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Russia Limits Exports of Noble Gases, a Key Ingredient for Making Chips
Exports of noble gases, which Russia used to supply to Japan and other countries, will be allowed only with special state permission until Dec. 31, the Russian government said on May 30
Kremlin Says Talks With Ukrainian President Zelensky Possible, But Negotiations Stalled
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in a call that work on a peace document with Ukraine had stopped a long time ago and had not restarted
More Seek Gun Training in Taiwan as Ukraine War Drives Home China Threat
At the Taipei shooting range one Sunday afternoon, dozens of students picked up air guns for the first time as trainers explained safety guidelines and basic details
Car Collision In Lincoln, Nebraska Kills 2, Injures 20
The Ford rolled onto its top over the Corolla and pinned the occupants underneath, killing them.
Low Visibility, Poor Weather & Risky Airstrips Make Flying Risky in Nepal. A Look at Past Deadly Crashes
Air traffic control lost contact with the Twin Otter aircraft operated by Nepali carrier Tara Air shortly after taking off from Pokhara in western Nepal on Sunday morning headed for Jomsom, a popular trekking destination
Missing Nepal Plane with 22 Onboard Crashes in Mustang, Rescue Ops Halted Due to Bad Weather
The twin-engine aircraft - Tara Air's 9 NAET - flew from Pokhara at 9:55 am on Sunday morning and lost contact five minutes before it was due to land at Jomsom, a popular tourist and pilgrimage site
Ukraine's Moscow-backed Orthodox Church Cuts Ties With Russia
The church in a statement after holding a council focused on Russia's "aggression" against Ukraine declared the "full independence and autonomy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church"
With An Eye On China, Quad Unveils IPMDA To Bolster Surveillance, Security In Indo-Pacific
The IPMDA initiative comes at a time when China is attempting build security perches in the Pacific and Japan and Australia faces maritime threat from the PLA Navy
Gazprom Halts Supply Of Russian Gas To Finland
Finland did not open a ruble account and said that it will make up for the shortfall the Balticconnector pipeline
Elon Musk Denies Sexually Harassing Flight Attendant, Says Claims 'Utterly Untrue'
News outlet Insider reported earlier in the day that Musk's rocket company SpaceX paid a woman $250,000 in 2018 to settle a misconduct claim against him
Putin ‘Very Ill With Blood Cancer’ Says Oligarch Close To Him, Reveals Infighting Among Russia’s Elites
It was also revealed that Russia's oligarchs are not happy with Putin's war on Ukraine as it destabilizes the global economy.
Odessa, Cultural Jewel For Russians And Ukrainians, Likely To See Intense Fight In Coming Days
Capturing Odessa is symbolic to Russian president Vladimir Putin's military operation in Ukraine because it fits with his Novorossiya vision
Australian Elections 2022: Kim Jong Un Lookalike Crashes Morrison’s Poll Campaign
The Kim Jong Un impersonator warned Australians that a vote for the ruling party is akin to voting for the Chinese Communist Party.
Medication Abortions Are Increasing: What They Are and Where Women Get Them
The protocol approved for use in the US includes two medications. The first one, mifepristone, blocks a hormone called progesterone that is necessary for a pregnancy to continue. The second, misoprostol, brings on uterine contractions
Covid Surge, Ineffective Vaccines Hurt Xi Jinping’s Vaccine Diplomacy
China's Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy is hurt due to rising cases and poor vaccines compared to those developed by the western pharma companies
Jeered by Protesters, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa May Step Down This Week as Sri Lanka's Woes Worsen
Amid the uncertainty, Rajapaksa has planned for his supporters to come to Temple Trees, his official residence, on Monday to appeal to him not to resign. However, sources said he will use the opportunity to announce that he is stepping down
