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Iran-Armenia-Russia: The axis against Ukraine revealed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

“The world’s second military power”, as Russia had been referred to before it waged war in Ukraine, is reportedly suffering from a severe shortage of both lethal and non-lethal weapons, including drones and missiles. Under sanctions, when it is impossible to obtain arms components and military goods in the usual way, the aggressor is forced to rely on supplies from rogue countries and their accomplices. One of the main accomplices ensuring the supply of sanctioned goods to Russia is Armenia - writes James Wilson.The unholy alliance between Russia, Iran and Armenia emerged despite the focus on Western values declared by Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. Actions speak louder than words: a number of easily verifiable facts unambiguously testify that Armenia serves as a major hub to supply sanctioned (including military) goods that support Russian aggression in Ukraine and provides the direct connection between Iran and Russia.Iran recognises Armenian security as its top priori...

2 killed in Hollywood shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

Two men are dead after shots rang out following an unknown type of altercation in Hollywood early Sunday morning.The shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. in a parking lot near the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and La Brea Avenue.Police say a group of people were in the parking lot when an argument of other conflict began. During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired multiple rounds at two of the men in the group.The group dispersed and the two men were left behind, dying from their wounds. One was found in the parking lot where the shooting happened and the other was found on a nearby sidewalk.Fire responders arrived on the scene and performed life-saving measures, but one of the men was declared dead at the scene. The second man was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead as well.Both victims are estimated to be about 30 years old, police said. Their names have not yet been released.Police were nearby when the shooting happened and respond...

Review: Grammy-winning Bay Area guitar hero delivers epic homecoming gig

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

It was a triumphant homecoming for Molly Tuttle.The Palo Alto native, who is based in Nashville now and whose fame skyrocketed with her big Grammy night earlier this year, would wow fans during the first of two sold-out shows on Saturday (April 1) at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park — located just minutes from where she grew up, went to high school and learned to play music.“I am so happy the Guild exists,” Tuttle remarked to the crowd. “It’s so nice to have a theater I can play when I come home.”The vocalist-guitarist and her superb Golden Highway band used the evening to nicely showcase “Crooked Tree,” performing 10 of the 13 tracks from this 2023 best bluegrass album Grammy winner.The rest of the 21-song set featured a well-chosen mix of covers, older material and new songs.Following an opening set from talented Italian country-blues artist Cristina Vane, Tuttle and the four-piece Golden Highway appeared onstage and kicked things off with ...

Monaco rallies to beat Strasbourg; leader PSG faces Lyon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Monaco’s teenage talent made the difference as it rallied to beat Strasbourg 4-3 in the French league on Sunday to move three points behind third-place Marseille in the chase for a Champions League spot.Finishing third means entry into the qualifying rounds while second place guarantees automatic qualification for the Champions League. Second-place Lens leads Marseille on goal difference with nine rounds of games remaining.Fourth-place Monaco trailed 2-1 at the break after central defender Guillermo Maripan’s own-goal. But the Principality side hit back strongly with second-half goals from 18-year-old midfielders Eliesse Ben Seghir and Edan Diop, before France midfielder Youssouf Fofana made it 4-2 in the 66th. Fofana was sent off in the 78th for a second yellow card and striker Habib Diallo grabbed Strasbourg’s third goal deep into stoppage time.Elsewhere, Canada striker Jonathan David did not add to his 19 league goals but Lille still won 3-1 against...

Ha tenido 34 primeras citas en 19 países durante el último año. Esto es lo que ha aprendido

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

(CNN) — Loni James abordó un vuelo del estado de Washington a Londres el año pasado con una bolsa de lona, ​​una mochila y un itinerario poco convencional.Era finales de marzo y su plan era simple: viajar por el mundo y tener una cita con un local en cada país que visitara.Días después de su llegada a Londres, deslizó a la derecha en Tinder y conoció a un ciudadano con doble nacionalidad francesa y británica al que le encantaba viajar. Pintas de cerveza con él en un pub cerca del Tower Bridge se convirtieron en una cena de cinco horas y largas conversaciones sobre viajes anteriores.Nunca volvió a ver al hombre. Pero así comenzó su viaje, uno sin un itinerario específico en mente. Durante el año pasado, James dice que usó Tinder, Hinge y Bumble para tener 34 primeras citas en 19 países, una serie de rituales románticos llenos de intriga, sorpresas y primicias culturales.¿Etiqueta para las aplicaciones de citas? Recomendaciones para tener mejores resultados (y menos decepciones)...

Man United stumbles at Newcastle, top-4 EPL spot not assured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

It wasn’t long ago that Manchester United was being talked up, somewhat optimistically, as a potential outsider for the Premier League title.Now, even a top-four finish is looking far from assured for a club up for sale and seeking Champions League qualification as another attraction for potential buyers.United’s 2-0 loss at Newcastle on Sunday further intensified the race for the two likely spots behind Arsenal and Manchester City, the Premier League’s runaway top two, in Europe’s top competition next season.Second-half goals by Joe Willock and Callum Wilson gave Newcastle partial revenge for its loss to United in the English League Cup final on Feb. 26 and lifted the Saudi-controlled northeast team into third place, above United on goal difference. Tottenham is a point behind both teams in fifth place ahead of its game at Everton on Monday.For United, it’s just one point — a 0-0 home draw with struggling Southampton — from a possible nine in its last ...

Bulgarian vote too early to call, narrow lead for reformists

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A reformist coalition led by former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov is the likely winner of Bulgaria’s parliamentary election after exit poll results showed it placing first on Sunday.The exit poll conducted by the Gallup International pollster showed the coalition between the We Continue the Change party and the right-wing Democratic Bulgaria with 25.3 %, apparently edging out the center-right GERB party ex-premier Boyko Borissov on 24.7 %.Initial results are expected on Monday, but it could take days before the final official results are announced. If they confirm the exit poll, Petkov’s coalition will be handed a mandate to form a cabinet.It looks, however, that it will be an uphill task for him to find allies to form a governing coalition in a fragmented parliament.In their first comments, political analysts predicted that the results, which do not differ significantly from the previous four elections held within the last two years, could lead to a viable coal...

Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers on Sunday announced surprise cuts totaling 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide.Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin’s coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid inflation fueled in part by that conflict.It was also likely to further strain ties with the United States, which has called on Saudi Arabia and other allies to increase production as it tries to bring prices down and squeeze Russia’s finances.The Saudi Energy Ministry said its own reduction of 500,000 barrels per day would be made in coordination with some OPEC and non-OPEC members, without naming them. The cuts are in addition to a reduction announced last October that infuriated the Biden administration.The ministry described the move as a “precautionary measure” aimed a...

Giants place catcher Joey Bart on 10-day IL with back strain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a strain in the middle of his back.The move was made retroactive to March 31, and the team recalled right-handed reliever Sean Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento before its series finale against the New York Yankees.Bart was scratched from the lineup Saturday with back tightness, and manager Gabe Kapler said a scan showed a “very small” mid-back strain.“We don’t expect it to be a long-term thing. It feels more short term,” Kapler said. “We discussed the possibility of like, seven days. Maybe a few more.”Versatile rookie Blake Sabol was set to start behind the plate Sunday at Yankee Stadium. The 25-year-old Sabol was selected by Cincinnati from Pittsburgh in the Rule 5 draft for unprotected players at the winter meetings and then traded to San Francisco hours later.He made his major league debut on opening day and started the first two games of the season in left field, but Sab...

More oil producers join Saudis in announcing surprise production cuts, a total of 1.15 million barrels per day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:57 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — More oil producers join Saudis in announcing surprise production cuts, a total of 1.15 million barrels per day.Source