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Türkiye Becomes Last NATO Nation to Ratify Finland Membership

Türkiye on Thursday became the final NATO nation to ratify Finland's membership of the US-led defense alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Lawmakers unanimously backed the Nordic country's accession two weeks after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan publicly blessed the bid. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the ratification,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Germany's military gaps cannot be fully bridged by 2030, defence minister

Germany's military cannot completely fill its existing gaps by 2030, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius was quoted as saying, as Berlin seeks to revamp its armed forces after Russia's invasion of Ukraine following decades of neglect.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2023

‘Rebuilding is part of our resistance’: how Ukraine is bringing Bucha back to life

The town infamous for a massacre at hands of Russia has become a symbol of Ukraine’s reconstruction effort, but experts say the influx of money from the west will bring challenges in such a corrupt country

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

Putin signs new Russia foreign policy against ‘hostile’ West

President Vladimir Putin approved a new Russian foreign policy concept that set out to confront the United States and its allies, claiming an “era of revolutionary changes” was underway in international relations.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

China’s media realities clash over truth about war in Ukraine

Pro-Russia and anti-Western media coverage hampers Chinese public’s understanding of the reality of war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 402 of the invasion

Joe Biden calls on Moscow to free US journalist, ‘absurdity’ as Russia takes charge of UN security council, and Bucha atrocities remembered

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

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LA County ends COVID-19 emergency, a milestone as case rate falls to 20-month low

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

Away from home but not from war – the Ukrainian women forced to flee

Women share how the Russian invasion in Ukraine has profoundly affected their lives

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Russia clashes with US over tactical nukes for Belarus

Russia and the U.S. have clashed in the United Nations over Moscow’s plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Munitions, anti-tank rockets in next $2.6 billion US pledge for Ukraine -sources

A new $2.6 billion U.S. military aid package that could include air surveillance radars, anti-tank rockets and fuel trucks for Ukraine's fight against Russia is expected to be announced as soon as Monday, three U.S. officials said on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2023