drop its objections to Sweden's membership. The military organization is also looking at boosting Ukraine's non-member status in the alliance and preparing a framework for security commitments that it can offer once the war with Russia is over. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that the alliance wants to bring Sweden into the fold by the time allied leaders meet in Lithuania next month. He says the allies hope to make progress on long-term funding and the security plan for Ukraine at the same event. NATO must agree unanimously for countries to join. Turkey’s government accuses Sweden of being too lenient on terrorist organizations.
Enceladus, a small moon of Saturn, throws a geyser of water 9,000km (6,000 miles) into space.