Students among 15 killed in Afghan school explosion Local officials say at least 15 people killed and 20 others wounded in a bombing at a madrasa in Samangan province. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 280 of the invasion EU to set up court to investigate war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine; Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia region hit gas distribution point The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022
Ukraine security service searches monastery, warns of 'subversive activities' Ukraine's SBU security service conducted a fresh search of a monastery in the west of the country on Wednesday in what it said was an operation to counter suspected "subversive activities by Russian special services." Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
Brussels bombings trial starts with mammoth jury selection Around 700 Belgians arrived in court on Wednesday for a mammoth process to select a jury for the trial of 10 men accused of involvement in the 2016 bombings in Brussels that killed 32 people. Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
Russia promotes engineer to head of seized Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Russia said on Wednesday it had promoted the chief engineer of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to become its director, after Kyiv said the plant's previous boss was abducted by Russian authorities. Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
Commentary: Putin will carpet-bomb Ukraine unless the West acts The strategically vital city of Kherson is back in the hands of Ukrainians, albeit under threat of Russian shelling and attacks on its electricity supply. But as combatants on both sides of an increasingly static firing line prepare for winter war, there are effectively two separate conflicts emerging: one on… Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022
Seven US Betrayals of Kurds within a Century… Will It Fail Them Again in Syria? If the reaction to Turkish incursions or continued aerial bombardment against Kurdish targets in northern Syria does not meet Kurdish expectations and demands, it wouldn’t be the first time Kurds are betrayed by the US or the West. In the past century, the global and regional balance of power has… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022
EU seeks specialized court to investigate Russia war crimes The European Union wants to set up a U.N.-backed specialized court to investigate possible war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Sudani to Raisi: Iraqi Territories Will Not Become Platform to Threaten Iran Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani said on Tuesday Baghdad will not allow its territories to be used as a platform to threaten Iran’s security. Sudani was speaking from Tehran where he met with President Ebrahim Raisi. Speaking at a joint press conference, he said his visit came at an… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022
EU to set up special court to investigate ‘Russian war crimes’ in Ukraine European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022
Putin expected to further crack down on domestic dissent under new law Anyone under ‘under influence or pressure’ of foreign actors will be targeted Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022
Putin’s forces still seeking to advance in Donbas in Ukraine despite ‘extremely large losses’, says Zelensky Vladimir Putin’s generals are still seeking to advance in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region despite suffering “extremely large losses,” Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022
EU seeks tribunal to probe possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine The European Union will try to set up a specialised court, backed by the United Nations, to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, European Commision President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
EU proposal would send proceeds of frozen Russian funds to Ukraine The European Commission proposed a plan on Wednesday to compensate Ukraine for damage from Russia's invasion with proceeds from investing Russian funds frozen under sanctions. Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 3 dead as bomber hits Pakistan police protecting polio teams Officials say a suicide bomber has killed three people and wounded nearly two dozen others in an attack on a truck carrying police officers tasked with protecting polio workers near Quetta
The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022 Blast at Ukraine embassy in Madrid injures staff member; UK imposes fresh sanctions – as it happened Employee at Ukrainian embassy in Spain injured handling a letter; UK targets 22 Russians including deputy PM Denis Manturov
Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2022 Three killed as suicide bomb blast hits Pakistan police vehicle TTP claims responsibility for attack that targeted officers deployed to protect polio vaccination campaign workers.
Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022 Violence threat grows in Israel as Netanyahu forms coalition The Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad issued a rare public threat on Tuesday against an Israeli politician, overtly warning of his assassination amid escalating violence between Israel and Palestinians.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 Ukraine news – live: Putin will fail in attempts to break civilian spirit, US predicts Russia may have turned the lights out but Ukrainians will stay strong, says Washington’s Blinken
Zenger · Nov 29, 2022 Iran May Have Supplied Hezbollah With Chemical Weapons The Lebanese terror group would not need help from Syria or Iran to build rudimentary chemical warheads.
Reuters · Nov 29, 2022 New Zealand, Finland reaffirm need for continued international support to Ukraine New Zealand and Finland on Wednesday reaffirmed the need for continued international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes so that the conflict ends on terms set by Kyiv and reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022 Biden administration to co-host second democracy summit next year ‘Summit for Democracy’ aims to strengthen democratic institutions and tackle corruption, White House says.
Reuters · Nov 29, 2022 Russia firing unarmed missiles to deplete Ukraine air defense, says U.S. military official Russia is firing unarmed cruise missiles that were designed to carry nuclear warheads at targets in Ukraine to try to deplete Kyiv's stocks of air defenses, a senior U.S. military official said on Tuesday.
Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022 Ukraine's First Lady refers to the Blitz as she tells MPs Kyiv will never surrender Olena Zelenska told MPs and peers gathered in Westminster that Ukraine has documented 'thousands of crimes' by Russian forces in her country
Reuters · Nov 29, 2022 Ukrainian soldiers face a new adversary: muddy trenches Squelching through thick mud on Tuesday, Petro, a Ukrainian soldier dug in not far from Russian positions in the Donbas, recounted matter-of-factly how his unit had to use buckets to clear out water-logged trenches.