Author: Suman Sengupta

Europe’s biggest nuclear plant struck again as Russia and Ukraine both blame each other. The shelling comes ahead of a UNSC meeting, thus raising concerns about fighting around a nuclear plant. On Thursday both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling Europe’s biggest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia. Both sides claim that the office and the fire station were hit 10 times. There were also 5 rocket strikes near a radioactive area near the storage of the plant. As the news reached a meeting of the UN Security Council, the head of its nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, warned it was…

Volodymyr Zelensky has urged western countries to ban Russian visitors. He was not the only leader to call for a ban on Russian visitors. “ Russians should live in their world until they change their philosophy, he said. Such a ban will be more effective than the current sanctions, which ban Russian airlines and Kremlin officials. The most important thing is to close the border- because the Russians are taking away somebody else’s land, Volodymyr Zelensky added. Estonia, and Latvia to Call for Russian Tourist Ban On Tuesday, Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas demanded the same. “Stop Issuing Tourist Visas…

One person dead after blasts rocked a military base in Crimea, says the head of the Russian-appointed administration. According to Sergei Aksyonov, the blasts took place at the Saky military base near Novofedorivka, west coast of Crimea. Meanwhile, videos circulating on social media show multiple blasts. The Russian defense Ministry claims that ammunition had detonated, but nobody has confirmed it so far. According to Ria Novosti, the ministry also claimed that the blast had little impact on the ammunition storage area. The Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014, is a popular destination for Russian tourists. A video…

Former US President Donald Trump claimed the FBI raided his Mar-a-Lago Florida home. FBI’s search is linked to the former President’s handling of classified and sensitive material, reports say. In a lengthy note on Monday, former President Donald Trump claimed that a large body of FBI personnel had raided his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm beach, Florida. They had even broken open a safe, he said. The FBI and the US Department of Justice haven’t commented yet, but the search is reported to an investigation about Trump mishandling sensitive information.   An anonymous law enforcement offcial soon told CBS news that…

Aiman al Zawahiri’s safehouse in Kabul after it was struck by a US drone Sunday 31st July, reported BBC.After the successful US attempt on the life of al-Quaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri, BBC approached the area. A single Taliban guard blocked their way and told reporters to go back. Soon they approached the building from behind. Soon guards and construction workers confirmed the building hit. Balconies on the top floor were covered with green tarpaulin sheets. There were speculations among the locals of the area as to who struck an “empty villa” in Kabul. In Kabul, locals particularly mocked a…

Almost all of Russia’s modern military systems depend on Western-manufactured microelectronics, the report says. Highlights • US and western made microchips are used in Russian missiles. Most Russian drones use western-made microelectronics • A report published by a London-based think tank argues Russia illicitly imports electronic equipment for its war effort. • The report urges western nations to tighten export channels to Russia to cripple its war effort. •Russia has so far used illicit channels to procure western equipment, it says. A report from the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) says the Russian military depends heavily on the west for…

The US President Biden voiced his ‘concern’ on Chinese military drills around Taiwan but added he doesn’t expect an escalation. US President Joe Biden spoke to reporters after China said it carried military drills around Taiwan. Yesterday China’s Eastern Theatre Command said it would conduct joint drills. According to China, these drills would focus on anti-submarine and sea assault operations-thus confirming fears of increasing Chinese pressure on Taiwan. “I am not worried, but I am concerned they are moving as much as they are. But I don’t think they are going to do anything more than they are”, Biden said.…

The London-based Museum plans to return some 72 artefacts looted from Nigeria in the 19th century. It is the first government-sponsored museum in the UK to do so. Following requests from NCMM, the Horniman Museums has agreed to return some 72 artefacts to Nigeria. Some of the items include 12 brass plaques, also known as the Benin bronzes, a brass cockerel, and a key to the king’s palace. The museum says it has consulted with visitors, students, academics, community members, and artists based in Nigeria and UK. The museum considered all of their views on the future of the Benin…

A Russian court has sentenced the Basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years imprisonment for possessing drugs. A Russian court has sentenced Basketballer and Olympic gold medallist, Brittney Griner, to nine years imprisonment. She was found carrying cannabis oil vape cartridges in her luggage. In Russia Cannabis is illegal for both medicinal and recreational use. On her part, Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges but has denied breaking the law. “I never meant to hurt anybody, I never meant to put in jeopardy the Russian population. I made an honest mistake and I hope in your ruling it doesn’t…

Chinese missiles largest exercises after Noancy Pelosi’s visit have alarmed the Pacific nation. Yesterday China fired missiles in Taiwan and five of them landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.   Yesterday China fired missiles towards north, south and east of Taiwan. And five these missiles landed in a Japanese exclusive economic zone , according to Japan’s defence minister Nobuo Kishi. “To have five Chinese missiles fall within Japan’s EEZ like this is a first”, Kishi told reporters. “We have protested strongly through diplomatic channels. This is a grave issue that concerns our country’s national security and the safety of the people,…