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.
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On the final day of Russia's presidential election, Ukraine launched 35 drones targeting various locations across Russia, resulting in a brief fire at an oil refinery, disruption of electricity supplies along the border, and even aiming at Moscow itself, as reported by Russia on Sunday.
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China Condemns America’s Veto , of Call for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire at UN.
On Feb. 20, the U.S. vetoed an Algerian resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza because it would allegedly "jeopardize" negotiations to end the war, BBC reports. .
13 out of 15 U.N. Security Council members supported Algeria's resolution.
Proceeding with a vote today was wishful and irresponsible, and so while we cannot support
a resolution that would put sensitive
negotiations in jeopardy, we look forward
to engaging on a text that we believe will
address so many of the concerns we all share, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador
to the U.N., via statement.
We just weren’t able to support a resolution
today that was going to put sensitive
negotiations in peril– and that’s what
we believe this resolution would do, John Kirby, National Security Council spokesman, via statement.
Instead, America has proposed a temporary ceasefire to ensure "the safety of and support for the civilians," President Biden said earlier this month.
Instead, America has proposed a temporary ceasefire to ensure "the safety of and support for the civilians," President Biden said earlier this month.
China has condemned the U.S.' actions, saying the veto sends the "wrong message," BBC reports. .
Zhang Jun, China's U.N. ambassador, called America's claims "totally untenable.".
Given the situation on the ground, the
continued passive avoidance of an immediate
ceasefire is nothing different from giving
a green light to the continued slaughter, Zhang Jun, China's U.N. ambassador, via statement.
The spillover of the conflict is destabilizing
the entire Middle East region, leading
to rising risk of a wider war, Zhang Jun, China's U.N. ambassador, via statement.
Only by extinguishing the flames of war
in Gaza can we prevent the fires of hell
from engulfing the entire region, Zhang Jun, China's U.N. ambassador, via statement.
On Feb. 20, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he was "committed to continuing the war until we achieve all of its goals.".
Over 29,000 people have been killed in Gaza as part of Israel's response to an attack by Hamas that left 1,200 dead on Oct. 7.
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The Joe Biden administration's U.N. draft resolution urges a Gaza ceasefire, marking a policy shift on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Emphasizing a temporary truce dependent on hostage release, it opposes a major Israeli offensive in Rafah. The resolution departs from unconditional support for Israel and warns against actions violating international law.
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Saudi Arabia issued a firm call to action on Saturday, urging the UN Security Council to intervene and halt Israel's planned military assault in Rafah, denouncing it as a "humanitarian catastrophe." In a statement broadcasted by state media, the Saudi foreign ministry expressed strong condemnation and rejection of the "extremely perilous repercussions" associated with the storming and targeting of Rafah. Furthermore, the kingdom reiterated its unequivocal opposition to any forcible deportations.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticizes the UN's structure, calling for a revision and deeming India's exclusion from the Security Council "absurd." Musk responds to UN Secretary-General Guterres, who expressed concern about Africa's absence from the council. Michael Eisenberg suggests dismantling the UN for a new entity with effective leadership.
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Another Boeing Flight , Experiences Mid-Flight Tire Issue.
NBC reports that the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) is investigating yet another Boeing mishap,
this time involving an American Airlines flight.
On March 13, a Boeing 777 landed after it "blew
a tire during take off" from Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport, according to the FAA.
American Airlines, the flight's operator, said that no
tire was blown, adding that the pilot was aware that
the pressure was low in one of the aircraft's tires.
The aircraft taxied to the gate
under its own power and
customers deplaned normally, American Airlines statement, via NBC.
LAX confirmed that the flight
landed safely without incident.
The news comes after another incident
involving a Boeing aircraft just last week.
In that incident a tire flew off of a United
Airlines Boeing 777-200 shortly after
takeoff, prompting an emergency landing.
At the time, United said that the Boeing 777-200
is “designed to land safely with missing or
damaged tires" as it has “six tires on each
of its two main landing gear struts.”.
NBC reports that these incidents follow a major
January 5 mishap involving a door panel blowing off
of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane operated by Alaska Airlines. .
In response to that incident, the FAA grounded all
Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in the U.S and ordered
increased oversight of Boeing aircraft production.
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Former Treasury Secretary , Looking to Form Investor Group , to Purchase TikTok.
NBC reports that former Treasury Secretary
Steven Mnuchin is looking to put together an
investor group to acquire ByteDance's TikTok.
NBC reports that former Treasury Secretary
Steven Mnuchin is looking to put together an
investor group to acquire ByteDance's TikTok.
The news comes as a bipartisan bill works its
way through Congress that threatens to bring an
end to the platform's existence in the United States.
The news comes as a bipartisan bill works its
way through Congress that threatens to bring an
end to the platform's existence in the United States.
On March 13, the House of Representatives passed
the bill, which would force ByteDance to divest
the platform or face a ban on the app in the U.S.
I think the legislation should
pass and I think it should be sold.
It’s a great business and I’m going
to put together a group to buy TikTok, Steven Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary, via CNBC’s “Squawk Box”.
This should be owned by
U.S. businesses. There’s no
way that the Chinese would
ever let a U.S. company own
something like this in China, Steven Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary, via CNBC’s “Squawk Box”.
NBC points out that the bill still requires Senate approval
before it heads to President Joe Biden, who has indicated
that he would support the bill if it passes through Congress.
NBC points out that the bill still requires Senate approval
before it heads to President Joe Biden, who has indicated
that he would support the bill if it passes through Congress.
However, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has said
that selling TikTok is not a viable option. .
According to PitchBook data, , ByteDance was valued at , $220 billion in 2023. .
Mnuchin has yet to specify the potential valuation
of a deal to acquire the social media platform
or which investors may be interested in the deal.
At the same time, the 'Wall Street Journal' reported that
former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has also
expressed interest in a deal to purchase TikTok.
At the same time, the 'Wall Street Journal' reported that
former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has also
expressed interest in a deal to purchase TikTok
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Research Suggests , Dogs Can Distinguish , Foreign Languages.
NBC reports that researchers in Hungary have found
that dogs can recognize when someone is speaking
their owner's native language or a foreign one. .
According to brain scans from 18 dogs, different areas
of the dogs' brains would light up depending on whether
the dog heard a familiar or foreign language. .
Dogs are really good in
the human environment.
We found that they know more than
I expected about human language, Laura Cuaya, a postdoctoral researcher
at the Neuroethology of Communication Lab
at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, via NBC.
Certainly, this ability to be constant social
learners gives them an advantage as a species:
it gives them a better understanding
of their environment, Laura Cuaya, a postdoctoral researcher
at the Neuroethology of Communication Lab
at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, via NBC.
According to NBC, Cuaya said that dogs
seem to recognize their owner's native
language without "explicit training." .
I think this reflects how much dogs are
tuned to humans. As many owners already
know, dogs are social beings interested
in what is happening in their social world, Laura Cuaya, a postdoctoral researcher
at the Neuroethology of Communication Lab
at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, via NBC.
The study reportedly included six border collies, two Australian shepherds, a labradoodle, a cocker spaniel and three mixed breed dogs. .
The study reportedly included six border collies, two Australian shepherds, a labradoodle, a cocker spaniel and three mixed breed dogs. .
16 of the dogs' native language was Hungarian,
while the other two were familiar with Spanish. .
The dogs were read excerpts from Chapter 21 of 'The Little Prince' while in an MRI scanner. .
The report was published in NeuroImage.
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Ancestry Reveals , Taylor Swift's Connection , With Emily Dickinson.
NBC reports that Taylor Swift has been
found to be a distant relative of legendary
American poet Emily Dickinson. .
NBC reports that Taylor Swift has been
found to be a distant relative of legendary
American poet Emily Dickinson. .
On March 4, genealogy company
Ancestry revealed that Swift is
Dickinson's sixth cousin, three times removed.
Swift and Dickinson both
descend from a 17th century
English immigrant (Swift’s
9th great-grandfather and
Dickinson’s 6th great-grandfather
who was an early settler
of Windsor, Connecticut), Ancestry statement, via 'TODAY'.
Swift and Dickinson both
descend from a 17th century
English immigrant (Swift’s
9th great-grandfather and
Dickinson’s 6th great-grandfather
who was an early settler
of Windsor, Connecticut), Ancestry statement, via 'TODAY'.
Taylor Swift’s ancestors remained
in Connecticut for six generations
until her part of the family
eventually settled in northwestern
Pennsylvania, where they
married into the Swift family line, Ancestry statement, via 'TODAY'.
Taylor Swift’s ancestors remained
in Connecticut for six generations
until her part of the family
eventually settled in northwestern
Pennsylvania, where they
married into the Swift family line, Ancestry statement, via 'TODAY'.
NBC points out that prior to this
announcement, Swift has publicly
referenced the 19th century poet. .
In 2022, Swift mentioned Dickinson while receiving
the Songwriter-Artist of the Decade Award from
the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
If my lyrics sound like a letter
written by Emily Dickinson’s
great-grandmother while sewing
a lace curtain, that’s me
writing in the Quill genre, Taylor Swift, via NBC.
Other connections have been drawn to Swift's ninth studio
album 'Evermore,' which was announced in 2020 on
December 10, which happens to be Dickinson's birthday.
NBC reports that this is not the first
time that Ancestry has found
connections between American icons.
In 2019, the genealogy company found that Tom Hanks was
related to late children's TV host Mister Rogers, whom
Hanks portrayed in 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.'.
In 2019, the genealogy company found that Tom Hanks was
related to late children's TV host Mister Rogers, whom
Hanks portrayed in 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.'
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FDA Approves Marketing , That Cites Yogurt's Ability , to Reduce Diabetes Risk.
NBC reports that the Food and Drug Administration
has decided that food makers can advertise
that regularly consuming yogurt could
reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
NBC reports that the Food and Drug Administration
has decided that food makers can advertise
that regularly consuming yogurt could
reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The decision comes following a 2018 petition from
Danone North America, which owns major yogurt
brands Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic and Silk. .
The decision comes following a 2018 petition from
Danone North America, which owns major yogurt
brands Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic and Silk. .
The petition sought to have the FDA allow the
company to market yogurt's ability to reduce
the risk of Type 2 diabetes without objection.
On March 1, the FDA confirmed that
it would not oppose the marketing
campaign, while including some caveats. .
Those caveats include that the marketing must
note that evidence is limited to eating two cups,
equal to three servings, of yogurt per week. .
NBC reports that Danone's petition is
part of a standard process which the
FDA calls "qualified health claims.".
While these claims do not require the FDA's
approval, companies often petition the
agency to define the specific language
necessary to avoid making false claims.
The petition reportedly cited yogurt's nutrient
profile of proteins, vitamins and low sodium.
The petition also cited studies which have supported
the link between regularly consuming yogurt and
reduced risk of diabetes and related conditions.
The petition also noted that
the evidence supports the health
effects of yogurt as a food rather
than related to any single nutrient
or compound and thus is
independent of fat or sugar content. , FDA announcement, via NBC
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Breaking News: Russia's 'vile' attack in Ukraine's Odesa leaves at least 20 dead, including rescue workers. President Zelensky condemns the strike as tensions escalate. Get the latest updates on this tragic incident.
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In Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, a Russian missile struck two apartment buildings, killing three and injuring 38, including ten children. Rescue efforts persisted late into the night. President Zelenskiy vowed accountability for Russia's actions, emphasising the nation's resolve in defending against terror. The incident underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis inflicted by Russian aggression on Ukrainian soil.
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Officials Say US Is, Preparing Another Military, Aid Package for Ukraine.
Reuters reports that the United States is getting ready
to send another military aid package to Ukraine
with an estimated value as high as $400 million. .
Reuters reports that the United States is getting ready
to send another military aid package to Ukraine
with an estimated value as high as $400 million. .
According to two anonymous U.S. officials,
an official announcement for the aid
package is expected later on March 12. .
One of the unnamed officials
claim that the package is expected
to contain more artillery. .
One of the unnamed officials
claim that the package is expected
to contain more artillery. .
Reuters reports that the news comes as the U.S.
military has been making massive purchases
of munitions and vehicles to replenish stockpiles.
Reuters reports that the news comes as the U.S.
military has been making massive purchases
of munitions and vehicles to replenish stockpiles.
At the same time, the Biden administration has been
scrambling to find a way to send more military assistance
to Ukraine amid Republican hardline resistance. .
Mike Johnson, the Republican House of Representatives
Speaker, has refused to call a vote on a bill aimed at
providing an additional $60 billion in aid for Ukraine.
Mike Johnson, the Republican House of Representatives
Speaker, has refused to call a vote on a bill aimed at
providing an additional $60 billion in aid for Ukraine.
On March 11, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
said that Russian troops have stopped advancing after
capturing the eastern city of Avdiivka last month.
On March 11, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
said that Russian troops have stopped advancing after
capturing the eastern city of Avdiivka last month.
In an interview with France's BFM television,
Zelenskiy said that despite weapon shortages,
Ukraine has improved its strategic position.
The Ukrainian leader went on to warn
that Russia is preparing a new offensive
expected to begin in late May or early summer. .
The Ukrainian leader went on to warn
that Russia is preparing a new offensive
expected to begin in late May or early summer. .
Other countries have continued to fund Ukraine's military efforts, including Denmark, who will provide an aid package that includes Caesar artillery systems. .
Other countries have continued to fund Ukraine's military efforts, including Denmark, who will provide an aid package that includes Caesar artillery systems. .
The military aid package will also include ammunition
with an estimated value of around $336.6 million,
according to the Danish Defense Ministry.
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Vladimir Putin has been cheered by large crowds in central Moscow after securing his fifth term as Russian president - in what Western nations have condemned as.. Sky News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin following his resounding victory in the Russian election on Monday.
Taking to his official X account, PM Modi said, “Warm congratulations to Mr. Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come.”
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India abstained from voting on a UN resolution combating Islamophobia, stressing the need to address religiophobia against various religions. Ambassador Kamboj.. IndiaTimes
The United States weighs a permanent halt on funding to UNRWA due to congressional opposition, despite acknowledging its vital humanitarian role. Funding was suspended after Israel's allegations of UNRWA employees' involvement in a Hamas attack, prompting a U.N. investigation. While awaiting probe results, only residual funds may be released, with bipartisan opposition making regular donations unlikely.
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Am Rande der 77. Generaldebatte der UN-Vollversammlung in New York soll sich am heutigen Donnerstag der UN-Sicherheitsrat mit dem Konflikt in der Ukraine befassen. Zu der Sitzung werden unter anderem..
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the Security Council on Thursday, just days after world leaders took subtle and not-so-subtle shots at Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile,..