Russia has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that he is open to using France's nuclear deterrent to protect its European allies.
The French leader proposed the nuclear umbrella during a televised speech on Wednesday. He also mentioned the idea of deploying European peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached.
Russia has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that he is open to using France's nuclear deterrent to protect its European allies.
The French leader proposed the nuclear umbrella during a televised speech on Wednesday. He also mentioned the idea of deploying European peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached.
The Russian Foreign Ministry pushed back in a statement on Thursday, saying Macron's comments are a "threat" to the country. It said Paris has ambitions to become the "nuclear patron of the whole of Europe," almost replacing the American one.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also accused Macron of acting like Napoleon. He said, "It was also very strange to hear that Macron in a very aggressive manner, continuing the work of Napoleon, who wanted to conquer Russia."
Meanwhile, a former president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, said he understood Macron's reasoning. NHK spoke with Barroso in Tokyo on Thursday.
Barroso noted that France is the only country in European Union that has nuclear weapons and able to use this deterrent. He said that while he is against using the weapons, unfortunately it is sometimes necessary to provide this guarantee.
Barroso referred to an emergency meeting in Brussels of European leaders. They broadly agreed to gather up to 800 billion euros, or about 860 billion dollars, for security. Barroso said, "It's not only important to spend more, invest more, but to do it more in a European collective way."
Source: NHK World
Russia has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that he is open to using France's nuclear deterrent to protect its European allies.
The French leader proposed the nuclear umbrella during a televised speech on Wednesday. He also mentioned the idea of deploying European peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached.
The Russian Foreign Ministry pushed back in a statement on Thursday, saying Macron's comments are a "threat" to the country. It said Paris has ambitions to become the "nuclear patron of the whole of Europe," almost replacing the American one.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also accused Macron of acting like Napoleon. He said, "It was also very strange to hear that Macron in a very aggressive manner, continuing the work of Napoleon, who wanted to conquer Russia."
Meanwhile, a former president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, said he understood Macron's reasoning. NHK spoke with Barroso in Tokyo on Thursday.
Barroso noted that France is the only country in European Union that has nuclear weapons and able to use this deterrent. He said that while he is against using the weapons, unfortunately it is sometimes necessary to provide this guarantee.
Barroso referred to an emergency meeting in Brussels of European leaders. They broadly agreed to gather up to 800 billion euros, or about 860 billion dollars, for security. Barroso said, "It's not only important to spend more, invest more, but to do it more in a European collective way."
Source: NHK World
KYIV: A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown overnight killed three people and injured 31 with about half of them in serious condition, authorities said on Thursday (Mar 6).
In addition to the hotel, 14 apartment buildings, a post office, almost two dozen cars, a cultural institution and 12 shops were damaged, authorities said.
KYIV: A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown overnight killed three people and injured 31 with about half of them in serious condition, authorities said on Thursday (Mar 6).
In addition to the hotel, 14 apartment buildings, a post office, almost two dozen cars, a cultural institution and 12 shops were damaged, authorities said.
Moscow has kept up its bombardment of Ukraine even as rhetoric builds in Washington and Moscow on potential talks to halt the more than three-year war.
Source: CNA
KYIV: A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown overnight killed three people and injured 31 with about half of them in serious condition, authorities said on Thursday (Mar 6).
In addition to the hotel, 14 apartment buildings, a post office, almost two dozen cars, a cultural institution and 12 shops were damaged, authorities said.
Moscow has kept up its bombardment of Ukraine even as rhetoric builds in Washington and Moscow on potential talks to halt the more than three-year war.
Source: CNA
The South Korean military says an Air Force fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a training range, damaging buildings and injuring civilians.
The incident happened in Pocheon, about 40 kilometers northeast of the capital Seoul, shortly after 10:00 a.m. Thursday, local time.
Firefighters say two homes and a church were damaged, and seven people were injured, two of them seriously.
The South Korean military says an Air Force fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a training range, damaging buildings and injuring civilians.
The incident happened in Pocheon, about 40 kilometers northeast of the capital Seoul, shortly after 10:00 a.m. Thursday, local time.
Firefighters say two homes and a church were damaged, and seven people were injured, two of them seriously.
The fighter jet was reportedly taking part in a joint drill with the army. The South Korean military is investigating.
Source-NHK World
The South Korean military says an Air Force fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a training range, damaging buildings and injuring civilians.
The incident happened in Pocheon, about 40 kilometers northeast of the capital Seoul, shortly after 10:00 a.m. Thursday, local time.
Firefighters say two homes and a church were damaged, and seven people were injured, two of them seriously.
The fighter jet was reportedly taking part in a joint drill with the army. The South Korean military is investigating.
Source-NHK World
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 2 March 2025 at 8:00 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Hpa-an District Public Hospital in Hpa-an Township of Kayin State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Thar Aye (80 years old), a resident of No.2 Ward in Pharpon Township, had stepped on an explosive device planted by a terrorist faction, while farming in his farm near Kat Kyaw Village, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incidents to take effective action in accordance with the law.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 2 March 2025 at 8:00 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Hpa-an District Public Hospital in Hpa-an Township of Kayin State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Thar Aye (80 years old), a resident of No.2 Ward in Pharpon Township, had stepped on an explosive device planted by a terrorist faction, while farming in his farm near Kat Kyaw Village, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incidents to take effective action in accordance with the law.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 1 March 2025 at 10:50 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Phan Khar San Village, Natmauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Zin Min (35 years old), a resident of the village, was at his house when 10 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by five motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Zin Min died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and the assassination of innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 1 March 2025 at 10:50 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Phan Khar San Village, Natmauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Zin Min (35 years old), a resident of the village, was at his house when 10 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by five motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Zin Min died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and the assassination of innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
ADEN, Yemen, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi forces announced Tuesday that they successfully intercepted a U.S. MQ-9 reconnaissance drone over the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson, said on the social media platform X that the drone was downed while "violating Yemeni airspace and conducting hostile operations" in Hodeidah province.
ADEN, Yemen, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi forces announced Tuesday that they successfully intercepted a U.S. MQ-9 reconnaissance drone over the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson, said on the social media platform X that the drone was downed while "violating Yemeni airspace and conducting hostile operations" in Hodeidah province.
Sarea said it is the 15th aircraft neutralized by Houthi forces during what they term the "ongoing Battle of the Promised Liberation and the Sacred Jihad," a campaign they describe as supporting Gaza and Lebanon.
No immediate comment was available from U.S. military or diplomatic sources regarding the Houthi claim.
Source: Xinhua
ADEN, Yemen, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi forces announced Tuesday that they successfully intercepted a U.S. MQ-9 reconnaissance drone over the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson, said on the social media platform X that the drone was downed while "violating Yemeni airspace and conducting hostile operations" in Hodeidah province.
Sarea said it is the 15th aircraft neutralized by Houthi forces during what they term the "ongoing Battle of the Promised Liberation and the Sacred Jihad," a campaign they describe as supporting Gaza and Lebanon.
No immediate comment was available from U.S. military or diplomatic sources regarding the Houthi claim.
Source: Xinhua
The Israeli army on Tuesday killed a senior Qassam Brigades commander and another Palestinian during a large-scale military operation in the eastern neighborhood of the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
According to Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses, the Israeli forces, backed by large reinforcements, surrounded several residential buildings in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, which led to violent clashes that resulted in the killing of Aysar al-Saadi and another young man.
The Israeli army on Tuesday killed a senior Qassam Brigades commander and another Palestinian during a large-scale military operation in the eastern neighborhood of the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
According to Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses, the Israeli forces, backed by large reinforcements, surrounded several residential buildings in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, which led to violent clashes that resulted in the killing of Aysar al-Saadi and another young man.
Hamas mourned the death of Aysar, accusing Israel of resorting to "assassinations after failing to confront the resistance on the ground."
In a statement, the Israeli army confirmed the killing of Aysar, alleging that he was responsible for planning attacks against Israeli targets. The statement also claimed that the second Palestinian killed "posed a threat" to Israeli forces in the area.
Source: Xinhua
The Israeli army on Tuesday killed a senior Qassam Brigades commander and another Palestinian during a large-scale military operation in the eastern neighborhood of the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
According to Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses, the Israeli forces, backed by large reinforcements, surrounded several residential buildings in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, which led to violent clashes that resulted in the killing of Aysar al-Saadi and another young man.
Hamas mourned the death of Aysar, accusing Israel of resorting to "assassinations after failing to confront the resistance on the ground."
In a statement, the Israeli army confirmed the killing of Aysar, alleging that he was responsible for planning attacks against Israeli targets. The statement also claimed that the second Palestinian killed "posed a threat" to Israeli forces in the area.
Source: Xinhua
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 28 February 2025 at 1:10 PM, a report stated that a deceased man and a woman with shrapnel injuries were admitted to Kawkareik District Public Hospital in Kawkareik Township of Kayin State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired on No.2 Ward in Kawkareik Town, Kawkareik Township. One of the heavy weapon shells exploded within the ward. As a result, U Nay Win (40 years old), a resident of the ward, died on the spot, while his wife, Daw Hnin Si Aye (38 years old), also a resident of the ward, sustained shrapnel injuries, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 28 February 2025 at 1:10 PM, a report stated that a deceased man and a woman with shrapnel injuries were admitted to Kawkareik District Public Hospital in Kawkareik Township of Kayin State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired on No.2 Ward in Kawkareik Town, Kawkareik Township. One of the heavy weapon shells exploded within the ward. As a result, U Nay Win (40 years old), a resident of the ward, died on the spot, while his wife, Daw Hnin Si Aye (38 years old), also a resident of the ward, sustained shrapnel injuries, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 28 February 2025 at 11:00 AM, a report stated that a man was injured by gunfire in Na Bal Tan Village, Chauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Myint Swe (68 years old), a 100-household elder and resident of the village, was at his house when five so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Myint Swe sustained gunshot wounds. Additionally, the terrorists robbed a motorbike, two pairs of gold earrings, a mobile phone and 400,000 MMK in cash before fleeing. The injured individual was transported to Sa Lay Station Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the assassination of administrative official in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 28 February 2025 at 11:00 AM, a report stated that a man was injured by gunfire in Na Bal Tan Village, Chauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Myint Swe (68 years old), a 100-household elder and resident of the village, was at his house when five so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Myint Swe sustained gunshot wounds. Additionally, the terrorists robbed a motorbike, two pairs of gold earrings, a mobile phone and 400,000 MMK in cash before fleeing. The injured individual was transported to Sa Lay Station Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the assassination of administrative official in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 27 February 2025 at 7:50 AM, a report stated that an explosion occurred near Kyauk Mal Taung Village, Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Naing Thar (43 years old), a resident of the village, had stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist faction while walking to an orchard on the outskirts of the village. As a result, he sustained shrapnel injuries and was transported to No. 12 Military Hospital (100 bedded) in Dawei Town for medical treatment, it is reported.
Similarly, at 1:45 PM, a report stated that a woman with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the Township Public Hospital in Dawei Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Daw Khin Mar Htay (50 years old), a resident of Kyauk Mal Taung Village in Dawei Township, was heading to a rubber plantation yard on the outskirts of her village. When she approached the plantation yard, she stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist faction, resulting in her injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incidents to take effective action in accordance with the law.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm
In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 27 February 2025 at 7:50 AM, a report stated that an explosion occurred near Kyauk Mal Taung Village, Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Naing Thar (43 years old), a resident of the village, had stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist faction while walking to an orchard on the outskirts of the village. As a result, he sustained shrapnel injuries and was transported to No. 12 Military Hospital (100 bedded) in Dawei Town for medical treatment, it is reported.
Similarly, at 1:45 PM, a report stated that a woman with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the Township Public Hospital in Dawei Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Daw Khin Mar Htay (50 years old), a resident of Kyauk Mal Taung Village in Dawei Township, was heading to a rubber plantation yard on the outskirts of her village. When she approached the plantation yard, she stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist faction, resulting in her injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incidents to take effective action in accordance with the law.
Source: www.moha.gov.mm