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Ukraine Crisis: Russian troops exit Crimea
Russia has announced an end of its Crimea military drills
According to AFP news agency, troops are now leaving the military training.
Russia’s Southern military district said on Tuesday that its forces have started withdrawing from Crimea and returning to their bases.
Interfax reported that the withdrawal comes after completing drills on the peninsula which Russia seized from Ukraine.
The West is anxiously awaiting to see what Russia does next, as tensions continue to escalate on the border with Ukraine
US President Joe Biden says a Russian attack on Ukraine is “still very much a possibility”, but the human cost would be “immense”.
In remarks televised across the world, the President stated that the US was ready to respond decisively, should an invasion take place.
Biden revealed that Russia had now massed some 150,000 troops on the border with Ukraine.
Earlier reports of a pull back of troops are still to be verified by America
Russia’s defence minister has said some forces have withdrawn. Mr Biden said that this had not been verified.
“[Russian forces leaving] would be good, but we have not yet verified that. We have not yet verified the Russian military units are returning to their home bases,” the US president said.
“Indeed, our analysts indicate that they remain very much in a threatening position.”
Biden’s address came just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that Moscow’s security concerns be addressed and taken seriously.
Putin has always denied he is planning an incursion
Putin has earlier stated that his nation did not want another war in Europe, however, tensions in the region have been rising since November.
Russia has deep cultural and historic ties with Ukraine, which is a former Soviet republic
What exactly does Russia want?
The Kremlin wants to be assured that Kyiv will not join the Western Nato military alliance because he sees any expansion of it as a threat to Russia. Nato has since
US President Biden has supposed a proposal by the Russian government to continue diplomacy.
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Trump proposes $100,000 H-1B visa fee increase
Trump announces massive H-1B visa fee increases and introduces $1 million ‘gold card’ to reshape immigration system
Trump announces massive H-1B visa fee increases and introduces $1 million ‘gold card’ to reshape immigration system
– Trump announced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas and a $1 million residency gold card to boost American hiring.
– Critics argue increased fees may limit smaller firms’ access to foreign talent, impacting U.S. tech innovation.
Trump stated the initiative aims to bring in highly skilled individuals rather than those crossing the borders illegally. A gold card requiring a $1 million payment will expedite visa processing, with a reduced availability compared to existing green card categories.
The new programme could alter the competitive landscape for U.S. tech companies, which historically depend on H-1B visas to access foreign talent.
Critics warn that the increased fees may deter smaller firms from utilising these visas, potentially hindering U.S. progress in tech sectors like artificial intelligence.
Visa Impact
Debate persists within Trump’s administration regarding the new policy’s implications. Supporters argue it protects American jobs, while opponents contend it restricts access to global talent crucial for innovation.
The H-1B visa programme, established in 1990, remains vital for skilled foreign workers seeking residency in the U.S., yet faces growing scrutiny.
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Fourth death confirmed due to Optus outage issues
Fourth death confirmed following Optus outage that blocked Triple Zero calls for 13 hours during network upgrade
Fourth death confirmed following Optus outage that blocked Triple Zero calls for 13 hours during network upgrade
– A fourth death is confirmed due to an Optus network failure affecting emergency calls for 13 hours.
– Optus CEO announced an investigation after communication failures and criticism from politicians and emergency services.
He stated that approximately 600 calls to emergency services were disrupted, impacting residents across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Rue confirmed that the outage stemmed from a problematic firewall upgrade and revealed details of communication failures within the company. Politicians and emergency services expressed anger at the lack of timely information during the crisis.
System Failure
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas criticised Optus for their incompetence in handling the situation.
The federal communications minister also condemned the company, highlighting that such failures are unacceptable.
The incident follows a previous outage for which Optus was fined $12 million, raising serious concerns about their emergency service handling.
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Israel launches its new “Iron Beam” laser system
Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.
Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.
Israel’s Defence Ministry says its new “Iron Beam” laser system will be deployed by year’s end. The technology is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, drones and mortars with precision.
Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in partnership with Elbit Systems, Iron Beam will sit alongside existing defences such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow. Unlike traditional interceptors which can cost tens of thousands of dollars per shot, the laser comes at negligible expense.
Officials call it the world’s first high-power laser interception system to achieve operational maturity, hailing it as a game-changer for modern warfare. Military leaders expect the system to reshape air defence capabilities and cut costs dramatically.
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