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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Dmitry Medvedev, the chairman of Russia’s United Russia party, in Beijing, according to reports from China’s Xinhua and Russia’s TASS, via BTA. Medvedev attributed the current unprecedented high level of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between their countries to the joint efforts of himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin. … Read more

A powerful storm is battering the US East Coast with heavy rain, rapid snowmelt, and strong winds, creating hazardous conditions, power outages, and traffic issues. Vermont is experiencing rapid snow melt, but skiers are enjoying softer conditions. Meteorologists warn of increased avalanche risk. The storm is caused by an atmospheric river and a bomb cyclone, … Read more

In 2024, Time magazine named Donald Trump “Person of the Year,” citing his significant return to the political spotlight, changes to the U.S. presidency, and the shift in America’s global role. The magazine noted the resurgence of populism, growing distrust in institutions, and waning faith in liberal values, with Trump both driving and benefiting from … Read more

President Donald Trump sharply criticized the use of U.S. long-range missiles in Ukraine, deeply into Russian territory, stating it was “crazy” and “will only escalate and worsen the war.” In an interview with “Time” magazine, Trump suggested he may change U.S. policy towards Ukraine, Reuters reported, as cited by BTA. The interview was published on … Read more

Summary in 300 words: A tourist fell to his death from "The Monkey Bridge," a popular attraction in Malaga, Spain, on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at the Puente del Mono area in El Chorro. The tourist, a man, fell at around 11 am. Emergency services rescued him using a helicopter and attempted to revive … Read more

In his first major speech as NATO Secretary-General, Dutch chef Mark Rutte warned that NATO nations are not prepared for what lies ahead in the next four to five years to prevent another major war. He emphasized the need for increased military spending, supported by NATO countries’ populations. Rutte stated that it’s time to mentally … Read more