US condemns Hong Kong’s ‘harassment’ of pro-democracy activists’ family members
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War in Ukraine: Ukrainian forces advance in Zaporizhzhia region – Euronews
War in Ukraine: Ukrainian forces advance in Zaporizhzhia region EuronewsThe Russian Army Quadrupled The Size Of Its Minefields ForbesUkraine mortar squads describe fierce Russian resistance ReutersRussia Announces ‘Tact…
BRICS is expanding, but can it rebalance the world order?
The group invited six nations – Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina – to join BRICS.
Istanbul facing drastic water shortages brought on by climate change
Turkey’s largest city faces one of its worst droughts with record high temperatures, blamed on climate change. With many of the city’s water reservoirs nearly empty, experts warn Istanbul could face water shortages in just weeks if rain doesn’t come.
Monster hunters descend on Scotland for biggest Loch Ness search in 50 years
These monster hunters have drones and a hydrophone. They’re not just people “with binoculars and a tub of sandwiches,” an organizer says.
Raimondo Heads to China to Both Promote Trade, and Restrict It
The commerce secretary’s trip may be the clearest demonstration yet of the balancing act the Biden administration is trying to pull off in its relations with China.
Malwarebytes Announces Acquisition of Online Privacy Company Cyrus
This strategic acquisition reinforces Malwarebytes’ commitment to privacy by giving users more control over their information, no matter where or how they choose to browse and interact online.
SpaceX Test-Fires Booster For Second Starship Launch
SpaceX says it successfully test-fired the booster for its next Starship launch, although that liftoff may still be weeks away. SpaceNews reports: SpaceX fired the Raptor engines in the Super Heavy booster designated Booster 9 in a static-fire test at …
The beautiful French city overrun with drug traffickers as boy, 10, shot dead
Several cases of shooting have been reported from Nimes over the past few weeks.
Power outages across Kenya pass 12-hour mark with little explanation
The incident comes just weeks before Kenya’s government hosts the first Africa Climate Summit.