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Putin may make a “big” announcement on May 9, but Ukraine is prepared for any scenario, says Kuleba

President Vladimir Putin

Since the beginning of Russian aggression on February 24, Ukraine has been repeatedly threatened by Russia, and it is prepared for any scenario at any time, including on May 9. This was said by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at a joint press conference in Kyiv with the foreign ministers of the Baltic countries. “May … Read more

Bulgaria industry on tenterhooks after Russia gas cut

Bulgaria

The suspension of Russian gas supplies to Bulgaria last week has left businesses large and small scurrying, fearing delivery delays and price hikes. “We are already on the brink. We’ll have to raise our prices further,” said Valery Krastev, who owns a bread factory in the northern town of Montana. “How will people pay for … Read more

A 71-year-old time capsule is discovered, Inside a Kansas courtroom

Kansas officials disclosed the contents of a time capsule unearthed during the recent demolition of the historic Johnson County Courthouse building in Olathe, just outside of Kansas City, this week. According to Fox4KC, the copper box, which was X-rayed at a local art museum before being opened with a crowbar, was discovered inside a wall … Read more

Countries vow to boost food security amid Ukraine war

Ukraine

In a joint statement to the World Trade Organization on Friday, the European Union, the United States, and more than two dozen other countries pledged to strengthen global food security. They expressed concern over the “global effects on food security” caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and emphasised the “urgency and necessity of preserving free … Read more

President Zelensky meets with Baltic foreign ministers to discuss support for Ukraine and Russian sanctions

zelensky

When the Russian invasion began, the Baltic States were among the first to send weaponry and diplomatic support to Ukraine. According to source, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made the relevant comment during a meeting with Estonian Foreign Affairs Minister Eva-Maria Liimets, Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Edgars Rinkvis, and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis. “You … Read more

European stocks fall, pound takes fresh tumble

European

Fears over the impact of interest rate hikes to combat sky-high inflation sent European and Asian stocks plunging on Friday. However, after a day of steep losses, Wall Street has stabilised. Meanwhile, the pound fell to $1.2276, a two-year low, one day after the Bank of England (BoE) warned that UK inflation would exceed 10% … Read more

Morocco, Spain agree to bolster migration cooperation

Morocco

Following a months-long dispute, Morocco and Spain agreed to boost cooperation on irregular migration on Friday, according to a joint statement. “Faced with the shared challenges leading from the action of migrant trafficking networks and the unstable regional environment, the two parties decided to strengthen their coordination and information exchange mechanisms,” a joint statement said. … Read more

Bilawal Zardari likely to visit US this month: sources

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is likely to travel to the United States this month, Bol news reported quoting diplomatic sources as saying. The diplomatic sources said Bilawal Zardari would visit the US from May 12 to May 18, on invitation of United States’ Secretary of State Antony … Read more

WFP calls for re-opening of Ukraine port

Ukraine

The World Food Programme On Friday, called for the reopening of ports in the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa so that food produced there can freely travel across the world. “Right now, Ukraine’s grain silos are full. At the same time, 44 million people around the world are marching towards starvation. We have to open … Read more

Ukraine’s finance minister called for a complete ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Ukraine's finance minister called for a complete ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Serhiy Marchenko, Ukraine’s finance minister, called for a comprehensive worldwide embargo on Russian oil and gas on Friday in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Marchenko claimed in an online briefing that Ukraine was struggling to balance its budget after ten weeks of fighting and that he could not be satisfied with the speed with … Read more

Johnny Depp’s ex-fiancée discusses the realities of living with Johnny Depp

Jennifer

Jennifer Grey, Johnny Depp’s ex-fiancée, has recently revealed details about her relationship with the actor throughout their extended engagement. In her new biography, Out of the Corner, the actress weighed in on everything. In it, she describes Depp as a “breath of fresh air,” admitting that “we ate, spoke, drank,” and at times “laughed our … Read more

Paul McCartney is standing by his pal Johnny Depp throughout the Amber Heard trial

Paul McCartney

At his concert this week in Seattle, legendary English singer and musician Paul McCartney seemed to offer support for his old companion, Johnny Depp, despite his legal struggle with ex-wife Amber Heard. The 79-year-old Beatle performed his song, My Valentine, at his Get Back Tour performance last week and released the music video for the … Read more

Dead shark found hanging outside school

shark

According to NDTV, a dead shark was discovered hanging from the rafters outside Ponte Vedra High School in Florida. When a group of pupils saw the shark, they were terrified. Students took some images and gave them to local news organisations. One of the pupils, who declined to be identified, stated that the incident was … Read more

Independent Russian daily reappears in Latvia

Russian

Exiled journalists from Russia’s harsh opposition daily Novaya Gazeta opened a new publication in Latvia on Friday. The first issue of Novaya Gazeta. Europe was released in Riga just weeks after the Moscow-based daily, led by Nobel Peace Prize-winning editor Dmitry Muratov, was forced to close owing to increased pressure on alternative media outlets. Novaya … Read more

Kim Kardashian’s 16-pound weight reduction was ‘healthy,’ and the star ate tomatoes, according to her trainer

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian’s trainer defends her ‘healthy’ Met Gala weight loss. Kim’s trainer has gone to her aid after the 41-year-old was chastised for displaying unattainable beauty standards, stating that the reality star did not sacrifice her health while attempting to squeeze into a Marilyn Monroe gown. Kim has acknowledged to losing 16 pounds in preparation … Read more

India, Pakistan must brace for even worse heatwaves

Top climate experts told AFP that while the recent disastrous heatwave in India and Pakistan was exceptional, worse, probably far worse, is on the horizon as climate change accelerates. According to new research published this week, South Asia is statistically ripe for a “big one” even without extra global warming, in the same way that … Read more

SSU captures 11 Russian snipers in Kharkiv Region

SSU captures 11 Russian snipers in Kharkiv Region

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has captured 11 Russian snipers in Kharkiv Region as part of a special operation. According to a Ukrinform correspondent, the SSU made the appropriate remark on Telegram. In addition, in Khmelnytskyi Region, the SSU’s Military Counterintelligence eliminated a three-member enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) that was plotting subversive … Read more