Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left Tokyo for Austria on Wednesday, adding another dramatic twist to a diplomatic saga in which she had sought refuge at the Polish embassy.
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left Tokyo for Austria on Wednesday, adding another dramatic twist in a diplomatic drama.
Tsimanouskaya was seen arriving with a police escort, before boarding an Austrian Airlines plane to Vienna.
Previously, she had been scheduled to board a flight to Warsaw, where the government has offered her a humanitarian visa.
A member of the Belarusian community in touch with Tsimanouskaya said diplomats had changed her flight due to security concerns.
She had been set to compete in the women's 200 meter heats on Monday but her country's head coach turned up at her room on Sunday and told her to leave.
Tsimanouskaya refused to board a flight home- and sought refuge at the polish embassy.
The International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday it had launched a formal investigation into the case and was expecting a report from the Belarusian team.
The incident has put renewed attention on the political discord in Belarus, a former Soviet state that is run by President Alexander Lukashenko.
The United States has taken decisive action by imposing sanctions on four entities involved in procuring materials for Pakistan's ballistic missile project. This move aims to disrupt networks supporting proliferation activities, particularly those related to weapons of mass destruction. Three of the entities are based in China, while one operates out of Belarus. These companies have supplied items relevant to Pakistan's ballistic missile programs, including its efforts to develop long-range missiles.
#USsanctions #China #PakistanMissileProgram #BallisticMissiles #Nonproliferation #GlobalSecurity #USChinaRelations #Sanctions #WeaponsProliferation #NationalSecurity
~PR.152~ED.101~GR.123~
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his forces launched an attack that destroyed the largest power-generating plant in the Kyiv region in retaliation for assaults against his own country’s energy sector. Putin insisted that Russia was "obliged" to launch strikes on Ukrainian energy sites. The repeated attacks on civilian power stations have sparked outrage from Ukraine's allies. Speaking to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, President Putin argued that the attacks were only in response to Kyiv's attacks on Russian targets.
#KyivPowerStation #PutinWarning #Blackout #KyivAttack #PowerStationStrike #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #SecurityConcerns #EnergyCrisis #InternationalNews #RussiaUkraineWar
~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~
On Saturday, a Russian Soyuz rocket successfully launched three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), overcoming a setback that had led to the last-minute abort of its previous launch two days prior. NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, and Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus embarked on their journey from the Russian-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan, marking a smooth and triumphant lift-off.
#RussianSoyuz #SpaceLaunch #AstronautsToISS #SpaceExploration #InternationalSpaceStation #SpaceMission #SoyuzLaunch #ISSExpedition #AstronautJourney #SpaceTravel #RocketLaunch #SpaceFlight #NASA #Roscosmos #SpaceGlitch #SpaceTechnology #OuterSpace #SpaceScience #CosmicJourney #SpaceAdventure
~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~
World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack.
On April 13, Iran launched hundreds
of drones and missiles at Israel.
The attack came after two Iranian
generals were killed in "a suspected
Israeli strike in Syria" on April 1, AP reports. .
99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted by Israel, according to a military spokesperson. .
World leaders are cautioning
Israel to show restraint and resist
retaliating against Iran, AP reports. .
Now is the time to be smart
as well as tough, to think
with head as well as heart, David Cameron, British foreign secretary, via statement.
We cannot afford another front
in the Middle East. There would only
be losers, in the region and beyond, Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, via statement.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel's ability to intercept Iran's attack "really impressive" and urged the country to "contribute to de-escalation.".
This is a success that perhaps also
should not be thrown away. Hence
also our advice to contribute to
de-escalation themselves, Olaf Scholz, German chancellor, via statement.
Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint
taking into account the urgent need for all
parties to walk away from the brink beyond
which recovery will be enormously difficult. , William Ruto, president of Kenya, via statement.
We have condemned, we have
intervened, we will do everything
to avoid an escalation, an inferno, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, via statement.
Now is the time to defuse
and de-escalate. Now is the
time for maximum restraint, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via statement.
While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden
also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying,
"You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said. .
While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden
also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying,
"You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
During a nighttime training flight, two Japanese navy helicopters, each carrying four crew members, crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo, possibly colliding with each other, according to the country's defence minister on Sunday. Tragically, one crew member recovered from the waters was later declared deceased, while rescuers continued to search for the remaining seven who were still missing. The incident occurred late Saturday near Torishima island, approximately 600 kilometres (370 miles) south of Tokyo, involving two SH-60K choppers from the Maritime Self-Defense Force, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara informed reporters.
#JapanHelicopterCrash #NavalTrainingTragedy #PacificOceanAccident #SH60sDisaster #JapaneseNavyLoss #TrainingExerciseTragedy #HelicopterCollision #NavalAviationIncident #PacificTrainingMishap #NavalAviationTragedy
~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~
Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were cleared to compete after it was found to be caused by contamination. BBC Sport
Olympic Break-Dancing , Is Making Its First Appearance , at the Paris Games.
NBC reports that break-dancing will
make its debut as an official Olympic
sport at the upcoming Paris Games.
Also known as breaking, the sport
features headspins, windmills, various
"freeze" moves and will be set to music.
According to the Paris Olympics, the sport is , "characterized by acrobatic movements, stylized
footwork and the key role played by the DJ and
the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.".
The sport first made an appearance
at the 2018 Youth Olympics
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
The Paris Olympics breaking competition
will be split into two events on August 9
and 10 at La Concorde Urban Park.
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles.".
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles."
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Lufthansa halted flights to Tehran amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East following a suspected Israeli strike on Iran's embassy in Syria. Concerns of Iranian retaliation prompted this move. While Austria Airlines, also owned by Lufthansa, continues its Vienna-Tehran route, fears persist of escalating conflict. Efforts to defuse tensions are ongoing, with U.S. and regional leaders engaging in diplomatic dialogue amid the volatile situation.
#Lufthansa #Tehran #IranAirlines #Syria #Iranconsulate #IranattacksIsrael #Israelattack #Iranattack #Iranisrael #Tehrannews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
~HT.97~ED.194~
The sale price for Klimt's painting was at the lower end of an expected range of €30 million - €50 million, and failed to reach the same heights as Klimt's final work "Dame mit Fächer", which broke the European auction record last year.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published
Austrian graffiti duo Joel Gamnou painted the portraits, receiving mostly positive feedback from the public, although criticism arose from certain groups alleging political misuse of the wall.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published
Vienna, known as the European capital of social housing, has long been hailed as the poster child for affordable housing initiatives. But could this tradition be on its way out?
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 10:00Published
This Day in History: , Nuclear Disaster
at Chernobyl.
April 26, 1986.
The disaster at Chernobyl, located about 65 miles from Kiev in the former Soviet Union, is the worst nuclear power plant accident to date.
50 tons of radioactive material was released into the atmosphere after an explosion of the Number 4 reactor, caused by an engineering experiment.
The 30,000 residents of
the nearby community of
Pripyat were evacuated the next day.
The Soviet government
attempted a cover-up.
But two days after the disaster, radiation levels
800 miles away in Sweden were detected at
40% higher than the normal level.
32 people were initially
killed in the Chernobyl plant.
5,000 Soviets eventually died
from radiation-induced illnesses.
Millions of acres of forest
and farmland across Northern
and Eastern Europe were contaminated.
The former residents of
Pripyat have never returned
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:08Published
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, urges India to reconsider its ties with Russia, citing a fading Soviet legacy. Amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine and growing Chinese-Russian relations, Kuleba emphasizes India's security interests. Despite historic alliances, Ukraine seeks India's support, highlighting potential partnerships in trade and technology.
#Ukraine #UkraineIndia #IndiaRussia #DmytroKuleba #Kuleba #Zelensky #RussiaUkraine #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
~ED.101~GR.122~
The terror attack at the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow's northern Krasnogorsk suburb, has claimed the lives of more than 60 people and wounded over 100. Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the horrific attack in Russia, which involved gunfire and a grenade explosion. This terror attack came days after Russian President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on the country in a highly orchestrated electoral landslide. The incident took place just before Soviet-era rock group "Picnic" was to perform at the Crocus City Hall. Video footage of the horrific attack is being shared on social media, in which people can be seen screaming and running amok in a bid to save their lives. In another video, flames and black smoke could be seen rising from the hall. Several world leaders have condemned the terrible incident in Moscow.
#MoscowAttack #Terrorism #CrocusCityHallAttack #CrocusCityAttack #MoscowTerrorAttack #ConcertHallAttack #Russia #SecurityThreat #GlobalResponse #PrayForMoscow #Solidarity #Peace #TerrorAttack #InternationalCommunity #Safety #Condolences #Support #SecurityMeasures #Unity #Peacekeeping #GlobalConcern #MoscowConcert #StandTogether
~PR.152~ED.102~GR.122~HT.96~
![US imposes sanctions on 3 China firms for supplying components to Pakistan | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240420/1373250558-US-imposes-sanctions-on-China-firms-for.jpg)
![Kyiv Power Stations Strike: Putin's chilling one-word warning after blackout hits 200,000 | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240412/1372499106-Kyiv-Power-Stations-Strike-Putin-chilling-one.jpg)
![Russian spacecraft blasts off from Kazakhstan [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240324/1370543192-Russian-spacecraft-blasts-off-from-Kazakhstan.jpg)
![Russian Soyuz rocket with 3 astronauts blasts off to ISS, days after glitch | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240324/1370516208-Russian-Soyuz-rocket-with-astronauts-blasts-off.jpg)
![World Leaders Ask Israel Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240415/1372725026-World-Leaders-Ask-Israel-Not-to-Retaliate-for.jpg)
![Arrest warrant reveals Russian infiltration in Austria [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240409/1372238168-Arrest-warrant-reveals-Russian-infiltration-in-Austria.jpg)
![Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area after thirteen-year-long wait [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240331/1371410156-Romania-and-Bulgaria-partly-join-Schengen-area-after.jpg)
![2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in the Pacific Ocean during training, 1 dead | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240421/1373317556-Japanese-navy-helicopters-crash-in-the-Pacific.jpg)
![Olympic Break-Dancing Is Making Its First Appearance at the Paris Games [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240417/1372927232-Olympic-Break-Dancing-Is-Making-Its-First-Appearance.jpg)
![Lufthansa Cancels Flights to Tehran As Middle East Braces for Retaliation Against Israel| Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240411/1372411192-Lufthansa-Cancels-Flights-to-Tehran-As-Middle-East.jpg)
![Lost portrait by Gustav Klimt sold for €30 million at auction in Vienna [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240425/1373698592-Lost-portrait-by-Gustav-Klimt-sold-for-€30.jpg)
![Artists spray-paint portraits of Alexei Navalny behind a Soviet monument in Vienna [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240328/1371186830-Artists-spray-paint-portraits-of-Alexei-Navalny-behind.jpg)
![Social Housing in Vienna: Is it as good as it seems? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240308/1368057044-Social-Housing-in-Vienna-Is-it-as-good.jpg)
![This Day in History: Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240426/1373819308-This-Day-in-History-Nuclear-Disaster-at-Chernobyl.jpg)
![Ukraine’s FM Kuleba Meets Indian Counterpart, Urges End of Soviet-Era Ties with Russia | OneIndia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240330/1371335326-Ukraine-FM-Kuleba-Meets-Indian-Counterpart-Urges.jpg)
![Moscow terror attack: How the world reacted to the attack in Russia concert hall | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240323/1370394514-Moscow-terror-attack-How-the-world-reacted-to.jpg)
