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On Monday, May 7, the Russian military issued the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons as part of a drill in which Moscow says is a response to threats from France, Britain, and the United States. Russia has repeatedly warned of rising nuclear risks since it invaded Ukraine in 2022. Washington
Ukrainian Forces Launch Counteroffensive, Hoping to Dislodge Russian Forces From Bakhmut
Update: As of May 11, the Ukrainian armed forces appear to have begun a counteroffensive around Bakhmut...
EU-backed Plan Would Force Dutch Farmers Off Property, Ban Them From Setting Up Elsewhere
A plan by the Dutch government calls for around 3,000 farmers — considered high emitters of the greenhouse...
Russia Accuses the US of Being Behind Apparent Drone Attack on Kremlin
On May 4, Russia charged the U.S. with orchestrating a drone strike on the Kremlin the day before that...
Italy Rumored Looking for Exit From CCP’s Belt and Road Scheme
Italy is rumored to be looking at pulling out of the Chinese Communist Party's Belt and Road Initiative...
Sunak Commends Falun Gong Practitioners on Eve of April 25 Anniversary
The UK Prime Minister's Office on April 19 sent a letter in response to the local Falun Dafa Association...
EU Online Censorship Framework Names Largest Platforms
The first batch of companies to be subjected to a new European Union online censorship framework reads...
Experience the Enchanting ‘Dance of the Spirits’ at Norway’s Stunning Snow Hotel
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com. The night was cold, and the sky was clear. I was walking...
Ukraine Fortifies 4 Points in Remaining Part of Bakhmut
With Russian forces in control of the eastern two-thirds of central Bakhmut and pressing on the city's...
Russia Introduces Electronic Call-Up Papers to Smoothen Draft Process
The Duma, or lower house of the Russian legislature, passed a proposal to modernize its compulsory military...