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10 Killed, 25 Injured In Russian Strikes On Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

10 Killed, 25 Injured In Russian Strikes On Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2024, Kharkiv

Russian strikes killed at least 10 people, including a pregnant woman, and injured 25 others in two separate attacks in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Sunday, local officials said.

"Very Excited": Elon Musk Launches Starlink In Indonesia's Bali

"Very Excited": Elon Musk Launches Starlink In Indonesia's Bali

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2024, Denpasar

Tech billionaire Elon Musk launched Sunday his Starlink service on Indonesia's resort island of Bali as the country aims to extend internet to its remote areas.

"Situation In Bishkek Is Calm" : Kyrgyzstan After India Issues Advisory

"Situation In Bishkek Is Calm" : Kyrgyzstan After India Issues Advisory

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the situation in Bishkek is calm and under full control and all necessary measures have been taken to ensure security and maintain peace and stability.

Indian Students In Kyrgyzstan Asked To Stay Indoors Amid Mob Attacks

Indian Students In Kyrgyzstan Asked To Stay Indoors Amid Mob Attacks

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Saturday May 18, 2024, New Delhi

India has urged citizens in Kyrgyzstan to stay indoors amid attacks on foreign students. The advisory was issued after several Pakistani students were injured in mob violence in their hostel.

EU Bans Distribution Of 4 Russia-Linked News Outlets

EU Bans Distribution Of 4 Russia-Linked News Outlets

Reuters | Friday May 17, 2024, London

The European Union said on Friday it was suspending the distribution of four Russia-linked media outlets in the EU, despite a warning from Moscow this week that any such move would draw swift retaliation.

Putin Rejects Macron's Call For Ceasefire In Ukraine During Olympics

Putin Rejects Macron's Call For Ceasefire In Ukraine During Olympics

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2024, Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested on Friday that Moscow would not comply with calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Summer Olympics, pointing to what he said was the unfair treatment of Russian athletes.

Japan Now Allows Divorced Couples To Have Joint Custody Of Children

Japan Now Allows Divorced Couples To Have Joint Custody Of Children

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2024, Tokyo, Japan

Japanese lawmakers enacted legislation Friday that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce.

Body Of Mongolian Climber Found On Mount Everest, Search On For Second

Body Of Mongolian Climber Found On Mount Everest, Search On For Second

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2024, Kathmandu, Nepal

Rescuers found the body of one of two missing Mongolian climbers on Mount Everest on Friday, expedition organisers said, the first confirmed fatality on the world's highest peak this mountaineering season.

China To Launch First Space Tourism Vehicle By 2028

China To Launch First Space Tourism Vehicle By 2028

Reuters | Friday May 17, 2024, Beijing, China

Chinese commercial space company CAS Space announced its "space tourism vehicle" will first fly in 2027 and travel to the edge of space in 2028, state media reported on Friday.

Anti-Putin Russian Paramilitaries Join Ukraine's Fight In Kharkiv Region

Anti-Putin Russian Paramilitaries Join Ukraine's Fight In Kharkiv Region

Reuters | Friday May 17, 2024, Kharkiv Region

Peeking out from under a hat and with his face covered, the Russian fighting for Kyiv described unrelenting battles in the northeastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv where Moscow's forces opened a new front last week.

Russia Lacks Numbers For Major Breakthrough In Ukraine: NATO Commander

Russia Lacks Numbers For Major Breakthrough In Ukraine: NATO Commander

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 16, 2024, Brussels

Russia does not have sufficient forces on the ground to make a major breakthrough in Ukraine after launching an offensive in the Kharkhiv region, a top NATO commander said Thursday.

Transgender Russian Politician Claims To Have De-Transitioned Back To A Man

Transgender Russian Politician Claims To Have De-Transitioned Back To A Man

Reuters | Thursday May 16, 2024, London

A transgender politician from Russia said on Thursday that he had reverted to his gender assigned at birth, in an unusual message amid a crackdown on LGBTQ rights in the country.

Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Detaining, Killing Civilians In Kharkiv

Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Detaining, Killing Civilians In Kharkiv

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 16, 2024, Kharkiv

Ukraine today accused Russia of detaining and killing civilians in the border town of Vovchansk in the northeastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces launched a ground assault last week.

"India Landed On Moon, While We...": Pakistani Lawmaker In Viral Speech

"India Landed On Moon, While We...": Pakistani Lawmaker In Viral Speech

Asian News International | Thursday May 16, 2024, Islamabad

Pakistani lawmaker Syed Mustafa Kamal drew a comparison between India's achievements and the precarious situation in Karachi, by mentioning India's moon landing mission.

A Look At Major Cases Keeping Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan In Jail

A Look At Major Cases Keeping Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan In Jail

Reuters | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Islamabad, Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail in a land corruption case on Wednesday, but will remain in prison on other charges.

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