Continued support for Ukraine will cost the west less than letting Putin win Donor fatigue is setting in among western states. But a Russian victory would embolden its leader to sow economic chaos The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Turkey recalls ambassador to Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy in Gaza’ President Erdogan says he is breaking contact with PM Netanyahu but is not cutting relations with Israel over Gaza. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
In a world on fire, Biden struggles to banish the curse of Trump From Afghanistan and Ukraine to the Middle East, the US president faces the fallout from his predecessor’s foreign policy blunders The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Musk-endorsed X war account spreading ‘pro-Russian propaganda’ US Navy veteran behind influential anonymous X account, according to Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Russia opens a vast national exposition as presidential election approaches Russia has unveiled a sprawling exposition highlighting the nation’s accomplisments, which will run through the months leading to the presidential election in which Vladimir Putin is widely expected to seek a new term The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
UK urges Iran to use influence to avert escalation in Israel-Hamas conflict James Cleverly also says Iranian-backed threats against people in UK are unacceptable in call with Tehran counterpart The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Iran holds rallies to support Gaza, mark 1979 US embassy takeover Demonstrators express their support for besieged civilians in Gaza and chant, ‘Death to Israel.’ Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
Ukraine minister says he wants to turn his country into a weapons production hub for the West Ukraine's newly appointed head of defense industry says he wants to turn the country into a weapons hub for the West The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
‘Freedom convoy’ to US military base in Turkey calls for Gaza ceasefire Protesters hope to pressure the US over its support for Israel’s war with Turkey taking a firm pro-Palestine stance. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
Taliban appeal to Afghan private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan’s mass deportation drive The Taliban are appealing to Afghanistan's private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan's mass deportation drive The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy denies US and Europe pushing for peace talks – as it happened Ukraine’s president denies US media report saying Kyiv approached about conditions for peace The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2023
Russian Jews fear Israel-Hamas war awakening sleeping antisemitism Dagestan riot and changing policy at Kremlin stir traumatic memories and prompt deep unease The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 619 As the war enters its 619th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 619 US to provide $425m of additional military aid to Ukraine; Russia-appointed governor says nine dead in Ukraine missile attack in Kherson The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Americans are still trapped under the bombs in Gaza, facing impossible choices One American may be forced to choose between fleeing to safety without her family or staying in danger, write Bel Trew in Tel Aviv and Richard Hall in New York City.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Thousands gather for Hezbollah leader’s first speech on Israel-Hamas war – and hear little but threats Many across Lebanon had been fearful of the escalation the address could bring, reports Abbie Cheeseman from Beirut
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Hezbollah’s leader says ‘all scenarios open’ over fight with Israel – as he also threatens US Hassan Nasrallah says Washington will also 'pay price' if Israel's bombardment of Gaza does not stop
The Conversation · Nov 3, 2023 'Pogrom' in Dagestan: the worrying signs of resurging antisemitism in Russia Dagestan – the “land of the mountains” – is a multi-ethnic Russian republic situated in the north Caucasus of eastern Europe, along the Caspian Sea. A place of stunning landscapes, it is a deeply troubled region.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Most extensive Russian shelling of the year; antisemitic riot in Dagestan; Ukraine’s shrapnel-scarred pavements turned into art
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023 Families of 11 Hamas victims call for International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrant for its leaders The relatives called the October 7 attacks 'the execution of a genocidal plan'
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Belarus sentences independent newspaper editor to 4 years in prison Belarusian authorities have convicted the chief editor of a prominent independent regional newspaper of “discrediting the Republic of Belarus” and sentenced him to four years in prison
Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023 Analysis: Israel’s Gaza bombing campaign is proving costly, for Israel A back of the envelope calculation suggests it has already cost Israel more than $2bn with few actual gains.
Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023 ‘All scenarios open’: Hezbollah chief in first speech since Israel-Gaza war In a highly anticipated speech, Hassan Nasrallah said a wider conflict could not be ruled out if the Gaza war continues.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 ‘We feel totally abandoned’: doctors and aid workers fight to survive in Gaza Conditions deteriorating rapidly and healthcare particularly badly hit as bombing and fighting continues
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Israel warns Hezbollah not to ‘sacrifice its future for Hamas’ as its leader makes key speech The chief of the Iran-backed group in Lebanon is set to give his first remarks on the war in Gaza as it clashes with Israeli forces on the Lebanon-Israel border