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Belarus would use nuclear weapons in the event of ‘aggression,’ Lukashenko says
August 18, 2023
Belarus would use nuclear weapons in the event of ‘aggression,’ Lukashenko says
Belarus would be willing to use the nuclear weapons given by close ally Russia in the face of foreign “aggression,”…
North Korea confirms US soldier Travis King is in the country
August 16, 2023
North Korea confirms US soldier Travis King is in the country
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea on Wednesday confirmed publicly for the first time that US Army Pvt. Travis…
A quarter of humanity faces extreme water stress – and it’s poised to get worse, new report finds
August 16, 2023
A quarter of humanity faces extreme water stress – and it’s poised to get worse, new report finds
CNN — The world is facing an “unprecedented water crisis” driven by soaring demand and the accelerating climate crisis, according…
At least 32 dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine
August 16, 2023
At least 32 dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine
CNN — A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar has killed at least 32 people, a local fire…
Ukraine reclaims village in Donetsk region from Russian troops amid grueling counteroffensive
August 16, 2023
Ukraine reclaims village in Donetsk region from Russian troops amid grueling counteroffensive
Ukrainian forces have retaken the village of Urozhaine in the eastern Donetsk region, Kyiv said on Wednesday, after days of…
Political violence and insecurity loom large as Ecuadorians get ready to vote
August 16, 2023
Political violence and insecurity loom large as Ecuadorians get ready to vote
Quito, Ecuador CNN — Gissella Cecibel Molina doesn’t know if she will lose her right eye, which was injured last…
Gas station explosion kills 35, injures dozens in Russia’s Dagestan region
August 16, 2023
Gas station explosion kills 35, injures dozens in Russia’s Dagestan region
CNN — At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured when a fire caused an explosion at a…
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
August 16, 2023
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
CNN — China’s defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against “playing with fire” when it comes to Taiwan in…
Russia fires warning shots and boards cargo ship in Black Sea
August 15, 2023
Russia fires warning shots and boards cargo ship in Black Sea
CNN — A Russian warship fired warning shots and boarded a cargo ship it claims was headed to Ukraine in…
At least 12 dead after huge explosion in Dominican Republic
August 15, 2023
At least 12 dead after huge explosion in Dominican Republic
CNN — At least 12 people died and 65 more were injured in an explosion in the Dominican Republic, the…