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Biden Deems Additional Measures Against Monkeypox Unnecessary in US

Dual-Currency Zone to Officially Operate in Kherson Region From Monday - Regional Head

A dual-currency zone will be officially introduced in the Kherson region, over which Russia established control during the ongoing military operation, starting Monday, Volodymyr Saldo, the new regional administration head, said

Security guard killed at Qatar's embassy in Paris

The security guard in front of Qatar's embassy in Paris was killed in the early morning hours on Monday, according to local media

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to visit U.S. for trade, tourism

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leading a trade mission to the United States this week as part of the government's reconnection strategy to support export growth and the return of tourists in the post-COVID-19 era The business delegation will promote trade and tourism opportunities in New Zealand's third largest export and visitor market, according to an official statement on Monday. Ardern will also deliver a commencement address at Harvard University during her visit this week

Court in Ukraine Sentences Russian Serviceman to 'Life Imprisonment'

A court in Ukraine has sentenced Russian officer Vadim Shishimarin, accused of violating the laws and customs of war, to "life imprisonment."

Russian soldier found guilty of war crimes in Kyiv court, handed life sentence: AFP

A Kyiv court Monday ruled that a 21-year-old Russian soldier who killed a civilian was guilty of war crimes and handed him a life sentence, in the first verdict against Moscow's forces since their invasion

Canada's storm leaves 8 dead, tens of thousands without power

As police have confirmed at least eight people were killed and multiple injured, the deaths following a destructive storm that hit much of southern Ontario Province continued to rise, local media reported Sunday

Zelensky tells Davos: send us weapons, stop Russia trade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used the Davos summit on Monday to appeal for more weapons for his country and "maximum" sanctions against Moscow

Head of Russian-Controlled Enerhodar City Out of Danger After Murder Attempt - Police

The life of head of the Russian-controlled city of Enerhodar in the Zaporizhzhia region, Andrey Shevchik, is out of danger after an assassination attempt, the regional police told Sputnik on Monday

Summit of Americas in Jeopardy as Some Participants Not Willing to Discuss Ukraine- Moscow

Mali's Foreign Minister Says Security Cooperation With Russia Giving 'Impressive' Results

Moscow on US Marines in Kiev: Countries Have Right to Protect Missions Within Mandate

Russian Foreign Ministry Says Moldova's Withdrawal From CIS Would Be Wrong Step

Turkey Received No Support From NATO Allies in Defense, Fight Against Terror - Erdogan

Moscow Says Received Rome's Proposals on Peaceful Settlement of Situation in Ukraine

Turkey Cannot 'Put Aside' Swedish Sanctions Against Ankara - Erdogan

Kremlin Says Russia Not Source of Global Hunger Threat, It Is All Due to Sanctions

Russia is not a source of the threat of global hunger, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, adding that this situation is due to sanctions

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Not Ruling Out Talks on Exchange of Azovstal Prisoners

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko admitted the possibility that an exchange of prisoners with Azovstal was being discussed with Ukraine

Kremlin Says Exchange of Medvedchuk for Surrendered Azov Militants Hardly Possible

The exchange of detained Ukrainian opposition politician Viktor Medvedchuk for surrendered militants from the Azov neo-Nazi battalion (under criminal investigation in Russia) is hardly possible, as Medvedchuk is not a military, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday

NATO Plans to Supply Weapons to Moldova Raise Questions in Russia - Moscow

NATO's intention to supply weapons to Moldova raises questions in Moscow, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said on monday

New York City Mayor Declares Emergency Over Shortage of Baby Formula

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to the shortage of infant formula, seeking to curb price manipulation after the largest manufacturer cut supply

Erdogan to Discuss NATO Expansion With Turkey's Ruling Party Next Week - Reports

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will convene the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in early June for a consultation on the country's new course of development in light of NATO's expansion plans, Turkish newspaper Sabah reported on Monday

Dubai Customs conducts 344 training courses in Q1 2022

Dubai Customs conducted 344 training courses for its employees during Q1 2022 within its strategic plan 2021-2026, which aims, among other objectives, to develop the competencies of its human capital and advance their skills and experiences

Biden vows military defence of Taiwan if China invades

President Joe Biden vowed Monday that US forces would defend Taiwan militarily if China attempted to take control of the self-ruled island by force, warning Beijing was already "flirting with danger"