Ukraine and Russia Begin Negotiations in Belarus
Delegations of Ukraine and Russia have started negotiations in Belarus. The government in Kyiv is sceptical but aims for an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops, President Volodimir Zelensky’s office said. Russia did not want to give up its objective in advance. The Ukrainians arrived by helicopter at
Russia Gathers Troops in Belarus for Attack on Kyiv
Russia gathers troops at Gomel airport in Belarus for an attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Ukraine’s army chief of staff said Friday. Russian troops are advancing towards Kyiv from multiple directions. For example, there is fierce fighting in cities that are tens of kilometres away from Kyiv. Ukraine
EU Wants to Hit Russia Financially and Economically for Ukraine
The European Union will freeze Russian banks’ access to European financial markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. Also, the EU will use all means to prevent Russia from getting technology to modernise the country further. “Our punishment for the Russian invasion of Ukraine will be composed
White House: No Plans for Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin Talk
Plans for a meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are currently on hold. The White House announced this on Tuesday evening (local time). According to spokeswoman Jen Psaki, President Biden is generally open to diplomatic talks, but now, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, is
Internet Connection Restored in Tonga Five Weeks After Submarine Volcanic Eruption
Five weeks after the submarine eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano in the Pacific Ocean, the people of Tonga, a kingdom of 177 islands in the Polynesian archipelago, have regained full internet access. Internet connections have been restored on the main island of Tongatapu and on the island of ‘Eua,
Iranian Fighter Jet Crashes into School: Three Dead
On Monday, an Iranian army fighter jet crashed into a residential area in Tabriz in northwestern Iran. Three people were killed as a result. It concerns two crew members and a resident of the affected neighbourhood, Iranian state television reported. A representative of the Red Crescent in Tabriz stated
WHO: Worldwide One Woman in Four Has to Deal with Intimate Partner Violence
Worldwide, about one in four women is a victim of intimate partner violence, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday. Furthermore, the researchers report in the scientific journal The Lancet that violence also affects very young girls between 15 and 19. The research team
Lara Croft Gets Statue in London
Twenty-five years of Tomb Raider history should, of course, not pass unnoticed. That’s why lead actress and intrepid game heroine Lara Croft has been given her own statue in London’s Camden. The sculpture was placed in Stables Market in the heart of Camden, where Tomb Raider: The Live Experience
Russia Reports Departure of Troops at Ukraine Border
Several Russian troops near the border with Ukraine are returning to their permanent army bases due to the completion of exercises, the Russian news agency Interfax reported based on the Ministry of Defense. The announcement comes at a time when other countries are deeply concerned about the threat of
Cloudflare Acquires App Scanner Vectrix
Cloudflare, best known for its network security services, has announced that it has acquired Vectrix. That company specializes in detecting threats in SaaS applications. With the acquisition of Vectrix, CloudFlare aims to strengthen its Zero Trust platform, Cloudflare One. For example, security teams will soon scan third-party tools, including
