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Europe · IzhevskA gunman on Monday morning killed 13 people and wounded 21 others in a school in central Russia, local police said. The attacker also killed himself, the Udmurtia branch of the interior ministry said. The school educated children between grades 1 and 11.See the Story
15 dead, 24 wounded in school shooting in Russia
42% Center coverage: 174 sources
Europe · LondonIran’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday it summoned Britain’s ambassador to protest what it described as a hostile atmosphere created by London-based Farsi language media outlets. The move comes amid violent unrest in Iran triggered by the death of a young woman in police custody.See the Story
Iran summons UK and Norwegian envoys as unrest persists
40% Center coverage: 47 sources
Business · New YorkDo Kwon is sought by Interpol following arrest warrants issued earlier this month. South Korean authorities issued warrants for Kwon and five others on September 14. Kwon's firm Terraform Labs raised more than $200 million to build projects based on Luna, a cryptocurrency, and TerraUSD, an "algorithmic stablecoin" pegged to the value of a US dollar.See the Story
Interpol issues red notice for Terra crypto founder
45% Center coverage: 20 sources
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Europe · MoscowRussian authorities tried to calm an anxious public about the draft. The exodus unfolded as a Kremlin-orchestrated referendum got underway seeking to make occupied regions of Ukraine part of Russia. The EU banned direct flights between its 27 member states and Russia after the attack on Ukraine, and recently agreed to limit issuing Schengen visas.See the Story
Russians flee to Istanbul after mobilization call
79% Center coverage: 38 sources
Europe · BerlinUAE agrees to supply liquefied natural gas and diesel to Germany as Berlin searches for new power sources to replace Russian supplies. Emirati industry minister calls it a "landmark new agreement" that "reinforces the rapidly growing energy partnership" The deal was witnessed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.See the Story
United Arab Emirates agrees to supply Germany with gas, diesel
53% Center coverage: 13 sources
Europe · MoscowLeading Russian politicians voice concerns over military mobilization in Ukraine. More than 700 people were arrested, collectively, in Moscow and St. Petersburg on Saturday. In total, roughly 2,000 people have been detained in the last week over their opposition to the military mobilization. Under Russian law, almost all men between 18 and 65 years of age are eligible for the draft.See the Story
Putin allies express concern over mobilisation 'excesses'
41% Left coverage: 17 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonThe Biden administration has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with TikTok to address U.S. fears that the app could compromise national security through connections to the Chinese government. TikTok, one of the world's most popular social media apps, has been under a legal cloud in the United States for more than two years because of its Chinese ties.See the Story
US and TikTok reportedly reach preliminary deal to resolve national security fears
63% Right coverage: 8 sources
Xi JinpingThe ruling party has selected 2,296 delegates from around the nation to attend the 20th Party Congress. The announcement of the list brings Xi another step closer to clinching a precedent-defying third term in power at the pivotal event, which begins Oct. 16 in Beijing.See the Story
Xi’s 'core' status reaffirmed as party unveils congress invitees
50% Center coverage: 4 sources
Asia · SingaporeDeputy Attorney-General Hri Kumar Nair has been appointed as a High Court judge. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) listed out several other new appointments on Monday (Sept 26) The appointments were announced in a statement on the PMO's official Twitter account.See the Story
New Deputy Attorney-General appointed; Hri Kumar to become High Court judge
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Asia · SingaporeMore than $170,000 worth of e-vaporisers and related components seized from offenders. Most of these products were being sold on social media and e-commerce platforms. The 17 people, aged between 20 and 39, were all prosecuted by HSA and convicted between February and August.See the Story
17 people fined more than $114k, 5 of them jailed for selling electronic vaporisers
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Table TennisTable tennis player Feng Tianwei has joined Sport Singapore's sport development group. She will work on the development of sport pathways for children and youths, particularly in table tennis. Feng, Singapore's most bemedalled Olympian, will also pursue a master's degree in sport industry management in Beijing.See the Story
Table tennis player Feng Tianwei joins SportSG to help develop sport pathways for children, youths
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