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Prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine under way
BBC
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A prisoner exchange is under way between Russia and Ukraine, governments in Moscow and Kyiv have confirmed. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the exchange would unfold "in several stages" over the coming days, adding that the wounded,...
The Future of Global Connectivity: Why eSIM is the Next Big Thing
International Business Times
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June 9, 2025
Staying connected while traveling used to mean juggling SIM cards, dealing with roaming charges, or relying on patchy public Wi-Fi. But thanks to eSIM technology, those days are fading fast. The future of global connectivity is here, and it's...
Ukraine obliterates Russian ammunition depot with AASM Hammer air bomb
Ukrinform
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In the southern operational zone, operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces helped the Air Force execute a precision strike on a Russian ammunition depot using an AASM Hammer guided air bomb. That’s according to the USF Command, Ukrinform reports....
North Korea moves damaged warship near Russian border, possibly seeking Moscow’s aid in repairs
Meduza
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North Korea has moved the warship damaged during its launch last month to a dry dock near the Russian border, CNN reports, citing satellite images taken on June 8 by Maxar Technologies. The maintenance facilities in Rajin, North Hamgyong Province,...
Ruble's Performance Highlights Russia's Triumph in the Face of Western Sanctions
South Africa Today
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June 9, 2025
The Bank of America’s stunning admission that the Russian ruble is this year’s best performing currency may be the result of someone in that organization being “fed up with years of self-deluding, misrepresentative, and simply incorrect reporting...
Watch | Ukraine strikes Russian missile manufacturing plant
Firstpost
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June 9, 2025
In the latest strikes on Russian critical infrastructure, Ukraine has attacked a manufacturing unit that makes critical components for missiles and drones. Ukraine on Monday struck a manufacturing unit of a private company in Cheboksary in...
Former Ambassador: China Cutting Corners on Technology
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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By Gary Locke China rolls out some new world-changing, headline-grabbing technological marvel every month, it seems. Yet, at the same time that Chinese companies are introducing world-leading technologies, some Chinese policymakers and business...
Say goodbye to China Airlines
Taipei Times
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June 9, 2025
When US budget carrier Southwest Airlines last week announced a new partnership with China Airlines, Southwest’s social media were filled with comments from travelers excited by the new opportunity to visit China. Of course, China Airlines is not...
Ukraine’s intelligence says Russia cuts pay to contract soldiers
Ukrinform
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Since year-start, regional authorities in Russia have been reducing one-time bonuses to those signing a contract for military service. This was reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (FISU), Ukrinform reports. These cuts point to...
Serbian football coach Nikolic parts ways with Russia’s CSKA Moscow FC
TASS
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June 9, 2025
MOSCOW, June 9. /TASS/. Serbia’s football expert Marko Nikolic has resigned from the post of the head coach of Russia’s Premier League’s (RPL) CSKA Moscow football club, the club’s press office announced in a statement on Monday. "Marko [Nikolic]...
Wi-Fi and AI features push Samsung to top of European microwave charts
AzerNews
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June 9, 2025
Wi-Fi and AI features push Samsung to top of European microwave charts 9 June 2025 21:48 (UTC+04:00) Samsung Electronics has secured the top spot in microwave sales across Europe for 2024, marking its 10th consecutive year as market leader,...
South African woman shares 3 grocery shopping mistakes that could sabotage your budget
Briefly
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June 9, 2025
A local shopper went viral after revealing three common grocery shopping mistakes that could quietly wreck your budget The woman’s advice has sparked a wave of recognition from fellow shoppers, with many admitting to making the same blunders South...
Eighteenth package of EU sanctions against Russia should be not just strong, but destructive – Sybiha
Interfax Ukraine
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June 9, 2025
The upcoming 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia should deal a "crushing blow" to the energy sector, shadow fleet, and banking sector of Russians, urged Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. "We insist that the 18th package of EU sanctions...
Saipan hosts concurrent environmental events
Marianas Variety
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THE 2nd CNMI Green Growth Convening and the 32nd Pacific Islands Environmental Training Symposium or PIETS were two environment-focused events held concurrently at the Crowne Plaza Resort on Monday, June 9. The PIETS was organized by the CNMI...
‘It’s like a reunion.’ Hundreds gather for Ann Arbor’s 28th African American festival
MLive - Michigan
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June 9, 2025
ANN ARBOR, MI — Khalil Peaks has been with Ann Arbor’s African American Festival since the beginning. “When I started my business back in the ’70s, and when this festival started, I enjoyed coming up here because I could reminisce about when I was...
NXT Podcast Bootcamp returnsto give boost to ethical journalism in southern Africa
The Namibian
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June 9, 2025
The third edition of the NXT Podcast Bootcamp and fellowship will be held from 21 to 25 July in Windhoek. It aims to equip young media professionals with the skills of ethical and effective storytelling through podcasting. Organised annually by...
10 of the UK’s most popular gay and bi male OnlyFans creators
Gay Times
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June 9, 2025
Is it hot in here? Or is it just all these extraordinarily hot fellas? From I Kissed A Boy and RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni, to the creators from everyday life you can’t get enough of. Here’s our top 10 list of the UK’s most popular gay and bi male...
Emerging Opportunities in Medical Tenders South Africa for Small-Scale Suppliers
AfricaBusiness.com
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June 9, 2025
By AuthoritySpecialists.com The South African medical industry is an essential part of the nation’s infrastructure, consistently demanding a vast variety of goods and services. In this case, usually large firms are seen taking over the headlines...
Kiev, NATO’s attempt to retake Russian regions to trigger nuclear war — delegation head
TASS
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June 9, 2025
MOSCOW, June 9. /TASS/. A nuclear war could start, if the Ukrainian conflict ends without signing a real peace agreement because Kiev and NATO will try to retake new Russian territories, head of the Russian delegation at the talks with Ukraine,...
ICE arrests 4 migrants working in Exeter
Standard Speaker - Pennsylvania
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June 9, 2025
Four undocumented migrants were arrested last week after federal agents caught them working at an Exeter business, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mexican nationals Miguel Bruno-Vasquez, Vicente Coyotecal Matias and Jesus...