Ukraine’s flag bearer has pledged to defy the International Olympic Committee (IOC) if needed to compete in a helmet honouring his slain countrymen, vowing he “will not betray” the athletes.
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who has been…
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New announcements on PURL to be made during NATO defense ministerial – Whitaker
More pledges to PURL will be made during the meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels on February 12.
That’s according to U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, who spoke at an online briefing with accredited journalists, an Ukrinform correspondent…
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US used mobile launchers for missiles at Qatar base as Iran tensions rose, satellite pictures show
By Marine Delrue
Feb 10 (Reuters) – U.S. forces in Qatar’s al-Udeid, the biggest U.S. base in the Middle East, put missiles into truck launchers as tensions with Iran ratcheted up since January, analysis of satellite images showed, meaning they…
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Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat
Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.
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How rugby and NZ are giving hope in war-torn Ukraine
Anton Shashero with Sir Graham Henry.
Photo: Sarah Gloyer Waiheke Gulf NewsWhile the country has been dragged into a devastating war, two Ukranians are ensuring that rugby stays alive in their home, and that young players have a…
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Rugby providing hope in war-torn Ukraine
Anton Shashero with Sir Graham Henry.
Photo: Sarah Gloyer Waiheke Gulf NewsWhile the country has been dragged into a devastating war, two Ukranians are ensuring that rugby stays alive in their home, and that young players have a…
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Ukraine, US will sign security guarantees agreement ‘when the time comes’
Peace talks on Ukraine are “very productive,” and the sides are closer to an agreement than ever before, with the only remaining issue under discussion being territory.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said this during an online briefing with accredited…
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Daniel Ek and Peter Thiel-backed start-ups win German military drone contracts
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Two start-ups backed by tech billionaires Daniel Ek and Peter Thiel have won contracts worth as much as €4.3bn in total to…
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Winter Olympics 2026: IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton athlete from wearing helmet honoring athletes killed in war
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych has been told by the International Olympic Committee that he cannot wear a helmet that commemorates Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia.
The IOC pointed to article 50.2 of the Olympic…
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