Mon 21 February 2022: According to the Pentagon, an attack on Ukraine could occur today, but there is still time for diplomacy. This development comes as world leaders renew diplomatic efforts in the hope of preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the White House, President Joe Biden has agreed in principle to meet […]
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Mon 21 February 2022: The Russian military claims it has stopped a “diversionary reconnaissance” group from crossing the Ukrainian border. The incident, which allegedly occurred around 03:00 GMT in Russia’s southwestern Rostov region, claimed the lives of five troops, according to the Russian defense ministry. Kyiv dismissed the allegation as “fake news”. The exchange came […]
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Mon 21 February 2022: On Monday, the European Union gave its final approval to a €1.2 billion ($1.36 billion) macro-financial support package for Ukraine in order to boost the country’s “resilience.” “The EU fast-tracked this economic assistance to Ukraine, as the current geopolitical tensions are having a detrimental effect on Ukraine’s economic and financial stability,” […]
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Mon 21 February 2022: Following nearly two years of strict coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions on international travel and lockdown, Australia fully reopened its international borders to individuals who have been vaccinated against the deadly virus on Monday (February 21). More than 50 international flights will arrive in the country on the first day following reopening. At […]
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Mon 21 February 2022: According to a letter sent to the UN rights chief and obtained by AFP on Sunday, the US has informed the UN that Russia has lists of Ukrainians “to be killed or sent to camps” in the event of an invasion. The letter, which came as Washington warned of an impending […]
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Mon 21 February 2022: Truth Social, Donald Trump’s new social media venture, debuted late Sunday in Apple’s App Store, possibly signalling the former president’s return to social media after being banned from multiple platforms last year. The software went live soon before midnight ET and was automatically downloaded to Apple Inc devices belonging to users […]
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Sun 20 February 2022: Boris Johnson’s office said on Saturday that he intends to lay out plans next week to lift the self-isolation mandate for people infected with Covid. If the relaxation takes effect, Britain will become the first major European country to allow people who know they have COVID-19 to freely use shops, public […]
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Sun 20 February 2022: Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin agreed on the need to find a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis. In a phone conversation lasting 105 minutes, they also agreed on “the need to favour a diplomatic solution to the ongoing crisis and to do everything to achieve one”, the Elysee said, adding […]
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Sun 20 February 2022: The Queen has tested positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Her Majesty is said have mild cold-like symptoms – and expects to continue with light duties at Windsor this week. Her Majesty was being closely monitored after Prince Charles caught the virus just days after pair had been in close […]
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Cook Islands, a South Pacific nation where 97% of its population is doubly vaccinated. (Photo: Cook Islands/ Instagram) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sun 20 February 2022: For more than two years, the world has been fighting the deadly coronavirus pandemic. There are, however, a few countries that have escaped the pandemic completely. The World Health Organization (WHO) has […]
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