Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,060 Here are the key developments on the 1,060th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2025
Senior Taliban official urges reversal of education ban for Afghan girls The public rebuke is rare for a Taliban official The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025
An imprisoned Nobel laureate underscores human rights abuses in Belarus Ales Bialiatski, a human rights advocate who won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, is serving a 10-year prison sentence in Belarus and is one of hundreds of its political prisoners The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow reports gains in Donetsk in westward advance Russia’s defence ministry says its forces now control two more settlements in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv says ‘heinous’ attack kills three in capital. What we know on day 1,061 The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2025
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: What do we know about the captives held in Gaza? Nearly 100 Israeli captives, including soldiers and civilians, are still believed to be held in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2025
Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with Moscow The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025
Russian Attack Kills Three In Kyiv A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital killed three people on Saturday, Ukrainian leaders said, in branding it a "heinous" attack, while Moscow called it "retaliation" for bombardments on its territory. International Business Times · Jan 18, 2025
Six killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine Russian forces unleash a combined drone and missile strike on Kyiv as well as two other attacks in southern Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2025
Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2025
Challenges And Prospects For Ukraine Peace Talks President-elect Trump's efforts to broker peace in Ukraine face challenges amid ongoing conflict and tough negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Top News · Jan 18, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,059 Here are the key developments on the 1,059th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2025
Hostages’ families wait for news of releases as Israel approves ceasefire There has been no confirmation on the status of British-linked hostages, including Emily Damari, Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifschitz and Avinatan Or. Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia and Iran deepen defence ties as Trump inauguration looms Trump has pledged to broker peace in Ukraine and take tougher stance on Tehran; EU foreign policy chief urges bloc members to extend Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,060 The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2025
Treasury Department Recovers Million In Fraudulent Payments Treasury Department recovers million in improper payments to deceased individuals, advocates for permanent access to death database. Top News · Jan 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a year in captivity
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025 Fact check: Russian casualties, economic growth and potholes pledge Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025 Relief at this Gaza deal should be tempered by rage at Hamas and Netanyahu. How dare they take so long? The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain and death could have been avoided, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan has made an unannounced visit to Damascus, meeting with the leader of Syria’s de facto government
Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025 What has the UK promised Ukraine in Starmer’s 100-year deal? Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the partnership agreement would ensure Ukraine’s ‘security’.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Syrian Christians want their identity and freedoms protected in any new constitution, envoy says As Syria begins recovering from 50 years of autocratic rule by the Assad family, an international envoy says Christians and other religious groups expect their rights and freedoms to be preserved under a new constitutional settlement
International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025 Parents Of Russian Opposition Politician Ilya Yashin Interrogated Exiled Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin said Friday that Russian authorities had interrogated his parents and searched their home, as Moscow cracks down on any remaining public dissent left in the country.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 North Korea troops fighting for Putin ‘could all be dead or wounded by April’ as casualties mount North Korean troops have suffered thousands of casualties in Russia’s Kursk region, according to Ukrainian estimates
Salon · Jan 17, 2025 Vought would steer Trump's budget goals Vought, a co-author of Project 2025, served as White House budget director in Trump's first term
International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025 Russia Sentences Navalny Lawyers To Years Behind Bars Russia on Friday sentenced three lawyers who had defended Alexei Navalny to several years in prison for bringing messages from the late opposition leader from prison to the outside world.
Latin Times · Jan 17, 2025 Israeli Security Cabinet To Finalize Ceasefire Deal If approved, the agreement would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza's deadliest-ever war and initiate the release of dozens of hostages held in the territory since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.