China’s leaders may be watching Ukraine with an eye on Taiwan

China’s leaders may be watching Ukraine with an eye on Taiwan

China’s leaders may be watching Ukraine with an eye on Taiwan

As the world’s attention focuses on the escalating crisis between Russia and Ukraine, a spotlight has also been turned on an island halfway around the world — self-governing Taiwan.

On the surface, there may be parallels: both Taiwan and Ukraine are Western-friendly democracies whose status quo could be upended by powerful autocracies.
In Taiwan’s case, China’s Communist Party seeks eventual “reunification”

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Putin orders troops into pro-Russian regions of eastern Ukraine

Putin orders troops into pro-Russian regions of eastern Ukraine

Putin orders troops into pro-Russian regions of eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into separatist-held parts of eastern Ukraine in what the Kremlin called a “peacekeeping” mission, just hours after he signed decrees recognizing the independence of the Moscow-backed regions.

It is unclear if Russian troop movements marked the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine that Western leaders have warned about for weeks. But multiple US and Western officials warned Monday’s move could serve as the opening salvo of a larger military operation targeting the country.

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Queen Elizabeth II, 95, Tests Positive for COVID-19 Ten Days After Prince Charles

Queen Elizabeth II, 95, Tests Positive for COVID-19 Ten Days After Prince Charles

Queen Elizabeth II, 95, Tests Positive for COVID-19 Ten Days After Prince Charles

Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 a little over a week after her son Prince Charles—but will carry on working with the virus.
The 95-year-old monarch, who has been vaccinated, is experiencing mild symptoms and will be in contact with her medical team, the palace said.
It comes 10 days after Prince Charles tested positive for COVID on February 10.

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Cody Rhodes is nuts

Cody Rhodes is nuts

Cody Rhodes is nuts

AEW co-founder bolts, most likely for higher-paid pastures of WWE
Cody and Brandi Rhodes must be insane, right? The couple integral to the founding of All Elite Wrestling, with a strong family heritage inside the squared circle, has left the upstart promotion they helped lay brick and tile for and could head back to their former employer, World Wrestling Entertainment, per multiple online reports. AEW and Cody confirmed their split on social media Tuesday morning.

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