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The Russian Economy at a Crossroads: Can it Afford to Win or Lose in Ukraine? Renaud Foucart, a senior economics lecturer at Lancaster University, raised alarm bells about Russia’s economic future in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. He warned that the country simply cannot afford to win or lose the conflict due to the exorbitant costs involved in …

In a bold display of defiance, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched attacks on both Israel and a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, despite facing US-led airstrikes. The attack on the cargo ship, named Islander, resulted in the vessel catching fire, but remarkably, it is continuing its journey. Sirens blared in the Israeli port of Eilat as videos surfaced …

In a controversial move, the United States vetoed an Arab-backed resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The resolution, which was widely supported globally, saw the United States as the sole dissenting vote, with the United Kingdom abstaining and 13 members voting in favor. The U.S. justified its veto by expressing concerns that …

In a recent incident near the Kinmen archipelago, tensions between Taiwan and China have once again escalated as the Chinese coast guard boarded a tourist boat for approximately 32 minutes on Monday. Taiwan’s coast guard was quick to respond, escorting the boat back to Kinmen. The Ocean Affairs Council Minister, Kuan Bi-ling, has condemned the incident, stating that it not …

The Biden administration is set to present a proposal to the U.N. Security Council for a temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, aiming to prevent further escalation in the Gaza Strip. The proposal, expected to be brought forward as early as Tuesday, includes a call for Israel to refrain from entering Rafah, a key area in the conflict. However, critics, …

Viewers Voice Frustrations with Advertisements on Dodo Finance Viewers visiting the popular finance website, Dodo Finance, have been expressing their frustrations with the advertisements featured on the site. A significant concern raised by many users is the lack of relevance of ads to the content they are viewing. This has led to a negative user experience and calls for improvements …

Israeli forces conducted a controversial raid on a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip in search of hostages allegedly taken by Hamas during an attack on Israel. The Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis was left without basic necessities like electricity, food, and water as a result of the raid. During the operation, Israeli military forces opened fire at the hospital, …

Title: Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Overcoming Church Opposition In a groundbreaking move, Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalize same-sex marriage. This historic decision comes after a parliamentary vote of 176-76 in favor of allowing same-sex couples to tie the knot. Furthermore, same-sex couples will now have the right to adopt children, marking a significant milestone for …

Oil Spill in Tobago Reaches Grenada’s Waters, Possible Impact on Venezuela An oil spill that originated in Tobago has expanded into Grenada’s waters and could potentially have serious consequences for Venezuela. The spill was first noticed by Trinidad and Tobago’s coastguard approximately eight days ago and efforts to contain it have been ongoing since then. The barge responsible for the …

Title: Former President Trump Views Putin’s Preference for Biden as a “Great Compliment” Former President Donald Trump has responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments expressing a preference for President Joe Biden over Trump. Trump perceives Putin’s preference as a “great compliment,” contrary to how others might view it negatively. In an interview, Putin stated that he believes Biden …