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Russia warns the U.S. about military shipments to Ukraine
Russia warns the U.S. about military shipments to Ukraine

According to a senior Russian diplomat, Moscow will see Ukraine's delivery of Western weapons as "legitimate targets".

Officials say Russia's demands could torpedo Iran's nuclear deal revival
Officials say Russia's demands could torpedo Iran's nuclear deal revival

Russia wants assurances that the West won't impose new sanctions on Moscow in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

North Korea testing new intercontinental missile system, U.S. intel agencies believe
North Korea testing new intercontinental missile system, U.S. intel agencies believe
"I was in it to the memes": How Subtle Asian Dating led to unexpected and lasting relationships
"I was in it to the memes": How Subtle Asian Dating led to unexpected and lasting relationships
What will Putin do? And what will America do to stop him?
What will Putin do? And what will America do to stop him?
Putin warns against a no-fly zone in Ukraine
Putin warns against a no-fly zone in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Saturday of his country's willingness to consider any third-party declaration establishing a no fly zone over Ukraine participation in war there.

North Korea launches a ballistic missile as its ninth weapon launch of this year
North Korea launches a ballistic missile as its ninth weapon launch of this year

Other tests by the North in 2022 included a hypersonic missile, and its first launch of an intermediate-range missile since 2017, which could be capable of reaching Guam.

China sanctions Raytheon and Lockheed for their stance on the Taiwan deal
China sanctions Raytheon and Lockheed for their stance on the Taiwan deal
50 years after Nixon's visit, US-China relations remain as fraught today as ever
50 years after Nixon's visit, US-China relations remain as fraught today as ever
Modi's 'grain bowl votes' will be tested by farmer anger
Modi's 'grain bowl votes' will be tested by farmer anger
As Russia's crisis brews, Ukraine president's ratings plummet
As Russia's crisis brews, Ukraine president's ratings plummet

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a political novice running for Ukraine's presidency, vowed that he would reach out to Russia-backed rebels from the east fighting Ukrainian forces in order to resolve the conflict.

In 2017, BSP received 0 seats in Uttarakhand. It is counting on a change of fortune this year.
In 2017, BSP received 0 seats in Uttarakhand. It is counting on a change of fortune this year.

Thursday's address by Mayawati, chief of BSP, was her first rally for Uttarakhand elections scheduled for February 14. The party is contesting all of the 70 seats in the state.

After nearly two years, the Philippines is welcoming back foreign tourists
After nearly two years, the Philippines is welcoming back foreign tourists
Modi's politics are influenced by Hindu nationalism
Modi's politics are influenced by Hindu nationalism
Japan’s pricey whisky gift to Pompeo still missing
Japan’s pricey whisky gift to Pompeo still missing
Japan PM Kishida's coalition retains majority, but with fewer seats
Japan PM Kishida's coalition retains majority, but with fewer seats

Fumio Kishida, the Japanese Prime Minister, maintained a comfortable majority in Sunday’s parliamentary elections despite losing some seats. His weeks-old government is struggling with a coronavirus-infected economy and regional security threats.

Tokyo train: Man with knife injures 17 passengers, sets fire to
Tokyo train: Man with knife injures 17 passengers, sets fire to

Witnesses and police said that a man wearing a Joker costume and carrying a knife stabbed at most one passenger of a Tokyo commuter train.

After long lockdowns, Australia and Thailand open their borders again
After long lockdowns, Australia and Thailand open their borders again
Japan PM Kishida's coalition wins majority, but loses seats
Japan PM Kishida's coalition wins majority, but loses seats
160 homes set ablaze by the army's shelling in Myanmar
160 homes set ablaze by the army's shelling in Myanmar
Seoul: Kim of N. Korea lost 20 kgs, but is still healthy
Seoul: Kim of N. Korea lost 20 kgs, but is still healthy

According to South Korea's spy agency, Kim Jong Un, North Korean leader, has lost around 20 kilograms (44 pounds) in recent weeks. However he is still healthy and tries to increase public loyalty to him despite worsening economic conditions.

Iran's President claims cyberattack was meant to cause 'disorder'
Iran's President claims cyberattack was meant to cause 'disorder'

Iran's President said Wednesday that the cyberattack that paralyzed all Islamic Republic gas stations was intended to make "people angry by creating disorder, disruption," as long lines continued to snake around the pumps one day after the incident started.

Roh Taewoo, ex-President of South Korea, dies at 88
Roh Taewoo, ex-President of South Korea, dies at 88
ASEAN leaders meet with Myanmar's general closed out
ASEAN leaders meet with Myanmar's general closed out
China will begin vaccinating children at 3 years old as more cases are reported
China will begin vaccinating children at 3 years old as more cases are reported