Understanding the Unreported History of Ukraine’s War

Following Russia’s incursion into Ukraine in 2022, two Ukranian generals correspondingly accessed a U.S. military post in Germany covertly. There, they formalized a pact that evidentially immersed the United States more deeply into the conflict than what was previously acknowledged.

Although the specifics of this agreement were known to only a handful of officials, this maneuver supplemented President Biden’s agenda to bolster Ukraine while safeguarding the post-World War II Western order. Furthermore, it fortified Ukraine’s capacity to endure three challenging years of combat against a significantly larger and mighty adversary.

As President Trump has commenced reversals on certain conditions of this deal, here lies the undiscovered narrative concerning America’s veiled role in operations against Russia’s invading forces.

Briefly: Find the essential points here.

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Impact and Airstrikes in Myanmar

In Myanmar, where more than 1,600 fatalities and over 3,000 injuries have been attributed to an earthquake that struck on Friday – the most significant quake in a century – a damage map and depictions of destruction provide insight.

An aftershock recently hit Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, close to the epicenter of the primary quake, causing several buildings to collapse. Concerns for survivors in the debris are intensifying as the 72-hour mark approaches, after which rescue prospects diminish significantly.

Civil War: The ruling military junta persisted with its brutal airstrikes amid the catastrophe. The civil war, already leaving nearly 20 million in dire need of shelter and sustenance prior to the quake, might see its trajectory altered by the earthquake, as per experts.

Support: International aid is pouring in, yet skepticism persists regarding the army’s distribution of said assistance. The U.S., once the foremost provider of foreign aid and the wealthiest nation, has contributed nothing.

Thailand: The earthquake led to the collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok, resulting in at least 11 deaths.

Marine Le Pen Faces Pivotal Verdict

Today, a court will determine whether Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, is culpable of embezzlement. A conviction could disqualify her from the 2027 presidential race, potentially igniting significant political turmoil amid a French Fifth Republic perceived as increasingly dysfunctional.

Having thrice unsuccessfully sought presidency, Le Pen has steered her anti-immigrant party, known as the National Rally, away from its former antisemitic foundation and towards mainstream ideologies. The party commands the most seats in the National Assembly, number 123. Le Pen and fellow party members stand accused of embezzling approximately $4.8 million in E.U. funds, allegations they contest.

Eid al-Fitr, a celebratory occasion marking the close of the Muslim holy month of fasting, was observed. In New York City, as in much of the Muslim world, mothers dedicated Saturday night to crafting the festivities.

“We don’t measure,” one expressed in regard to her preparations for the event. “We just cook.”

Lives Lived: Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his role in the 1960s television series “Dr. Kildare,” confirmed his leading talent on stage and as a dramatic actor with his passing on Saturday at age 90, leaving behind a legacy in his death.

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Skateboarding Ascends Once More

Before 1999, the skateboarder Tony Hawk achieved the seemingly unattainable feat of the 900 – a trick demanding 900 degrees of rotation. Following Hawk’s enlightening triumph, the vertical skating (or “vert”) genre he epitomized waned in popularity. It is, however, witnessing a renaissance.

Lately, social media brims with videos showcasing young skaters soaring into the air, a phenomenon that has perplexed some veterans, yet has reinvigorated Hawk’s efforts to restore the vertical skateboard prominence. He has been advocating for its inclusion in the 2028 Olympics. A definitive verdict is anticipated on April 9.

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