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Russia "LikeLy" To Launch A "Limited" Military Attack Against Ukraine - Estonian Intelligence
Russia is continuing to move troops to the Ukrainian border and is likely to launch a "limited" military attack against the country, the head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service said on Wednesday.
Ukraine Crisis Latest: Russia Allegedly Launched Cyber-attacks Knocking Out Ukrainian Websites; Biden Says Invasion Still A Possibility
Ukraine Crisis Latest Updates: Cyberattack knocks out Ukrainian websites; Biden vows to respond strongly in case of a Russian invasion of Ukraine which he suggests is still a possibility.
Biden Says Russian Attack On Ukraine Still Possible
President Joe Biden urged Russia to step back from the brink of war on Tuesday and said reports that Russia has withdrawn some forces from the Ukraine border have not been verified.
Bahrain Hosts Bennett As Israel Wades Into Gulf Security
Bahrain agreed to step up cooperation with Israel on Tuesday, hosting a first visit by its leader Naftali Bennett that highlighted an increasing Israeli presence in the Gulf amid high tensions with regional power Iran.
Russian Defence Ministry Says Some Of Its Units Near Ukraine Are Returning Back To Their Bases
The Russian defence ministry spokesperson told news agencies that two Russian army units were leaving the Ukraine border upon completion of their tasks
S.Korea Candidates Kick Off Presidential Race Dominated By Scandal, Third-party Challenge
South Korea's presidential candidates formally began campaigning on Tuesday in what is set to be the tightest race in 20 years between its two main parties, dominated by scandals that have allowed a third challenger to potentially play the role of kingmak...
Shares Slide, Oil Rises On Growing Ukraine Crisis
World shares slid on Monday as U.S. warnings that Russia could invade Ukraine at any time pushed oil prices to fresh sevenyear peaks and sent investors scurrying to buy safehaven government bonds they have mostly shunned this year.
Everything In Place For Massive Russian Attack On Ukraine, France Says
France's foreign minister said on Monday that everything was in place for Russian forces to invade quickly in Ukraine, adding that Europe was ready to impose massive sanctions if it happened.
Freedom Convoy Protesters Allow Reopening Of Ambassador Bridge After One Week
The Ambassador Bridge is key for movement of goods between the US and Canada and was blocked by Freedom Convoy protesters for almost a week
Quad Meet: No Names Taken, But China, Kim And… Imran Warned
The foreign ministers denounced North Korea's ballistic tests but without taking names of Pakistan and China highlighted the threat they pose to regional stability
Canada-U.S. Border City Seeks Court Order To Remove Truck Protesters
A Canadian mayor said on Thursday his city was seeking a court order to remove anticoronavirus mandate protesters who have blocked a vital U.S.Canada trade route and forced automakers in both countries to reduce operations.
French Scientist Luc Montagnier, Who Won Nobel Prize for Co-discovery of HIV Virus, Dies at 89
Montagnier died on Tuesday in the American Hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine northwest of the centre of Paris.
Oil Rallies On Big Drawdown In U.S. Crude Stocks, Strong Demand
Oil prices rallied on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories dropped by nearly 5 million barrels and fuel demand rose to an alltime high, underscoring the market's ongoing tightness.
Oil Slides Over 2% From 7-year High On More U.S.-Iran Talks
Oil slid more than 2% on Tuesday from recent sevenyear highs as the resumption of indirect talks between the United States and Iran could revive an international nuclear agreement and allow more oil exports from the OPEC producer.
Oil Falls From 7-yr Highs On Positive Signals From U.S.-Iran Talks
Oil prices fell from sevenyear highs on Monday on faint signs of progress in nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, which could lead to the removal of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil sales.
‘Inhuman’: Cuba On 60th Anniversary Of Blockade Slams US For Destroying Its Economy
Cuba on Monday marked six decades of living under a US economic blockade