Author: Gautham Vishnu S

Ukraine thrashes Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’calims - Asiana Times

Kyiv has condemned a claim that Russia has made that Ukrainian forces are using a bomb that is laced with radioactive materials. Responding to the allegations made by Russia, the Ukrainian President, Vlodomyr Zelensky, said that Russia could be preparing an attack in a similar manner. The US and other Ukrainian allies also rejected the claims made by Russia about its escalation of the war. The claims were made by Russian Defence Minister Sergi Shoigu, who remarked about a dirty bomb used by Ukrainian forces during a call with the British Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace. He said that he was…

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People in uncertainty as far right Prime Minister-elect Giorgia Meloni is sworn into office as the Italian Prime Minister - Asiana Times

Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female Prime Minister and the first leader of a far-right neo-facist party to take office since the Second World War. Giorgia Meloni, 45, who founded the Brothers of Italy Party, a far-right, neo-facist political organisation has won this year’s general election to be the country’s first female Prime Minister. She has been an active member of a neo-facist party since her teenage years. In her campaign for office, she vowed to turn back migrant ships, “protect family values” and take anti-LGBTQ actions. Many are uncertain what the country’s future will be as…

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Russia and US in talks on Ukraine issue - Asiana Times

The American and Russian defence secretaries talk on the topic of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This high level meeting is the first of its kind after the Russian invasion. The US Secretary of Defence, General Lloyd Austin, and his Russian counterpath, Sergi Shoigu, spoke on Friday in a rare conversation on the controversial topic of Ukraine, which was confirmed by sources from both countries. The last time they spoke was on a phone call on the 13th of May. According to Brigadier General Pat Ryder of the Pentagon, they are ” eager to keep the lines of communication open”…

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Iranian Climber gets a hero’s welcome back home - Asiana Times

A large crowd gathers outside the Tehran International Airport to greet Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi and give her a warm welcome. The 33-year old rock climber defied the mandatory Iranian dress code while competing in the Asian Championship held in Seoul, South Korea. She later commented that her hijab had fallen from her hair unknowingly. Protests are ongoing across Iran against the strict and mandatory hijab law and the religious regime that has ruled the nation since the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Women in Iran are required to cover their hair with a hijab and their arms and legs with…

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Australia will not recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's Capital - Asiana Times

Australia reverses the decision of former Prime Minister Scott Morrison to recognize West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which was made in 2018. This controversial decision made by Canberra slightly tarnished Australia’s reputation with a few countries. The decision was announced by Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong. She further stated that Australia will remain a “steadfast friend” to Israel and that its embassy will remain in Tel Aviv itself. The city of Jerusalem is one of the most controversial and highly contested issues in the world, with its claim laid by both Israel and Palestine. Israeli media reported that…

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