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Ukraine Asks G7 For Air Defence Weapons

In retaliation to the collapse of an important bridge linking Russia to Crimea, Russia has been bombing major Ukrainian cities for the past 3 days. Ukrainian officials have called upon G7 countries to extend air defence systems that can intercept Russian rockets hitting Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure.

Russian Rockets Hit Multiple Ukrainian Cities Including The Capital

Russian missiles targeted Multiple cities in response to the collapse of an important Russian bridge linking Russia with Crimea. The missiles targeted Lviv, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, Dnipro and the capital Kyiv. The missiles launched by Russian forces targeted civilian infrastructure in all cities leaving massive craters afterwards.

Tensions On Rise As North Korea Launched 2 More Missiles

North Korea has constantly been threatening South Korea and Japan with its missile launches. This is the seventh missile launch in just 2 weeks setting alarms in the neighbouring countries. The US, Japan and South Korea have responded with joint military drills after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan this week. 

A Chinese Abandoned Village Is Taken Over By Nature

The village once abandoned by its residents has now become the sweet spot for the tourists in China. The village is located in Shengshan Island, called Houtouwan, eastern coast of mainland China. The village became empty in the last decade of the 20th century and has been taken over by green vegetation after 3 decades.

2 Russian Soldiers Arrived In US Claiming Asylum

2 Russian soldiers have arrived in Alaska by boat amid Russian aggression in Ukraine. Russian forces have been facing hundreds of casualties in its war in Ukraine and many have protested not to join Putin’s partial mobilization last month. The 2 Russian soldiers have arrived in the US by avoiding their military service in Ukraine.

Ex-Police Officer Killed 34 Including 22 Children In Thailand

In a day-care centre in eastern Thailand, an ex-police officer shot dead 34 people including 22 children. The latest reports mention that the suspect was an ex-police officer. The incident sent shockwaves around Thailand as 22 innocent children lost their lives in the mass shooting

Failed Missile Launch Sparked Alarms In South Korea

Residents were shocked to hear the alarms after a missile exploded in the coastal city of Gangneung, South Korea. The explosion was heard far and wide among people living in the city. The incident happened in South Korea’s joint military drills with the United States in response to North Korea’s provocative behaviour.

Putin Warns US Of An All Out War

With Western aid pouring in to strengthen Ukrainian military capabilities, Russia has warned US and its allies of consequences if it doesn’t cease to send aid to Ukraine. The US has sent military equipment of more than $17 billion since the start of the war.

North Korean Missile Flew Over Japan

For the very first time in 5 years, North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan without any warnings. The missile flew over Northern Japan and reported to have landed in the ocean without causing any damage in both air and water. The Ballistic missile travelled a distance of about 2,858 miles with altitude of 621 miles over Japan.

Poland Demands Germany To Pay $1.3 Trillion For World War II Damages

The Polish government has demanded Germany to pay $3 trillion compensation for its alleged role in destroying Poland in the second world war. Such demands have been put forward by Poland in the past as well. Before the visit of a German diplomat to Poland, Foreign Minister of Poland signed a diplomatic note to Germany to pay for the damages.