North Korea has tested a new weapons system under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported early Sunday. Official Korean Central News Agency said the “new-type tactical guided weapon… is of great significance in drastically improving the firepower of frontline long-range artillery units and enhancing the efficiency in operating tactical nukes.” It … Read more
Ukraine is the new name of a peaceful white-walled village in southern Spain, 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away from the conflict. Ukraine is the new name of a peaceful white-walled village in southern Spain, 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away from the conflict. In her investigation of their emotionally charged tricks, Global Disinformation Reporter Hannah Gelbart … Read more
Ukraine is the new name of a peaceful white-walled village in southern Spain, 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away from the conflict. On a sign at a roundabout at the village’s entrance, Ukraine has replaced Fuentes de Andalucia and the country’s blue and yellow flag has been painted alongside. Streets have been renamed City of Kyiv, … Read more
An unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in crippling financial penalties levied by the US and its European allies. In March, Russian manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level since May 2020, as businesses struggled with rising costs and a drop in new orders. Western sanctions have effectively cut Russia off from the global … Read more
Volodymyr Zelensky warned tonight that Russia is willing to use nuclear weapons to end its invasion of Ukraine, urging the world to ‘prepare’ for the worst by stocking up on radiation medicine and building air raid shelters. After announcing the end of the world in an interview with national media, he shared the clip on … Read more
Just two days after the government defaulted on its $51 billion foreign debt, Sri Lanka cash-strapped national carrier announced plans to lease up to 21 aircraft. The island nation is suffering its worst economic downturn since 1948, with severe shortages of essential goods and frequent blackouts. Huge protests have called for the government’s resignation, which … Read more
Earthquake in Greece: The epicentre of the quake was 46 km west, southwest of the island opposite the southeastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula, at a depth of 67 km. The National Observatory of Athens reported a strong 5-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kythera on Saturday. The epicentre was 67 km (46 miles) deep … Read more
Climate activists, including two Olympians, scaled an oil tanker, resulting in six arrests. Extinction Rebellion protesters surrounded a Shell tanker in London’s Bayswater Road. Extinction Rebellion said gold medalist canoeist Etienne Stott and sailor Laura Baldwin glued themselves to the tanker. Six people were arrested for obstructing traffic. It is not known if the two … Read more
One local leader said Russian shelling of one city prevented higher evacuation figures. Serhiy Haidai, governor of the eastern Luhansk region, said Russia had violated a ceasefire by firing in Lysychansk. That prompted local residents to seek safety in their basements and not attempt their planned journeys. Evacuations went on from other towns and cities … Read more
The Russian Defense Ministry has released images of the warship Moskva’s crew, the first since the ship’s sinking. Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov greets a large group of sailors on parade in Sevastopol, Crimea. The Moskva was the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet. The ship’s demise has been described as a huge blow to Russian morale. … Read more
More than 150 people were injured in clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police in Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Friday, the first clash at the flashpoint holy site since Ramadan began. Crowds hurled stones at the Western Wall, which is considered the holiest site for Jews to pray. Palestinians stoned Israeli forces, who responded … Read more
Ukrainian president and the head of the US Central Intelligence Agency have warned that the Kremlin may use tactical nuclear weapons during the conflict. On Thursday, Russian troops fired on two minibuses evacuating civilians in the Kharkiv region, killing seven people and injuring 34, according to officials in Kharkiv’s second city. On Friday, a “cluster … Read more
Sri Lanka’s economy is in shambles, causing protests, food shortages, and power cuts, leaving Miru’s medicine in short supply. Miru, three years old, appears to be oblivious to the crisis unfolding around him as he plays with a bright red toy car. Miru has a malignant brain tumour that causes epileptic seizures and long periods … Read more
The Department of the Interior announced Friday that it would resume onshore oil and gas lease sales on federal land, with a higher royalty rate. The BLM will publish sale notices for upcoming oil and gas projects on Monday. However, a judge recently halted the lease sale because the administration cannot use a metric to … Read more
A senior US defence official confirmed Friday that Ukrainian missiles exploded and sank the Russian Black Sea flagship Moskova. The guided-missile cruiser — the largest craft deployed against Ukraine so far — was struck by at least one Neptune anti-ship missile fired by Ukrainian forces Thursday, the official said. The confirmation punched holes through Kremlin … Read more
A carjacking left a suburban Chicago chef severely beaten and robbed, his traumatised sons say. Jin Yut Lew, 61, was carjacked, robbed, and “left for dead” on April 7 near Chicago’s Chinatown, his sons said. Alford and Richard Lew said in an online fundraiser that he was found by street cleaners who called the cops. … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has warned that Russia may use tactical nuclear weapons during its invasion of Ukraine, causing global concern. ‘We should be ready, not afraid. But I don’t think that’s a question for Ukraine, but for the whole world.’ CIA Director William Burns warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin might use a … Read more
Fears for the safety of a British fighter captured by Russia. Former care worker Aiden Aslin was interrogated by his captors after he surrendered in Mariupol, according to state TV footage. Mr. Aslin, 28, joined the Ukrainian marines four years ago. He has dual UK-Ukrainian citizenship and a Ukrainian fiancée, yet Russia appears determined to brand … Read more
