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[ad_1] A ceasefire has been called in Sudan, but it is unclear if it will hold. Nearly 200 people are dead with another 1800 wounded as violence intensifies in Sudan. Sudan’s military announced a coup d’état on Monday, declaring a state of emergency and suspending the constitution. The military dissolved the transitional government, which had been formed in 2019 after months of protests that had ousted former President Omar al-Bashir. The move has been condemned by the international community and has sparked widespread protests in the country. Nevertheless, fighting has gotten fiercer in the past few days. The military has…

[ad_1] Ice melting in Antarctica could slow deep water ocean currents for centuries, limiting the spread of nutrients to sea life. In other climate news, the so-called Doomsday Glacier—a glacier that, were it to melt, could lead to catastrophic sea level rise, is at risk of collapse. Ice levels in the Arctic sea are at a record low. Major corporations are failing to deliver on their promises to cut emissions. A new study suggests that up to 15 million people are threatened by climate-induced glacial melt. In a first-of-its-kind case, Shell’s board of directors is being personally sued over the…

[ad_1] Sudan’s military announced a coup d’état on Monday, declaring a state of emergency and suspending the constitution. The military dissolved the transitional government, which had been formed in 2019 after months of protests that had ousted former President Omar al-Bashir. The move has been condemned by the international community and has sparked widespread protests in the country. Nevertheless, fighting has gotten fiercer in the past few days. The military has installed General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who was previously the head of the Transitional Military Council, as the new leader of the country. The military has promised to form a…

[ad_1] Putin has made electronic conscripting a legally valid form of drafting, in addition to closing Russia’s borders to draft dodgers. Russia has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, heightening international tensions. Russia will increase military in northwest following Finland’s NATO admission. Turkiye (formerly Turkey) has ratified Finland’s bid to join NATO. Several months ago, Finland’s president said he expects the country to join NATO in July. Sweden and Finland, so close to becoming full NATO members, are worried that Hungary may block their bids after the nation has inexplicably delayed discussion on the issue. Slovakia has approved Finland and…

[ad_1] Sudan’s military announced a coup d’état on Monday, declaring a state of emergency and suspending the constitution. The military dissolved the transitional government, which had been formed in 2019 after months of protests that had ousted former President Omar al-Bashir. The move has been condemned by the international community and has sparked widespread protests in the country. The military has installed General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who was previously the head of the Transitional Military Council, as the new leader of the country. The military has promised to form a new government, but it remains unclear when this will happen…

[ad_1] Russia has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, heightening international tensions. Russia will increase military in northwest following Finland’s NATO admission. Turkiye (formerly Turkey) has ratified Finland’s bid to join NATO. Several months ago, Finland’s president said he expects the country to join NATO in July. Sweden and Finland, so close to becoming full NATO members, are worried that Hungary may block their bids after the nation has inexplicably delayed discussion on the issue. Slovakia has approved Finland and Sweden’s bid to join NATO.  A total of 17 nations have ratified Finland and Sweden’s NATO ascension protocols. Canada, Denmark,…

[ad_1] China has simulated an attack on key Taiwanese targets China’s foreign minister has warned the United States not to cross its “red line” with “bullying” tactics. China claims it drove off a US naval cruiser near the Spratly Islands. China has warned of a potential arms race after learning that the US was sending nuclear-capable bombers to Australia. President Biden has said that the United States would defend Taiwan if China invaded. China has been simulating attacking United States ships, according to Taiwan. Taiwan shot down a Chinese drone; yesterday, Taiwan fired on a Chinese drone that invaded its…

[ad_1] Poland has promised to send Ukraine more jets after sending a batch MiG-29s to Ukraine. Slovakia has sent the first shipment of 4 MiG-29s to Ukraine.  A former chair of the Joint Chiefs has predicted that F-16s will  be sent to Ukraine. The UK said it was ready to help support any country willing to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Ukraine’s Zelensky has warned world leaders that Russia has designs on other former Soviet states. For the first time in 30 years, Russia is allegedly deploying nuclear-armed ships. In response to donations of German-made tanks to Ukraine, Putin said that…

[ad_1] Russia is preparing another mass mobilization, this one affecting higher-ed students. Russia has again claimed that Kyiv is planning to stage a nuclear incident as a false flag operation. Belarus’s authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has promised to support Russia if it is attacked. Adding to the Cold Wa-esque climate, Russia is allegedly deploying nuclear-armed ships for the first time in 30 years. In response to donations of German-made tanks to Ukraine, Putin said that Russia was once again facing the threat of German tanks, referencing Germany’s failed WWII invasion. Russia is planning an offensive for February 24, according to…