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“They decided to come after us. Almost like in 1937” Sámi activist Valentina Sovkina, originally from the town of Lovozero in Russia’s Murmansk region, was forced to leave the country after a wave of searches targeting indigenous rights activists. [1]

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un plans to maintain nuclear weapons as part of the defense. Kim said on Monday that nuclear weapons are an irreversible part of North Korea and will never give them up. (translated from fi) [2]

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022 continues, with casualties rising on both sides. [4]

A mineral exploration startup linked to Alibaba founder Jack Ma will partner with a mining company to hunt for EV-battery raw materials in Greenland, as automakers barrel toward an all-electric future amid mounting climate concerns. [5]

The government ordered a restaurant belonging to the North Korean Embassy in Yangon be shut down recently following a request from the US for Myanmar to respect a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on sanctions against North Korea. [6]

Burmese model Zune Thinzar, a social media celebrity known for her racy photoshoots, was attacked by members of the audience while performing at a concert to commemorate Kayah State Day in Loikaw, the Karenni State capital. [7]

Sources
[1] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2026-03-11 · 75% match

“They decided to come after us. Almost like in 1937”

“They decided to come after us. Almost like in 1937” Sámi activist Valentina Sovkina, originally from the town of Lovozero in Russia’s Murmansk region, was forced to leave the country after a wave of searches targeting indigenous rights activists.

[2] FI yle.fi · 2026-03-24 · 31% match translated from fi

Pohjois-Korea vannoo ydinpelotteen nimeen

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un plans to maintain nuclear weapons as part of the defense. Kim said on Monday that nuclear weapons are an irreversible part of North Korea and will never give them up.

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[3] FI yle.fi · 2022-02-25 · 50% match

News

The Helsinki-based ice hockey team Jokerit announced on Friday that they would leave the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season early, in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-01-06 · 40% match

Ukraine from Dec. 8 to Jan. 6: U.S., Germany pledge armored vehicles in latest aid

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022 continues, with casualties rising on both sides.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-08-14 · 34% match

Jack Ma-linked startup scours Greenland for EV battery materials

A mineral exploration startup linked to Alibaba founder Jack Ma will partner with a mining company to hunt for EV-battery raw materials in Greenland, as automakers barrel toward an all-electric future amid mounting climate concerns.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-06-01 · 32% match

North Korean Restaurant in Yangon Ordered to Close its Doors

The government ordered a restaurant belonging to the North Korean Embassy in Yangon be shut down recently following a request from the US for Myanmar to respect a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on sanctions against North Korea.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-01-20 · 30% match

Barrage of Corn Cobs, Stones Greets Burmese Model at Loikaw Concert

Burmese model Zune Thinzar, a social media celebrity known for her racy photoshoots, was attacked by members of the audience while performing at a concert to commemorate Kayah State Day in Loikaw, the Karenni State capital.

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