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Russia-Ukraine war: Belarus says transfer of nuclear weapons from Russia has begun – as it happened

Comments from Alexander Lukashenko, Belarusian president, come as Russia and Belarus sign new deal for storage of nuclear weapons

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023

Evan Gershkovich: Russian court extends detention of US journalist

A White House spokesperson said he ‘needs to be released immediately’

Evening Standard · May 24, 2023

Russia extends WSJ reporter’s detention until August

A Russian court ordered journalist Gershkovich to be held until August 30, while US officials call for his release.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023

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US calls for immediate release of Gershkovich after Russia seeks to extend detention

The United States called for the immediate release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Tuesday after Russia's security service sought to extend his detention.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

How the US helping Ukraine acquire F-16s shows that for military aid, 'no' can become 'yes'

The U.S. has once again buckled under pressure from European allies and Ukraine’s leaders and agreed to provide more sophisticated weapons to the war effort

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

US and allied naval commanders in Mideast transit Strait of Hormuz, in show of force against Iran

The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies have transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard an American warship

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

South Carolina advances 6-week abortion ban

South Carolina's Republican-controlled state House of Representatives late Wednesday passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill to ban abortions about six weeks into pregnancy, before most people know they are pregnant, moving it to the state Senate where its fate is less certain.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

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Patriot missile system in Ukraine likely ‘damaged’: Report

As Russia claims that US-made Patriot system destroyed in Ukraine, US sources say the missile platform likely damaged.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

Joe Biden to meet PM Modi in Japan on the sidelines of the G7 summit

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden would meet the prime ministers Narendra Modi of India and Anthony Albanese of Australia on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Japan, the White House said on Tuesday on the eve of the president leaving on his now-curtailed foreign trip.

The Times of India · May 17, 2023

Four killed as gunmen attack US embassy staff convoy in Nigeria

Three other people kidnapped in the attack Nigeria’s Anambra state, according to local police.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

Biden cancels Australia visit as debt ceiling default nears

An unfolding crisis over the U.S. debt ceiling prompted President Joe Biden on Tuesday to postpone plans to visit Papua New Guinea and Australia, cutting short an upcoming Asia trip so he can return to Washington.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

White House: Russia looks to purchase more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile

The White House says Russia is looking to buy additional advanced attack drones from Iran for use in its war in Ukraine after using up most of the 400 drones it had previously purchased from Iran

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

US to bolster ‘defensive posture’ in Gulf: White House

The move is in response to ‘Iranian threats, armed seizures and attacks’ on shipping vessels, US official says.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2023

US military to bolster defensive posture in Gulf after Iran seizes tankers

The U.S. military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran's seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months, U.S. officials said on Friday.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Kremlin drone incident sparks denials; Ukraine prepares for counteroffensive; 20,000 Russian soldiers killed in five months, says US

Axios · May 4, 2023

Russia and Ukraine fight to control narrative, territory as war enters uncertain phase

What to make of the explosions over the Kremlin and on both sides of the border.

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

White House denies Russia's 'ludicrous' claim US was involved in Kremlin drone attack

Russia has blamed Washington for being involved in an apparent drone attack after two drones were shot down over the Kremlin in the early hours of Tuesday morning calling it a "terrorist" attack

ABC News · May 4, 2023

US denies Russian 'lies' over Kremlin drone attack, Father Bob's state funeral, and royal fans set up for King Charles's coronation — as it happened

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Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023

US Calls Russian Claim that Washington was Behind Drone Attack 'Ludicrous'

The United States dismissed Russia's allegation on Thursday that Washington was behind what it said was a drone attack on the Kremlin, saying Moscow's assertion was a lie. "Obviously it's a ludicrous claim," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said hours after Russia blamed the United States for what…

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

‘Ludicrous’: US denies involvement in Moscow drone attack

US officials say they are not aware of any details of the attack that Russia claims targeted President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

U.S. calls Russian claim that Washington was behind drone attack 'ludicrous'

The United States dismissed Russia's allegation on Thursday that Washington was behind what it said was a drone attack on the Kremlin, saying Moscow's assertion was a lie.

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 433 of the invasion

US estimates 20,000 Russian soldiers have died in five months; Black Sea grain initiative talks scheduled for Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

First Thing: 20,000 Russian troops killed in eastern offensive failures, says US

Russian casualties mark acceleration even when compared with first days of the war, says White House national security council spokesperson. Plus, all the coverage from the Met Gala

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

Ukraine vows not to give up on defending Bakhmut as it prepares for counteroffensive – as it happened

Commander of Ukraine ground forces underlines importance Kyiv attaches to holding Bakhmut as preparations continue for a counterattack

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Ukraine-Russia news live: White House did not inform Kyiv of Pentagon leaks, says Zelensky

Secret leaks not good for Washington’s reputation, says Ukrainian president

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