Attack on Kharkiv was a war crime, says President Zelensky

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4 years ago

March 1, 2022

Ukrainian President Zelensky has labeled the bombardment of Kharkiv, which killed dozens of civilians, as a war crime

On Monday Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that there were eyewitness accounts of civilians being deliberately targeted during an attack on Ukraine’s second largest city by Russian forces.

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Rights groups also said war crimes may have occurred during Russia’s invasion.

The International Criminal Court’s is looking to launch its own investigation into the allegations.

There is “reasonable basis” to believe war crimes or crimes against humanity have been committed in Ukraine, chief prosecutor Karim Khan said late Monday.

A week since launching its invasion, Russia is attacking Ukraine on several fronts.

Leaders of the UK and other Western Nations however say Russia’s advance has been slowed by Ukrainian resistance.

Air raid sirens have again sounded in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

Satellite images showed a 40-mile 64km Russian military convoy advancing from the north of the city.

The convoy includes armoured vehicles, tanks, artillery and logistical vehicles.

BBC director-general Tim Davie resigns amid Trump speech controversy

Tim Davie resigns as BBC director-general amid Trump speech editing controversy; news chief Deborah Turness follows.

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16 hours ago

November 10, 2025

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Tim Davie resigns as BBC director-general amid Trump speech editing controversy; news chief Deborah Turness follows.

Tim Davie has stepped down as BBC director-general after criticism over the editing of President Trump’s speech.

Head of news Deborah Turness also resigns, citing reputational damage.

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Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords in surprise diplomatic shift

Kazakhstan’s unexpected entry into the Abraham Accords may reshape Central Asia-Middle East relations amid ties to Russia and China.

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16 hours ago

November 10, 2025

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Kazakhstan’s unexpected entry into the Abraham Accords may reshape Central Asia-Middle East relations amid ties to Russia and China.

In a major geopolitical surprise, Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords, a landmark move for a Muslim-majority nation with deep ties to Russia and China.

Analysts say it could signal a broader realignment across Central Asia and the Middle East.

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China leads world in AI and 6G patents

China dominates AI and 6G patents, securing 60% and 40.3% of global applications respectively, says 2025 conference report

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1 day ago

November 9, 2025

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China dominates AI and 6G patents, securing 60% and 40.3% of global applications respectively, says 2025 conference report

In Short:
– China holds 60% of global AI patents and 40.3% of 6G patent applications.
– The country leads in 5G infrastructure with 4.55 million base stations and 1.12 billion users.

China has emerged as the leading holder of artificial intelligence patents, responsible for 60 percent of the global total.

The country also leads in next-generation 6G patent applications, accounting for 40.3 percent of worldwide filings. The insights were presented in reports at the 2025 World Internet Conference held from November 7-9 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province.The conference showcased China’s technological advancements, highlighting participation from over 1,600 delegates across 130 nations.

As of June 2025, China has established 4.55 million 5G base stations, with 1.12 billion 5G mobile phone users.

The nation’s computing power has reached 788 EFLOPS, boasting 10.85 million standard racks in operation, ranking among the world’s top infrastructures. Projections estimate that China’s 6G industry will soar to 1.2 trillion yuan by 2030, with industrial applications making up 40 percent and smart cities at 30 percent.

The quantum computing sector is expected to reach 11.56 billion yuan in 2025, with growth rates surpassing 30 percent.

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China continues to hold the title of the largest e-commerce market globally for the 12th consecutive year, with 974 million online shoppers recorded by December 2024.

Online retail sales reflected a 7.2 percent increase. JD.com’s founder announced plans for an unmanned delivery station by April 2026, while Alibaba is developing a “super AI cloud” for global developers.