• 03/19/2025

IN BRIEF: What is known about operation to liberate Kursk Region

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The battlegroup North units inflicted losses in offensive operations on formations of a mechanized brigade, two air assault brigades, a marine infantry brigade and two territorial defense brigades of the Ukrainian army in areas near the settlements of Gogolevka, Gornal, Guyevo and Oleshnya…

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German gas reserves in storage facilities drop below 30%

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The highest stock level in Europe is currently registered in Portugal, Sweden and Spain https://tass.com/economy/1929275

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Russian attack on Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast leaves three children injured

Pravda Ukraine Russian forces struck the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast on the morning of 17 March, injuring three children aged 15, 12 and 8. Source: Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration; Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office  Details: The Russians struck a house where the children were staying. As a result of the…

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Work on special tribunal continues, issue of punishing Russia still on agenda, Ukrainian foreign minister says

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that the issue of bringing Russia to justice for its aggression against Ukraine has not been removed from the agenda, and there is some progress on the creation of a special tribunal. Source: Sybiha in an interview with RBC-Ukraine Quote: “If we talk about Russia’s responsibility,…

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GOP lawmakers in Minnesota move to label extreme anti-Trump sentiment as mental disorder

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The bill defines the syndrome as “acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal persons that is in reaction to the policies and presidencies of [US] President Donald Trump” https://tass.com/world/1929269

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Fast-fashion staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy again

Washington Post F21 OpCo, operator of the budget clothing brand, said U.S. stores will not immediately be closing but will liquidate stock as it winds down the business. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/17/forever-21-bankruptcy-chapter-11/

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Moscow Exchange stock trading volume surpasses $178.36 mln over past weekend

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Trading is conducted within an additional weekend session as part of the trading day following the weekend https://tass.com/economy/1929267

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Does your favourite Hong Kong attraction make it into Google’s top 10?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. List of the most-reviewed spots of all time across the city has been revealed. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3302722/does-your-favourite-hong-kong-attraction-make-it-googles-top-10?utm_source=rss_feed

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Russia claims fire at Tuapse oil refinery finally extinguished after attack by long-range Neptune missile 3 days ago

Pravda Ukraine Russia’s Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev has reported that the fire at the Tuapse oil refinery, which broke out as a result of a “Ukrainian attack”, was finally extinguished only after three days. Source: Kondratyev on Telegram Quote: “The fire at the oil refinery in Tuapse has been fully extinguished. After the attack…

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‘1st World Bird Fair’ to be held in Taichung in September

Taipei, March 17 (CNA) Taiwan will host the “1st World Bird Fair” in Taichung in September to promote bird conservation and birdwatching ecotourism worldwide, the Tourism Administration announced on Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202503170023

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