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Ukraine Faces Deepening Power Shortages After Russian Strikes

A resident shows a journalist where a Russian drone struck the roof of an apartment building, depriving its residents of water, heat and electricity, in Kyiv. Ukraine is confronting one of its most severe energy shortfalls since the start of the full‑scale invasion, with the country currently able to supply only about 60% of its electricity needs. A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has heavily damaged power plants and transmission infrastructure across multiple regions, pushing the grid to the brink. Officials report that nearly every major power‑generating facility has been hit in recent weeks. Cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro have experienced rolling blackouts, leaving millions of residents coping with limited heating, lighting, and communications during the winter season. Ukraine’s government has warned that the situation remains extremely challenging. Engineers are working around the clock to repair damaged facilities, but repeated strikes have slowed...

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Market Turmoil: Nasdaq Hits Correction Territory Amid Tariff Uncertainty

                                             

The U.S. stock market faced a sharp downturn today, with major indices taking significant hits. The Nasdaq Composite officially entered correction territory, dropping over 10% from its December highs. The S&P 500 also plummeted to its lowest level since November, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by over 400 points.

This market turbulence comes in the wake of tariff-related uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration. Recent announcements of pauses on tariffs for certain Mexican and Canadian goods have left investors grappling with the potential economic impact. Meanwhile, tech stocks led the retreat, with semiconductor companies like Marvell, Nvidia, and AMD experiencing steep declines.

Adding to the market's woes, soft economic data and concerns about stagflation have heightened fears of a slowing U.S. economy. Investors are now closely watching the upcoming jobs report, which could further influence market sentiment.

The volatility underscores the precarious balance between policy decisions and market stability, leaving traders and analysts bracing for what lies ahead.

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