Russian soldier prevented nuclear war

(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow was open to dialogue on strategic stability and nuclear non-proliferation, but the Kremlin said no such talks with Washington were on the cards for now. Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, both Moscow and Washington have stressed the importance of maintaining communication on the issue of nuclear arms. … [Read more...] about Russia open to dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation, Putin says

LONDON (Reuters) -Russia said on Thursday it had summoned the British ambassador to voice a strong protest against "offensive" British statements, including about alleged Russian threats to use nuclear weapons. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it issued the rebuke to Ambassador Deborah Bronnert over "the frankly boorish statements of the British leadership regarding Russia, … [Read more...] about Russia hauls in ambassador over ‘offensive’ UK comments on nuclear weapons

DOHA/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Qatar has pledged $60 million to the Lebanese army, state news agency QNA said on Thursday, funding that is earmarked to support the salaries of Lebanese soldiers, two sources briefed on the deal told Reuters. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) said the package was intended "to support members of the army" but did not specifically mention salaries. … [Read more...] about Qatar to support Lebanese soldiers’ salaries with $60 million pledge

MADRID (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States will provide another $800 million in weapons and military aid to Ukraine, hailing the courage of Ukrainians since Russia invaded in February. Speaking after a NATO summit that saw the alliance also agree to take in Finland and Sweden, Biden said the United States and its NATO allies were united in … [Read more...] about Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine as NATO prepares for long fight

Natalie Portman and Chris Hemswoth as Thor It’s just the way life—in the Multiverse or elsewhere—operates. Things don’t always go as planned, even when you think you’ve got your messy life all figured out. In the case of Thor Odinson (Chris Hemsworth, in this fourth solo outing as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s God of Thunder after 2011’s “Thor,” 2013’s “Thor: The Dark … [Read more...] about ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’: Hemsworth, Portman and Bale on reinventing heroes and villains