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Possible Putin-Zelensky meeting discussed at high-level Ukraine talks

Russia said the attack will continue until Ukraine agrees to its demands.

Axios · Mar 10, 2022

Washington Committed to Defending Saudi Arabia, Confronting Iranian Threat

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran and Iraq Jennifer Gavito, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, confirmed that Washington is committed to reinforcing Saudi defenses. Gavito admitted US concerns towards Iranian influence in Iraq undermining the stability and security of national institutions in the country. She pointed out that US…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2022

Counting vaccine donations as foreign aid will allow UK to cut £140m from budget

New international guidelines may even allow Britain and other western countries to claim back substantially more money than they paid for vaccine supplies

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Priti Patel considering reducing security checks for Ukrainians, minister hints

The Government is coming under vast pressure to increase the number of people it is helping to flee the Russian invasion.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Q&A: Understanding Europe’s response to Ukrainian refugee crisis

Professor Serena Parekh explains Europe’s response to Ukrainian refugees compared to those from Syria.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2022

PlayStation, Nintendo Suspend Shipments to Russia

PlayStation and Nintendo are suspending shipments to Russia, the Japanese gaming giants said Thursday, as international brands increasingly halt operations in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Sony Group, which owns PlayStation, said in a statement that its video game unit "joins the global community in calling for peace…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2022

WHO: Ukraine Health System ‘Engulfed’ by War

The war with Russia has sparked a health crisis in Ukraine, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday, decrying at least 18 verified attacks on health care facilities and personnel. The UN health agency said Ukraine's health system was proving "remarkably resilient" following Russia's invasion on February 24. But WHO emergencies…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2022

IAEA: Chernobyl Power Cut, Transmission Lost at Europe’s Largest Atomic Plant

Power has been cut to the Chernobyl nuclear plant, Ukraine said Wednesday, but the UN's atomic watchdog said there was "no critical impact on safety". The news from the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster came as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said data transmission was also lost…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2022

Russia’s invasion enters third week: Ukraine update

Russia's war in Ukraine entered its third week on Thursday with none of its key objectives reached despite thousands of people killed, more than two million made refugees, and thousands forced to cower in besieged cities under relentless bombardment.

Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2022

UNESCO to visit Great Barrier Reef as coral bleaching risk rises

Environment groups say visiting scientists must be given true picture of the reef, ahead of world heritage committee meeting in June

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2022