Police in China have arrested nine people in connection with a building collapse

The building’s owner and members of an inspection firm are among the suspects accused of fabricating a safety report. Following the collapse of a building in Changsha, China’s major city; police have arrested at least nine people, as rescue teams continue to look for survivors trapped beneath the rubble. The building’s owner and three others … Read more

The German chancellor defends his country’s ‘prudent’ stance to the Ukraine situation

Olaf Scholz dismisses claims that Germany is not sufficiently aiding Ukraine by delivering heavy weaponry. Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied on Sunday that Germany was opposing Western efforts to supply Ukraine with heavy weaponry, adding that he would rather be cautious in his decisions. Scholz is under pressure at home and abroad to assist Ukraine in … Read more

Odesa airport runway ‘destroyed’

The airport runway in the Black Sea port of Odesa has been knocked out, according to Ukrainian officials. Officials reported a Russian missile attack destroyed the runway at Odesa’s main airport; as Ukrainian soldiers fought village by village to keep back Moscow’s advance in the east of the country. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed the … Read more

Nancy Pelosi, the US House of Representatives, pays a visit to Ukraine and talks with President Zelenskyy

Since the commencement of the war, Nancy Pelosi has been the highest-ranking American leader to visit Ukraine. In the latest demonstration of solidarity for the struggle against Russia by a major Western leader; US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a Congressional delegation to Kyiv to see Ukraine’s president. Pelosi, who is second in line to … Read more

To commemorate Eid al-Fitr, the Taliban’s supreme leader makes a rare public appearance

Haibatullah Akhunzada made his first public appearance since seizing control of the Taliban in 2016 and praised Afghanistan’s “security” status. For the second time since gaining control of the Taliban in 2016; Afghanistan’s top leader Haibatullah Akhunzada appeared in public to tell believers celebrating Eid al-Fitr that the Taliban had gained freedom and security since … Read more

As the battle drags on, a growing number of Ukrainians are returning home

Some Ukrainians are relocating back to their homeland. On its Facebook page on Sunday, Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service stated that it has recently noticed an increase in Ukrainians returning; across the western border. “40,000 people have entered the country in the last 24 hours, 36,000 of whom are Ukrainians”; the service noted, adding that … Read more

Massive NATO military exercises have begun in Poland

Military drills involving tens of thousands of NATO soldiers began on Sunday, according to Poland’s armed services. They are routine drills aimed at boosting the security of the alliance’s eastern flank; however they are taking place this year in the midst of Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. As a result of these conditions, Poland’s military urged … Read more

With a nod to the city’s name’s origins, Pope Francis renews his appeal for assistance for Mariupol

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Pope Francis has renewed his call for the safe evacuation of Ukrainians imprisoned in Mariupol’s steel mill. He says, he weeps as he considers their suffering and how their city has been “barbarously bombarded and destroyed.” Francis asked all believers to pray the Rosary every day in May for peace; during his regular noontime prayer … Read more

India’s purchases of Russian oil since the invasion of Ukraine have more than doubled the amount for 2021

According to Reuters calculations, India has acquired more than twice as much crude oil from Russia in the two months since its invasion of Ukraine; more than it did in the entire year of 2021. As Indian refiners snatched up inexpensive oil that others had passed on. According to Reuters calculations based on information from … Read more

The city council of Mariupol has predicted a breakthrough in the evacuation of the city

In the beleaguered city of Mariupol, there are hints of a possible breakthrough in securing at least one escape route. On its Telegram channel, Mariupol city council stated, “There is hope for the evacuation of Mariupol inhabitants to territory held by Ukraine.” Although the council is still waiting for confirmation, the post states that the … Read more

Russia intensifies its efforts to obliterate Ukrainian identity as Lenin resurface in the country’s south

A prominent Ukrainian store in Zaporizhzhia’s southern area will reopen on Saturday under new – Russian – administration. It’s the latest example of Moscow’s occupying forces attempting to erase Ukrainian identity in areas under their control. The Melitopol shop used to be part of the ATB network, which is situated in Dnipro. The store is … Read more

Russia claims that up to 120 servicemen have been killed in Ukraine as a result of its recent air and missile assaults

As Moscow continues its efforts to gain additional land; perhaps encircle Ukrainian soldiers in the region around Kramatorsk, it says missile attacks have targeted weapons and fuel stores in eastern Ukraine. According to the Russian military ministry, four such targets got hit near the cities of Barvenkovo, Pokrovskoe, Vozdvizhenka, and Berezovoe. In additional missile and … Read more

“The Russians are attempting to exterminate Ukrainians,” claims Ukraine’s first lady

Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady, has stated that she believes Russia plans to destroy her nation. Zelenska told Polish daily Rzeczpospolita that the invasion of Ukraine “totally affected everything, including our life”; in an interview in which she exposed the terrible changes the conflict has had on her family and fellow residents. President Volodymyr Zelensky … Read more

Residents of Mariupol are at risk of infections, in addition to bombardment and a shortage of food, according to Ukrainian officials

Residents of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol are experiencing illnesses in addition to Russian bombardment and a shortage of food and water, according to Ukrainian officials, who described the city’s living circumstances as “mediaeval.” “Cholera, dysentery, and E. coli: over 100,000 Mariupol inhabitants are in grave danger not just from bombardment but also from … Read more

According to the Elysee Palace, Macron talked with Zelensky on Saturday

According to the Elysee Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday. “During his second term in office, the President of the Republic reaffirmed to President Zelensky his willingness to work actively to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, always in close coordination with his European partners and … Read more

Ukraine claims Russia is bombing Donbas but is failing to hit its targets

On Saturday, Russian soldiers bombarded Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region but failed to capture three target areas, according to Ukraine’s military, while Moscow claimed that Western sanctions and arms shipments to Ukraine were obstructing peace talks. The Russians were attempting to take the areas of Lyman in Donetsk, Sievierodonetsk, and Popasna in Luhansk; according to a … Read more

Fuel shortages in Ukraine are becoming more obvious, and Zelenskyy promised to remedy the problem within weeks

While the roads in Ukraine aren’t particularly congested, it was witnessed that long queues of automobiles at petrol stations as it went from Kyiv to Odesa. That is, assuming the stations offered any petrol at all. When a station emerges on the horizon, eager drivers typically slow down to see if there is any petrol … Read more

The bodies of three males discovered in Bucha, according to Kyiv police, exhibit evidence of torture

The bodies of three males were buried in a trench near Bucha revealed evidence of torture, according to Kyiv Police. According to the authorities, the “Hands were tied, fabric was wrapped around their faces to close their eyes”. “And gags were placed in the mouths of several of the victims”. On the bodies, there are … Read more

The strategic relationship between Russia and the United States has “frozen,” according to a Russian diplomat

According to Russian state media agency TASS, a top Russian ambassador warned Saturday that any conversations with the US on “strategic stability” are on hold. “There is no need to talk about any prospects for negotiations on strategic stability; with the United States,” said Vladimir Yermakov; director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s nonproliferation and arms … Read more

Ukraine claims Russia stole ‘tens of thousands of tonnes’ of food

According to Ukraine’s deputy agricultural minister, Russian forces have stolen “several hundred thousand tonnes” of food from the territories they control in Ukraine. Taras Vysotskiy, speaking to Ukrainian state television, voiced fear that Russian soldiers could steal the majority of the 1.5 million tonnes of grain held in controlled area. On Thursday, Ukraine’s foreign ministry … Read more

Russian personnel, according to the British military, are likely suffering from “low morale.”

Russian personnel in Ukraine, according to the British military, are likely suffering from “low morale.” That conclusion was given by the British Defense Ministry; in a tweet on Saturday as part of a daily briefing on Russia’s war on Kyiv. Russia “continues to face significant hurdles” in combat according to the report. Russian forces have … Read more

Moscow’s eastern offensive has hit a snag

According to analysts, both sides appear to be preparing to dig in for a long war that is showing indications of spilling beyond the battlefield. Russia is struggling to make progress in its combat campaign in eastern Ukraine. This is due to low morale and logistical obstacles; according to a statement released by the United … Read more

The US economy contracted unexpectedly in the first quarter, but a hefty rate hike is still on the cards

Despite the dismal growth results, the US central bank is largely expected to raise its main rate by 0.5 percent next week to combat inflation. According to early official data, the US economy reversed gear in the first three months of the year. Despite expectations for a much milder growth deceleration. The preliminary estimate from … Read more

The Queen is in good spirits as she returns to Windsor Castle for a meeting with the Swiss President

New plans for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations announced

The 96-year-old monarch, is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year. She greetes Ignazio Cassis and his wife Paolo with a bright smile before posing for photographs in her Oak sitting room. The Queen was in good spirits when she met with the president of Switzerland in person at Windsor Castle, marking her first official engagement … Read more