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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 812
As the war enters its 812th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Fighting Intense fighting raged in Vovchansk
Who benefits from US tariffs on Chinese imports? Experts weigh…
The trade war between the United States and China continued this week with its latest salvo – a move that comes amid a heated race for the White House. On Tue
What does Georgia’s foreign influence bill mean for its bid…
Protesters took to the streets in Tblisi after Georgia’s Parliament approved ‘foreign agents’ law.Georgia’s Parliament has signed off on a controversial
Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza…
Lily Greenberg Call says she cannot ‘in good conscience’ represent the US gov’t, condemns ‘disastrous’ Gaza policy.Another staffer in United States Pr
Israel escalates attacks as aid agencies warn Gaza on brink…
Israel has continued its military push in across Gaza, with fierce urban gun battles between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups taking place in the Jab
US sanctions two RSF commanders as fighting escalates in Sudan’s…
UN officials and rights groups warn hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk amid heavy fighting in el-Fasher.The United States has imposed sanctions agai
South Africa’s Ramaphosa signs health bill weeks before election
The National Health Insurance Act takes aim at South Africa’s two-tier health system.South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill that a
Photos: Palestinians observe Nakba anniversary in shadow of Gaza war
Palestinians have commemorated the 1948 Nakba, or “catastrophe”, when hundreds of thousands of people were expelled from their homes during the establishmen
Alumni: Divest from CUNY’s complicity, invest in Palestinian liberation
As alumni of City University of New York (CUNY), we have always felt proud. CUNY is the largest public urban university system in the nation and boasts a popula
US announces $2bn in new aid for Ukraine as Russian…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced $2bn in additional military aid for Ukraine as he visits the country at a crucial phase in the war, with Russ
Russia escalates war in Ukraine, with an eye to complicate…
Russia escalated its aggressive war in Ukraine psychologically, tactically and economically in the past week, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted,
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister…
Lee Hsien Loong, 72, bows out after 20 years in the city-state’s top job in a carefully calibrated power transfer.Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore
