New Cold Wars review: China, Russia and Biden’s daunting task David Sanger of the New York Times delivers a must-read on the foreign policy challenges now facing US leaders The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2024
'Hide and seek': How Russia is dodging Western sanctions to sell oil to India As the US intensifies sanctions pressure on Moscow, Russia’s crude trade with India has begun to resemble a game of oil whack-a-mole. Just as one trader begins to lose prominence, another pops up. The Times of India · Apr 21, 2024
The Observer view: as the world dithers, Ukraine’s plight grows ever more precarious Defeat would be a catastrophe not only for Kyiv, but also for the future security of Europe The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
Blinken To Address China's Support For Russian Defense Base US Secretary of State to address China's support for Russian defense base amid escalating tensions in Ukraine conflict. Top News · Apr 21, 2024
Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Fuel Depot In Major Attack Recent drone strike by Ukraine on Russian fuel depot escalates tensions in ongoing crisis, raising fears of wider conflict. Top News · Apr 21, 2024
House approves $61bn aid for Ukraine – what we know so far, and what happens next US funding package has cleared its biggest hurdle, the House of Representatives. What comes next in the Senate, and how has the world responded? The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Thank you America’ says Zelenskiy as aid passes House at last Once Senate and Biden give nod, rearming can start ‘almost immediately’; drones hit Russian fuel and energy facilities. What we know on day 788 The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024
House Passes REPO Act Giving President Authority to Confiscate Russian Government Assets in the US and Transfer them to Ukraine It's a good idea that will hopefully be imitiated by our allies. Reason · Apr 20, 2024
Ukraine Launches Drone Attacks On Russian Regions Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian regions targeting energy infrastructure, causing damage and fires. Russian Defense Ministry confirms attacks. Top News · Apr 20, 2024
Magomed Umalatov happy to defeat Russian ‘legend’ Andrey Koreshkov, vows PFL ‘takeover’ Magomed Umalatov looks to run the PFL's welterweight division after picking up a big win over former Bellator champ Andrey Koreshkov. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2024
US Lawmakers Pass New Ukraine Aid After Costly Delay US lawmakers have approved new funding to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid, but their months-long delay in doing so was costly, undermining Kyiv's fight against invading Russian forces. International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024
House Passes Billion Ukraine Security Appropriations Act The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act allocates billion, with billion for Ukraine, to support defense efforts against Russia. Top News · Apr 20, 2024
US House approves long-awaited $61 billion Ukraine aid package Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Saturday quickly passed legislation to provide military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and to ban TikTok if it fails to divest from its Chinese parent company. France 24 · Apr 20, 2024
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Fuel Depot And Substations, Escalates Tensions At least three electrical substations and a fuel storage base were reported to be struck, resulting in ignited fires at various sites. International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024
The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2024 US to withdraw from Niger after security pact fails in strategic victory for Russia Biden administration to rethink counter-terrorism strategy after breakdown of pact allowing US forces on soil to fight jihadists
Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2024 Chad is 'not a slave who wants to change masters', says president Chad goes to the polls next month for a presidential election hoped to mark a return to democratic rule three years after military leaders seized power. Growing Russian influence in Africa, meanwhile, is shaking up historical ties to France. Transitional ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby, who is running to stay in…
International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024 Civilians Killed As Ukraine, Russia Trade Strikes Ukraine launched a wave of drones at Russia in the early hours of Saturday, setting a fuel depot ablaze, officials said, as both sides accused each other of deadly attacks on civilians.
Top News · Apr 20, 2024 Kurgan Orders Evacuation Due To Rising Floodwaters Evacuation orders issued in Russia's Kurgan region due to rising floodwaters, highlighting vulnerability to natural disasters and emphasizing safety measures.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2024 US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal? Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents, dependent on Democratic votes.
Space · Apr 20, 2024 NASA satellite's 'shocking' space junk near-miss was even closer than thought The Feb. 28 encounter between NASA's TIMED satellite and a dead Russian spacecraft was even closer than first thought — a mere 33 feet (10 meters) or so, NASA officials said.
Top News · Apr 20, 2024 Ukraine Launches Drone Attacks On Russian Energy Infrastructure Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and Russia's missile strikes on Ukraine escalate conflict, causing casualties and damage.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2024 US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights.
Top News · Apr 20, 2024 House Set To Approve B Foreign Aid Package House set to pass B foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and allies, aligning with Biden's foreign policy goals and countering Russian aggression.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786 As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims bomber shot down at 308km range after crash in Russia US House of Representatives moves closer to passing Ukraine aid; bureaucracy delays £500m in foreign assistance channelled through UK Ministry of Defence. What we know on day 787