Biden’s claim he’s done ‘more for Palestinian community than anybody’ prompts backlash Activists condemn president’s remark as Israel continues to attack Gaza and death toll crests 38,000 The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2024
Belarus broadens visa-free travel for 35 European countries Belarusian authorities have expanded visa-free travel for residents of 35 European countries, including members of the European Union and the United Kingdom, as part of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s efforts to improve relations with the West The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Ukraine and Russia exchange 95 prisoners of war each in latest deal Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says every soldier in Russian captivity must be returned The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Orbán’s ‘peace mission’ helps only Putin, says Czech prime minister Petr Fiala says Hungarian PM’s trip to Moscow recalls appeasement of Hitler and is not in Europe’s interests The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
Hezbollah threatens to fire on new Israeli targets Warning increases concern low-level conflict across the Israel-Lebanon border could escalate into full-scale war. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024
Russia denies offensive in Ukraine’s Kharkiv failing as areas locked down The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region said several areas would be closed to most civilians. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024
Russia and Ukraine swap 95 prisoners of war each in their latest exchange Ukraine and Russia have exchanged 95 prisoners of war each, three weeks after their last swap and as part of what have been occasional agreements to send captured troops home The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
US says ISIL trying ‘to reconstitute’ amid uptick in Syria, Iraq attacks In the first six months of the year, the group has claimed 153 attacks in Syria and Iraq. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024
Deadly Strikes Pound Gaza As Israel PM Vows To Ramp Up Pressure Israel kept up its air strikes on Gaza Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ramp up the pressure on Hamas as hopes fade for a US-announced ceasefire plan. International Business Times · Jul 17, 2024
War crimes committed in 7 October attack by Hamas ‘designed’ to kill civilians, rights group says Human Rights Watch says slaughter of civilians ‘planned and not isolated acts’ in more than 200-page report The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Human Rights Watch Report: Hamas Committed War Crimes Human Rights Watch report accuses Hamas-led groups of war crimes in southern Israel attack, including crimes against humanity and sexual violence allegations. Top News · Jul 17, 2024
Ukraine's Ongoing Struggles Against Russian Forces Ukraine faces challenges in conflict with Russia, seeking international support for defense and sovereignty. Top News · Jul 17, 2024
I call on Keir Starmer to suspend arms sales to Israel and end Britain’s complicity in the killing International law is clear: we have an obligation to prevent genocide. That is why I have tabled an amendment to the king’s speech, says Labour MP Zarah Sultana The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
Trump's VP Pick Signals Shift Away From Ukraine, Europe Donald Trump picked J.D. Vance -- a staunch opponent of aid for Kyiv who wants Washington to refocus on Asia -- as his running mate, signaling a potential shift away from Europe if the Republican candidate wins in November. International Business Times · Jul 17, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 UN climate talks leader says financial help for poor nations is urgent goal of negotiations The head of upcoming climate negotiations is telling world leaders that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck nations is the urgent and make-or-break goal of United Nations talks this fall
The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2024 Trump’s choice of Vance ‘terrible news’ for Ukraine, Europe experts warn Running mate likely to push Trump to pursue ‘America first’ foreign policy and deal with Putin to end war in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US After almost 30 months of war with Russia, Ukraine’s difficulties on the battlefield are mounting even as its vital support from the United States is increasingly at the mercy of changing political winds
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 As Gaza’s doctors struggle to save lives, many lose their own in Israeli airstrikes Israel’s 9-month-old war with Hamas in Gaza has decimated the territory’s medical system
International Business Times · Jul 17, 2024 Lebanon Media Says 3 Children Among 5 Dead In Israeli Strikes Lebanese official media said separate Israeli strikes Tuesday in south Lebanon killed five people including three Syrian children, with Hezbollah announcing rocket fire at Israel in retaliation.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Villages locked down in Putin’s Belgorod ‘sanitary zone’ Czech ammunition factory for Ukraine; Baltic states to cut electrical grid ties with Russia and Belarus. What we know on day 875
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 US tells Russian minister Putin should release detained Americans including Gershkovich and Whelan The U.S. Ambassador told Russia’s foreign minister that President Vladimir Putin should release detained Americans, singling out journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-Marine Paul Whelan
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 Donald Trump would be ‘strong and decisive’ in support for Ukraine, says Boris Johnson Prospect of second Trump presidency with isolationist JD Vance as his deputy have raised concern among allies of Kyiv
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 Russia holds a UN meeting about global cooperation. US calls it 'hypocrisy' after Ukraine invasion Russia’s foreign minister has accused the United States of holding the entire West “at gunpoint” and impeding international cooperation at a U.N. event
The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024 Russian airstrike against a Ukrainian children’s hospital reveals Russia’s eroding military might An explosion rocked the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv on July 8, 2024. The explosion, part of a broader Russian missile attack on Ukraine, killed dozens of people. The sight of children fleeing the hospital grabbed international attention.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 Trump will push for Ukraine-Russia peace immediately if elected, Hungary’s Orban tells EU leaders Hungarian prime minister calls for reopening direct lines of diplomatic communication with Russia in letter to his fellow leaders