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New Start Treaty: Risks of Russia’s Suspension President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of Russia’s participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, also known as New Start, in a speech preceding the upcoming anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Putin stated, “They intend to defeat us strategically and seize our nuclear facilities.” In light of this, I am compelled to announce that Russia is suspending its participation in the treaty on strategic offensive arms. However, the foreign ministry later stated that Moscow intends to continue abiding by the treaty’s restrictions on the number of ready warheads. ALSO READ: Biden…

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Biden Criticizes Putin’s Suspension of Nuclear Arms Treaty Involvement as ‘Big Mistake’ Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in a landmark nuclear arms control treaty has been deemed a “huge error” by US Vice President Joe Biden. Wednesday’s remarks came as he met with leaders of NATO’s eastern flank to express support for their security. Biden Criticizes Putin’s Suspension of Nuclear Arms Treaty Involvement as ‘Big Mistake’. Mr. Biden arrived in the Polish capital of Warsaw late on Monday, following an unannounced visit to Kyiv just days before the 24th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. During the tensest period…

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Pentagon Releases Selfie of Chinese Spy Balloon Taken by US Pilot The US Department of Defense has released a selfie taken in the cockpit of a U-2 spy plane as an airman flew above the Chinese surveillance balloon that the US military shot down earlier this month. The U-2 pilot’s selfie reveals the shadow of the aircraft on the balloon as well as a clear image of the balloon’s payload as it crossed the continental United States. CNN was the first to report the selfie’s existence. ALSO READ: Biden: North American Objects Not Part of China’s Spy Balloon Operation The…

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Police Under Scrutiny Over Welfare Check and Release of Personal Info in Nicola Bulley Case COPS in charge of the botched search for tragic Nicola Bulley are to face two major reviews into their handling of the case. The College of Policing was asked to begin a “full and independent review” of the bungled three-week search for the mum-of-two. ALSO READ: Tragic discovery: Nicola Bulley’s body identified by dental records, inquest reveals Their investigation is likely to examine why police disclosed Nicola’s alcoholism and painfully personal menopause struggles. Separately, the police watchdog has launched an investigation into a “welfare check”…

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Ukraine War Anniversary: Putin’s Rallying Cry and Chants of ‘Russia, Russia’ Tens of thousands of people packed Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium to hear the Russian president speak at the “Glory to Defenders of the Fatherland” concert, where he praised the “heroic” Ukrainian troops fighting. Ukraine War Anniversary: Putin’s Rallying Cry and Chants of ‘Russia, Russia’. Before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, roughly 200,000 people gathered in Moscow to hear Vladimir Putin speak at a pro-war rally. ALSO READ: Ten Palestinians killed in Nablus clashes with Israeli forces At the “Glory to Defenders of the Fatherland” concert held at…

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Ten Palestinians killed in Nablus clashes with Israeli forces According to witnesses and Palestinian health officials, ten Palestinians, including an elderly man and several militants, were killed during a raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. As troops entered the heart of Nablus, explosions and gunfire rang out, sparking armed clashes with gunmen. According to the Israeli military, its forces have surrounded a structure where three wanted terrorists were hiding. The men were shot and killed after opening fire on the troops, the report continued. According to the military, the troops fired back after being fired upon by…

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UK court upholds decision to strip ISIS teen of citizenship. Shamima Begum, who at the age of 15 left the United Kingdom to join ISIS, has lost her appeal against the decision to revoke her British citizenship. Following a five-day hearing in November, during which her attorneys argued the UK Home Office was obligated to investigate whether she was a victim of human trafficking before revoking her citizenship, Judge Robert Jay rendered his decision on Wednesday. The decision does not determine whether Begum can return to the United Kingdom, but rather whether the revocation of her citizenship was legal. Begum,…

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5 Tips for Ladies to Keep a Cute Figure Obtaining the desired body shape and maintaining it are two distinct tasks that require a great deal of commitment to accomplish. Some women adore having waists like ants, while others are only concerned with their body rhythm. ALSO READ: How to deal with desire for second chance from ex Here are five tips that play a significant role in body maintenance: Avoid overeating This applies to women who desire ant-like waists and evenly distributed stomach surface area [flat tummies]. Overeating causes the stomach to grow beyond its normal size to accommodate…

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High Court Refuses to Halt Arrest of Pokot South MP Pkosing David Pkosing, a member of parliament for Pokot South who has had run-ins with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over banditry allegations over the past week, has been denied bail. Pkosing, through his attorney Danstan Omari, had petitioned the court on Friday of the previous week to prevent his alleged imminent arrest pending the hearing of his application. In the application filed at the Milimani Law Court before Lady Justice Diana Mochache, he named the DCI, Inspector General of Police, as well as the Director of Public Prosecutions…

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Donkey Meat Seized, Two Arrested in Limuru Raid Two people were arrested after donkey meat and skins were discovered in their possession in Ndeiya, Limuru, Kiambu County. ALSO READ: Teacher stabbed to death by a pupil in France A multi-agency team raided a five-acre forest in Ndeiya where the suspects allegedly slaughtered animals in unhygienic conditions before selling the meat to nearby meat outlets. The police believe that more than 100 donkeys are killed each night in the forest. They added that the suspects had prepared the recovered donkey skins for export. Officers of public health in Kiambu are currently…

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