Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,050
Here are the key developments on the 1,050th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The man who could become Canada’s future PM
As a conservative populist poised to win power, Pierre Poilievre has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump - but he has a very Canadian story.
Chad foils attempt to destabilise country – minister
A group of two dozen assailants armed with knives tried to enter the presidential palace.
‘I thought I was going to die’: Jailed Venezuelan activist details brutality of prison life
Hundreds were arrested in protests after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in last year's contested presidential election.
US, Britain launch raids on Yemeni Al-Luhayyah district, Houthi media says – report – The Jerusalem Post
‘Trump 2.0’ looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.
‘Trump 2.0’ looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.
Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons
A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has pleaded guilty to handling nuclear material sourced from Myanmar and seeking to sell it to fund an illicit arms deal, US authorities have said.
Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa and a co-defendant had previously been charged in April 2022 with drug trafficking and firearms offences, and both were remanded.
Continue reading...Stampede at Tirupati: Confession Of A Woman.. – Greatandhra
- Stampede at Tirupati: Confession Of A Woman.. Greatandhra
- Tirupati stampede: India temple apologises after six killed in crush BBC.com
- Mothers who waited hours for darshan coupons — who are the victims of the Tirupati stampede? The Indian Express
- Tirupati stampede: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees The Hindu
- Behind Tirupati Stampede: Gate Opened For Woman Who Was Unwell Led To Chaos NDTV
Brazil marks the anniversary of the January 8 attack on its capital
President Lula attended the event to denounce the 'coup' against him, led by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu – The Guardian US
- Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu The Guardian US
- Trump posts clip of prof calling Netanyahu ‘obsessive’ about getting US to fight Iran The Times of Israel
- Trouble in paradise? Trump shares interview criticizing Netanyahu Roya News English
- Trump reposts clip from prof who traffics in conspiracy theories, attacks Netanyahu’s ‘power’ Jewish Insider
- Trump shares conspiracy video blaming Netanyahu for Iraq war Arutz Sheva
As Trump talks up trade war with China, fears rise for rare earths supply
Beijing dominates the production of critical elements used in the production of electronics, vehicles and weapons.
British IS members in Syria should be allowed home, says Trump’s counter-terror pick
Sebastian Gorka says letting people in prison camps return to Britain would benefit the ‘special relationship’ with US
British nationals being held in Syrian prison camps for fighting on behalf of Islamic State should be allowed to return to the UK, Donald Trump’s incoming counter-terrorism chief has said.
Any country that wants to be a “serious ally” to the United States should commit to the international fight against the extremist group by repatriating its citizens, according to Sebastian Gorka.
Continue reading...New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory
Weeks after its first ever pro-independence government collapsed, New Caledonia has named a French loyalist as its new president as the territory seeks to rebuild from deadly riots and destruction that battered the economy.
Alcide Ponga, from the Le Rassemblement party, was elected president by the newly installed executive in Congress on Wednesday. Ponga’s party is affiliated with French right-wing party LR, Les Républicains. The loyalists are in favour of keeping New Caledonia within France.
Continue reading...Chad: 19 dead as gunmen launch assault on presidential complex – The Times of India
- Chad: 19 dead as gunmen launch assault on presidential complex The Times of India
- Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed Al Jazeera English
- Gun attack on Chad presidential palace - authorities downplay wetin happun BBC.com
- Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control The Associated Press
- Chad says military foiled 'destabilisation attempt' Reuters
Trump claimed there was “not one gun” amid Jan. 6 rioters. Here are some of the guns at the Capitol that day. – CBS News
‘How Jimmy Carter kept me alive in Iran’
At the time, many blamed Carter for not bringing the US hostages in Iran home. But one Marine says he saved his life.
Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network – Ars Technica
- Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network Ars Technica
- Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments amid Starlink talks Reuters.com
- Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk The Associated Press
- Musk draws ire because 'isn't left-wing': Italy's Meloni FRANCE 24 English
- Elon Musk's Starlink talks with Italy raise concerns DW (English)
North Korea learning from fighting with Russia against Ukraine, US warns – The Guardian
- North Korea learning from fighting with Russia against Ukraine, US warns The Guardian
- The message North Korea sends by rotating its troops in Russia The Interpreter
- North Korea gains combat experience in Ukraine for future war against its neighbours – Reuters Ukrainska Pravda
- North Korea-Russia cooperation in Ukraine War: Implications for global geopolitics Indonesia Business Post
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Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in
The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.