FIBA bans Russia and Belarus from international competitions

FIBA bans Russia and Belarus from international competitions: The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Wednesday excluded Russia and Belarus from ...

sportstar.thehindu.com/basketball/fiba-international-basketball-federation-bans-russia-belarus-from-international-competitions/article38494581.ece

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Hundreds of houses, plots flooded in Russia's Kurgan region: Water levels in rivers in swathes of Russia's Ural and southwestern Siberian regions continued to ...

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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...

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Russia's prosecutor general arrives in Cuba for bilateral talks

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Focus (Polish magazine)

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Ukraine War: Ukrainian places under Russian fire - at least two dead: In Ukraine, at least two people were killed in another Russian missile attack ...

focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-krise/ukraine-krieg-im-ticker-ostukraine-gelenkte-russische-fliegerbombe-schlaegt-in-schule-ein_id_57275780.html

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Russia could not develop any new large oil field last year: The search for new oil deposits in Russia to replace those that will be depleted due to output in ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451318/

Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel

Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.

Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.

Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.

Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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Canada slaps more sanctions on Belarus, citing human rights violations

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Ukraine backers blast ‘double standard’ after allies rush to Israel’s defense: Zelenskyy and his supporters ask: If you can do it for Israel, why not for ...

politico.eu/article/ukraine-backers-israel-double-standard-united-states-iran-attack-united-kingdom-france-russia/

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PBS

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Exclusive: Zelenskyy says without U.S. aid ‘we'll have no chance of winning’

pbs.org/newshour/show/exclusive-zelenskyy-says-without-u-s-aid-well-have-no-chance-of-winning

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A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper

apnews.com/article/belarus-political-prisoner-toilet-paper-lukashenko-2eb7d0e88358d33faf40dd18e6bf83f3

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Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress

apnews.com/article/biden-ukraine-czech-republic-russia-congress-b18487902f93606159ce69809dfb42b7

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'The Best' For Putin: How The Kremlin Stands To Gain From Iran's Attack On Israel

rferl.org/a/russia-iran-israel-benefit-ukraine-war-putin/32906139.html

Quick Glance: Israel Army Chief Vows Response to Iran Attack, Western Nations Call for Restraint

Multiple Western allies caution against escalation following Iran's attack on Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.

Israel's military leader pledges a response to Iran's attack, while Western countries urge Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Western nations, including the US, France, Germany, the UK, along with the United Nations and the European Union, advocate for restraint and de-escalation to prevent further conflict.

Concerns of regional escalation loom as violence stemming from Israel's conflict in Gaza threatens to spread to other areas, prompting international calls for peace and diplomacy.

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Rising waters in Russia's Kurgan expected to peak on Monday: Flooding is expected to peak on Monday in Russia's Kurgan region straddling the Tobol River near the ...

reuters.com/world/europe/rising-waters-russias-kurgan-expected-peak-monday-2024-04-15/

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Ukraine's top commander says Russia aims to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9: Ukraine's top commander said on Sunday Russian forces aimed to capture the town of ...

reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-top-commander-says-russia-aims-capture-chasiv-yar-by-may-9-2024-04-14/

Quick Glance: Russia Aims to Capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May

Ukraine's top commander stated that Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by 9 May, marking a crucial battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is directing its assaults.

The potential fall of the town before the Soviet Victory Day would signal increasing Russian battlefield momentum amid a slowdown in Western military aid to Kyiv.

Kyiv's brigades are currently holding back the assaults near Chasiv Yar and have received reinforcements in terms of ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare devices.

Recent escalations in the war have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy system, with Russia conducting significant air strikes on Ukrainian power plants and substations.

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AfD federal executive board warns three Bavarian MPs: Andreas Jurca, Elena Roon and Ulrich Singer traveled through Russia as “democracy experts” when President ...

sueddeutsche.de/politik/afd-russland-wahlbeobachter-abmahnung-1.6553797

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Insider (news website)

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Iran attack on Israel based on Russia tactics in Ukraine: war experts: Iran aimed to overwhelm Israel's air defense with drones so its ballistic missiles could ...

businessinsider.com/iran-mimicked-russian-tactics-israel-attack-war-experts-say-2024-4

Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel

In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.

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Dictatorships have never been closer — it's time for democracies to do the same: A shift in policy towards authoritarian countries, primarily regarding China and ...

euronews.com/2024/04/15/dictatorships-have-never-been-closer-its-time-for-democracies-to-do-the-same

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Attacks on Ukraine's nuclear plant put world at risk, IAEA warns: "We're getting dangerously close to a nuclear accident," IAEA Director ...

euronews.com/2024/04/16/attacks-on-ukraines-nuclear-plant-put-world-at-risk-iaea-warns

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New sanctions: Now Russia should deliver even more metals to China: New US and UK sanctions will lead to Russia exporting even more aluminum ...

berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/neue-sanktionen-jetzt-soll-russland-noch-mehr-metalle-nach-china-liefern-li.2206093

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Attack on Israel: How Iran supporter Putin benefits from tensions in the Middle East

berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/angriff-auf-israel-der-iran-unterstuetzer-putin-profitiert-von-den-spannungen-im-nahen-osten-li.2205884

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Zelenskyy irritated by US request not to hit Russian refineries – The Washington Post

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451334/

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Zelenskyy after intelligence report: Russia will try to intensify their offensive, but we will respond

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451372/

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Nuclear showdown is too risky in today's world: Nuclear weapons pose a greater risk than is generally assumed. That's according to researcher Sharon Weiner ...

nzz.ch/wissenschaft/expertin-fuer-nukleare-abschreckung-wir-waehnen-uns-in-falscher-sicherheit-ld.1825372

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Ukraine Should Get the Same Protection as Israel, U.S. Told: The calls came from European allies ahead of the Czech prime minister’s meeting with Joe Biden.

thedailybeast.com/ukraine-should-get-the-same-protection-as-israel-us-told

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Russia Adds Theater Director Berkovich, Playwright Petriychuk to ‘Terrorists and Extremists’ List

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/15/russia-adds-theater-director-berkovich-playwright-petriychuk-to-terrorists-and-extremists-list-a84849

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Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries deepen tensions with U.S.: The Biden administration views Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil facilities as reckless ...

washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/15/ukraine-russia-oil-refinery-attacks/

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Russia losses 770 soldiers and 41 artillery systems in one day: Russian occupation forces have so far lost over 454,000 military personnel

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451245/

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As Russia’s attacks step up, Ukraine fears waning Western support: An interview with the country’s new national security chief

economist.com/europe/2024/04/15/as-russias-attacks-step-up-ukraine-fears-waning-western-support

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The Self-Obsession at the Heart of Putin’s Wartime Psychology: Opinion | If Vladimir Putin was just a military pensioner playing dominoes and not the president ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/15/the-self-obsession-at-the-heart-of-putins-wartime-psychology-a84846

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Londongrad forever? Why the UK may never seize Russian assets: Pledges to take Russian money to help Ukraine face a litany of legal and tactical quandaries.

politico.eu/article/londongrad-forever-uk-never-seize-russia-assets-ukraine-war-sanctions/

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China Disguising Imported Russian Copper as Scrap to Avoid Sanctions – Reuters: China has begun disguising imported Russian copper wire as scrap metal to avoid ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/15/china-disguising-imported-russian-copper-as-scrap-to-avoid-sanctions-reuters-a84839

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Zelenskyy assessing Ukraine’s frontline strategy, weapons supply: President Voldoymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian commanders on Monday considered action at the front ...

english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/zelenskyy-assessing-ukraine-s-frontline-strategy-weapons-supply

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Russia’s ferocious glide-bomb campaign: For now, Ukraine has no answer to it

economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/russias-ferocious-glide-bomb-campaign

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Is Ukraine losing the war?: Because Kiev is running out of air defense ammunition, it can hardly protect its infrastructure anymore ...

derstandard.at/story/3000000215678/verliert-die-ukraine-gerade-den-krieg

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Germany in New Push to Get China Behind Ukraine Peace Efforts: Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Xi Jinping in Beijing amid expectations that Russia could launch a ...

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Macron's double game: France imports Russian LNG like no other: France is taking a hard line in the Ukraine war, but at the same time is increasing its imports ...

berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/macrons-doppeltes-spiel-frankreich-importiert-russisches-lng-wie-kein-anderer-li.2205737

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‘Everything’s Lost’: Russians Mourn Flooded Homes: Tightly clutching her ginger cat, Oksana Altynchurina sat in an inflatable dinghy, after rescuing only her ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/14/everythings-lost-russians-mourn-flooded-homes-a84838

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Zelensky condemns attack on Israel: Ukraine also knows the horror of Iranian terror drones

timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/zelensky-condemns-attack-on-israel-ukraine-also-knows-the-horror-of-iranian-terror-drones/

Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support

President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.

Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.

US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.

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Russia's war of aggression: Von der Leyen calls on US Congress to release Ukraine aid package

spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-von-der-leyen-fordert-us-kongress-zu-freigabe-von-hilfspaket-auf-a-e525faaf-4140-4d31-8b5d-34e449948815

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PBS

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Ukraine faces dire shortage of munitions and manpower as Russia ramps up offensive

pbs.org/newshour/show/ukraine-faces-dire-shortage-of-munitions-and-manpower-as-russia-ramps-up-offensive

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Republicans trust Trump on Ukraine more than twice as much as journalists who are there: Poll

thehill.com/policy/international/4594059-republicans-trust-trump-on-ukraine-more-than-twice-as-much-as-journalists-who-are-there-poll/

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Russia's Kurgan governor calls on residents to evacuate flooded areas as waters rise

reuters.com/world/europe/russias-kurgan-governor-calls-residents-evacuate-flooded-areas-waters-rise-2024-04-14/

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Russian Regional Governor Predicts ‘Very Difficult’ Flood Situation: Floodwaters in southern Russia on Sunday threatened to submerge thousands more homes in the ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/14/russian-regional-governor-predicts-very-difficult-flood-situation-a84837

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Ukraine’s New Draft Unsettles the Young: Reporters from The New York Times spoke to men who could be affected by the change.

nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/europe/ukraine-draft-young-men.html

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Germany to send Patriot Air Defence System to Ukraine, US' aid still pending: Germany is also set to supply more US-made Patriot defence systems and air defence ...

wionews.com/videos/germany-to-send-patriot-air-defence-system-to-ukraine-us-aid-still-pending-711214

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Ukraine’s top commander says Russia aims to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9: The fall of Chasiv Yar would indicate growing Russian battlefield momentum as Kyiv faces ...

theglobeandmail.com/world/article-ukraines-top-commander-says-russia-aims-to-capture-chasiv-yar-by-may-9/

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Russian supersonic missile boat Marshal Shaposhnikov enters Mediterranean Sea: A Russian navy frigate equipped with Kinzhal supersonic missiles has entered the ...

english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/14/russian-supersonic-missile-boat-marshal-shaposhnikov-enters-mediterranean

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‘Evacuate Urgently!’– Thousands Flee Flooding in Southern Russia: Buckling under the waters of disastrous floods and dam breaks, parts of Russia near the border ...

kyivpost.com/post/31086

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Apr 14

Metal Traders Get Ready for Fireworks After LME Russia Ban: Metal traders are bracing for dramatic moves after the London Metal Exchange responded to new US and ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-14/metal-traders-get-ready-for-fireworks-after-lme-russia-ban

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Wider Europe Briefing: Kosovo Could Finally Get In The Council Of Europe : This week I'm drilling down on two big issues: Kosovo's chances of joining the Council ...

rferl.org/a/wider-europe-briefing-jozwiak-kosovo-council-europe-russia-sanctions-ukraine/32905823.html

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Punch-up in Georgia’s parliament! Ruling party leader assaulted over ‘Russian law’

politico.eu/article/georgia-parliament-ruling-party-leader-mdinaradze-punched-elisashvili-russian-law-outrage/

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‘Their tactics have changed’: Russia’s bid to blow apart Ukraine’s power grid: For the past two winters, Ukraine has withstood a barrage of Russian airstrikes ...

cnn.com/2024/04/14/europe/russia-tactics-ukraine-energy-power-strikes-intl/

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Russia missile debris hits settlement near Dnipro, Injuring 12: Fragments from a downed Russia missile fell on a settlement outside the central Ukrainian city of ...

english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/15/russia-missile-debris-hits-settlement-near-dnipro-injuring-12

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Intercepted phone call reveals massive losses for Russia in Belgorod: Russian soldiers' frustration with the Ukraine war is growing. An intercepted phone call ...

fr.de/politik/aktuell-ukraine-krieg-verluste-russische-armee-wladimir-putin-ukraine-russland-invasion-93008459.html

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How India’s imports of Russian oil have lubricated global markets: But as the country’s importance in the global oil market grows, risks loom

economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/how-indias-imports-of-russian-oil-have-lubricated-global-markets

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ARD interviews head of Ukrainian secret service: These are the findings: In an interview with Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the HUR, it is clear that Ukraine is ...

berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ard-interviewt-leiter-des-ukrainischen-geheimdienstes-das-sind-die-erkenntnisse-li.2205645

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Apr 14

Wisconsin Republican accuses Biden of allowing Hamas to ‘rearm’ amid pressure on Israel

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4592531-wisconsin-republican-accuses-biden-of-allowing-hamas-to-rearm-amid-pressure-on-israel/

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Canada announces more sanctions on Belarus as opposition leader visits Ottawa: Canada is imposing more sanctions on officials in Belarus as the country's exiled ...

ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-announces-more-sanctions-on-belarus-as-opposition-leader-visits-ottawa-1.6847563

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Belarusian opposition in exile seeks recognition for its own passports: An estimated 200,000 to 300,000 Belarusians have left the country in the more than 3½ ...

theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-belarusian-opposition-in-exile-seeks-recognition-for-its-own-passports/

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Apr 14

More homes in Russia's Orenburg flooded, water levels inch down: About 1,000 more homes were flooded in Russia's Orenburg in the 24 hours to Sunday morning ...

reuters.com/world/europe/more-homes-russias-orenburg-flooded-water-levels-inch-down-2024-04-14/

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What happens if Ukraine loses?: Russian victory would be debilitating for the West, and especially for Europe

economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/what-happens-if-ukraine-loses

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Ukraine army chief says Russia making significant 'gains' in east of country: Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russia is making tactical gains and benefitting from ...

bbc.com/news/world-europe-68806207

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Russia: Heating is a sacred cow: The end of the district heating season is a political issue every year. As adaptable as many Russians are otherwise: When it's ...

nzz.ch/international/russland-die-heizung-ist-eine-heilige-kuh-ld.1826088

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Level of Ural River in Russia's Orenburg reaches 11.83 metres, say local authorities

reuters.com/world/europe/level-ural-river-russias-orenburg-reaches-1183-metres-say-local-authorities-2024-04-13/

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WSJ: Putin wants to restart Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: According to the Wall Street Journal, the IAEA received reports from inspectors stationed at the ...

kyivindependent.com/wsj-putin-wants-to-restart-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant/

Quick Glance: Reviving a Decommissioned Nuclear Plant

With a financial support of $1.52 billion from the US Department of Energy, an inactive nuclear power plant in Michigan may receive a new opportunity. If successful, this would mark the first instance of a closed nuclear power plant reopening in the US.

After 50 years of operation, the Palisades nuclear power plant was decommissioned in 2022. The process of reopening presents technical, administrative, and regulatory challenges. However, the new owners have been working on the plans for years, which facilitates the potential restart.

Securing funding and approvals is crucial for the revival of the nuclear power plant. State support and a substantial federal loan are intended to cover the necessary repairs and upgrades. Yet, regulatory approval remains a significant hurdle in the reopening process.

In the event of approval, Palisades aims to operate until at least 2051. The growing support for nuclear energy and increased financing make older facilities more profitable. Nevertheless, a wave of reopenings for other decommissioned nuclear plants in the US is unlikely.

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Russia military instructors to provide combat training in Niger, replace French : Russian miliatry specialists arrived in Niger to provide some combat training ...

wionews.com/videos/russia-military-instructors-to-provide-combat-training-in-niger-replace-french-710970

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Apr 14

Putin's Key Ally Reveals Why He Hasn't Launched Ukraine Invasion: Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said "there is no such need" to join the war in Ukraine.

newsweek.com/lukashenko-putin-belarus-front-war-1890070

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T-Online Apr 14

Iranian attack: expert sees three main dangers for Israel: What drones and missiles does Iran have, and how can Israel fend off the attack? A military expert ...

t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/id_100385056/iranischer-angriff-experte-sieht-drei-hauptgefahren-fuer-israel.html

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Apr 13

U.S., U.K. Widen Ban on Russian Metals in Bid to Disrupt Revenues: The United States and Britain took joint action on Friday to widen a ban on Russian metals ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/13/us-uk-widen-ban-on-russian-metals-in-bid-to-disrupt-revenues-a84833

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Apr 13

War in Ukraine Enters New Phase With Power, Oil, Gas Attacked: As Russia and Ukraine trade blows against oil, gas and power facilities, the collateral damage is ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/war-in-ukraine-enters-new-phase-with-power-oil-gas-attacked

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Apr 13

“Voice of Europe”: The questionable network of AfD politician Petr Bystron: The courier started in Russia and traveled via Poland to the Czech Republic: DER ...

spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/voice-of-europe-das-fragwuerdige-netzwerk-von-afd-politiker-petr-bystron-a-0f39de08-f60b-4a18-bcc2-e7796c6a6f7d

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Apr 13

Belarus convicts a famous dissident rock band and sentences its members to correctional labor

apnews.com/article/belarus-crackdown-dissident-rock-band-sentenced-0a8adc19b3b9f9d71f952f0c18280809

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Apr 13

Ukraine ‘crippled’ by Russia’s new strategy of attacking power stations : A top advisor of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his nation is ...

wionews.com/world/ukraine-crippled-by-russias-new-strategy-of-attacking-power-stations-710934

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Apr 13

Vinales takes pole at Grand Prix of the Americas: Aprilia's Maverick Vinales took pole position for MotoGP's Grand Prix of the Americas after smashing the lap ...

reuters.com/sports/formula1/vinales-takes-pole-grand-prix-americas-2024-04-13/

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tomshardware Apr 12

Nearly 90% of chips used in Russia come from China despite US sanctions: Report: Sanctions drive prices of chips for Russia considerably, but they cannot stop ...

tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/nearly-90-of-chips-used-in-russia-come-from-china-despite-us-sanctions-report

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Apr 14

A plea for more realism in the Ukraine war: Hardly any change on the front line for a year and a half, lack of resources for large-scale offensives ...

berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/plaedoyer-fuer-mehr-realismus-im-ukraine-krieg-li.2204953

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Eight dead in Ukrainian shelling of Russia-controlled town: Reports: A Russia-installed official in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region said on Saturday that ...

english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/13/eight-dead-in-ukrainian-shelling-of-russia-controlled-town-reports-

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Apr 13

How the 17-year-old Ukrainian escaped a Russian re-education camp: 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia was abducted to a Russian re-education camp in Crimea ...

de.euronews.com/2024/04/13/so-entkam-die-17-jahrige-ukrainerin-einem-russischem-umerziehungslager

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Apr 13

Russia attacks residential areas in Donetsk Oblast, killing 3: The regional prosecutors office reported that Russian attacks against residential areas in ...

kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-residential-areas-in-donetsk-oblast-killing-3/