Netherland’s Youngest And First Openly Gay Prime Minister To Take Oath
The new Dutch government will be sworn in, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten set to be the country’s youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.
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ICC to hold hearing on charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court will begin presenting evidence to support their charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
How Modi ‘broke down walls’ between India, Israel – at Palestine’s expense
Under Modi, India, a long supporter of the Palestinian cause, has found a friend in Israel’s Netanyahu despite genocide.
Trial begins for Utah mom accused of killing husband then writing a children’s book about grief
A murder trial is set to begin for a Utah mother of three who published a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death and was later accused of killing him.
UW softball drops pair of games to No. 4 Oklahoma, Loyola Marymount
The Huskies finish the rugged Mary Nutter Classic in California 3-3.
From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy
As Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks four years, the pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show.
Josh Shapiro, in his own words, on political violence and antisemitism
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is opening up about his Jewish faith at a pivotal moment in his political rise.
Ukraine marks biggest evolution in military tactics since WWII – Responsible Statecraft
Ukraine marks biggest evolution in military tactics since WWII Responsible StatecraftFrom Bayraktar to Patriot: How the “star weapons” of the war in Ukraine have evolved spotmedia.roHow Ukraine won the battle for Kyiv W…
US, Canada Issue Travel Warnings For Mexico After Drug Kingpin Killing
The US State Department on Sunday urged American citizens in parts of Mexico to shelter in place amid violence, road blocks and flight cancellations after Mexican soldiers killed a top cartel boss.
In the year 2005, this was one of PLAN’s most powerful surface warships
The modernized Kaifeng (DDG‑109), a Luda‑class destroyer, has been extensively upgraded with Type 76A fully enclosed twin 37 mm guns, HQ‑7 short‑range surface‑to‑air missile systems, and YJ‑83 long‑range anti‑ship cruise missiles, showcasing some of th…