Saudi customs seize over 450,000 Captagon tablets in country’s northwest
"Customs of Al Hadithah prevented two attempts to smuggle more than 450,000 captagon tablets, which were found in trucks that arrived in the kingdom," the Saudi Arabian Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said on Twitter.
The statement noted that in addition to the smugglers, two people in Saudi Arabia, who were the recipients of the captagon, were also detained.
In April, the Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Narcotics Control prevented an attempt to smuggle more than 12 million amphetamine pills in boxes with pomegranates.
In 2021, Saudi Arabia said that it was going to ban the import of Lebanese fruits and vegetables since most of the drugs come to the country from Lebanon and Syria.
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"Customs of Al Hadithah prevented two attempts to smuggle more than 450,000 captagon tablets, which were found in trucks that arrived in the kingdom," the Saudi Arabian Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said on Twitter.
The statement noted that in addition to the smugglers, two people in Saudi Arabia, who were the recipients of the captagon, were also detained.
In April, the Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Narcotics Control prevented an attempt to smuggle more than 12 million amphetamine pills in boxes with pomegranates.
In 2021, Saudi Arabia said that it was going to ban the import of Lebanese fruits and vegetables since most of the drugs come to the country from Lebanon and Syria.
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Colombian gov’t, ELN armed group agree to ceasefire for 6 months - Cuban Minister
On Friday, the third round of negotiations between the Colombian government and ELN rebels, mediated by Cuba, was held in Havana.
"By announcing this agreement, the parties launch the ceasefire process," Rodriguez said, adding that the hostilities will be stopped for 180 days from August 3.
The radical left National Liberation Army consists of several thousand people and is the second largest armed rebel organization in Colombia after the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Colombia, the United States and the European Union designated ELN as a terrorist organization.
The negotiation process between the government of Colombia and ELN was launched in 2016 but stopped two years later. New rounds of negotiations between the parties were held in November-December 2022 and in March 2023 after Gustavo Petro was sworn in as the country's president.
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On Friday, the third round of negotiations between the Colombian government and ELN rebels, mediated by Cuba, was held in Havana.
"By announcing this agreement, the parties launch the ceasefire process," Rodriguez said, adding that the hostilities will be stopped for 180 days from August 3.
The radical left National Liberation Army consists of several thousand people and is the second largest armed rebel organization in Colombia after the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Colombia, the United States and the European Union designated ELN as a terrorist organization.
The negotiation process between the government of Colombia and ELN was launched in 2016 but stopped two years later. New rounds of negotiations between the parties were held in November-December 2022 and in March 2023 after Gustavo Petro was sworn in as the country's president.
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Medical negligence in UK investigated as possible cause of about 40 deaths
Around 40 deaths at a hospital in Brighton are being investigated by police, following claims of negligence made by two surgeons who were dismissed after raising concerns about patient safety. The accidents allegedly occurred between 2015 and 2020 in the general surgery and neurosurgery departments, but investigations were delayed due to local obstruction.
The surgeons, Krishna Singh and Mansoor Foroughi, were reportedly let go after raising concerns about the volume of deaths and serious harm to patients.
Singh told newspaper that cost-saving changes had been driven in an unsafe manner, leading to higher complication rates and patient mortality, while Foroughi said that at least two of the deaths were the result of a surgeon suffering from Parkinson's disease.
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Around 40 deaths at a hospital in Brighton are being investigated by police, following claims of negligence made by two surgeons who were dismissed after raising concerns about patient safety. The accidents allegedly occurred between 2015 and 2020 in the general surgery and neurosurgery departments, but investigations were delayed due to local obstruction.
The surgeons, Krishna Singh and Mansoor Foroughi, were reportedly let go after raising concerns about the volume of deaths and serious harm to patients.
Singh told newspaper that cost-saving changes had been driven in an unsafe manner, leading to higher complication rates and patient mortality, while Foroughi said that at least two of the deaths were the result of a surgeon suffering from Parkinson's disease.
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🌍 'Wanted Dead or Alive': This African Country Can Become El Dorado for Bounty Hunters
The authorities of this country are offering a reward of up to $300,000 for information leading to the capture or death of figures on a terrorist wanted list
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🇮🇱 🎷Archeologists recreate 12,000-year-old bird-bone flute found in Israel
Archaeologists from France and Israel have unearthed the oldest Middle Eastern musical instruments - tiny flutes made from bird bones - at a site in northern Israel named Eynan.
The flutes date back to 10,000 BC from the Natufian culture period, when agriculture became more prevalent as the Ice Age gave way to warmer climates.
These findings may offer insights into the transition from hunter-gatherers to an agrarian society. Some of the flutes' bird bones had naturally hollow cores, but scientists were able to identify regular human-made holes that indicate their creation.
A similar discovery of flutes made from vulture and mammoth bones in southern Germany was made in 2008, estimated to be about 40,000 years old.
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Archaeologists from France and Israel have unearthed the oldest Middle Eastern musical instruments - tiny flutes made from bird bones - at a site in northern Israel named Eynan.
The flutes date back to 10,000 BC from the Natufian culture period, when agriculture became more prevalent as the Ice Age gave way to warmer climates.
These findings may offer insights into the transition from hunter-gatherers to an agrarian society. Some of the flutes' bird bones had naturally hollow cores, but scientists were able to identify regular human-made holes that indicate their creation.
A similar discovery of flutes made from vulture and mammoth bones in southern Germany was made in 2008, estimated to be about 40,000 years old.
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🇿🇦🇨🇳 China Stands by South Africa in hosting BRICS summit in Johannesburg
💬 "China supports South Africa, as the rotating chair, in successfully hosting various BRICS cooperation activities this year," Chinese President Xi Jinping said during telephone talks with South Africa's leader, adding that this year marks the "Year of South Africa" for BRICS
Xi's statement came amid rumblings about the potential displacement of the BRICS summit, scheduled to take place in the South African city of Johannesburg in August
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💬 "China supports South Africa, as the rotating chair, in successfully hosting various BRICS cooperation activities this year," Chinese President Xi Jinping said during telephone talks with South Africa's leader, adding that this year marks the "Year of South Africa" for BRICS
Xi's statement came amid rumblings about the potential displacement of the BRICS summit, scheduled to take place in the South African city of Johannesburg in August
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🎥 Footage of the combat operation of the calculations of the "Strela-10" air defense missile system (video courtesy from Russian MoD)
For 24 hours, the calculations of the "Strela-10" air defense missile system scan the sky. As soon as any airborne object enters their responsibility zone and fails to respond to the "friend or foe" query, they take it under surveillance, ready to destroy it if necessary.
In this particular video, a guided anti-aircraft missile successfully hit a target, a "Leleka-100" drone, at a distance of approximately three kilometers.
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For 24 hours, the calculations of the "Strela-10" air defense missile system scan the sky. As soon as any airborne object enters their responsibility zone and fails to respond to the "friend or foe" query, they take it under surveillance, ready to destroy it if necessary.
In this particular video, a guided anti-aircraft missile successfully hit a target, a "Leleka-100" drone, at a distance of approximately three kilometers.
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Dnepr river to return to normal level Kakhovka dam by June 16 – regional official
"According to preliminary calculations of PJSC RusHydro, the Dnepr will enter its usual bed downstream the Kakhovka HPP by June 16," the acting head of the Russia-controlled part of the Kherson Region Vladimir Saldo said on Telegram.
He also noted the water level in the city of Novaya Kakhovka had dropped by three meters overnight and now stood at seven meters. The local authorities have started pumping water and removing garbage from the streets, he added.
As of the morning of June 10, over 6,000 people were evacuated from the flooded territories.
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"According to preliminary calculations of PJSC RusHydro, the Dnepr will enter its usual bed downstream the Kakhovka HPP by June 16," the acting head of the Russia-controlled part of the Kherson Region Vladimir Saldo said on Telegram.
He also noted the water level in the city of Novaya Kakhovka had dropped by three meters overnight and now stood at seven meters. The local authorities have started pumping water and removing garbage from the streets, he added.
As of the morning of June 10, over 6,000 people were evacuated from the flooded territories.
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🎥 In this airdrop from Il-76MD planes, about 150 military personnel made their first parachute jump from heavy military transport aircraft.
After landing, the personnel assembled and carried out tactical tasks to capture mock enemy targets.
Video courtesy from Russian MoD
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After landing, the personnel assembled and carried out tactical tasks to capture mock enemy targets.
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📹 Footage of a Ukrainian Armed Forces stronghold being destroyed in the South Donetsk direction (video courtesy from Russian MoD)
The military drone operators uncovered a fortified position of enemy forces. The stronghold was then targeted and destroyed by a strike from an unmanned combat aerial vehicle.
As a result of the strike, the enemy position along with the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters was eliminated.
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The military drone operators uncovered a fortified position of enemy forces. The stronghold was then targeted and destroyed by a strike from an unmanned combat aerial vehicle.
As a result of the strike, the enemy position along with the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters was eliminated.
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🇯🇵🇰🇵 Japanese Defense Ministry extends order to destroy North Korean missiles in case of threat
"Regarding the order on the introduction of measures to destroy ballistic missiles, issued on May 29, 2023, we will temporary extend it for the period after June 11, 2023," the Japanese Defense Ministry said in a statement.
North Korea's failed attempt to launch its Malligyong-1 military reconnaissance satellite on the Chollima-1 carrier rocket resulted in the rocket crashing into the Yellow Sea due to engine failure in its second stage, as reported by local media.
Tokyo lodged a protest with North Korea through Beijing's diplomatic channels after the missile launch, deeming it a threat to Japan's security. The International Maritime Organization passed a resolution denouncing the launch as a major hazard to global shipping security. North Korea issued a warning on June 4 that it might stop notifying the organization about forthcoming missile launches.
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"Regarding the order on the introduction of measures to destroy ballistic missiles, issued on May 29, 2023, we will temporary extend it for the period after June 11, 2023," the Japanese Defense Ministry said in a statement.
North Korea's failed attempt to launch its Malligyong-1 military reconnaissance satellite on the Chollima-1 carrier rocket resulted in the rocket crashing into the Yellow Sea due to engine failure in its second stage, as reported by local media.
Tokyo lodged a protest with North Korea through Beijing's diplomatic channels after the missile launch, deeming it a threat to Japan's security. The International Maritime Organization passed a resolution denouncing the launch as a major hazard to global shipping security. North Korea issued a warning on June 4 that it might stop notifying the organization about forthcoming missile launches.
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🎥 "Alligators" destroyed Ukrainian armored vehicles in the Zaporozhye direction (video courtesy from Russian MoD)
Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopter crews struck the vehicles using guided missiles after discovering their position. Three combat armored vehicles, along with their crews, were destroyed.
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Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopter crews struck the vehicles using guided missiles after discovering their position. Three combat armored vehicles, along with their crews, were destroyed.
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Trump: US left without ammunition due to military assistance to Ukraine
"Right now, we don’t have any ammunition. Ukraine has the ammunition, all of it just about," Former US President Donald Trump said, speaking to Republicans in the state of Georgia.
Trump noted that the United States during his presidency "had so much ammunition" and now "we have very little ammunition to protect ourselves."
The former president also promised to achieve peace in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours if he is reelected to the presidency next year.
Trump added that he is "the only candidate who can make this promise," claiming he would prevent World War III.
On Friday, the US Defense Department said that Washington would provide a $2.1 billion military aid package to Ukraine, which included munitions for air defense systems, as well as missiles and laser-guided rocket system munitions, among other things.
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"Right now, we don’t have any ammunition. Ukraine has the ammunition, all of it just about," Former US President Donald Trump said, speaking to Republicans in the state of Georgia.
Trump noted that the United States during his presidency "had so much ammunition" and now "we have very little ammunition to protect ourselves."
The former president also promised to achieve peace in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours if he is reelected to the presidency next year.
Trump added that he is "the only candidate who can make this promise," claiming he would prevent World War III.
On Friday, the US Defense Department said that Washington would provide a $2.1 billion military aid package to Ukraine, which included munitions for air defense systems, as well as missiles and laser-guided rocket system munitions, among other things.
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Biggest ‘supervolcano’ in Europe inching toward explosion, scientists say
A long-dormant Italian supervolcano, Campi Flegrei, located to the west of Naples, is approaching its first eruption since 1538 with the weakening crust around it making an eruption more probable, according to a new study by researchers at University College London.
While an eruption is far from guaranteed, if it were to occur, it could have catastrophic consequences. Half a million Italians live atop the volcano, with 1.5 million more living near its potential blast radius. The study marks a "step change" in improving forecasts of volcanic eruptions worldwide, the lead author said.
Scientists will have to adjust their procedures for estimating the likelihood of new magma or gas routes reaching the surface.
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A long-dormant Italian supervolcano, Campi Flegrei, located to the west of Naples, is approaching its first eruption since 1538 with the weakening crust around it making an eruption more probable, according to a new study by researchers at University College London.
While an eruption is far from guaranteed, if it were to occur, it could have catastrophic consequences. Half a million Italians live atop the volcano, with 1.5 million more living near its potential blast radius. The study marks a "step change" in improving forecasts of volcanic eruptions worldwide, the lead author said.
Scientists will have to adjust their procedures for estimating the likelihood of new magma or gas routes reaching the surface.
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As Tesla ownership rates rose, so did self-driving mode crashes
A US newspaper has reported that Tesla's self-driving vehicles have been involved in hundreds of crashes, with the number of fatalities increasing alongside the vehicle's rising sales. The outlet claimed that there were 736 crashes in the US since 2019 involving Teslas in autopilot mode, more than previously reported.
The increasing use of Tesla's futuristic driver-assistance technology and the increasing presence of the cars on roads has contributed to the surge in accidents, with 17 fatal incidents and five serious injuries. However, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has alleged that cars on autopilot mode are safer than those driven by humans.
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A US newspaper has reported that Tesla's self-driving vehicles have been involved in hundreds of crashes, with the number of fatalities increasing alongside the vehicle's rising sales. The outlet claimed that there were 736 crashes in the US since 2019 involving Teslas in autopilot mode, more than previously reported.
The increasing use of Tesla's futuristic driver-assistance technology and the increasing presence of the cars on roads has contributed to the surge in accidents, with 17 fatal incidents and five serious injuries. However, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has alleged that cars on autopilot mode are safer than those driven by humans.
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❗️Russian MoD briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️Close to Vremevskoi Vystup, clusters of troops and equipment were defeated;
▪️In the Zaporozhye direction, Ukrainian losses amounted to more than 50 soldiers, 11 tanks, including three Leopard tanks, 17 infantry fighting vehicles, a British-made Stormer anti-aircraft missile system combat vehicle and one US-manufactured M777 artillery system;
▪️In the Donetsk direction, Russian forces destroyed up to 310 Ukrainian soldiers, two tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles, two armored fighting vehicles, two Msta-B and one D-30 howitzer, as well as an ammunition depot;
▪️In the Kupyansk direction, the actions of one Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group were thwarted. Russian forces destroyed up to 30 Ukrainian troops, a Polish Krab self-propelled howitzer, a US-made M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer and one D-20 howitzer;
▪️In the Krasny Liman direction, Russian forces neutralized up to 50 Ukrainian soldiers, two tanks, one infantry fighting vehicle, two armored fighting vehicles, a Gvozdika self-propelled artillery howitzer, one D-20 and one D-30 howitzer;
▪️In the Kherson direction, Russian troops eliminated up to 30 Ukrainian soldiers, the 9K33 Osa short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system, one Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer and one Msta-B howitzer;
▪️A communications center, headquarters, command and observation posts were destroyed in the Zaporozhye region;
▪️Russian air defenses shot down one Su-25 aircraft, 5 HARM and HIMARS missiles, as well as eight unmanned aerial vehicles in the LPR, DPR, Kharkov, and Zaporozhye regions.
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▪️Close to Vremevskoi Vystup, clusters of troops and equipment were defeated;
▪️In the Zaporozhye direction, Ukrainian losses amounted to more than 50 soldiers, 11 tanks, including three Leopard tanks, 17 infantry fighting vehicles, a British-made Stormer anti-aircraft missile system combat vehicle and one US-manufactured M777 artillery system;
▪️In the Donetsk direction, Russian forces destroyed up to 310 Ukrainian soldiers, two tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles, two armored fighting vehicles, two Msta-B and one D-30 howitzer, as well as an ammunition depot;
▪️In the Kupyansk direction, the actions of one Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group were thwarted. Russian forces destroyed up to 30 Ukrainian troops, a Polish Krab self-propelled howitzer, a US-made M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer and one D-20 howitzer;
▪️In the Krasny Liman direction, Russian forces neutralized up to 50 Ukrainian soldiers, two tanks, one infantry fighting vehicle, two armored fighting vehicles, a Gvozdika self-propelled artillery howitzer, one D-20 and one D-30 howitzer;
▪️In the Kherson direction, Russian troops eliminated up to 30 Ukrainian soldiers, the 9K33 Osa short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system, one Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer and one Msta-B howitzer;
▪️A communications center, headquarters, command and observation posts were destroyed in the Zaporozhye region;
▪️Russian air defenses shot down one Su-25 aircraft, 5 HARM and HIMARS missiles, as well as eight unmanned aerial vehicles in the LPR, DPR, Kharkov, and Zaporozhye regions.
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Brazilian president calls for efforts to protect Assange from extradition to US
"I look with concern at the imminent extradition of journalist Julian Assange. Assange has done an important job to denounce the illegal actions of one state against another. His detention goes against the defense of democracy and freedom of the press. It is important that we all mobilize in his defense," Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula tweeted.
In May, following the coronation of King of the United Kingdom Charles III, Lula called for the early release of the WikiLeaks founder.
Since April 2019, Assange, an Australian citizen, has been held in the high-security Belmarsh prison in London while facing prosecution in the US under the Espionage Act.
WikiLeaks was founded by Julian Assange on October 4, 2006, but rose to prominence in 2010 when it began to publish large-scale leaks of classified government information, including from the United States.
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"I look with concern at the imminent extradition of journalist Julian Assange. Assange has done an important job to denounce the illegal actions of one state against another. His detention goes against the defense of democracy and freedom of the press. It is important that we all mobilize in his defense," Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula tweeted.
In May, following the coronation of King of the United Kingdom Charles III, Lula called for the early release of the WikiLeaks founder.
Since April 2019, Assange, an Australian citizen, has been held in the high-security Belmarsh prison in London while facing prosecution in the US under the Espionage Act.
WikiLeaks was founded by Julian Assange on October 4, 2006, but rose to prominence in 2010 when it began to publish large-scale leaks of classified government information, including from the United States.
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🎥 The 'Priazovye' of Russia's Black Sea Fleet repels an attack from Ukrainian unmanned high-speed boats
Video courtesy of the Russian MoD
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🇨🇴 Children who spent 40 days in Colombian jungle are in good health – doctor
On Friday, Colombian media reported the siblings, aged 13, 9, 4 and 1, who were passengers of the Cessna 206 plane that crashed in May, were found alive by soldiers and members of indigenous tribes. The Tiempo newspaper reported, citing military sources, the children were dehydrated and had suffered from insect bites.
"After an initial check of girl Lesly and her three younger brothers, we found that they are … in acceptable clinical condition, despite the situation experienced in the last 40 days," Arango was quoted as saying by Colombian news agency on Saturday.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his wife visited the children in the hospital, according to the president's office.
A aircraft that was flying from Araracuara to San Jose del Guaviare in the south of the country reported an engine failure and sounded the alarm on May 1. It was discovered after more than 370 hours of searching.
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On Friday, Colombian media reported the siblings, aged 13, 9, 4 and 1, who were passengers of the Cessna 206 plane that crashed in May, were found alive by soldiers and members of indigenous tribes. The Tiempo newspaper reported, citing military sources, the children were dehydrated and had suffered from insect bites.
"After an initial check of girl Lesly and her three younger brothers, we found that they are … in acceptable clinical condition, despite the situation experienced in the last 40 days," Arango was quoted as saying by Colombian news agency on Saturday.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his wife visited the children in the hospital, according to the president's office.
A aircraft that was flying from Araracuara to San Jose del Guaviare in the south of the country reported an engine failure and sounded the alarm on May 1. It was discovered after more than 370 hours of searching.
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Canadian Prime Minister announces new $373Mln military aid package for Ukraine
"Today, I can announce that we will provide 500 million dollars in new funding for military assistance," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told during his press conference.
Also on Saturday, the UK government announced 16 million pounds ($20 million) in additional humanitarian funding for Ukraine as the country is tackling "the aftermath of flooding caused by the destruction of Novaya Kakhovka dam, which has affected 42,000 people in the Kherson area." The sum comes on top of the United Kingdom's existing humanitarian support of 220 million pounds.
The upper part of the Kakhovka power plant on the Dnepr River was damaged overnight from Monday to Tuesday. It was not destroyed completely but its crumbling caused an uncontrollable outflow of water to towns downstream. Authorities in some of the affected areas evacuated the population.
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"Today, I can announce that we will provide 500 million dollars in new funding for military assistance," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told during his press conference.
Also on Saturday, the UK government announced 16 million pounds ($20 million) in additional humanitarian funding for Ukraine as the country is tackling "the aftermath of flooding caused by the destruction of Novaya Kakhovka dam, which has affected 42,000 people in the Kherson area." The sum comes on top of the United Kingdom's existing humanitarian support of 220 million pounds.
The upper part of the Kakhovka power plant on the Dnepr River was damaged overnight from Monday to Tuesday. It was not destroyed completely but its crumbling caused an uncontrollable outflow of water to towns downstream. Authorities in some of the affected areas evacuated the population.
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Tesla ramps up efforts to build new assembly plant in Mexico
“There’s gonna be a lot of possibilities for companies from all over the world coming to Mexico, joining us, and creating also talent that could innovate internally to help us continue growing,” Tesla official Eugenio Grandio stressed.
A Tesla official has stated that the conditions are conducive to a transition to EVs in Mexico due to regulations implemented in the US, Europe, and China. The official urged Latin America not to be left behind and consider taking similar measures to promote EV adoption.
The move is part of the so-called “nearshoring” phenomenon, whereby US companies seek to relocate closer to American consumers and avoid the supply-chain- and cost-related problems they experienced with international shipping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“There’s gonna be a lot of possibilities for companies from all over the world coming to Mexico, joining us, and creating also talent that could innovate internally to help us continue growing,” Tesla official Eugenio Grandio stressed.
A Tesla official has stated that the conditions are conducive to a transition to EVs in Mexico due to regulations implemented in the US, Europe, and China. The official urged Latin America not to be left behind and consider taking similar measures to promote EV adoption.
The move is part of the so-called “nearshoring” phenomenon, whereby US companies seek to relocate closer to American consumers and avoid the supply-chain- and cost-related problems they experienced with international shipping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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