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Putin underestimated Zelenskyy
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It's a world record. No leader before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has managed to hold an address every single day for a straight year. The leader records video statements in his office, a bunker or elsewhere,…
Brazil storm death toll rises to 50
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Brazilian authorities said Thursday evening that the death toll from floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in the country's southeast had risen to at least 50, with emergency workers continuing to dig through…
Violence flares around Gaza
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Israel launched air strikes on Gaza in return for rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave yesterday, a day after the deadliest Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank in nearly 20 years. Eleven Palestinians, including…
We stand for BBC, says UK govt in parliament after India’s tax raids
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The British government has strongly defended the BBC and its editorial freedom in UK Parliament after the Indian Income-Tax department's survey operations on the media corporation's New Delhi and Mumbai offices.
A…
No sign Russia mulling nuclear use
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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday offered fresh criticism of Russia's suspension of a key nuclear treaty, but stressed there was no indication Moscow was moving closer to actually using an atomic weapon.
"It's a…
UN chief condemns Russian ‘affront’ in Ukraine
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine Wednesday as the General Assembly met in a special session two days before the anniversary of Moscow's attack.
"That invasion is an affront…
Ties reaching ‘new milestones’
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China pledged to deepen cooperation with Russia yesterday as US President Joe Biden met leaders of Nato's eastern flank - highlighting geopolitical tensions ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.…
China’s top diplomat says Russia ties ‘rock solid’
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China's top diplomat told one of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies on Tuesday that Beijing's relationship with Moscow was "rock solid" and would withstand any test in a changing international situation.
China's…
Turkey bans layoffs, offers salary support
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Turkey has launched a temporary wage support scheme and banned layoffs in 10 cities yesterday to protect workers and businesses from the financial impact of the massive earthquakes that hit the south of the country earlier…
Putin delivers nuclear warning to the West over Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday delivered a nuclear warning to the West over Ukraine, suspending a landmark nuclear arms control treaty, announcing new strategic systems had been put on combat duty and warning…