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How realistic is Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threat?
Arguably frustrated by the lack of progress in his war on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has put Russia’s deterrent weapons – including its nuclear arms – on alert. Since this provocation, the question has
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Thousands evacuate as Australia reels from severe flooding
Tens of thousands of Australians have been forced to evacuate as torrential rains caused the worst flooding in a decade on the country’s southeast coast region. The rains submerged town centres, washed away homes
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Locals in Ukraine breakaway regions recount short-lived joy, hope
After living eight years in the conflict zone, the residents of Ukraine’s separatist-controlled parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions have rejoiced at Russia’s recognition of their self-proclaimed republics’ independence, thinking it would bring peace and
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Ukraine’s fate puts a big question mark over nuclear disarmament efforts
IRBIL, Iraqi Kurdistan: As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth day, what is for certain is that the geopolitical repercussions will be felt far away from the European operational theater. Analysts say Ukraine’s grim
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Series of refugee crises hardens EU policy, then Ukraine happens
Athens, Greece – For the first time in almost 10 years, Greece does not find itself on the front lines of a European refugee crisis. Greece’s migration ministry on Friday said it had discussed sending
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UN Security Council to vote on Houthi arms embargo
DUBAI / JEDDAH: The world woke up on Thursday morning to the news of a full-scale Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine. It was the beginning of yet another conflict, with destruction, suffering, displacement and
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Ukrainians, Russians in Australia unite against Putin’s war
Ukrainian and Russian communities in Australia have come together in outcry since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Protests have taken place across Australia, gathering crowds of Ukrainians and supporters. As Russian forces close
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Putin: Redrawing borders, rewriting history
Video Duration 27 minutes 30 seconds 27:30 From: The Listening PostNews of the invasion of Ukraine floods the airwaves – we look at media narratives, historical myths and Putin’s push to redraw borders and
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Ukraine crisis: As hope wanes, hypocrisy thrives
As hope dies, hypocrisy lives. That equation, of sorts, came to mind as I watched with a depressing mixture of grief, sadness and dread Russia’s invasion of Ukraine occur in real time on TV.
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At UN, Palestinians call on Israel to ‘end apartheid’
Early marriage blights lives of young girls in Lebanon’s marginalized communities DUBAI: Nadia, 14, should be in school in her native Syria. Instead she is married to someone 13 years her senior in neighboring


