ICJ expected to make new ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza Court may order a halt to offensive, in what would be another sign of growing international isolation for Benjamin Netanyahu The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024
US Imposes Visa Restrictions, Reviewing Cooperation With Georgia The United States was imposing new visa restrictions and reviewing relations with Georgia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, after it pushed forward a Russian-style "foreign influence" law that triggered mass protests. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
Ukraine's Soldier Musicians Thank America, Urge More Help Ukrainian opera singer Yurii Ivaskevych traded his tuxedo for military fatigues to fight the Russian invasion. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: US-supplied glide bombs struggle against Russian jamming ‘Extremely cruel’ attacks kill at least seven in Kharkiv; Blinken told to get rid of ban on Ukrainians firing US weapons into Russia. What we know on day 821 The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 819 As the war enters its 819th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024
Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday evening arrived in Belarus for a two-day visit The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
Russian Attack In Kharkiv Kills Seven, Zelensky Pleads For Defense President Zelensky condemns Russian attack in Kharkiv, highlighting urgent need for enhanced air defenses against escalating threat. Top News · May 23, 2024
At least seven killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv as Zelensky pleads for more weapons Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Kyiv’s Western allies for the deadly strike on Kharkiv following delayed military aid The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
Russia Purges Military Leadership, As War Drags On Russia has arrested a number of generals and military leaders in recent weeks, seeking to overhaul an army hierarchy seen as corrupt and inefficient in an reinvigorated push for victory in Ukraine. International Business Times · May 23, 2024
Former Georgian president had fair trial, Strasbourg judges rule European court of human rights rejects appeals over Mikheil Saakashvili’s criminal cases heard in Georgian courts The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024
Russian Offensive Escalates In Kharkiv, Ukraine Recent brutal attack in Kharkiv raises concerns about escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukrainian forces facing intense pressure from ad... Top News · May 23, 2024
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say Two U.S. officials say the Biden administration is expected to announce an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
Top Rights Court Rejects Former Georgia President's Case The European Court of Human Rights on Thursday rejected appeals of criminal convictions by Georgia's former president Mikheil Saakashvili, finding the trials in his home country had been fair. International Business Times · May 23, 2024
Gas Prices Soar Under Biden Administration Gas prices have surged by 51% under President Biden, impacting consumers and the economy. Learn about the causes and effects of rising gas prices in the US. Top News · May 23, 2024
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2024 ‘New ground is being broken’: EU seizes Russian profits for Ukraine Ukraine wants to use $300bn in Russian central bank money held abroad to defeat it; Europe isn’t enthusiastic.
The Conversation · May 23, 2024 Most Israelis dislike Netanyahu, but support the war in Gaza – an Israeli scholar explains what’s driving public opinion Eight months after Israel invaded the Gaza Strip, some critics observe that the Israeli military hasn’t met either of its goals of destroying Hamas and rescuing all of the remaining 133 hostages Hamas is holding.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Deputy Russian military chief of staff jailed for bribery in latest arrest of high defense official Russian news reports say a deputy chief of the military general staff has been arrested on charges of large-scale bribery
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Putin continues his purge as top Russian army general arrested It makes it the fourth arrest of a high-ranking defence figure in the space of a month
International Business Times · May 23, 2024 Fatal Strikes Rock Kharkiv As Russia Claims Fresh Advances Russian strikes on Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv killed at least seven people, authorities said Thursday, as Moscow claimed fresh advances on the front line.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Russian missiles kill 6 in Ukraine's second-largest city where Moscow's troops are pressing Officials say that Russian missiles have slammed into Ukraine’s second-largest city in the northeast of the country and killed at least six civilians
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2024 Russia arrests another general on bribery charges Authorities arrest Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin, latest in a string of bribery arrests of high-ranking officials.
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2024 Thousands march in Iran to mourn Raisi on final day of funeral rites President Ebrahim Raisi died on Sunday in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 The Latest | 12 Palestinians killed and 25 wounded in Israel's 2-day West Bank operation The Israeli military says it has completed a two-day operation in the occupied West Bank that the Palestinian Health Ministry says killed 12 Palestinians and wounded 25
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Norway further tightens its restrictions on the entry of Russians Norway says it will further tighten its restrictions on the entry of people from Russia, saying those with tourist visas issued by Norway before regulations were tightened in 2022 or issued by another European country will be barred from entering the Scandinavian country as of next week
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash for Kyiv out of frozen Russian assets Ukraine's allies are looking for ways to squeeze money out of frozen Russian assets and use the money to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion