Russia signals scaled-back war aims as Ukraine advances
Putin will soon have ‘no choice’ but to stop his invasion of Ukraine, former US general says
—Putin will likely be forced to stop his war against Ukraine, a retired US general told Insider. —It’s “not because he wants to halt his military operation but because he has no choice,” he said. —Putin “has basically reached the … Read More
Russian ex-president: Western sanctions won’t sway Kremlin
It is “foolish” to believe that Western sanctions against Russian businesses could have any effect on the Moscow government, Russian ex-president and deputy head of security council Dmitry Medvedev was quoted as saying on Friday. The sanctions will only consolidate … Read More
Airlines ask Biden to drop mask mandate and testing requirements for travelers
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The CEOs of the nation’s largest airlines are asking the Biden administration to drop the federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with the pre-departure testing requirement for international travelers. Although COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have fallen sharply in the … Read More
UK’s Boris Johnson announces 6,000 missiles for Ukraine military
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UK joins NATO and G7 allies to boost Kyiv‘s defences. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a major new package of support for Ukraine before NATO and G7 leaders meetings, as the international community increases its stand against Russia. … Read More
The Borders Bill makes Britain ‘one of the most anti-refugee countries in the world’
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Medicine San Frontiers hits out at the government’s ‘unworkable, exorbitantly expensive and inhumane’ Bill T Borders Bill will make Britain “one of the most anti-refugee countries in the world,” an international aid group has warned. Medicine San Frontiers (MSF) UK … Read More
6.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Taiwan
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan early on Wednesday rattled buildings and roused people from their sleep, leaving one injured and causing a half-constructed bridge in the island’s east to collapse. Taiwan is regularly hit … Read More
Germany says NATO not a party to war in Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises support for Ukraine, but rules out NATO peacekeeping mission or creating no-fly zone. Germany on Wednesday promised continued support for Ukraine in their war with Russia, but ruled out NATO’s direct involvement in the conflict. Addressing … Read More
Japan raises eruption alert level for Mount Ontake, a volcano that killed dozens in 2014
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TOKYO – Japan’s weather agency raised its alert level for a volcano near the center of the country that erupted in 2014 leaving 63 people dead or missing. Mount Ontake, a 10,062-foot volcano about 175 miles west of Tokyo on … Read More