Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko reportedly hospitalised

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12 months ago

May 15, 2023

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The 68-year-old missed a key national event to celebrate the flag, emblem and anthem of Belarus

The leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko has reportedly been hospitalised.

It follows the controversial figure struggling during a visit to Moscow, even skipping lunch with Vladimir Putin.

On Sunday, the 68-year-old missed a key national event to celebrate the flag, emblem and anthem of Belarus.

The prime minister was forced to appear on his behalf and read a message of good wishes.

In Russia, Lukashenko looked visibly tired, and his right hand was bandaged.

His office has so far made no comments on the issue.

Often described in the West as Europe’s last dictator, Lukashenko has ruled Belarus since 1994, suppressing any dissent.

He has since kept control even though a contested presidential election in 2020 was followed by mass anti-government protests. #trending #featured

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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7 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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7 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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10 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.