Environmental Protection AgencyOrsk was flooded by the waters of the Ural River Noos News•Today at 9:04 pm•an average Today at 9:55 pm The situation remains tense in the Russian Orenburg region due to the flooding of the Ural River. In the city of Orsk in the southern Ural Mountains, about a hundred people demonstrated today […]
After the mall terrorist attack, Putin made bogus claims. Peter Pomeransev on how we need to rethink the Russian propaganda war.
Local emergency services say they are working to stem the flooding in the city of Orsk.
Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by asserting the existence of a singular “Russian world” that needs protection and reunification. He set aside the secular socialist ideological rationales that the Soviet Union used to justify its expansion favoring the Tsarist Russia, rooted in religion and culture. But the history of political More
MOSCOW >> Russia’s President Vladimir Putin today mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests.
A surge of former Soviet-bloc visitors seeking to escape war at home has brought the Thai government hope for an economic boost, locals dread over crime and cultural dissonance, and peaceful coexistence between Russians and Ukrainians.
An analysis of building footprints in major US metropolitan areas identifies five different neighborhood types that vary in footprint size, shape, and placement, and which are statistically associated with varying neighborhood socioeconomic and demographic traits. Noah Durst of Michigan State University and colleagues present these findings in PLOS ONE.
Starlink satellite internet terminals are being widely used by Russian forces in Ukraine, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The publication indicates that the terminals, which were developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are being used to coordinate attacks in eastern Ukraine and Crimea. Additionally, Starlink terminals can be used on the battlefield to control drones and other forms of military tech. The terminals are reaching Russian forces via a complex network of black market...
A far-right extremist who sought Putin’s help to topple German government has been indicted. The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Hamburg has indicted a far-right extremist on multiple charges. The 66-year-old man was arrested last November. Plot hatched to topple government He is accused of hatching a plot to sail to Russia to seek political and […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way developers and entrepreneurs approach the creation of apps and websites. AI tools have become indispensable for boosting productivity, streamlining workflows, and driving innovation. These intelligent tools assist in various aspects of the development process, from conceptualizing designs to writing clean, efficient […]
Republicans’ frustration with House Speaker Mike Johnson over aid to Ukraine is giving steam to Democrats’ efforts to force the Senate aid bill to a vote. What was previously a procedural long shot is looking more probable by the day, as Johnson muddies the waters with a likely doomed and convoluted process. House Republicans are now talking openly about signing on to Democrats’ discharge petition, a procedural move that would allow Ukraine backers to bypass House leadership and force a vote on...
Alexander Demidenko, who guided refugees back to their homeland, was arrested and tortured by Kremlin forces. One of the many he helped recalls his courage and kindnessLost and disoriented, Olena Primak stood at Belgorod’s train station, holding tightly to her young daughter’s arm. The scorching summer heat and the long journey had left the Ukrainian refugee on the brink of collapse. Primak had been told to wait for a Russian volunteer called “Alexander” who would help her get back to...