• 03/19/2025

Ukraine’s own air defenses shoot down half of Kiev’s aircraft declared lost — Rada MP

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Maryana Bezuglaya noted that the findings of the investigation into the loss of one of the first F-16 fighter jets delivered to Ukraine last August have yet to be made public https://tass.com/world/1929121

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Yemen being bombed by US, UK for fulfilling ICJ, UNGA ‘obligations’: Legal expert

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A prominent lawyer and former UN official says Yemen is being bombed by the US and the UK for fulfilling obligations set by ICJ and UN General Assembly. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/17/744579/yemen-bombed-us-uk-fulfilling-obligations-icj-unga-expert

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Isfahan’s Museum of Contemporary Art, a home for visual arts, reopens with new look

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art, considered the home for visual arts in Iran, reopened during an impressive ceremony on Saturday in the presence of top dignitaries. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/17/744575/isfahan-museum-contemporary-art-home-visual-arts-reopens

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Trump’s letter to Khamenei similar to his public rhetoric — Iranian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Esmaeil Baghaei, Tehran will respond to this letter after holding the necessary consultations and discussions https://tass.com/world/1929119

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Taiwanese actors win best supporting accolades at Asian Film Awards

Hong Kong, March 17 (CNA) Lee Kang-sheng (李康生) and Yang Kuei-mei (楊貴媚), both from Taiwan, were crowned Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively, at the 18th Asian Film Awards held in Hong Kong on Sunday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202503170016

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Russian army captures outskirts of Shcherbaki, Malye Shcherbaki in Zaporozhye — politician

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vladimir Rogov previously told TASS on March 15 that Russian units had reached the outskirts of Shcherbaki in the Zaporozhye Region and had begun fighting to take control of the settlement https://tass.com/politics/1929115

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China’s African port interests are expanding. Is the PLA Navy next on deck?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s trade bets on African ports are paying off, but protecting those investments could mean repurposing facilities for military use, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3302682/chinas-african-port-interests-are-expanding-pla-navy-next-deck?utm_source=rss_feed

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Europe must cut social spending to boost military budget — FT

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the publication, a return to the level of military spending in the 1980s will require a change in budget policy and an increase in government borrowing https://tass.com/defense/1929105

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Ukrainian foreign minister states Russia has not yet provided official response to US ceasefire proposal

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that as of now, Russia has not yet provided an official response to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire to which Ukraine had previously agreed. Source: Sybiha in an interview with RBC-Ukraine Quote: “Let’s wait for an official response, because as of today there is…

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China vows to ‘vigorously boost consumption’ to revive weak economy

Washington Post China has unveiled a 30-point plan to boost consumer spending — a task that has become ever more urgent since President Donald Trump ignited a trade war.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/17/china-economy-consumer-spending/

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