Loved ones search for South Florida woman who vanished in Madrid
Sanna Rameau describes her best friend, 40-year-old Ana Knezevich, as one of the sweetest people she’s ever met. “She is just so
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Confiscated Motorbikes Pile Up as Vietnam Goes After Drunken Driving
Motorbikes — the preferred mode of transport in Vietnam — are piling up in impound lots in Ho Chi Minh City as
Fewer Japanese women are giving obligatory chocolates to male colleagues on Valentine’s
[Source] A recent survey indicates that fewer Japanese women are willing to give obligatory chocolates to colleagues this Valentine’s Day, signaling a
Biden Shields Palestinians in the U.S. From Deportation
President Biden on Wednesday shielded thousands of Palestinians in the United States from deportation for the next 18 months, using an obscure
Thailand to crack down on marijuana use after decriminalization 2 years ago
[Source] Thailand will be cracking down on recreational marijuana use due to concerns about youth drug abuse and rising crime. Widespread concerns:
The Detention of Rocío San Miguel Raises Human Rights Concerns
Of all the government critics, few thought that Rocío San Miguel would be the one to disappear. Ms. San Miguel, 57, has
How some Kenyans mark Valentine’s Day
Every year on Valentine’s Day in Kenya, there is a conference where all men are invited and women are banned. Not the
Britain Confronts Fears of a (Gasp!) Tea Shortage
For a country of morning-and-night tea drinkers, even the suggestion of a shortage of the household staple can elicit a nervous gulp.
Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
Nigeria is seeking Interpol’s help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m (£4.9m) from the central bank, using the forged signature
On Valentine’s Day, LGBTQ+ activists in Japan call for the right for same-sex couples to marry
TOKYO (AP) — Activists and LGBTQ+ community members handed out colorful chocolate candy for Valentine’s Day in Tokyo on Wednesday, marking the
Israel-Hamas War: Live Updates – The New York Times
In a photo provided by the Egyptian presidency, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, center, meets with the C.I.A. director, William J. Burns, in
Japan space agency says test flight for new flagship rocket is rescheduled for Saturday
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency says its new flagship H3 rocket will have a second test flight on Saturday, two days
People turn to ‘throw-away’ rice for food
As the rising cost of living continues to bite, many in northern Nigeria are turning to rice grains that millers normally reject
Imran Khan’s Opponents Reach Deal to Shut His Allies Out of Government
Pakistan’s two main political dynasties reached an agreement late on Tuesday to form a coalition government, ensuring that candidates aligned with former
Storms bring destructive winds and ignite wildfires across Australian state of Victoria
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Powerful winds have killed a man and brought widespread destruction across Australia’s second-most populous state, leaving 530,000 homes
Musk’s X feeds monetization of wartime misinformation
Influencers on X are monetizing misinformation about conflicts in the Middle East, leveraging the platform’s contentious policies that researchers say prioritize engagement
What is Joko Widodo’s Role in Indonesia’s Election?
More than 100 million people are voting on Wednesday in one of the biggest elections in the world. The contest for the
Estonian secret service says Russia is preparing for confrontation
Russia is preparing itself militarily for a confrontation with the West, the Estonian secret service said in a report released on Tuesday
Russia may double forces on NATO borders, Estonia warns
Russian forces are likely planning to double their forces on borders with members of the western security alliance NATO, the Estonian Foreign
Biden Denounces Trump’s Comments on Russia and NATO as ‘Un-American’
President Biden denounced former President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday for encouraging Russia to attack certain NATO allies, calling the comments “dumb,”
Second Japanese H3 launch test scrubbed over weather concerns
Feb. 13 (UPI) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has postponed the second test launch of its H3 Launch Vehicle due to
Polish agrarians say they will block all Ukrainian freight transport
Polish agrarians will block all border crossings between Poland and Ukraine, as well as access roads to railway transshipment stations and seaports,
Ethiopians massacred in their homes by government troops
At least 45 civilians were killed in door-to-door raids by Ethiopian troops last month in the northern town of Merawi, the country’s
Chinese and Indian companies are about to be hit by sanctions because of their ties to Russia, reports say
The European Union wants to sanction three Chinese companies for supporting Russia, according to reports. It’s also sizing up firms based in
Biden Sends C.I.A. Chief to Cairo for Cease-Fire Talks: Israel-War Live Updates
President Biden said on Monday that Israel should not proceed with a major ground offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
‘Dropping dead like flies’ – harsh realities for Russia’s conscripted soldiers unveiled in intercepted phone calls
Intercepted conversations, published on Ukrainian Intelligence You-tube channel on Feb. 12, have disclosed significant casualties among Russian forces mobilized for the conflict
Australia to ban doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists publish information about hundreds of Jews
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government said on Tuesday it will outlaw doxxing — the malicious release online of personal or
DTEK power plant damaged in overnight Russian attack
DTEK, Ukraine’s main private energy company, said on Feb. 13 that one of its thermal power plants was targeted in an overnight
Deadliest Cholera Outbreak in Past Decade Hits Southern Africa
Sandra Mwayera wailed as her older brother slouched next to her in the back seat of a car — he had died
The transition to cashless economies faces hurdles
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Ukraine to produce ‘thousands’ of long-range strike drones in 2024
Ukraine expects to produce thousands of long-range drones capable of striking deep into Russian territory by the end of the year, Ukraine’s
Indonesia Election: Everything You Need to Know
The numbers are staggering. More than 100 million people are expected to vote, many for the first time. They’ll do so in
Canada bungled COVID app for travelers, official inquiry finds
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Canadian government bungled a COVID-era app for travelers at every stage, failed to keep records and poorly utilized
Brazilian Police Seek Husband in Brent Sikkema Murder Inquiry
Brazilian police investigating the murder of Brent Sikkema, a prominent New York art dealer who was found stabbed to death last month
Top UN official has ‘no idea’ where to evacuate people from Rafah
A top UN official in Gaza said he has “no idea” where to evacuate civilians from the city of Rafah after a
2 hostages rescued in Gaza raid that killed dozens of Palestinians
The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages being held in Gaza in a raid early Monday that reportedly killed dozens of
Anti-war and environmental groups protest outside Barclays bank
Two protest groups staged simultaneous demonstrations outside a Barclays bank on Saturday. At the branch in Reading activists from Extinction Rebellion campaigned
Israel Strikes Rafah to Rescue 2 Hostages: Gaza War Live Updates
The population density in Rafah will make a ground operation there a major challenge.Credit…Mohammed Abed/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The Israeli special
Polish farmers again block Medyka-Shehyni, 2 other crossings on Ukraine border
Polish farmers resumed their blockade at the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing with Ukraine and additionally blocked the Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv and Zosin-Ustyluh crossings, the State
Mounting cases of Russian commanders killing own service personnel
There is a growing tendency among Russian officers in the Western Military District to commit violence against their subordinates, Ukraine’s National Resistance