International Desk

Hailstorm Strikes Key Russian Wheat Region Amid Turbulent Spring Weather

A powerful hailstorm has struck Russia’s Stavropol region—its third-largest wheat-producing area—causing damage to grain crops, local authorities confirmed Tuesday. The storm comes as erratic weath...

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New Zealand Announces Ambitious Plan to Nearly Double Defense Budget

In a significant policy shift, New Zealand's government has unveiled plans to bolster its defense expenditure by NZ$9 billion over the next four years, aiming to elevate defense spending to 2% of t...

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