The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Russia Allegedly Paid a Venezuelan Immigrant in Brooklyn $40K to Kill a D.C. Dissident

DOJ charged 5 alleged Russian operatives, including 2 Cubans and a Venezuelan, in a $40,000 plot to kill a dissident near Washington, D.C.

Latin Times · Sep 16

Afghan man sentenced to 20-year prison term in case tied to suicide bombing at Kabul airport

An Islamic State group members has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport five years ago

The Independent UK · Sep 16

From bravado to busted bases: Hidden cost of US-Iran war revealed

TOI correspondent from Washington: The war that Iran was supposed to lose in days if not hours has now lasted more than six months and is costing America billions – $33.4 billion to be precise. A Pentagon report and startling new photos of wreckage at US bases in the region…

The Times of India · Sep 16

US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plots

The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday charges against five alleged Russian intelligence agents accused of recruiting a global network to conspire attacks and carry out assassinations by order of the Kremlin. The suspects remain at large.

France 24 · Sep 16

Iranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual abuse of protesters, says Amnesty

Leaked documents and testimony reveal extent of regime’s crackdown in 2022 and how it paved the way for more brutal killings of protesters this year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

What Putin’s war in Ukraine means for Russian elections as polls open

IN FOCUS: Putin has been facing declining approval ratings, mounting casualties and ‘net-zero’ territorial gains since March this year as polls open today. Experts tell Maira Butt what this could mean for the future of Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Ms Rachel Takes Aim at Ed Sheeran Again: 'He Did a Concert for Ukraine' But Stayed Silent on Gaza

Ms Rachel has renewed criticism of Ed Sheeran, contrasting his support for Ukraine in 2022 with his decision not to publicly discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin’s fake one

As Russians vote this weekend, remember that Britain is not immune to the cynical tactics and corrosion of trust that keep him in power, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

‘My future is in the EU’: the Ukrainian children who don’t want to go home

Thousands of children in state care were evacuated when Russia invaded. Kyiv wants them back – but many resist

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Did Russia try and take out Zelenskyy?: Ukrainian president says Russian drones targeted his jet twice

Russian drones had reportedly targeted the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy twice in recent weeks, with the Ukrainian leader telling CBS News that the incidents were part of Moscow’s efforts to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.

The Times of India · Sep 16