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EU to impose gradual ban on Russian Oil
The leaders of the EU member states reached a consensus in principle on the long-delayed 6th package of sanctions. Under the new sanctions, imports of Russian oil will be reduced by 90 percent by the end of the year. President of the…
Russia ships metal from mariupol to russia
Russia's first cargo ship headed to Rostov, Russia, carrying 2,500 tons of metal from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. "Today, 2,500 tons of hot rolled steel sheets left Mariupol port," a Russian port official said. Ukraine decried the…
hurricane agatha makes landfall in southern mexico
Hurricane Agatha, a category 2 storm that formed in the Pacific, made landfall in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, leaving rains in the south and southeast of Mexico, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN). Waves of up to 6 to…
UK prepares for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Many countries, particularly the UK, will host street parties and special entertainment programs for For Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. Between the 2nd and 5th of June, events will be held in honor of Queen Elizabeth, who has reigned…
heavy rain lashes India’s Delhi
Heavy rains lashed India's new capital and neighboring cities. Following hail storms, several cities experienced power outages. Heavy rain flooded roads, and trees were uprooted in areas where wind speeds reached 40km/h. Land and air…
man smears cake at Mona Lisa painting in Louvre Mueum
The Mona Lisa painting was caked by a visitor in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. After attempting to break the glass pane containing the painting, the man smeared cream at the painting. The activist, who continued to yell even as…
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra sells Eurovision trophy
Following their Eurovision victory, Ukrainian music group Kalush Orchestra decided to donate the crystal microphone they won in the competition. The group's crystal microphone was auctioned off on Facebook and sold for $900,000. The band…
Seafood Festival in California
The "Seafood Festival" was held in Southern California, USA. The festival, which had been postponed for two years due to Covid-19, drew a lot of attention from residents who enjoy seafood. Local chefs from Los Angeles and Orange County…
world’s longest glass bridge opens in Vietnam
The 632-meter-long glass bridge built in Vietnam's Son La province was inaugurated. Officials from the Guinness Book of World Records, as well as Vietnamese officials, attended the ceremony. The "White Dragon" glass bridge, with a glass…
Nepal plane wreckage found with 14 bodies
The wreckage of the crashed Tara Air plane and the bodies of 14 people were found in Nepal during the search and rescue efforts launched after the plane lost contact with the tower shortly after takeoff. According to a statement issued by…