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Russian Pacific Fleet Conducts Snap Drills with Missile Launches Amid Rising Tensions
The Russian Pacific Fleet was placed on high alert on Friday for surprise drills involving practice missile launches, a significant show of force amid strained relations with the West over the conflict in Ukraine. 
The Russian Pacific Fleet was placed on high alert on Friday for surprise drills involving practice missile launches, a significant show of force amid strained relations with the West over the conflict in Ukraine. -
Ether and Dogecoin Drive Crypto Market Rebound; Lido's Staked Ether Enters Top Ten
The successful Shapella upgrade on Ethereum has spurred ether and other alternative cryptocurrencies to rally, fueling the "alt season" narrative on Crypto Twitter. 
The successful Shapella upgrade on Ethereum has spurred ether and other alternative cryptocurrencies to rally, fueling the "alt season" narrative on Crypto Twitter. -
Ukraine Retreats from Bakhmut as Russia Increases Military Pressure
Ukrainian troops have reportedly been forced to withdraw from parts of Bakhmut due to an intensified Russian assault on the devastated city. British authorities claim that Moscow aims to secure a victory in the region before an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. 
Ukrainian troops have reportedly been forced to withdraw from parts of Bakhmut due to an intensified Russian assault on the devastated city. British authorities claim that Moscow aims to secure a victory in the region before an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. -
Chinese Company Accused of Purchasing Copper from Russian-Controlled Ukrainian Region Amid Sanctions - Report
Chinese firm Quzhou Nova reportedly imported at least $7.4 million worth of copper alloy ingots from the Debaltsevsky Plant of Metallurgical Engineering, situated in a Russian-annexed region of Ukraine subject to Western sanctions. 
Chinese firm Quzhou Nova reportedly imported at least $7.4 million worth of copper alloy ingots from the Debaltsevsky Plant of Metallurgical Engineering, situated in a Russian-annexed region of Ukraine subject to Western sanctions. -
UK and US Impose Sanctions on Russian Oligarch Usmanov and Cypriot 'Enablers'
The United Kingdom and the United States jointly imposed new sanctions on Wednesday against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov and Cyprus-based "financial enablers" who allegedly help conceal his assets, as well as those of fellow Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. 
The United Kingdom and the United States jointly imposed new sanctions on Wednesday against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov and Cyprus-based "financial enablers" who allegedly help conceal his assets, as well as those of fellow Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. -
Leaked US Intelligence Documents Suggest Ukraine Conflict Could Extend Beyond 2023 with Up to 354,000 Casualties
Purported US intelligence documents posted online indicate that the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which has resulted in an estimated 354,000 Russian and Ukrainian military casualties, may extend well past 2023. 
Purported US intelligence documents posted online indicate that the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which has resulted in an estimated 354,000 Russian and Ukrainian military casualties, may extend well past 2023. -
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile; Japan Revokes Alert for Residents to Seek Shelter
On Thursday(KST), North Korea launched a ballistic missile with intermediate or longer range, as reported by South Korea and Japan. This resulted in an urgent alert for residents of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido to take cover. 
On Thursday(KST), North Korea launched a ballistic missile with intermediate or longer range, as reported by South Korea and Japan. This resulted in an urgent alert for residents of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido to take cover. -
Twitter Nears Break-Even Point with Advertisers Returning, Says CEO Elon Musk
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter Inc., revealed in a recent interview with BBC that the social media platform is approaching a break-even point, as the majority of its advertisers have returned and cost-cutting efforts have started to pay off following significant layoffs. The interview, broadcast live on Twitter Spaces, attracted more than 3 million listeners. 
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter Inc., revealed in a recent interview with BBC that the social media platform is approaching a break-even point, as the majority of its advertisers have returned and cost-cutting efforts have started to pay off following significant layoffs. The interview, broadcast live on Twitter Spaces, attracted more than 3 million listeners. -
Alleged U.S. Intel Leak Indicates Serbia May Arm Ukraine Despite Official Denial
A recently leaked classified Pentagon document suggests that Serbia, the sole European nation not to impose sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, consented to supply arms to Kyiv or has already done so. This potentially significant U.S. intelligence leak features dozens of classified documents that have surfaced online in recent weeks. 
A recently leaked classified Pentagon document suggests that Serbia, the sole European nation not to impose sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, consented to supply arms to Kyiv or has already done so. This potentially significant U.S. intelligence leak features dozens of classified documents that have surfaced online in recent weeks. -
Senior Taiwanese Official Baffled by Macron's Taiwan Remarks, Questions France's Commitment to Freedom
A senior Taiwanese politician expressed confusion over recent comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron on Taiwan, questioning whether France's founding principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity are now outdated. 
A senior Taiwanese politician expressed confusion over recent comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron on Taiwan, questioning whether France's founding principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity are now outdated.
