Day: February 21, 2024
Vladimir Putin may ‘test NATO’ by invading one of Baltic states, warns ex-Russian PM
Mikhail Kasyanov, who served as Russian PM from 2000 to 2004, is a frequent critic of Vladimir Putin who now lives in exile in Latvia.
Russia detains Los Angeles ballerina ‘on suspicion of treason’
Russian authorities have detained a ballerina from Los Angeles who they say is suspected of treason, over claims she took part in fundraising for Ukraine.
Japan’s industry minister chides utility president over radioactive water leak at Fukushima plant
Japan’s industry minister has chided the president of the utility that runs the Fukushima nuclear plant for a radioactive water leak earlier this month.
Former Diamond S chairman quits International Seaways in board shake-up
Nadim Qureshi joined as a director during the US owner’s 2021 merger process
South Korea emergency units turn back patients as doctors protest – Reuters
South Korea emergency units turn back patients as doctors protest ReutersSouth Korea trainee doctors stage walkout against medical school quotas ReutersWhy Some South Korean Doctors Have Walked Off the Job The New York …
Alexei Navalny killed by KGB hallmark single ‘punch in the heart’
Alexei Navalny, widely considered the most prominent figure of the Russian opposition, died on February 16.
UN Security Council sanctions rebels in DR Congo as violence escalates
A committee imposes an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze on leaders of six armed groups.