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Vladimir Putin Secures 5th Term as Russia’s President

Vladimir Putin Secures 5th Term , as Russia’s President. On March 18, Russia's Central Election Commission confirmed that Putin won reelection by a landslide. He reportedly received over 87% of the vote. Countries that congratulated him include Cuba, Honduras, Nicaragua, North Korea, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela. However, critics say that Putin didn't have any credible opposition, and free speech against him was stifled. For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. . For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. . Independent media outlets have also been shuttered. . The elections took place in an ever-shrinking political space, which has resulted in an alarming increase of violations of civil and political rights.., Josep Borrell, the European Union's top foreign policy official, via statement. ... and precluded many candidates from running, including all those opposed to Russia’s illegal war of aggression, deprived Russian voters of a real choice and heavily limited their access to accurate information, Josep Borrell, the European Union's top foreign policy official, via statement. The United States referred to the vote as "neither free nor fair," while Germany called it a "pseudo-election.". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Putin is "sick with power and is doing everything in his power to rule forever.". Putin is currently Russia's "longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin," 'USA Today' reports.

Dubai Floods: UAE Allocates $544 Million for Repairs After Record Rains | Oneindia News

The United Arab Emirates unveils a $544 million fund for repairs following record-breaking rains and widespread flooding. Learn more about the government's response to the aftermath of the historic rainfall and its commitment to supporting affected Emirati families. #Dubai #DubaiFloods #DubaiRains #DubaiFlood #DubaiNews #UAEFloods #UAERains #UAENews #OmanRains #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

Dubai Floods: NASA posts pics of flooded UAE areas after 6 billion cubic metres of rain| Oneindia

NASA has unveiled striking images capturing the extensive flooding in the UAE following the recent torrential rainfall. Describing it as a "slow-moving storm," NASA highlighted the unprecedented deluge that inundated the Gulf states, surpassing a year's worth of rainfall in some regions. According to the UAE's meteorological department, the country received a staggering 6.04 billion cubic metres of rain last week, nearly equivalent to its annual precipitation of 6.7 billion cubic metres. This remarkable event underscores the magnitude of the weather phenomenon that swept across the region. #DubaiFloods #UAEFloods #NASAImages #FloodedUAE #RainInUAE #UAEWeather #FloodMonitoring #NASAData #UAEEnvironment #ClimateChange ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.123~HT.318~

Dubai Floods Update: Emirates & flydubai Resume Operations After Airport Chaos | Oneindia News

Emirates and flydubai swiftly return to normal operations following severe flooding in Dubai. Thousands of flights disrupted, but resilience prevails. Stay updated on UAE travel news. #Dubai #DubaiFloods #DubaiRains #DubaiFlood #DubaiNews #UAEFloods #UAERains #UAENews #OmanRains #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.103~GR.125~HT.96~