The Russians aim to take Severodonetsk so that “this may be portrayed to the Russian people as a big victory,” according to a top official in eastern Ukraine. “They obviously want Severodonetsk since it is the city — the regional hub. Of course, this may be marketed to the public as a great win “Serhiy … Read more
According to the UN World Food Programme WFP, if Ukrainian Black Sea ports are not restored soon, people all over the world would starve. “We have to open up these ports so that food can move in and out of Ukraine. The world demands it because hundreds of millions of people globally depend on these … Read more
The first of two buses transporting citizens from the besieged Azovstal steel complex has arrived in the adjacent town of Bezimenne, which is controlled by Moscow. With diminishing supplies, residents have been hiding in a large network of subterranean tunnels beneath Mariupol’s mammoth steel factory for more than two months. The first bus has arrived … Read more
Victory Day has become a major national holiday in Russia, commemorating the conclusion of the war with Nazi Germany in 1945. However, it is only since Vladimir Putin’s reign that the day has included an annual parade complete with military weaponry and flypasts. This year, it has taken on new meaning since, far from liberating … Read more
The authorities in Guinea said they would charge former President Alpha Condé with murder and other crimes committed during his presidency. Mr. Condé, 84, was deposed in a military coup in September. According to a document from Guinea’s public prosecutor, he is one of 27 former top officials accused of a slew of offenses. Murder, unlawful … Read more
Amnesty International has accused a prominent armed organization in Libya of committing terrible atrocities against migrants and Tripoli locals. According to the report, the state-funded Stability Support Authority (SSA) has committed illegal executions, torture, forced labor, and arbitrary detentions. The SSA was established in January of last year by a decree issued by former Prime … Read more
Yesterday, Vladimir Putin launched his deadliest blitz missile on Ukraine, killing more than 20 people and causing power outages in tens of thousands of households. Officials say more than 20 missiles were fired from the Caspian Sea in the catastrophic onslaught, which targeted electrical substations near trains and residential areas, knocking off power to hundreds of … Read more
A Russian military helicopter breached the airspace of Finland, ostensibly to intimidate the country as it prepares to join NATO. According to the country’s Ministry of Defence, the military Mi-17 cargo helicopter flew 2-3 kilometres inside the Finnish border after 10.30 a.m. (7.30 a.m. GMT). ‘The aircraft is a Mi-17 helicopter, and the suspected breach … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett over Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s “scandalous” statements claiming Hitler had Jewish ancestors. In his nighttime speech on Wednesday, Zelensky stated that he called Bennett to congratulate him on Israel’s Independence Day and to inform him of the situation in Mariupol, Ukraine’s southernmost city, … Read more
According to the Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms, the Houthis perpetrated 2,158 violations against religious leaders, mosques, and other places of worship in Yemen during the first four months of this year. The group documented Houthi religious violence in 14 Yemeni governorates, including the capital city of Sana’a, Amran, Hajjah, Saada, Al-Jawf, Marib, Dhamar, Ibb, … Read more
On Wednesday, UNESCO and the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) demanded that the Houthis free two of its employees. “As families across Yemen gather to mark Eid Al-Fitr this year, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urge the immediate release of two of their staff members who have … Read more
Patriarch Kirill, the leader of Russia’s Orthodox Church, is a staunch admirer of President Vladimir Putin, who reportedly called his rule a “miracle.” The 75-year-old Kirill, a major component of Putin’s power machinery, has championed traditional Christian principles and bolstered the Kremlin’s authoritarian tendencies by criticizing opposition protests. He has recently praised Russia’s military intervention … Read more
The first round of parliamentary elections in Lebanon will be launched on Friday by Lebanese expats voting. Expats will be able to vote in 59 countries, but just 10 will begin voting on Friday. The Friday weekend is observed by expats in these nations, which include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria, and Iraq. The second … Read more
Lt. Col. Denys Prokopenko, commander of the Azov Regiment soldiers inside the Azovstal plant, said fierce fighting is taking place within the complex after Russian forces broke its perimeter. Earlier Wednesday, the Foreign minister of Ukraine declared the facility “holds” despite Russian strikes. “Despite all the statements by Russian officials that Mariupol is under their … Read more
The Russian Ministry of Defense says it expects civilian evacuation channels from the Azovstal steel complex near Mariupol to open on Thursday. “On May 5th , 6th and 7th , 2022, from 08:00 to 18:00 (Moscow time), in accordance with the decision of the leadership of the Russian Federation, which is based on humane principles, … Read more
According to reports, a Swedish-Iranian person sentenced to death in Iran on allegations of espionage for Israeli intelligence will be executed this month, according to Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency. Ahmadreza Djalali, a disaster medicine doctor and researcher, was detained in 2016 during an academic visit to Iran and is scheduled to be killed on … Read more
As the counteroffensive against Russian forces continues, Ukrainian soldiers have retaken another settlement in the northern Kharkiv area. Troops were seen in a video circulating on Telegram hoisting a flag on a structure in the town of Molodova, which is barely 13 miles (about 21 kilometers) southeast of the Ukraine-Russia border. CNN has geo-located and … Read more
According to reports on Wednesday, Saudi authorities detained more than 60 people for trying to smuggle drugs into the Kingdom. In the districts of Jazan, Najran, and Asir, the 61 suspects attempted to smuggle 760 kg of hashish and 45.6 tonnes of the narcotic plant khat. According to sources, 41 of the 61 suspects were Saudi … Read more
Norman Mineta, the first Japanese-American nominated to a cabinet position in the United States, perished of heart failure on Tuesday at his home in Maryland. He was 90 years old. Mineta, who was born on November 12, 1931, in San Jose, California, was forced to reside in a Japanese internment camp in Wyoming for almost three … Read more
A 14-year-old child was murdered and a 17-year-old girl was injured in a Russian missile strike on an Odesa dormitory, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in his nightly address on Monday. For what purpose? What did these youngsters and the dormitories pose as a danger to the Russian state?” According to Zelensky. According to Zelensky, … Read more
Following a foot chase in early March, a former Philadelphia police officer was charged with murder for fatally shooting a 12-year-old kid in the head. According to authorities, Edsaul Mendoza, 26, led Thomas “TJ” Siderio on a “tactically unsound” foot chase before shooting him while knowing he was unarmed. Police suspected a buddy of his … Read more
President of Tunisia, Kas Saed, has announced plans to amend the country’s constitution. Mr. Saed, who has dissolved government and parliament, said in a televised Eid speech that a committee will be formed to redraft the present structure and that its work would be completed within days. He did not say how the constitution will … Read more
Security personnel in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Abeba, shot tear gas at throngs of Muslims gathering to mark the conclusion of Ramadan. When the violence broke out, tens of thousands of people were attending Eid prayers at the city’s largest stadium. There have been no reported casualties. The event occurred amid days of rising … Read more
In Burkina Faso, rescuers are attempting to reach eight miners who have been stranded underground for more than two weeks. Following severe rain last month, the Perkoa zinc mine flooded. Six of the miners are from Burkina Faso, with the remaining two coming from Zambia and Tanzania. Burkina Faso’s government has begun a legal investigation, … Read more
President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta has urged his deputy, William Ruto, to quit as their spat heats up ahead of the August general election. Mr. Kenyatta accused Mr. Ruto of not doing enough to assist the country in dealing with the country’s suffering economy, and said he should not criticize the administration from within. However, in … Read more
Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, is scheduled to visit Romania and Slovakia later this week to meet with Ukrainian refugees. She is scheduled to spend Sunday, Mother’s Day in the United States, with moms and children displaced by the turmoil in Slovakia. Her visit is the latest display of support for … Read more
According to the internet service disruption monitor NetBlocks, Russia has diverted internet traffic in the Ukrainian province of Kherson through Russian communications infrastructure. On Saturday, the London-based organization reported a near-total internet shutdown over Kherson. It was stated that this affected a number of Ukrainian service providers. However, after the link was restored, several indicators … Read more
Police have identified a 72-year-old motorcyclist who died in a motorcycle crash with a vehicle. Keith Darnbrook was killed on Sunday when a silver Vauxhall Astra and his Yamaha XT trials bike crashed in Allerton, Bradford. His family described him as a “nice, laid-back man” who “made you smile when you were with him.” The … Read more
