NATO countries have kicked off Arctic military exercise named ‘Arctic Challenge 2023’ with a pledge to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint training since becoming part of the NATO in April.
Nearly 1,000 allied forces from Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States - as well as NATO applicant Sweden - have joined approximately 6,500 Finnish troops and some 1,000 vehicles for exercises this week, which mark Finland’s biggest modern-time land-force drill above the Arctic Circle.
While this is not a NATO event, the alliance will be participating along with 14 different countries.
The Arctic Challenge exercise was launched in 2013 and is held every second year.
The ACE is part of the NORDEFCO cooperation between Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
This major Nordic exercise started as a collaboration launched in 2008 called Cross Border Training.
Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine.
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Sir Keir Starmer says his support for the nuclear deterrent and to NATO is "absolutely unshakeable". When asked if he would ever consider pushing the nuclear button if he were to become prime minister, the Labour leader adds the nuclear deterrent is "absolutely vital" for the country's defence. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Brussels, my love? explores the potential threat of Trump 2.0. What would happen if a NATO ally were attacked by Putin? Would Trump respond proportionately and in the interests of America's closest partners? Or would he take the view that he bore no responsibility to respond?
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In this edition of State of the Union, we look at NATO celebrating its 75th anniversary against the backdrop of growing Russian hybrid warfare. Another topic is corruption in Europe - did politicians learn their lesson?
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The Finnish government declared Wednesday a nationwide day of mourning, ordering state agencies and institutions to lower the national flag to half-mast.
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Finnish police have reported multiple injuries resulting from a shooting incident at a primary school in Vantaa, a suburb of Helsinki. The authorities swiftly responded to the situation at Viertola school shortly after 9am local time on Tuesday.
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5 Easter Traditions , From Around the World.
Every culture has its own
unique holiday traditions rooted
in that region's folklore and history.
Here are five popular Easter traditions from different locations around the world.
1. Florence, Italy.
The firework-packed cart is paraded through the city and set off by the Archbishop during Easter mass.
2. Sweden and Finland.
It is common for children to
dress up as witches and beg
for chocolate in the streets.
3. Corfu, Greece.
The tradition welcomes spring by
disposing of old pots so new ones
can be used to gather the season's crops.
4. Bessières, France.
The tradition is said to have begun when Napoleon
passed through the town and ordered the townspeople to make a giant Omelette for his army.
5. Jerusalem, Israel.
Some who participate in the walk carry a
large cross to symbolize Jesus’ painful journey
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A lawsuit filed by the mother of the late Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, alleging inadequate medical care during his time in the Arctic penal colony where he passed away, has been dismissed. The court in the town of Labytnangi, near the penal colony, rejected the suit, citing Navalny's absence as the plaintiff. Ivan Zhdanov, a former aide to Navalny, expressed dismay over the decision, highlighting Navalny's history of filing lawsuits regarding medical care in prisons. The dismissal, Zhdanov noted, comes with a tone of mockery, given Navalny's tragic demise.
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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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Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) chief, Sergei Naryshkin, stated on Tuesday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death was due to natural causes, asserting that Navalny "died his own death." Navalny, the most prominent opponent of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, passed away last month at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony. His death has sparked widespread speculation regarding Putin's potential involvement.
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Thousands Attend , Alexei Navalny’s , Funeral in Moscow.
Last month, Navalny, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in a Russian penal colony. .
His funeral took place
on March 1 at the
Quench My Sorrows
church in Moscow,
'The Guardian' reports.
His funeral took place
on March 1 at the
Quench My Sorrows
church in Moscow,
'The Guardian' reports.
He will be buried at Borisovsky cemetery.
Thousands of supporters gathered to pay their respects, despite threats from the Kremlin that unsanctioned gatherings would result in arrests.
250,000 more watched via a livestream. .
'The Guardian' reports that some
supporters were arrested as they left
their homes to attend the service.
Many supporters could be heard shouting,
"No to war!" and "Putin is a killer!,"
'The Guardian' reports.
I feel pain, like any other person who
came here. I have come to say bye to
a real leader. He was the best of us.
He told us not to be scared, and it’s
our duty to be here. I am not scared.
My fear had evaporated a long time ago, A Navalny supporter, via 'The Guardian'.
Navalny's family, who had difficulty retrieving his body, claims that the Kremlin attempted to pressure them into holding a private ceremony in the Arctic where he died.
Putin has still not commented on
Navalny's death, 'The Guardian' reports. .
While the funeral procession was shunned by
Russian officials, pro-peace politicians that were previously barred from running in the upcoming presidential elections were in attendance.
While the funeral procession was shunned by
Russian officials, pro-peace politicians that were previously barred from running in the upcoming presidential elections were in attendance.
We have come to say goodbye to a
person who was a symbol of an era.
There is still hope that everything will
be all right and Russia will be free and
peaceful as Alexei had dreamed, Boris Nadezhdin, pro-peace politician, to the
Russian independent TV channel Dozhd
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The funeral service for Alexei Navalny will take place at a church in southern Moscow on Friday, March 1st, at 14:00 local time. The announcement was made by an aide of the late politician via a social media post on Wednesday. Navalny, aged 47, Russia's prominent opposition figure, passed away on February 16th in an Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence on extremism charges.
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Welcome to the International News Wrap, your go-to source for the latest developments from around the globe, exclusively on OneIndia. From the unprecedented floods in Dubai to the escalating tensions threatening a potential third World War, there's no shortage of significant events shaping the international landscape. Today, we cover a spectrum of stories, from the heartwarming return of a Kerala woman from Iran to the crucial push by President Biden to secure aid for Ukraine. Stay tuned as we delve into the top international developments of the day, keeping you informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings across the world.
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Ahead of Maldives' parliamentary elections, opposition demands investigation and impeachment of President Muizzu over alleged corruption from 2018. Leaked reports implicated him in financial misconduct, triggering a political storm. Muizzu denies accusations, citing lack of evidence, and accuses opposition of desperation. With 368 candidates contesting for 93 seats, election results will determine opposition's ability to hold Muizzu's administration accountable.
#muizzumaldives #maldivesmuizzuimpeachment #maldivesmuizzuindiaout #muizzumaldivesnews #mohamedmuizzumaldives #muizzumaldivesflight #Maldivesnews #Maldivesupdates #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Hezbollah launched a missile and drone attack on a military facility in northern Israel on April 17, injuring 14 Israeli soldiers. This retaliation followed Israeli airstrikes that killed Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon. Israel responded with airstrikes in Lebanon, continuing the months-long conflict. The fighting has caused significant casualties on both sides.
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A 911 outage swept across several US states, including South Dakota, Nevada, and parts of Nebraska, causing concern over emergency services accessibility. Las Vegas valley was also affected, prompting swift action from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to confirm service restoration.
#911outage #911outageemergencyalert #911outagestoday #911telephoneoutageemergency #911telephoneoutage #JoeBiden #US #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts Israel's sovereignty, rejecting Western pleas for restraint after Iran's recent attack. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's right to defend itself during a meeting with British and German foreign ministers. Despite warnings of potential escalation, Israel remains firm, signaling readiness to retaliate if necessary.
#Israel #Iran #IranattacksIsrael #BenjaminNetanyahu #UK #Germany #IranIsraeltensions #Biden #JoeBiden #US #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024.
The World Happiness Report
was released on March 20.
It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023.
Six key variables were considered:
"GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and
perceptions of corruption," CNN reports. .
The 10 happiest countries in the world are:.
Australia.
Switzerland.
Luxembourg.
Norway.
Netherlands.
Israel.
Sweden.
Iceland.
Denmark.
Finland.
The United States dropped to No. 23.
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.
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Norway joins the chorus of international condemnation following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Learn more about Norway's response as it summons the Russian envoy over Navalny's demise.
#Norway #UnitedKingdom #YuliaNevalnaya #VladimirPutin #AlexeiNavalny #AlexeiNavalnyWife #Russia #Russian #RussiaUkraineWar #Ukraine #RishiSunak #JonasGahrStore #Oneindia
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A devastating fire engulfs Copenhagen's historic old stock exchange, causing its iconic spire to collapse as emergency responders struggle to contain the inferno. Brave individuals risk their lives to salvage precious artifacts from the blaze, while authorities work to determine the cause of the fire. The loss of this cherished landmark, dating back to the 17th century, leaves Denmark mourning a significant piece of its cultural heritage.
#Copenhagen #copenhagenfire #copenhagenfirelive #copenhagenmajoreternalfire #copenhagenfireand #OldStockExchange #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews
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The History of , International Women's Day.
For more than 100 years,
March 8 has been known as
a special day for women. .
It was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.
The United Nations made March 8
the official date in 1975.
It is a national holiday in Russia,
and sales of flowers double around March 8.
In China, many women
only work a half-day on March 8.
There is also an International Men's Day,
celebrated on Nov. 19.
International Men's Day is
not recognized by the United Nations
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Hungary's parliament has cleared the last major obstacle to Nordic country's membership and brought an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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NATO's newest member Finland kicked off military air exercises on May 29 involving over a dozen countries and a total of 150 aircraft, weeks after the country joined the alliance in the wake of..
The Arctic Challenge Exercise is back for its sixth edition. Hosted by Finland, Norway and Sweden, the ACE is one of Europe's largest live air exercises. Approximately 150 different aircraft will be..
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A Japanese warship that arrived in Korea on today day for a multinational naval drill later this week has run into major controversy. The warship hoisted a flag that, for many Koreans, symbolises..
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