Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969 As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2024
In A First, France Welcomes Russian Army Deserters Six Russian soldiers who fled the fighting in Ukraine have found refuge in France and hope to receive asylum, in a landmark case of Russian deserters being welcomed in an EU country as a group. International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024
Israel's war against militants is expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups has been expensive The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts in Kharkiv after Russian strikes Residential buildings and service stations were among targets, say local officials; Russian grip tightens around Pokrovsk with battles in nearby Selydove. What we know on day 971 The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2024
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’ as EU vote hangs in balance Pro-western leader Maia Sandu spoke as pivotal referendum on EU membership remained too close to call The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024
Israel Launches New Wave Of Attacks On Beirut, Says It's Targeting Hezbollah's Funding Arm Lebanese state media said multiple branches of the nonprofit quasi-bank Al-Qard Al-Hassan were hit, including near Beirut's international airport. International Business Times · Oct 20, 2024
Hundreds flee as explosions heard in Beirut after Israel warns of overnight strikes Blasts began in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital on Sunday evening The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024
Pro EU rally in Tbilisi as Georgia faces crunch election to decide political future Country primed to vote for pro Russia or pro Europe direction Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2024
Tens Of Thousands Rally In Georgia For EU Ahead Of Pivotal Vote Tens of thousands of Georgians on Sunday staged a pro-Europe rally, days before parliamentary elections seen as a crucial test for the country's democracy and its bid for EU membership. International Business Times · Oct 20, 2024
US investigating leaked documents reporting Israel plans to attack Iran THE United States is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plan to attack Iran, according to three US… The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2024
The Guardian view on North Koreans in Ukraine: a Russian war is using foreign labour Editorial: Moscow is relying on soldiers and workers enlisted from abroad to keep its war going The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024
US Probes Leak of Highly Classified Intel On Israel's Plans To Strike Iran The top secret documents detail recent moves at several Israeli air force bases, including the transfer of advanced munitions. International Business Times · Oct 20, 2024
Oil-rich Iraqi Kurdistan Votes, Shadowed By Economic Struggles Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region voted on Sunday to elect a new parliament for the oil-rich region, where voters express concern over economic struggles and disenchantment with the political elite. International Business Times · Oct 20, 2024
Moldova Votes On EU Future Amid Fears Of Russian Meddling Moldovans voted on Sunday in a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union, with fears of Russian meddling amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine. International Business Times · Oct 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024 ‘At least 87 people dead or missing’ after Israeli strikes in northern Gaza Gaza health ministry says another 40 people were injured in strikes on the town of Beit Lahiya
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024 Russian ambassador accuses UK of waging proxy war in Ukraine Andrei Kelin says by providing weapons Britain is ‘killing Russian soldiers and civilians’
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024 Moldova votes in election and EU referendum amid alleged Russian interference Result ‘will define our fate for many decades to come’ says pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu
Top News · Oct 20, 2024 Moldova's Crucial Votes Threatened By Pro-Russian Meddling Moldova's elections face interference concerns from pro-Russian entities, with focus on EU membership and potential impact on country's future.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024 Iraq's Kurdish region goes to the polls with a flagging economy and political infighting top of mind Residents of Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region are going to the polls in long-awaited parliamentary elections under the shadow of ongoing rivalries, economic instability, and unresolved disputes with Baghdad
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024 Israeli strikes on northern Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing, Palestinian officials say Gaza’s Health Ministry says 87 people are dead or missing after Israeli strikes on multiple homes in northern Gaza
Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2024 Russian victory would bring 'chaos' on international scale: French FM French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned in Kyiv on Saturday that if Russia defeated Ukraine on the battlefield it would sow "chaos" in the international system.
Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2024 Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region votes for new parliament More than 1,000 candidates, including 368 women, are vying for election to the 100-seat regional parliament.
Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2024 Preliminary results in Moldova put anti-EU side ahead in referendum As war in Ukraine rages, twin votes will determine if ex-Soviet republic leaves Russia’s orbit and moves towards West.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2024 Israeli strike on multi-storey building in Gaza kills dozens, reports say AN Israeli airstrike that hit several houses as well as a residential building in northern Gaza has caused dozens of deaths, officials have said.
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2024 Nearly 90 dead or missing in Gaza strike as 'explosions seen over Beirut' Blast comes after Israel said it was preparing attacks late on Sunday