Nuclear issue looms over Iranian presidential election to succeed Raisi About 80 candidates put names forward for vetting against backdrop of confrontation with west The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024
Russia denies Eiffel Tower coffin stunt an anti-Ukraine undertaking The mysterious prank comes as Moscow warns the West against expanding support for Ukrainian forces. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024
Poland-Belarus Border Tensions: Migrant Crisis And Political Maneuvering Learn about the surge in illegal border crossings at the Poland-Belarus border and its political implications. Discover the challenges posed by geopolitica... Top News · Jun 4, 2024
Israeli government estimates more than a third of the 250 Gaza hostages are dead More than a third of the 250 hostages kidnapped in the October 7 Hamas attack may already be dead, an Israeli government tally revealed on Tuesday. Four more hostages were declared dead by the Israeli military on Monday, including three men seen in a video pleading for Hamas to release… France 24 · Jun 4, 2024
Israel Mourns Dead Hostages As Doubts Grow Over Gaza Truce Plan Israel on Tuesday mourned four captives reported dead in Gaza by the army amid growing doubts and international pressure over a plan for a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden. International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: US Himars rockets ‘likely’ used in Ukrainian attack on Russian soil Barrage destroyed Russian air defences in Belgorod, US thinktank says; Kamala Harris to attend Swiss peace conference. What we know on day 832 The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 830 As the war enters its 830th day. these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024
British man among four hostages to die in Gaza captivity, Israeli military says British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell, 51, was captured with his mother from her home in Kibbutz Nirim on 7 October The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
US VP Harris To Attend Ukraine Summit As Biden Skips US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Switzerland for a Ukraine peace summit, officials said Monday, with President Joe Biden opting instead to attend an election fundraiser featuring George Clooney. International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024
Russia's foreign minister again visits Africa, this time in Guinea, as some ties cool with the West Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Guinea on his latest visit to West Africa The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
Three men accused of ‘psychological violence’ at Eiffel Tower The three men were questioned by an investigative judge The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
Turkey's defense minister says planned elections by Syrian Kurdish groups are 'unacceptable' Turkey's defense minister says plans by U.S.-backed Kurdish groups to hold local elections in northern Syria are “unacceptable" and a threat to Turkey's national security The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
Egypt’s el-Sisi reappoints PM Madbouly, orders him to form new cabinet President says new government must tackle local and international issues. Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2024
As War Again Shakes Europe, Leaders Mark 80 Years Since D-Day Western leaders will this week mark on the beaches of northern France 80 years since Allied troops surged into Nazi occupied Europe in the World War II D-Day landings, haunted by the war again raging on the continent as Ukraine battles Russian invasion. International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024
International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024 Georgia Signs 'Foreign Influence' Bill Into Law Georgia signed controversial "foreign influence" legislation into law on Monday, prompting its pro-European opposition to vow far-reaching political reforms if they win October's elections.
France 24 · Jun 3, 2024 Georgia’s divisive ‘foreign agents’ bill signed into law The speaker of Georgia’s parliament said he gave the final endorsement on Monday to a divisive “foreign agents” bill that has prompted weeks of protests by critics who say it will restrict media freedom and jeopardize Georgia’s chances of joining the European Union.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Russia announces fresh sanctions against UK figures over ‘hostile’ actions – as it happened ‘Establishment figures’, journalists and experts banned from entering country over what it terms ‘provocative anti-Russian rhetoric’
AAP · Jun 3, 2024 Wong defends sending NDIS minister to Ukraine talks NDIS minister and former opposition leader Bill Shorten will attend a Ukrainian peace summit on behalf of Australia, raising the eyebrows of the opposition.
Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 829 As the war enters its 829th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv mourns prominent combat medic and journalist killed in action Hundreds attend funeral of Iryna Tsybukh, who was killed in action last week in Kharkiv. What we know on day 831
Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2024 Charity supporting thousands of Ukrainian refugees suffering with PTSD and anxiety A charity is providing psychological support to thousands of Ukrainian refugees in the UK suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.
International Business Times · Jun 2, 2024 ICJ Is Collateral Damage In Dysfunctional Global System: Experts Ignored by Russia and Israel, the International Court of Justice is hamstrung by a dysfunctional global system that sees countries comply with its rulings -- or not -- based on their own double standards, experts say.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024 Kabul: Final Call by Laurie Bristow; The Afghans by Åsne Seierstad reviews – how the west abandoned Afghanistan… and what happened next An ex-UK envoy’s compelling account of the chaotic military withdrawal from the country is full of telling details, while Seierstad’s latest work drives home the cruel reality of women’s lives after the return of Taliban rule
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024 Nearly 1,000 people honor a young Ukrainian journalist and volunteer combat medic killed in action Nearly 1,000 people have attended a ceremony honoring the memory of Ukrainian journalist Iryna Tsybukh, who was killed in action while serving as a volunteer combat medic
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2024 Iran’s ex-president Ahmadinejad, disqualified Larijani sign up for election Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and others see an opportunity but it remains unclear who will be qualified by the Guardian Council.