When asked how Russia could say it invaded Ukraine to “denazify” the country given President Zelenskyy’s Jewish background; Lavrov incorrectly claimed Adolf Hitler “also had Jewish origins.” On Monday, Israel hit out at Russia over its foreign minister’s “unforgivable” remarks on Nazism and antisemitism, including claims that Adolf Hitler was Jewish. In response, Israel summoned … Read more
Israel’s internal safety agency on Monday accused Iran of using a fake Facebook profile to try and get Israelis to gather statistics and damage people in the united states of America. Shin Bet’s allegation comes days after Israel claimed that the Islamic Republic of Iran had plotted to assassinate an Israeli diplomat in Turkey, as … Read more
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has called to Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the “senseless killing” that is taking place on the ground. Scholz said that what matters is “creating a brighter future together, not by waging battles against each other, but by making economic progress and collaborative development feasible.” … Read more
The US hopes to have its diplomats back in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, “before the end of the month,” according to embassy charge d’affaires Kristina Kvien. Washington closed its embassy in Kyiv days before the Russian invasion. “We very much hope that conditions will permit us to go back to Kyiv by the end of the … Read more
MS Dhoni made a successful comeback to captaincy as Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 13 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. As CSK posted 202-2, Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed 99 off 57 balls in a season-high 182-run stand with fellow opener Devon Conway (85 not out off 55 balls). Despite Nicholas Pooran’s … Read more
As Russia’s operation in eastern Ukraine continued with “active and violent” fighting, Ukrainian authorities hoped to evacuate additional citizens from the beleaguered southern port city of Mariupol on Monday. Kyiv said more than 100 civilians were evacuated over the weekend from the sprawling Azovstal plant, the last holdout of Ukrainian forces in Mariupol which has … Read more
The status of civilian evacuations from the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol remains unclear. The city’s mayor has stated that the process is “extremely tough” and reliant on Russian cooperation. “We were able to extract over 100 people from bomb shelters, who are now their route to Ukraine-controlled area. We’re hoping that Russian troops will … Read more
After being selected for the Giro d’Italia by Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl, Britain’s Mark Cavendish is unlikely to return to the Tour de France. Cavendish, 36, equaled Eddy Merckx’s Tour de France record of 34 stage victories by winning four stages last year. Fabio Jakobsen, a Dutch sprinter, is slated to compete for the team at … Read more
Manchin, a Democrat, endorsed a Republican in West Virginia’s hotly contested primary election for the 2022 midterm elections. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., featured in a Republican primary ad defending Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., against allegations that he backed President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. “I have always said, if I can’t go home and explain … Read more
Poland’s environment minister, Anna Moskwa has demanded “immediate measures” against Russian oil and gas. She spoke as she arrived in Brussels for an emergency meeting of EU energy ministers. Today’s agenda is primarily focused on gas stockpiles and supplies, following Gazprom’s decision to cut off Poland and Bulgaria. However, Moskwa, said that further energy sanctions … Read more
Finnish-led consortium Fennovoima stated on Monday it has terminated a settlement with Russian group Rosatom to build Finland’s third nuclear energy plant, citing risks linked to the Ukraine war. “The agreement has been canceled because of delays and the inability to deliver, and we’ve seen that the warfare has accelerated these dangers,” Fennovoima chairman of … Read more
As part of its latest onslaught, Russian forces are placing strong pressure on the front lines in Luhansk, Ukraine’s easternmost oblast. Luhansk was rocked by fighting over the weekend. There were gunfights and villages hammered by artillery strikes. The Ukrainian military said on Sunday that it was continuing to fortify the east in the face … Read more
Opposition events in Armenia vowed Monday to level mass protests and USA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, accusing him of plotting to provide away a disputed area to arch-foe Azerbaijan. Armenia and Azerbaijan had been locked in a territorial dispute for the reason that Nineteen Nineties over Azerbaijan’s Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The mountainous enclave was … Read more
As the four-time Olympic champion returned to competition for the first time in 11 months at the Vitality London 10,000, Mo Farah finished second behind surprise winner Ellis Cross. Farah, who hasn’t competed since June 2021, couldn’t beat Cross, who won by four seconds in 28 minutes 40 seconds. Farah stated before the race that … Read more
According to the UK Ministry of Defense, a fifth of the Russian battalion units that invaded Ukraine have now been deemed “ineffective.” Russia committed about 120 battalion tactical groups, or about 65 percent of its total ground combat power. “It is likely that more than a quarter of these units have now been rendered combat … Read more
Selena Gomez goes to social media to announce the launch of Your Words Matter, a new mental health initiative. For Mental Health Awareness Month, the ad is in cooperation with the singer’s own beauty line, Rare Beauty, and discusses the “strong influence” of words. The 29-year-old is well-known for her campaigning and hopes to use … Read more
Bella Hadid, a frequent social media user, wished her millions of followers a very merry Eid. The supermodel uploaded an Eid card on her Instagram account to wish her admirers. “Eid Il Fitr Mubarak to everyone who has been fasting throughout this holy month of Ramadan,” Bella wrote. Earlier this month, Bella posted a letter … Read more
In 2020, Donald Trump erupted in rage at demonstrators outside the White House, shouting In 2020, saying “Can’t you just shoot them? Just shoot them in the legs or something?” according to then defense secretary Mark Esper. In a new book, excerpts of which were reported Monday, Esper recalled sitting in the Oval Office with … Read more
The charge d’affaires, Kristina Kvien, said in a news conference on Monday that the US embassy in Ukraine intends to return to Kyiv by the end of May if conditions allow. “We are quite hopeful that the circumstances will allow us to return to Kyiv by the end of the month,” Kvien said. “We pay … Read more
Orbital Assembly, the US-based firm has presented additional details and plans for their space hotel project, which has been in the works since 2019. This future project, which was first unveiled by the Gateway Foundation in California, consists of multiple modules joined by elevator shafts that form a spinning wheel around the Earth. Orbital Assembly … Read more
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Monday slammed his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov for alleging Adolf Hitler may additionally have “had Jewish blood” and summoned Moscow’s ambassador for “clarifications”. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Israel has sought to preserve delicate stability among the 2 aspects, but remarks through Lavrov to an Italian … Read more
Russian troops have stolen all the equipment from a farm equipment store in Melitopol and sent it to Chechnya. The thieves were unable to utilize any of the equipment after travelling over 700 miles, as it had been electronically locked. Beyond extensive theft of households, there have been an increasing number of stories in recent … Read more
China workers in hazmat suits spray clouds of disinfection over city streets. They are building fronts, park benches, and even shipments have become a regular sight. Thousands of workers have been organized into teams to disinfect areas in Shanghai. Shanghai is the epicenter of the country’s largest outbreak, according to state media. It has a … Read more
Snap, a firm most known for its photo-sharing app Snapchat, has now released a flying camera. The startup describes Pixy, a small yellow drone, as a “free-flying buddy” that can assist people capture photos without using a selfie stick. The device is available in France and the United States, where drone use is less restricted … Read more
Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday received a telephone call from Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavusoglu, who felicitated him on assuming office as FM of Pakistan. The Turkish foreign minister also congratulated FM Bilawal on Eid-ul-Fitr. They also discussed further strengthening of close fraternal cooperation between both countries. FM Bilawal thanked his counterpart Mevlüt … Read more
As the repercussions of the climate crisis spread throughout the subcontinent, temperatures in regions of India and Pakistan have reached record highs. It has put the lives of millions at risk. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the average maximum temperature in northwest and central India in April was the highest since records began 122 … Read more
Shauna Coxsey, Britain’s most decorated competitive climber, has defended her decision to continue competing while pregnant. The 29-year-old is 38 weeks pregnant with her first child and resigned from competition climbing after the sport’s Olympic debut in Tokyo. Her decision, however, has sparked some backlash on social media. “Everyone evaluates risk differently, and I believe … Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler had “Jewish blood,” prompting a furious response from Israel. “Foreign Minister Lavrov’s remarks are both an unforgivable and outrageous statement as well as a terrible historical error,” Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said. “Jews did not murder themselves in the Holocaust. The … Read more
