A man opens fire at a Russian mobilisation centre

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3 years ago

September 26, 2022

The leader of a local military draft committee has been shot in Russia as thousands protest the country’s military mobilisation

A 25-year-old man has shot the leader of a Siberian military draft committee in defiance of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s partial military mobilisation.

The man has not been named but is understood to have been detained and taken to hospital.

Local reports suggest three shots were fired at the site.

Authorities have vowed to punish the individual who refused to fight in the Russia’s war in Ukraine.

In another incident, six people are believed to be dead in a Russian school shooting.

State-media reports a man stormed the School Number 88 on Pushkinskaya Ulitsa in Izhevsk before opening fire on students and security staff.

It is unclear what the motivations for the attack are at this stage.

State-media reports “several ambulances and police vehicles outside the school”.

Why are people protesting?

Russian President Vladimir Putin called upon 300,000 armed reserves as part of a military mobilisation last week.

Some analysts believe the move comes amid Russian forces losing ground in Ukraine. But Mr Putin maintains it is to strengthen Russia’s hold on occupied regions.

Over 2,000 protesters are believed to have been arrested since Mr Putin’s nationwide address last week.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said the partial military mobilisation has been taking place behind closed doors for months.

“For several months, they’ve been secretly mobilising. But now, they admitted that their army is not able to fight with Ukraine anymore… they did not expect the resistance that they received from us.”
volodymyr Zelensky, president of ukraine

Videos surfacing on social media show women protesting in the Muslim area of Dagestan.

“Why are you taking our children? Who attacked who? It’s Russia that attacked Ukraine,” groups of women can be heard shouting.

Mr Putin maintains the war is a “special military operation”, which is designed to de-Nazify Ukraine.

However, many western allies and humanitarian groups have widely disputed these claims and have described the conflict as an “invasion”.

Boeing 787 crashes in India, 242 on board

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.

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4 hours ago

June 12, 2025

Ahron Young

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.

In Short:
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, while flying to London, injuring many passengers. This incident poses significant issues for Boeing, which is already dealing with safety concerns, and has prompted condolences from both Indian and U.K. leaders.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operated by Air India, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, while en route to London’s Gatwick Airport.

The aircraft departed at 1:38 p.m. local time with 230 passengers, including 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals.

Air India confirmed that injured passengers are being taken to nearby hospitals.

The 787 Dreamliner had operated for 14 years without a fatal incident before this crash.

Boeing response

Boeing expressed awareness of the situation and is gathering more information, although shares dropped drastically following the news.

This incident presents a significant challenge for Boeing, which has faced safety and production issues recently.

Local media reported smoke emanating from the crash site, and emergency responders were seen transporting individuals on stretchers.

The plane lost location data at 625 feet altitude and descending at 475 feet per minute before the crash.

The incident occurred in a residential area, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated his government will assist local authorities.

Air India, recently acquired by Tata Sons, has been navigating difficulties as the former state-run carrier.

The jet crash is part of a troubling year for aviation, following other serious incidents, including a 2018-2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash that resulted in over 300 fatalities.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern for affected families as the situation unfolds.

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Pentagon reviews AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s agenda

Pentagon reassesses AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s America First policy amid concerns over alliance readiness and U.S. delivery capacity.

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16 hours ago

June 12, 2025

Ahron Young

Pentagon reassesses AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s America First policy amid concerns over alliance readiness and U.S. delivery capacity.

Pentagon Reviews AUKUS Deal to Align With Trump’s Agenda.
The Pentagon is re-evaluating the landmark AUKUS security pact between Australia, the U.S., and the U.K., aiming to ensure it fits with Donald Trump’s America First policy.

With Australia set to receive nuclear submarines under the deal, the review raises questions about alliance readiness and shared responsibility. But concerns remain about the U.S.’s capacity to deliver its end of the bargain.

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Markets react as inflation cools and the Fed watches on

New US-China trade pact raises questions; cooler inflation hints at possible Fed rate cuts, while markets react to rising crude oil and a strong ASX outlook.

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17 hours ago

June 12, 2025

Ahron Young

New US-China trade pact raises questions; cooler inflation hints at possible Fed rate cuts, while markets react to rising crude oil and a strong ASX outlook.

A new trade pact between the U.S. and China is raising eyebrows, but experts question whether it’s a game-changer or just more of the same.

Meanwhile, inflation comes in cooler than expected again, sending signals that the Fed may cut rates twice this year. All eyes are on markets, with crude oil surging and the ASX looking strong ahead of the open.

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