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Haas F1 says parent company is not providing machines to Russia

The statement comes after US broadcaster PBS ran a story on Tuesday alleging Haas Automation was working with Russian arms agencies.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Report: Meeting of Türkiye, Syria, Iran, Russia, Officials Postponed

A meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Türkiye and Syria, scheduled for this week, has been postponed to an unspecified date, a source from the Turkish foreign ministry said on Thursday. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said last week that the deputy foreign ministers of the four…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2023

Assad Says Would Welcome More Russian Troops

Syrian President Bashar Assad said during an interview on Thursday that he would welcome any Russian proposals to set up new military bases and boost troop numbers in the country. Assad, who is in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Russia's military presence in Syria did not…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2023

Immersive website lets people walk Ukraine’s war-torn streets

Website The Undeniable Street View was launched on the one-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Russia disinformation looks to US far right to weaken Ukraine support

The Kremlin is deploying new tactics by drawing on favorite themes and conspiracy theories of rightwing Republicans

The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: UN says Russia has committed ‘wide range’ of war crimes; Poland to transfer four MIG-29 planes to Ukraine – as it happened

War crimes in Ukraine include wilful killings, systematic torture and deportation of children, says UN report; Polish president says handover to come within days

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023

UN: South Sudan Must Halt Fighting, Move Faster to Elections

The UN Security Council on Wednesday demanded an immediate end to all fighting in South Sudan and pushed for swift progress by the government to ensure that delayed elections are held peacefully and freely in December 2024. The council resolution, which was approved by a vote of 13-0 with Russia…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2023

China, Russia, Iran Conduct Naval Exercises in Gulf of Oman

China, Iran and Russia are conducting joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman from March 15-19, the Chinese and Russian defence ministries said on Wednesday. The drills, the 2023 edition of the "Marine Security Belt" exercises, will help "deepen practical cooperation among the navies of participating countries", China's defence…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 386

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 386th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2023

Italian princess, conspiracy theorists and Steven Seagal: meet Russia’s friends overseas

‘I am 100% Russophile’ declares US actor at meeting of International Movement of Russophiles in Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023