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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
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
Senior administration officials called the recent North Korean tests "a serious escalation."

"I was in it to the memes": How Subtle Asian Dating led to unexpected and lasting relationships
One group member stated, "I would always notice other people posting friends." '"

What will Putin do? And what will America do to stop him?
Sometimes it is helpful to look back at what they said just a few days before you weigh what Russian officials say now or next week.

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
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 announced Monday that it would impose new sanctions against U.S. defense contractors Raytheon Technologies & Lockheed Martin because of their arms sales to Taiwan.

50 years after Nixon's visit, US-China relations remain as fraught today as ever
The height of the Cold War, U.S. President Richard Nixon flew to communist China's central of power in a visit that would change U.S.-China relations over time and China’s position in the global.

Modi's 'grain bowl votes' will be tested by farmer anger
Amandeep Kaur Daholewal arose from an Indian cot and began to speak to a small group of people who were sitting cross-legged in front of a white-domed Gurdwara, a place for worshipping Sikhs.

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.
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
MANILA, Philippines -- Thursday's lifting of a ban on foreign travel for nearly two years was a lifesaver for the Philippines as an omicron-fueled surge eased.

Modi's politics are influenced by Hindu nationalism
Construction cranes towered above laborers as they built a three-story mega temple that millions of Hindus have been seeking for more than 100 years

Japan’s pricey whisky gift to Pompeo still missing
WASHINGTON , The State Department's Internal Watchdog reported Thursday that a bottle of Japanese whisky worth nearly $6,000 that was given to former Secretary Mike Pompeo is still missing.

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
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
As Australia opened its borders for the first time for 20 months, Sydney's international airport was alive with laughter, tears, and embraces on Monday.

Japan PM Kishida's coalition wins majority, but loses seats
Exit polls show that Fumio Kishida, Japan's Prime Minister, is likely to retain a majority in Sunday's parliamentary election. However, his governing coalition will lose some seats. This will be a setback for his government which has been struggling with a crisis-stricken economy and regional security issues.

160 homes set ablaze by the army's shelling in Myanmar
Local media and activists reported that more than 160 buildings, including two churches, were destroyed in a northern Myanmar town by shelling.

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 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 Tae-woo, a former South Korean president and a key player in a 1979 coup, was later elected president in a historic democratic election. He then spent the rest of his life in prison. He was 88.

ASEAN leaders meet with Myanmar's general closed out
Southeast Asian leaders will meet this week for their annual summit. Myanmar's top general has been barred from the meeting because he refused to stop the violence.

China will begin vaccinating children at 3 years old as more cases are reported
China is home to 76% of the world's population, and children as young as three years old will be receiving COVID-19 vaccines. Authorities have a zero tolerance policy for outbreaks.