Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Russian Missile Attack on Ukrainian Village: 51 Lives Lost

Russian Missile Attack

UN official calls it a “horrifying” murder, condemning the attack. Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russia. Western leaders express outrage. A Russian missile killed at least 51 people gathering for a wake in an eastern Ukrainian hamlet on Thursday, prompting a surge of indignation from Western leaders for what a UN official termed a “horrifying” murder. … Read more

‘Constructive’ talks between UN official and Russia’s deputy prime minister

According to a UN spokesman, a top UN official had “productive” meetings with Russia’s first deputy prime minister Andrei Belousov. In Moscow, the two discussed ways to make it easier for Russian grain and fertilizer exports to reach global markets. Rebecca Grynspan, a UN official, is currently in Washington, D.C., for further talks. It comes … Read more

UN chief asks Putin to bring troops back to Russia

UN chief

UNITED NATIONS – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday night asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring troops back to Russia shortly after Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. “I must say, President Putin: In the name of humanity bring your troops back to Russia. In the name of humanity do not allow to … Read more

Kenya criticises for failure in forest protection

forest

NAIROBI – In his 15 years defending one of Nairobi’s last green spaces, Simon Nganga has seen off brazen attempts to seize what’s left of the lush forest bordered by highways and housing estates. Persistent efforts by developers and powerful individuals to seize chunks of the bush as their own were defeated under historic laws … Read more

US troops withdrawal: Taliban eyeing greater control of Afghan territory

Afghanistan: Violent Clashes Escalate As US Forces Withdraw

UNITED NATIONS: Amid the swift withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the top UN official in the Central Asian state told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the Taliban fighters are flexing their muscles to gain greater control of the territory. “The Taliban’s advances are significant,” said Deborah Lyons, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and … Read more

Three years after Dubai princess’ failed escape attempt, Frenchman who helped her recounts ordeal

Dubai princess

A French man shared his experience of providing a route of escape to a Dubai princess daughter Latifa in 2018. He narrates that for what he did was not at all wrong”. Latifa the daughter of the prince of UAE sheikh Rashid al Makhtoom wanted to run at her will as she describes that she … Read more