China welcomes Putin’s key ally

US consumer confidence has plummeted. 10 Best Beaches in the World in 2023 The most powerful phrases from Shakira’s interview. Here’s what you need to know to start the day. First the truth.

1. China welcomes Putin’s key ally

China is preparing to welcome a state visit to Russia amid warnings from US officials that Beijing may consider aiding a key autocratic ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin in its continued aggression against Ukraine. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will hold talks with Chinese officials in Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

2. US consumer confidence is falling

U.S. consumers felt more pessimistic about the economy in February, according to the latest survey data released by the Conference Board on Tuesday.

3. Viva Air flies hundreds of passengers

Hundreds of passengers protested at several major airports in Colombia on Tuesday, surprised by the sudden cancellation of flights by Colombian airline Viva Air.

4. Minority opinion on Covid-19

The Energy Department’s low-confidence assessment that Covid-19 may have originated from a lab leak in China remains a minority opinion in the intelligence community, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

5. Electoral Reform in Mexico: Why the Controversy?

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s so-called “Plan B” of electoral reform – approved by the Senate and House of Representatives – continues to cause strong controversy in the country, where calls for the Supreme Court to intervene are multiplying. , months before the start of a new cycle of general elections.

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At coffee time

Team writes to F1 about ‘ongoing concerns’ over Bahrain sportswashing

A leading human rights group has written to Formula 1’s CEO, expressing deep concern about the role the sport is playing in “sportswashing” ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix: when governments show sporting events around the world in favor of their country, to divert attention from often alleged wrongdoing.

The 10 best beaches in the world in 2023, according to Tripadvisor

The list of beaches is part of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, which are determined from millions of comments submitted by travelers throughout 2022. A beach in Cuba is also on the list.

“The Mandalorian” Season 3: Synopsis, When Will It Release and How Many Episodes Will There Be?

Attention, lovers of the Star Wars universe: the new season of “The Mandalorian” is very, very close and here are all the details about the premiere.

These are the best photos of the year, according to the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

An aerial view of a volcano, a shot from inside a damaged building in Ukraine and a portrait of a dog were among the best photos taken around the world last year, according to the jury of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards.

10 Powerful Quotes From Shakira’s Interview

In Shakira’s interview with Mexican journalist Enrique Acevedo, she talks about how music saved her after her breakup with former soccer player Gerard Piqué, leaving several sentences about her recovery process and her music.

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The White House has ordered federal agencies to remove TikTok from all government devices within 30 days.

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Today’s philosophy

“What people want to know is…does it hurt? Yes, it did.”

Chris Rock talks about Will Smith slapping him at the Oscars: On March 4th he’ll have a special live on Netflix in which he’ll address the episode where Will Smith slapped him at the Oscars, according to Netflix.

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What will transportation look like in 2050?

Autonomous vehicles will become as popular as supersonic travel by 2050, says an automotive expert. What impact does this form of transportation have on the environment?