Kremlin says the only way to protect Russia is to create a buffer zone with Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Monday that the only way to protect Russian territory from Ukrainian attacks was to create a buffer zone that would put Russian regions beyond the range of Ukrainian fire. The Kremlin was commenting after President Vladimir Putin raised the possibility of setting up such a zone in a … Read more

Putin says Russia is planning a buffer zone to protect against Ukrainian cross-border attacks

Russia won’t relent in its invasion of Ukraine, with one of its forthcoming goals being to establish a buffer zone along the border to help protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. The Kremlin’s forces have recently made battlefield progress as Kyiv’s troops struggle with a severe shortage of … Read more

Nigerian fintech Zone raises $8.5M seed to scale its decentralized payment infrastructure

African financial institutions typically scale their solutions using a mix of local and foreign tech. Appzone is one of the standout local fintech software providers for banks and fintechs, providing better pricing and flexibility. For over a decade, the Nigeria-based Appzone has functioned as an enabler (at payment rails and core infrastructure) within banking and … Read more

Euro zone inflation February 2024

A salesman preparing a bag of sweets for a customer in the Sicilian confectionery shop Mazzone on February 02, 2024 in Catania, Italy.  Fabrizio Villa | Getty Images News | Getty Images Inflation in the 20-nation euro zone eased to 2.6% in February, flash figures showed on Friday, but both the headline and core figures … Read more

The Zone of Interest Video Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Look at A24 Drama

A24 has dropped a brand new The Zone of Interest video for Jonathan Glazer’s acclaimed World War II drama, which recently earned five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. The behind-the-scenes featurette show Glazer discussing the film’s premise about a man who’s living an idyllic life with his family in their dream house, which is next … Read more

Euro zone inflation eases as expected, but core figures disappoint

Patrons at sidewalk tables of Janis bar in Cais do Sodre in Lisbon, Portugal. Horacio Villalobos | Corbis News | Getty Images Euro zone headline inflation eased slightly in January, flash figures published by the European Union’s statistics agency showed on Thursday, while core figures declined less than expected. Annual headline price rises came in … Read more

What to know about Israel’s controversial ‘buffer zone’ in Gaza

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave Israel’s announcement that 21 soldiers died in Gaza this week as they came under attack while rigging two buildings with explosives included an unexpected revelation — that the military was pushing ahead with a controversial plan to create a “buffer zone” along its border with Gaza by … Read more

Deputy district attorney faces DUI, reckless driving charges after police clock her at 73 in 35 mph zone

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Clark County deputy district attorney was booked on a DUI charge after she was clocked at 73 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrest report. Kayla Farzaneh-Simmons was driving a white KIA SUV westbound on Sunset Road at about 5 p.m. on … Read more