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Crowds clash with riot police as activist jailed in Russia’s Bashkortostan region

Information In Baymak, southern Russia, clashes erupted between police and supporters of Fail Alsynov, recently sentenced for alleged incitement of ethnic hatred, a charge he denies. Near the courthouse, protesters expressed dissatisfaction, some hurling snowballs. Reports indicate one protester suffered a “smashed head,” and many were detained and injured. The trial unfolded in Baymak, near […]

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China and Switzerland agree to strengthen trade ties

Information The Swiss government said that China and Switzerland signed a joint declaration Monday to bolster an existing free trade agreement and deepen bilateral ties. The free trade agreement between the countries was first signed in 2013, marking the first free trade deal between Beijing and an economy in continental Europe. Efforts to strengthen the

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Tensions rise between Ethiopia and Somalia over port deal

Information The deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland would have been a straightforward agreement, where one country allows access to a seaport to a landlocked neighbor in exchange for a political prize. However, since Somaliland is not a recognized independent state, the political prize was Ethiopia taking steps towards acknowledging Somaliland as a sovereign state, which

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Former German President criticizes Olaf Scholz for ‘hesitation’ over Taurus missiles

Information Former President of Germany, Joachim Gauck, has criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his reluctance to provide long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. Gauck stated that the Chancellor must question whether he is fulfilling his goal of preventing Russia from gaining a victorious peace. Ukraine has repeatedly requested Taurus missiles, which have a range of

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Power to more than 1,000 Ukrainian towns knocked out by severe weather

Information Severe winter weather conditions in Ukraine have resulted in over 1,000 towns and villages experiencing power outages, according to Ukrenergo, the state-owned energy operator. These outages have impacted nine regions, prompting the utility to encourage residents to use electricity sparingly due to the grid’s weakened state following Russian strikes. Across numerous parts of the

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