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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with workers and wards of The Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation in Moscow, Russia on March 6, 2025. Amid global tensions over the war with Ukraine, the UK has dismissed Russia's claim that it is the "main instigator" of conflict worldwide. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is working on a peace plan with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Emmanuel Macron to address the situation. Full Article

Adebowale A. Oyelekan, 40, of Lansing, is facing first-degree murder charges for shooting 66-year-old Victoria Olson at a Lansing Walmart. Olson was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the store's parking lot and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Oyelekan will appear in court in Markham after evidence and witness statements led to his arrest by multiple law enforcement agencies. Full Article

A man collapsed on Hummingbird Boulevard in Tarneit, Melbourne and was hit by a car, sustaining life-threatening injuries. The driver is cooperating with police, who are conducting an ongoing investigation. The unidentified man is currently fighting for his life in the hospital. Full Article

One sailor is feared missing after an oil tanker and cargo ship collided and caught fire off the coast of East Yorkshire in the North Sea. 36 casualties have been brought ashore, with 13 of the 14 Solong crew members safely rescued. The search for the missing crew member is ongoing, while concerns arise over leaked jet fuel and containers of sodium cyanide on board the ships. Full Article

On Monday, India and Armenia discussed bolstering their strategic partnership, particularly in defence engagement and connectivity through Iran via INSTC and Chabahar Port. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar explored expanding defence trade and connectivity initiatives, with plans for launching direct flights and enhancing business and people-to-people ties. Mirzoyan emphasized Armenia's view of India as a close partner with deep civilizational bonds, highlighting the evolving multifaceted cooperation between the...

President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, then swiftly exempted the auto industry and removed goods under the USMCA from the list. The trade war has caused chaos, disrupted supply chains, and led to rising costs for US firms. Canada has retaliated with tariffs of its own, standing firm against US pressure and vowing to pursue economic independence. Full Article