Russia-Ukraine latest updates: US officials to meet Zelenskyy Ukraine news from April 24: President Zelenskyy says he hopes to secure heavy weapons at talks with senior US officials. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2022
Twitter uses Earth Day to announce ban on climate denialism ads The platform has been a source of a growing wave of climate misinformation and said denialism ‘shouldn’t be monetized’ The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 59 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 59th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2022
Top US Diplomat, Defense Secretary to Visit to Kyiv on Sunday, Says Zelenskiy US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to Kyiv on Sunday and hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian leader said on Saturday. He told a news conference in Kyiv that he would discuss the kinds of weapons that Ukraine needs… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022
Twitter to ban ads that contradict climate change science Social media sites have been targeted by groups spreading misinformation about climate change Wales Online · Apr 23, 2022
Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
Telangana lost its honour, only KCR’s family prevailing: Kishan Union Minister says he is ready for debate on any issue The Hindu · Apr 23, 2022
Twitter bans ads that promote climate change denial Twitter has banned advertisements on its website that promote climate change denial. Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2022
Rich countries export plastic trash New reports reveal "rampant" violations of international law Salon · Apr 23, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters third month Russia heads into the third month of its invasion of Ukraine on Sunday with no end in sight to fighting that has killed thousands, uprooted millions and reduced cities to rubble. Reuters · Apr 23, 2022
Several killed in Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Odesa A Russian missile strike has killed eight people and wounded 18 others in Ukraine's Black Sea city of Odesa on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Read our live blog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times in Paris time (GMT+2). France 24 · Apr 23, 2022
UN’s Guterres to meet Putin, Zelenskyy in peace effort Antonio Guterres will travel to Moscow and then Kyiv to discuss ‘steps that can be taken right now’ to stop fighting. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2022
UN Secretary General to visit Moscow next week to meet with Vladimir Putin UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is due to meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin next week. Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2022
UNFPA holds forum in Ghana on connecting African diaspora The forum is part of a UN initiative to advance rights of people of African descent and connect the diaspora to Africa. Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022 Boris Johnson says Britain could send tanks to Poland in bid to help Ukraine Boris Johnson has warned the war in Ukraine could continue until next year - and Russia could win. However, he revealed plans to
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022 UN Chief to Meet Putin and Zelenskiy Next Week United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Moscow next week to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin and then head to Ukraine for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Guterres will head to Moscow on Tuesday and meet Putin as well as having a working meeting and lunch with Russian Foreign Minister…
Wales Online · Apr 22, 2022 A new heritage museum for Barry and cleaning up graffiti: Vale of Glamorgan’s Plaid Cymru leader on how the council should be run Plaid have just four councillors in the Vale at the moment but are hoping for more after the May 5 election
Reuters · Apr 22, 2022 East African Community agrees on regional force to try to end Congo unrest The seven countries of the East African Community (EAC) have agreed to set up a regional military force to try to end decades of bloodshed caused by militant activity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya said.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022 UN Rights Office Cites Growing Evidence of War Crimes in Ukraine The United Nations human rights office sounded the alarm on Friday about growing evidence of war crimes in Ukraine, urging both Moscow and Kyiv to order combatants to respect international law. "Russian armed forces have indiscriminately shelled and bombed populated areas, killing civilians and wrecking hospitals, schools and other civilian…
Reuters · Apr 22, 2022 U.N. rights office cites growing evidence of war crimes in Ukraine The United Nations human rights office said on Friday there was growing evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine, including signs of indiscriminate shelling and summary executions, while it said Ukraine also appeared to have used weapons with indiscriminate effects.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022 WHO 'Strongly Recommends' Pfizer's Covid Pill The World Health Organization said Friday it "strongly recommended" Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid for patients with milder forms of the disease who were still at a high risk of hospitalization. However the UN agency warned it was "extremely concerned" that the inequality in access seen with Covid vaccines would…
Zenger · Apr 22, 2022 VIDEO: Peek-A-Boo: Ukrainian Soldiers Destroy Russian Tank Hiding In The Woods The defending troops found a Russian T-64 tank with a ‘Z’ marked on the top hiding in the woods.
The Times of India · Apr 22, 2022 World Earth Day: Dia Mirza hopes for a sustainable future for kids Avyaan and Samaira; says, 'People perceive environmentalism as obstructionism' - Exclusive Dia Mirza has been juggling her duties as an actress, activist and UN Environment's Goodwill Ambassador for India. In 2021, the actress added a new role to the mix when she became a mother to two children Avyaan and Samaira. On the occasion of World Earth Day, the star, who…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022 Tanzania’s Maasai appeal to west to stop eviction for conservation plans Thousands of Indigenous people sign letter to UK, US and EU protesting at appropriation of land for tourist safaris and hunting
Bangkok Post · Apr 22, 2022 East Timor expected to join Asean in 2023: president-elect Ramos-Horta DILI: East Timor's president-elect Jose Ramos-Horta said on Thursday he expects his country to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2023 when Indonesia chairs the 10-member bloc.