Zelensky abruptly cancels US Senate address as aid for Ukraine war hits dead end Ukraine warns any postponement of US aid creates ‘big risk’ it will lose war with Russia The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
These men once relied on the Aral Sea. Today, the dry land is a reminder of lost livelihoods Brushing the dust from his hat and lying on the floor inside his home, Ali Shadilov recalls how he and other fishermen used to laugh at town elders who warned that the enormous sea they relied on was disappearing. The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Taliban causing ‘irreversible damage’ to whole education system in Afghanistan Human Rights Watch warns bar on women means unqualified men now teach boys, fewer subjects are taught and beatings are routine The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023
Ukraine's Zelensky To Join G7 Leaders Video Summit Wednesday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join a video summit later Wednesday with the leaders of the G7, chair Japan said, hours after unexpectedly skipping a virtual meeting with US senators. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023
US Facing Growing Middle East Crisis Tied To Israel-Hamas War Washington is facing an increasingly complex and dangerous crisis resulting from the Israel-Hamas war, which has sparked repeated militant attacks and drawn US military attention and assets back to the Middle East. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023
Taliban’s abusive education policies harm boys as well as girls in Afghanistan, rights group says A rights group says the Taliban’s education policies are harming boys as well as girls in Afghanistan The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 651 As the war enters its 651st day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 651 Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s address to US senators cancelled at last minute; Vladimir Putin makes rare trip abroad since international arrest warrant issued The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023
Putin Says Women Must Have More Than Eight Children To Save Russia's Population Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged families to have "eight or even more children" after an estimated 820,000 to 920,000 people have fled the country. International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2023
US makes offer to bring home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. Russia rejected it The Biden administration says its made a new and significant offer aimed at securing the release of American detainees Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, but Russia has rejected the offer The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
An inside look at the dangerous, painstaking work of collecting evidence of suspected war crimes in Ukraine In a village in the Chernihiv region of northern Ukraine, activists documenting evidence of potential war crimes in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year interviewed a witness whose relative went missing during the early days of the war. The relative’s phone had ended up in the hands of the Russian… The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
Dutch government pledges 2.5 billion euros for Ukraine in 2024 as Zelenskyy to address US senators The Dutch government says it has allocated 2.5 billion euros to support Ukraine in 2024 The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
What the Republican candidates have said on the war in Ukraine Leading Republican candidates share a similar stance of withdrawing the US from the international stage The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military, his companies and a group of Belarusian firms and people tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023 US Sanctions Belarus Red Cross Chief Over Ukraine Child Deportations The U.S. unveiled sanctions Tuesday against the head of the Belarus Red Cross, accusing him of being complicit in the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023 Zelensky To Appeal To US Senators Ahead Of Vote On Ukraine Aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set to appeal directly to US senators for support Tuesday ahead of a showdown over funding the war with Russia -- with Washington fast running out of the cash approved so far to help its besieged ally.
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023 October 7: Allegations of sexual violence by Hamas terrorists continue to rise A UN inquiry has said it will look into allegations of sexual violence by Hamas in the October 7 attacks
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023 Vladimir Putin stands 70ft from British ambassador in Moscow meeting due to 'sanitary reasons' The Russian leader spoke of the need to repair divisions with Britain at Moscow ceremony
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023 Putin to make rare trip abroad to discuss Israel-Hamas war with UAE and Saudi Arabia Russian president will travel to Middle East on Wednesday as he tries to reclaim role in global politics
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023 Ukraine’s war effort could sputter out, as US, EU delay funds A top White House official warns that Washington is ‘out of money’ for Ukraine as winds appear to be changing in Europe.
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023 Kremlin Says Putin To Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE On Wednesday President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, the Kremlin has announced, as Moscow courts allies abroad despite being isolated by the West over the Ukraine conflict.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023 Israel’s use of disproportionate force is a long-established tactic – with a clear aim The strategy goes well beyond defeating an opponent: it seeks to destroy key infrastructure and the economy, says academic Paul Rogers
WEKU · Dec 5, 2023 These were NPR.org's biggest international stories in 2023 Hamas' attack in Israel and the war that followed and the stalemate in Ukraine were our biggest international stories in 2023, but we also found some wonder around the world.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023 Isolated Putin set for ‘working visits’ to UAE and Saudi Arabia as rest of world discusses climate action at Cop28 Russian president set for rare trip overseas since his arrest warrant over Ukraine war crimes
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 60 Here are the latest updates as the war nears the completion of two months.