At least 30 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a suicide attack on a Shia mosque in the Pakistani city of Peshawar. The attack was during Friday prayers. According to local media, two terrorists went to the mosque and shot at police officers who were […]
Russian radio station Echo Moskvy is shutting down after being taken off the air due to critical coverage of the war in Ukraine. The independent station attracted some 1.8 million listeners daily. The board of directors of Echo Moskvy has decided by a majority to close the radio station, […]
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky accuses Russia in a video message of wanting to “eradicate” Ukraine and its history. He calls on countries worldwide not to remain neutral. Zelensky, himself of Jewish descent, also asks the Jews “not to remain silent”. On Tuesday, there was a Russian rocket attack on […]
The German sports equipment manufacturer Adidas has drawn a line under its American brand Reebok. The sale of Reebok to the American Authentic Brands Group for 2.1 billion euros has been completed, Adidas announced on Tuesday. Authentic Brands Group, which owns brands such as Forever 21, Barney’s New York […]
Major world powers show a “criminal” lack of leadership regarding climate. UN chief Antonio Guterres said that after the appearance of another alarming report from the IPCC climate panel on global warming. The risks of flooding and wildfires are increasing, the panel concludes. The most vulnerable people and ecosystems […]
Russian President Putin may want to go further than just an invasion of Ukraine. At least that’s what US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says. Satellite images show how Russia is also building up troops on the Belarusian border with Poland. Russia has gathered troops, armed vehicles, artillery, and […]
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has reacted with shock at the Russian military intervention in Ukraine. “Despite the omens, this morning was a great shock, and our condolences go out to the Ukrainian people,” the president said. He also said it is understandable that Finns want to join the NATO […]
If it is up to the parliament in Kyiv, residents of Ukraine are allowed to carry weapons to defend themselves against a possible invasion by Russia. The delegates have approved a bill to that effect. According to the drafters, the law is necessary given “existing threats and dangers to […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan finds it “unacceptable” that Russia has officially recognised two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. The Turkish head of state is calling on all parties to abide by international law and use common sense, Turkey’s Anadolu news agency said. NATO member Turkey shares a maritime […]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake rocked New Zealand on Monday. The New Zealand Herald reports this on the authority of the seismic monitoring agency. The quake was mainly felt on the South Island. The national geological monitoring system GeoNet reports a 5.6 earthquake that occurred 35 kilometres southwest of the […]
