• 02/02/2025

Zelenskyy on Russian nighttime attack on Ukraine: 6 people killed, more pressure on Russia needed – video

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the Russian nighttime attack on Ukraine, stating that Ukraine needs more support in defending itself against Russian terror. Source: Zelenskyy on Facebook Quote from Zelenskyy: “Last night, Russia launched an attack on our cities using various types of weapons: missiles, attack drones and aerial bombs. Another…

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Long queues in Hong Kong for HK$188 million Mark Six Lunar New Year draw

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Across the city, residents and tourists stand in line for as long as 45 minutes to place bets on largest-yet Lunar New Year lottery. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297018/long-queues-hong-kong-hk188-million-mark-six-lunar-new-year-draw?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong tour guide killed in Shanghai crash was seasoned freelancer: union

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Local union head says association is looking into whether compensation can be made. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297017/hong-kong-tour-guide-killed-shanghai-crash-was-seasoned-freelancer-union?utm_source=rss_feed

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Russian 30 January strike on high-rise building in Sumy: death toll rises to 10

Pravda Ukraine The death toll from a Russian attack on a high-rise building in the city of Sumy on 30 January has risen to ten, and sixteen more people sustained injuries that day. Source: Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office on Telegram Quote: “A 76-year-old woman who was injured in an enemy attack on a high-rise building…

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Latvia to hand over new batch of drones to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian Embassy in Latvia, which is located in Riga, will host an event on Monday, 3 February, at which officials will announce the delivery of a batch of 100 drones to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Source: European Pravda with reference to Delfi, a Lithuanian media outlet  Details: The event will be attended…

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Thai worker who fell in Gaoping River found dead

Taipei, Feb. 1 (CNA) A migrant worker from Thailand who fell into a river in southern Taiwan on Jan. 29 was found dead on Saturday, according to the Pingtung Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202502010005

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Lithuania believes EU will make mistake if it returns to buying Russian gas

Pravda Ukraine Saulius Skvernelis, Speaker of the Lithuanian parliament, believes that it would be a big mistake if the EU returned to buying gas from Russia. Source: European Pravda with reference to Delfi, a Lithuanian media outlet Quote: “It seems to me that everyone in Europe has realised that there are alternatives, so it would…

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Ukraine’s defense sector in disarray at crucial moment in the war

Washington Post A dispute between top defense officials comes amid worries over continued U.S. military support for Ukraine and reawakens worries over corruption. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/01/ukraine-defense-umerov-procurement-firing/

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‘Surrounded by sharks’: Europe tries to keep afloat amid pressures from China and US

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the EU faces opposing geopolitical forces at play, the former Lithuanian foreign minister says it is time to toughen up. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3296927/surrounded-sharks-europe-tries-keep-afloat-amid-pressures-china-and-us?utm_source=rss_feed

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