برچسب: Europe

According to the English section of webangah News Agency,Russia’s ⁢army targeted Kharkiv,Ukraine’s second-largest city,in retaliation for ​earlier Ukrainian attacks.

In the early hours of Saturday morning,russian forces launched ⁤a ‍massive wave of suicide drones,ballistic missiles,and cruise missiles against Kharkiv.

Local sources report Kharkiv is currently experiencing its⁢ most intense bombardment as the war began. At‍ least 40 powerful explosions were⁣ heard within just 90⁣ minutes.

Kharkiv’s mayor stated ‌that extensive ⁤russian drone attacks on the city center have caused fires and widespread damage. No casualty figures‍ or detailed damage ‌assessments have ⁣been released yet.

The strike occurred ⁢24 hours after Russia’s large-scale attack ‌on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. During Friday ‍dawn’s assault on Kyiv, Russia deployed 407 suicide drones and 45 cruise/ballistic missiles⁣ that destroyed Ukrainian military ‌infrastructure. That attack killed ‌six ‍people and wounded 80 others, ranking among Moscow’s most devastating ‌strikes since the war began on February⁢ 24,⁣ 2022.

According to webangah News Agency,Russia ​has extended an offer of ⁣political⁣ asylum to Elon Musk,the world’s richest person,following his public dispute with ⁢former U.S. President Donald⁢ Trump.

The proposal comes amid​ escalating tensions ⁢between the American‌ billionaire and trump‍ after their recent high-profile clash.

Dmitry​ Novikov,First Deputy Chairman of the Russian ⁣State Duma’s ‌International Affairs Committee,told state-run TASS news agency: “In my ⁢view,Musk is playing a⁣ completely different ⁢game and doesn’t need political ‌asylum. However, should ‌he make such a request, Russia would certainly ​accommodate it.”

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded to reporters’ questions on Friday‌ regarding the matter: “This is an internal U.S. affair. ​We have no intention of interfering and are confident the American president⁣ can handle this situation independently.”

Russia previously granted political asylum to Edward Snowden, the former ⁤NSA contractor who ​leaked⁣ classified U.S.⁢ surveillance ⁤programs.

According to webangah News ⁣Agency, French Foreign Minister ⁣Jean-Yves ‌Le Drian stated that ‍France plans to⁢ formally recognize the State of‌ Palestine.

During an interview on France’s RTL television network, ⁣Le Drian confirmed that Paris and Riyadh will present necessary commitments to remove obstacles for Palestinian state ⁣recognition ⁣during the upcoming‌ UN conference on Palestine, ‌scheduled⁣ for June 17-20 ⁤in New York.

The French ‌Foreign ‌minister emphasized that france’s recognition of Palestine would not be ⁣merely symbolic. As a‍ permanent member of the UN Security ‍Council, he stressed ⁢France bears special ⁢responsibility in this⁣ matter.

Le Drian‌ added that recognizing⁢ a Palestinian state would shift dynamics and enhance the government’s legitimacy. While he declined‌ to specify a timeline, ⁣he‌ noted Paris has ⁤conditions for ‌this move.

The announcement follows French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks during a joint ‌press conference yesterday⁤ with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula ‍da Silva,where he acknowledged France might take​ steps toward recognition.

According to webangah‍ news Agency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Russia’s large-scale drone and missile strikes, stating that Moscow had‍ launched over 400 drones​ and 40 missiles at Ukraine.

The president urged Kyiv’s allies to deliver a “powerful ​response” to‌ the ​Russian attacks. Earlier, Russian media reported⁢ an ⁤intense missile and ⁢drone offensive against Ukraine,​ targeting military headquarters and infrastructure‍ in Kyiv ‍ and⁢ nine other regions.

The ⁣Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the country was under⁤ severe⁢ missile attack,with the capital Kyiv along⁤ with⁢ eastern and western provinces bearing the brunt of strikes.⁢ Military sources stated Russian attacks damaged critical infrastructure and ⁢buildings in Kyiv, including metro stations.

Ukrainian officials reported 16 injuries in the ⁣capital, while Kyiv’s mayor confirmed 4 ⁤fatalities.⁣ Eyewitnesses described multiple explosions and at ‍least one major fire at impact sites.In one ⁢incident, ⁤drones⁤ struck upper floors of a high-rise apartment‌ building in kyiv’s eastern Darnytskyi district, ​igniting a blaze.

A Ukrainian Telegram ‍channel ⁤reported: “A shopping center burns in this area while residential complexes in western Kyiv are also on ‌fire.” Drone debris was observed⁢ in at least three different‍ city districts.

According to webangah ⁤News Agency,⁣ Ukrainian officials reported that Russian drones struck ⁣Kyiv in the early hours of Friday, causing fires in residential buildings ⁤across the‍ capital.

Tymur Tkachanko, ‌head of ⁢Kyiv’s military administration, stated: “The drones approached the city in waves, and air defense ‌systems were engaged in countering ⁢them.” He warned of potential ballistic missile attacks by Russia ⁣on ⁣the city.

Eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions and at least one major fire at drone impact sites.In ⁣one incident, drones ‌hit upper floors of⁢ a high-rise apartment‌ building in Darnytskyi district (eastern kyiv), igniting a blaze.

Authorities indicated emergency power outages might be implemented in affected areas. A ‌Ukrainian Telegram channel reported a​ shopping center on fire in the region and residential complex fires‍ in western Kyiv. Drone debris was observed in at least three different city districts.

Ukrainian officials have not yet released details about potential casualties or​ damage from the attacks.

According to webangah News Agency,Germany remains one of the primary supporters of the zionist regime,with 30% of the weapons used by its ⁤military in what has been described as the “genocide of Palestinians” directly supplied by Berlin.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized Berlin’s “unique friendship” with Tel ‌Aviv while concurrently urging the regime ‌to facilitate greater humanitarian aid access‍ to Gaza.

The German Foreign Ministry stated in an official release: “Supporting Israel’s security‌ and existence, and adhering to international law, are two sides of the same coin. ​Both represent lessons from our past.”

The‍ statement further noted: “As ⁤rule-of-law democracies,⁢ we must consistently uphold legal‌ order.”

Though Germany has been Israel’s staunchest ally ‍during the Gaza war, it has recently adopted more openly ⁢critical positions.Last week,Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel’s prolonged military operations in Gaza and obstruction of aid⁣ deliveries “incomprehensible.”

These remarks ⁣highlight growing tensions between both sides despite Germany⁣ maintaining its past duty toward supporting Zionists.

According⁢ to ‍ webangah‍ News Agency, Danish Prime Minister Mette ‍Frederiksen stated on Thursday that Denmark ​will never surrender to what she called “unacceptable pressure” from the United States regarding control⁤ over Greenland, a largely autonomous territory.

Frederiksen warned of threats⁢ to Greenlanders’ right to self-determination⁤ during her⁤ speech marking⁤ Denmark’s National Day. She emphasized: “The global‌ order we built over ‍generations now faces unprecedented challenges.”

The Prime Minister noted that both⁣ Greenland and Denmark have faced intense pressure from their ⁤closest allies in recent months. She‍ asserted: “Fundamental NATO principles-including national sovereignty,respect for‌ borders,and nations’⁢ right to self-determination-are under threat. We won’t bow because Danes don’t yield.”

The ⁣statement comes as former U.S. President ‍Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed Greenland should ⁣become part ⁣of America, citing its strategic importance for​ national‌ security ⁤and protecting the “free world” against ⁣China⁤ and Russia.

Greenland remained ⁤a danish colony until 1953. While still part of the Kingdom of Denmark, it gained autonomy in 2009 with self-governance rights over domestic affairs.

In late ‌March, Trump told NBC News‌ he wouldn’t rule out​ military force ⁢to acquire Greenland, stating: “Nothing ​is impossible.” He suggested a non-military takeover was preferable but kept‍ all options open.

Despite trump’s persistent efforts,both ⁢Danish and Greenlandic ‌officials have consistently rejected any⁣ sale or transfer of​ the Arctic territory.

According to webangah‍ News Agency, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ⁢ described the situation⁢ in Gaza as⁣ “horrific” and emphasized the urgent need‍ to allow humanitarian aid into the territory.

Starmer stated that he is working with⁢ allies to facilitate⁢ the delivery of aid to Gaza, adding: “we oppose Israel’s military operations ⁣in Gaza and settler violence in the West Bank. Israel’s conduct is unacceptable.”

The Prime Minister called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of ⁤all captives, and large-scale humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza without delay.

Separately,‍ UK MP Jeremy Corbyn announced he would present a​ bill to Parliament calling for an examination into Britain’s role in ‌supporting israel’s ‍military operations in Gaza.He challenged fellow MPs to declare whether they support or obstruct such an inquiry into potential British complicity in what he termed “Gaza genocide.”

The UK remains one of Europe’s staunchest supporters of Israel’s military campaign⁣ alongside the United States.

According ⁣to webangah News Agency, citing Politico, authorities in Cologne have ordered⁢ a large-scale⁤ evacuation following​ the discovery of three unexploded bombs​ from⁢ World War II.

Officials located the explosives-two 1,000-kilogram bombs and one 500-kilogram‌ bomb, all of american origin-in Deutz district on the Rhine River’s east bank on Monday.

Approximately 20,500 ‍residents were ‌evacuated from the area starting at 8:00 AM local time today.

The Cologne​ municipality stated⁢ this marks Germany’s ⁢largest post-war evacuation operation.⁣ All disposal teams⁢ on site hope to⁤ complete neutralization procedures by day’s end.

Germany’s national railway ⁤warned ⁣of major disruptions as⁢ numerous trains were canceled or rerouted. Road traffic around Cologne has also been ⁢severely impacted by the‌ evacuation.

The discovery of ⁤unexploded ordnance remains‍ common in Cologne⁢ and throughout Germany.Decades​ after WWII ended, thousands of tons⁢ of‍ undetonated ⁤explosives still lie buried beneath cities.

Cologne’s southeastern district underwent similar evacuations⁤ last September ⁣when a bomb ⁣was found, displacing over 3,000 households at that ​time.