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Russian Navy Enters Warship-Crowded Red Sea Amid Houthi Attacks: Russian warships from the Pacific Fleet have crossed the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and entered the ...
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Japan Attracts Foreign Investors as It Tries to Make Tokyo Into Financial Hub: Japan is attracting more interest from foreign asset managers, sparked by the ...
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Dollar Hits 33-Year High of 151.97 Yen in Tokyo (Update 1)
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Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine: Russia has no designs on any NATO country and will not attack Poland ...
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NATO considers shooting down Russian missiles near its borders – Polish Foreign Ministry
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Quick Glance: NATO Considers Taking Action Against Russian Missile Threats - Polish Foreign Ministry
- An option being discussed involves NATO potentially taking action against Russian missiles heading towards the North Atlantic Alliance territory.
- The violation of Polish airspace by a Russian missile over the weekend was seen as a test of the strength and vigilance of the Polish Armed Forces, according to Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Shejna.
- Shejna emphasized the importance of Russia not imposing rules on the Alliance and stated that NATO will assert its position in resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
- Poland's Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, mentioned that Poland would have responded by downing the Russian missile if any indications pointed towards a target within Polish territory.
Hydrogen Station Opens Near Tokyo Condominium Complex; Will Supply Hydrogen for Lighting, Bus Services
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Bonuses for Global Bankers in Tokyo, Japan Shrink Despite Stock Market Rally: Booming markets in Japan have swelled the workload for international bankers in ...
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Foreign firms' losses from exiting Russia top $107 billion: The corporate exodus from Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine has cost foreign companies more ...
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Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korean sanction monitoring: Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution, effectively abolishing the monitoring of U.N ...
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Shohei Ohtani Mural Unveiled on Hotel in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
Ukraine’s No. 2 City Hit by Guided Bomb as Russia Widens Strikes: Ukrainian authorities said the northeastern city of Kharkiv was hit with a guided bomb ...
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Exclusive: Russia's Kuibyshev oil refinery at a standstill after drone attack last week
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Japan theater firm Takarazuka theater admits to all harassment claims in actress death - The Mainichi
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Russia Calls U.K. Courts ‘A Farce’ Over Assange Case: Russia called Britain's judiciary a "farce" Tuesday over its treatment of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
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Kremlin says silence essential for any Gershkovich prisoner exchange: The Kremlin said on Thursday complete silence was needed when it came to discussions about ...
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Quick Glance: Russian Court Extends WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich's Detention
- A Russian court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention until at least June 30.
- He has been accused of "acting on the instructions of the American side" and collecting state secrets about the military.
- The Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker believes their reporter will be eventually freed but highlights the complexity of the situation.
- Gershkovich is one of several high-profile U.S. citizens or dual nationals currently detained in Russia.
In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
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Morning Bid: Yen wary of holiday calm as Q1 curtain falls: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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🔊 Japan is pricing in a possible second Trump term. To find out who Tokyo has lined up to liaise with the Trump 2024 campaign ...
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Three killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv calls for more weapons: Russia attacks areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in retaliation for fatal ...
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Quick Glance: Fatal Russian Assaults on Ukraine and Appeal for Arms
- Russia targets areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in response to deadly bombings in the Russian border regions.
- At least three individuals lost their lives in the Russian assaults in northeastern and southern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to request additional Patriot air defense systems.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies to hasten the delivery of warplanes and Patriot air defense systems in light of the increased missile attacks.
Appeal to Rewe and Edeka: Ukrainian activists call for boycott of Milka products: Shortly before Easter, the Vitsche organization is demanding that major ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Activists Demand Removal of Milka Products
- Ukrainian activists urge Rewe and Edeka to ban Milka chocolate from shelves.
- The letter from Vitsche organization criticizes Mondelez for its presence in the Russian market.
- The organization praises Rewe and Edeka for removing Russian products post Ukraine conflict.
- The NACP listed Mondelez as an "international promoter of war."
Russian delegation visits Pyongyang to discuss cooperation against spying, KCNA says
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Western troops in Ukraine ‘bring the risk of a world war,’ Hungary’s top diplomat tells Russian media
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History of Japan's intervention in currency markets: Japanese authorities held an emergency meeting this week to discuss the weak yen and suggested they were ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
- Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.
- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.
- Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.
- A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
Large-scale influence operation: How deep is the AfD in the Russia swamp?: Several hundred thousand euros are said to have flowed from Russia to politicians in ...
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"Voice of Europe": Czech Republic stops Russian propaganda: The government in Prague claims to have uncovered a suspected Kremlin propaganda network ...
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Russia sends Cuba first oil shipment in a year to ease blackouts, unrest: When a Russian fuel tanker docks east of Havana this week, it will be welcome relief ...
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Russia faces challenges exporting oil as banks in China, UAE and Türkiye boost sanctions compliance requirements – Reuters
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
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Kyrgyzstan urges citizens to limit travel to Russia: Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry has urged citizens of the Central Asian nation to put off unnecessary travel ...
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Moscow: suspects are presented in court: After the bloody attack on a concert hall in Moscow, Russian investigators quickly present four suspects ...
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US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
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Samsung Pay to drop Russian Mir payment card in April - Euromaidan Press: Joining Apple and Google, Samsung will sever support for Russia's Mir payment ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/27/samsung-pay-to-drop-russian-mir-payment-card-in-april/
Raiffeisen’s Plan to Repatriate Russia Cash Clears First Hurdle: The first part of a complex sequence of deals to repatriate Raiffeisen Bank International AG ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/raiffeisen-s-plan-to-repatriate-russia-cash-clears-first-hurdle
Ukraine says it hit warship that Russia took from it in 2014 with a missile: Ukraine hit the Konstantin Olshansky landing ship, which Russia captured from ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian missile strike hits Russian warship and reconnaissance vessel, navy confirms
- A Ukrainian missile strike hit a Russian naval reconnaissance vessel and a large landing warship captured by Moscow from Kyiv during the annexation of Crimea in 2014, Ukraine's navy confirmed.
- The navy reported that the Konstantin Olshansky landing ship was hit by a Neptune anti-ship missile, sustaining damage being assessed by Kyiv.
- Ukrainian strikes on large landing ships created a shortage, leading the Russian navy to prepare the ship for use against Ukraine over the past year.
- The battle in the Black Sea is crucial for Ukraine, aiming to secure an export corridor for its goods despite Russian attempts to impose a de-facto sea blockade.
Russian FSB says US, UK and Ukraine behind Moscow attack: The director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday that the ...
euronews.com/2024/03/26/russian-fsb-says-us-uk-and-ukraine-behind-moscow-attack
US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years: Biden and Kishida to announce move to counter China at White House meeting next month
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Podcast series "Putin's Rise" - Episode 3: The return of terror and Putin's Ukraine complex
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Macron says Islamists who hit Russia had tried to attack France: President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the gunmen who killed 137 people in a concert hall ...
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Quick Glance: Macron reveals origin of attackers in Russia
- President Emmanuel Macron disclosed the connection of the gunmen who killed 137 people in a concert hall outside Moscow to an Islamic State branch that had attempted to attack France in recent months.
- The increase in security alert level in France was emphasized due to the Islamic State claiming responsibility for the Moscow attack.
- Additional soldiers were announced to patrol sensitive sites in France and implement heightened security measures.
- France offered to enhance cooperation with Russian intelligence services to effectively combat groups targeting multiple countries.
Ukraine's drone attacks: what the attacks on Russia's refineries are achieving: The Ukrainian drone attacks against Russian refineries are unpleasant for the ...
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Poland informs allies of Russian missile violating NATO border: Poland has informed NATO Allies of another incident of a Russian missile violating the Alliances ...
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Quick Glance: Poland's Response to Russian Missile Attack: Aircraft Mobilization
- In response to Russia's missile attack on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces mobilized its own and allied aircraft on the night of 23-24 March.
- The Polish military observed intense military activity by the Russian Federation.
- It was noted that increased noise levels, particularly in the country's southeastern region, were expected due to the heightened activity of Polish and allied aircraft.
- During the night, 14 Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from Olenya airfield in Russia, initiating missile launches and air-raid alerts that lasted for two hours.
Germany to Speed Up Arms Purchases in Defense Industry Shake-Up: Germany plans to speed up the approval of weapons purchases and provide more planning certainty ...
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BOJ policymakers saw need to go slow in future rate hikes, March summary shows: Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to go slow in phasing out ...
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Germany’s Scholz says he hasn’t talked to Putin since December 2022: Russia leader was “was worried about the coronavirus” when he made German chancellor sit at ...
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US, South Korea announce joint sanctions targeting financers of North Korea's weapons program
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Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
UK general admits military 'couldn't fight Russia for more than a couple of months'
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Police receive three motorcycles from Tokyo Motors: Navindra Dhanwa and Elisha Campbell, the Managing Directors of Tokyo Motors, have donated three new ...
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Subaru to recall over 118,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says: Subaru of America is recalling 118,723 SUVs and sedans in the U.S. over an issue which prevents air ...
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‘Give us the damn Patriots’ — Ukraine needs air defenses now, minister says: In a POLITICO interview, Ukraine’s chief diplomat Dmytro Kuleba delivers some blunt ...
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North Korea has no interest in summit with Japan or talks, Kim's sister says: North Korea said on Tuesday it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Because of business in Russia: Berlin activists Vitsche call for Milka boycott: Because the Milka parent company continues to do business in Russia ...
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Kremlin delivers warning to Telegram boss after Moscow terror attack: Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson called out Pavel Durov and flagged that the platform is being ...
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Brutal crackdown after attack: Kaim: Putin sees his pact with the Russians jeopardized
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
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Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
War in Ukraine: Latest Russian Barrage Targeted Underground Gas Storage: Russia struck an underground gas storage facility in western Ukraine during Sunday ...
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Czechs sanction Medvedchuk, website over pro-Russian EU political influence: The Czech government on Wednesday sanctioned two people including pro-Russian ...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Russia stages major airstrike on Ukraine; one missile enters Polish airspace
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Quick Glance: 'Massive' Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine and Kyiv; Poland Reports Airspace Violation
- Russia and Ukraine engaged in deadly aerial attacks, including the seizure of the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske by Russia.
- Kyiv and Lviv regions were attacked, with Poland raising its military readiness.
- No casualties or damage were reported, and the city's air defenses intercepted about a dozen missiles.
- The US and Poland demand explanations from Russia, while Ukraine targeted Russian ships in Crimea.
ISIS behind attack on Moscow concert hall, U.S. confirms - media: American intelligence data indicate the plausibility of the latest statement by the Islamic ...
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Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack: President Putin has not publicly mentioned the Islamist militant group in connection with ...
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Interview: Putin, The Terror Attack, And The Threat Whose Name He 'Dare Not Speak'
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Russian mine with 13 trapped miners almost completely flooded, RIA reports: Water has almost completely flooded the Pioneer gold mine in Russia's Amur region ...
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Nobel laureates urge not to recognise Putin as president and increase aid to Ukraine
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Terror attack near Moscow | Analysis: What are the consequences for us?: A terrorist attack shook Russia, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility ...
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Moscow Four arrest warrants issued - reports of torture: A court in Moscow has ordered the pre-trial detention of four suspects following the attack on the ...
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Shares edge higher; yen's drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei: Global shares rose on Wednesday, nudged higher by a rally in Japanese stocks as the yen sagged to its ...
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Ukraine war: Putin is in a tight spot after terror in Moscow: After the terrorist attack in Moscow, Vladimir Putin has to fight on another front ...
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Russian businesses get shut out from Microsoft cloud services at the end of this month – new EU sanctions come into effect
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Russia Nationalized 15 Defense Firms Since 2023 – Top Prosecutor: The Russian government has seized 15 defense companies valued at some 333 billion rubles ($3 ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/27/russia-nationalized-15-defense-firms-since-2023-top-prosecutor-a84644
Refinery near Russia’s Samara suspends operations after drone attack: The Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region suspended operations after a drone ...
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Ukraine confirms striking 2 large Russian landing ships in occupied Crimea: Ukraine struck two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships, "Yamal" and ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine strikes 2 major Russian landing ships in occupied Crimea
- On March 24, Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed the attack on two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships, "Yamal" and "Azov", in occupied Crimea.
- The attack also targeted some Black Sea Fleet infrastructure in Crimea and a Russian military communication center.
- "Yamal" and "Azov" belong to the 197th Landing Ships Brigade of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and are actively used in the fleet's exercises and training.
- The Russian Defense Ministry has not issued any statements regarding Ukraine's reports on the successful attack.
Ukraine peace talks without Russia will fail, Kremlin spokesman says: Any global peace summit on Ukraine that excludes Russia is simply "absurd" and will fail ...
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EU company helped Moscow with mass surveillance: In Moscow, protesters are arrested with the help of facial recognition. The software was trained using a ...
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Who are ISIS-K, the group that hit Russia? – DW – 03/25/2024: France has joined the US and the UK in confirming that the recent Moscow attack was carried out by ...
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Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
60% in Japan don't like cherry blossom viewing with colleagues, call events 'work': survey - The Mainichi
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Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv with aerial bombs for the first time since 2022: KYIV, Ukraine: Russia struck the northeastern city of Kharkiv with aerial bombs ...
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UK general admits military 'couldn't fight Russia for longer than two months'
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9-year-old girl among Russians questioned over ‘terrorism’ posts: Two children are among at least six people who have been detained or questioned in Russia over ...
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Air defenses down 16 airborne targets in Russia’s Belgorod: Governor: Russian air defense units on Wednesday downed 16 airborne targets around the city of ...
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Russia: Putin now blames Islamists for the attack near Moscow after all: Russian President Vladimir Putin now sees Islamists as the culprits behind the attack ...
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Quick Glance: Putin Blames Islamists for Moscow Attack
- Russian President Putin attributes the Moscow terror attack to radical Islamists, maintaining suspicion of a 'Ukrainian trail'.
- Putin did not mention any connection to ISIS and questioned the perpetrators' motives during Ramadan.
- Ukraine refuted the accusations, while Western authorities hold the ISIS offshoot responsible for the attack.
- Russian judiciary detained three more suspects related to the Friday attack, including the four main perpetrators showing signs of torture.
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