Russia's war effort in Ukraine has benefitted from China, Iran, and North Korean support. But their collaboration in Ukraine is just the tip of the iceberg.

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As elections loom in India, Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party appears to be stronger than ever.

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No matter what happens for the rest of Hearts’ season, big takeaway is that if they can carry on their form in the second and third round of matches, they’ll be in the race for the title next year

Massive IF, ofc. But same form
averaged over season = 75 pts. Celtic are on 78

“The same number of missiles used in the [2022-23] winter attack are now being directed at five to six energy facilities in one region,” said Maria Tsaturian, head of communications at Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s national transmission system operator.

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The #Iran -backed “Islamic resistance in #Iraq ” — an umbrella brand rather than a specific group — in a statement this morning, claims targeting the 197,000 b/d Haifa refinery in #Israel , using drones.

• No confirmation on whether target has been hit.
#oott