Moderate earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782561
May 2, 2024, 4:37 AM
According to the EMSC, the epicenter was located 101 kilometers east of the city of Kimbe
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Dollar up to 93.75 rubles, euro down to 99.68 rubles on Moscow Exchange
https://tass.com/economy/1782557
May 2, 2024, 4:16 AM
The yuan was up by 0.4 kopecks, reaching 12.743 rubles
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Zelensky’s gang must be severely punished — Medvedchuk
https://tass.com/politics/1782555
May 2, 2024, 3:48 AM
The ukrainian president, "his closest mates, their accomplices and those who committed crimes against civilians" should receive just punishment no matter which country they may be staying, leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Russian forces use Kornet anti-tank system to hit heavy Ukrainian drone
https://tass.com/politics/1782553
May 2, 2024, 3:38 AM
According to the Russian defense ministry, man-portable anti-tank missile systems are widely used in coordination with drone operators to hit the enemy positions
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Ukrainians to reunify with Russia in ten years — Medvedchuk
https://tass.com/politics/1782547
May 2, 2024, 2:17 AM
Ukraine is "genetically linked with Russia," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Zelensky cannot be legitimate president after May 21 — Medvedchuk
https://tass.com/politics/1782545
May 2, 2024, 1:46 AM
"Ukraine has already lost its statehood," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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Riot police detaining protesters near parliament building in Tbilisi
https://tass.com/world/1782543
May 2, 2024, 1:28 AM
Several dozens of protesters are still staying in front of the parliament building, a TASS correspondent reported
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US’ anti-Russia sanctions cast doubts on its constructive role in world — diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1782541
May 2, 2024, 1:17 AM
The United States is seeking "to intimidate Russia’s partners, including China, to block the channels of normal foreign trade cooperation", Anatoly Antonov said
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China holds objective, fair position on Ukraine — embassy to US
https://tass.com/world/1782539
May 2, 2024, 1:00 AM
Liu Pengyu said that China had "never provided lethal weapons or equipment to any party"
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Protesters in Tbilisi toss smoke grenade into parliament building’s window
https://tass.com/world/1782537
May 2, 2024, 12:29 AM
Currently, the situation around the parliament building is relatively calm, with the square in from of the building being empty
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China strongly opposes illegal unilateral US sanctions — embassy
https://tass.com/economy/1782533
May 2, 2024, 12:19 AM
The anti-Russian sanctions imposed by Washington affected 21 chinese companies
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US seeking to throw Balts, Poles, Germans, French ‘into fire of war’ — Medvedchuk
https://tass.com/politics/1782529
May 1, 2024, 11:37 PM
"They are clearing the way for this, since the Ukrainians are running out while the scheme of turning their deaths into America’s profits is waiting for new victims," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
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UNSC becomes hostage to US Middle East policy — Russian envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1782527
May 1, 2024, 11:15 PM
"The actions of our American colleagues do not reflect the principled position of the rest of the UN Security Council members," Vasily Nebenzya said
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At least eight hurt during protests in Tbilisi on May 1 — health ministry
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782525
May 1, 2024, 10:39 PM
They were taken to hospitals, the Georgian health ministry said
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Protesters in Tbilisi tear Russian flag
https://tass.com/world/1782521
May 1, 2024, 10:22 PM
At first, protesters flocking around the staff entrance to the parliament building put the flag on the building’s gate and attempted to set it on fire, a TASS correspondent reported
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Russia calls for investigating mass graves in Gaza — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1782513
May 1, 2024, 9:41 PM
"An independent international investigation in needed to bring the criminals to responsibility," Vasily Nebenzya said
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Georgia’s riot police fire rubber bullets at protesters near parliament building
https://tass.com/world/1782495
May 1, 2024, 8:12 PM
At least one person was injured
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Colombia to sever diplomatic relations with Israel on May 2 — president
https://tass.com/world/1782489
May 1, 2024, 7:39 PM
The Colombian government is radicalized against Israel, but at the same time it has not condemned the Palestinian Hamas movement for its attacks
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Serbia sees China as reliable ally — candidate for premiership
https://tass.com/world/1782481
May 1, 2024, 6:53 PM
Vucevic expressed the certainty that the Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Belgrade "will mark a new stage in the development of the firm friendship between Serbia and China"
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Palestine deserves a say in UN — Mozambique's ambassador
https://tass.com/world/1782477
May 1, 2024, 6:52 PM
The Mozambican ambassador also added that his country supported a two-state solution of the Palestinian issue
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West bears responsibility for Afghanistan’s plight — Russian delegation
https://tass.com/politics/1782475
May 1, 2024, 5:38 PM
As the Russian delegation’s spokesman emphasized, "the determination of the Afghan authorities to correct the human rights situation in the country as a whole deserves support"
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Georgian parliament votes for foreign agents bill in second reading
https://tass.com/world/1782473
May 1, 2024, 5:38 PM
According to the procedure, the bill is now to undergo the final, third reading. If supported, it will be sent to President Salome Zourabichvili for signature
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Russian flag hoisted over northern outskirts of Rabotino in Zaporozhye — politician
https://tass.com/defense/1782469
May 1, 2024, 5:02 PM
Rogov remarked that there were no houses left in the village now, for which reason it made no sense to fortify positions there
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Iran authorizes 130 IAEA inspectors — AEOI chief
https://tass.com/world/1782471
May 1, 2024, 5:01 PM
Mohammad Eslami emphasized the continuous interaction and dialogue between Iran and the IAEA under the comprehensive safeguards agreement
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Voting on foreign agents law in third reading due in two weeks — Georgian PM
https://tass.com/world/1782463
May 1, 2024, 3:54 PM
"In two weeks from now we will have the third reading. After that in a month, in four weeks’ time, a procedure to override the veto will follow," Kobakhidze said
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Example of Great Patriotic War veterans inspires amid current trials — Putin
https://tass.com/politics/1782465
May 1, 2024, 3:53 PM
President expressed hope that the festival would arouse great interest among the participants and become a bright event among the events dedicated to Victory Day
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Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ attacks on humanitarian aid convoys
https://tass.com/world/1782455
May 1, 2024, 3:18 PM
Sufyan Quda emphasized, "despite the provocation, the convoys delivered humanitarian supplies to the Palestinian enclave, given the threat of starvation looming over them"
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Georgia's ruling party intends to pass law on foreign agents despite protests
https://tass.com/world/1782457
May 1, 2024, 3:17 PM
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said that "in the long run we will make the country secure from polarization and radicalism for years"
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Foreign agents law to accelerate Georgia's European integration, prime minister says
https://tass.com/world/1782459
May 1, 2024, 3:17 PM
Irakli Kobakhidze said that Georgia will avoid even mental revolutionary processes
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Musk says Ukraine should have reached agreement with Russia in Istanbul
https://tass.com/world/1782453
May 1, 2024, 2:18 PM
Musk responded that he saw eye to eye with billionaire David Sacks, who said on the social network X that Kiev probably should have agreed to a deal in Istanbul
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Latvia must name countries that allow Ukraine to hit Russia — MFA
https://tass.com/politics/1782451
May 1, 2024, 1:51 PM
In this way Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on a statement by the Latvian Foreign Ministry that Kiev had already received from some partners Western weapons with permission to use them for strikes on Russian territory
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Ukrainian suicide drone attacks village in Belgorod Region
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782449
May 1, 2024, 1:37 PM
Two passenger cars were damaged
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Police arrest over 200 people at protest rallies in Columbia University
https://tass.com/world/1782441
May 1, 2024, 1:05 PM
According to the TV channel, police officers used flash-bang grenades to enter a university building where the protesters had barricaded themselves
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Protest rally against Poland’s military support for Kiev held in Warsaw
https://tass.com/world/1782443
May 1, 2024, 1:04 PM
The organizers noted on the X social network that the rally is attended by several hundred people
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Syria introduces electronic visas — embassy
https://tass.com/economy/1782445
May 1, 2024, 1:04 PM
Syrian diplomats explained to TASS that a relevant platform will issue visas online, obliterating the need to visit an embassy or a consulate
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Ukrainian troops use over 10 drones in 24 hours to attack borderline Belgorod Region
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782439
May 1, 2024, 12:08 PM
There were no injuries, five private residences, two cars and two sheds were damaged
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Over 140 people detained at Istanbul rally for resisting police — TV
https://tass.com/world/1782437
May 1, 2024, 11:30 AM
Local authorities banned any May Day rallies of trade unions and political parties blocking off the square and engaging over 42,000 police officers to ensure security
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Russian forces strike Ukraine’s Operational Command South headquarters
https://tass.com/defense/1782421
May 1, 2024, 10:31 AM
The enemy’s troops and military hardware had been hit in 112 districts
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Death toll in China highway collapse climbs
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782407
May 1, 2024, 9:41 AM
At least 24 people were killed
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Almost 34,600 Palestinians killed in Gaza since last October — Health Ministry
https://tass.com/world/1782405
May 1, 2024, 9:21 AM
77,765 people have been injured
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Ukrainian troops shell DPR 6 times over 24 hours, wounding two civilians
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782403
May 1, 2024, 8:53 AM
Overall, the adversary fired 21 rounds of various munitions
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Police detain 63 people at protest rally in Georgian capital
https://tass.com/world/1782401
May 1, 2024, 8:19 AM
Six operatives of the Interior Ministry sustained various serious injuries
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Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine totals 42.4 mcm via Sudzha
https://tass.com/economy/1782399
May 1, 2024, 7:44 AM
The nomination for the Sokhranovka gas pumping station has been rejected
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Three drones taken down over Russia’s Voronezh Region overnight — governor
https://tass.com/emergencies/1782395
May 1, 2024, 7:12 AM
Three private residences had been damaged by the falling debris and residents will be compensated
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Exhibition of captured NATO military hardware kicks off in Moscow
https://tass.com/society/1782391
May 1, 2024, 6:47 AM
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Russian Defense Minister attends meeting on special military operation
https://tass.com/defense/1782389
May 1, 2024, 6:00 AM
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu gave instructions to take measures to reduce the maintenance and repair time for military hardware, increasing supplies of spare parts in combat zones and support areas
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