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Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 195 of the invasion

Shelling at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia power plant disconnects backup power line; Ukraine claims to repel Russian offensives in the east

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022

Africa’s Ukraine Dilemma

The continent is caught between Russia and the West.

Foreign Affairs · Sep 5, 2022

Thanks to Gorbachev, SE Asia found peace

Lest we forgot, President Mikhail Gorbachev was the Soviet leader who was the game changer in bringing an end to the Cambodian conflict. Southeast Asia owes him for giving peace a chance during the most turbulent time in this part of the world. The global media has widely credited him…

Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022

What is the International Day of Charity and what does it commemorate?

The special occasion was created by the United Nations General Assembly over a decade ago

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2022

Pakistan’s biggest lake may burst banks after draining attempts fail

Lake Manchar on verge of causing more flooding, says local official, as third of country already underwater

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

IAEA mission must lead to end of Russian occupation at nuclear plant - Ukraine

Ukraine's state nuclear chief said on Monday it was vital that a mission by UN inspectors to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant led to the end of Russia's occupation of the facility and called for new missions to the site, including by UN peacekeepers.

Reuters · Sep 5, 2022

Gorbachev: The missed opportunity

George H.W. Bush could have helped Gorbachev in 1991. Instead, he paved the way to Vladimir Putin and the oligarchs

Salon · Sep 5, 2022

UN envoy says won't visit Myanmar if she can't see Suu Kyi

The United Nations special envoy on Myanmar says she will not visit the Southeast Asia nation again unless its military government allows her to meet with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

What is ‘virginity testing’ and why is it going viral on TikTok?

More than 20 countries worldwide continue to harbour the harmful custom in some form

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe kills 700 children despite available vaccine

UNICEF says it is "deeply concerned" after Zimbabwe's health ministry confirmed that nearly 700 children have died from the latest outbreak of measles. A vaccine campaign is underway but faces resistance from anti-vaccine religious groups.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 5, 2022