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Photos: The world’s displaced population equivalent to 12th largest country
A report by the United Nations refugee agency says forced displacement surged to historic new levels across the globe last year. Some 120 million people were di
Ukraine seeks air defence boost to protect battered energy grid
The Ukrainian leader asks for help in repelling air attacks, warning Russia has destroyed half of Ukraine’s power production capacity.President Volodymyr Zele
Global number of conflicts highest since World War II: Report
More than three-fourths of European countries spent more on their militaries in 2023, a report has found, as the world’s most peaceful region fears a possible
Russia test: Will Pakistan attend the Ukraine peace summit?
Islamabad, Pakistan – Days before Switzerland hosts a global summit aimed at thrashing out a path towards peace in Ukraine, Pakistan is trapped in a quandary
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 837
As the war enters is 837th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Fighting At least six people were injured afte
Ukraine to seek secure parking for F-16s abroad
Kyiv expects first donated fighter jets will arrive later this year, but plans to keep some outside the country.Anticipating deliveries of US-made F16s from Eur
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 836
As the war enters its 836th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Monday, June 10, 2024: Fighting Ukraine said its forces hit an ultram
Ninety states headed to Ukraine peace summit but Russia absent
Russia not invited after slamming event, but officials suggest Moscow can join process down the line.Ninety states from around the globe have signed up to atten
Ukraine says it struck Su-57 fighter jet on ground at…
The Ukrainian military agency said the plane was among ‘a countable few’ of its type in Moscow’s arsenal.Ukrainian forces have struck a latest-generation
Biden apologises to Zelenskyy for aid delays, lauds Ukraine’s war…
US president says Washington is still ‘completely, thoroughly’ standing with Kyiv to fend off the Russian invasion.United States President Joe Biden has apo
Russia alleges US to blame for civilian deaths, Macron for…
Russia has ramped up its rhetoric against the West, blaming the United States for Ukraine’s alleged use of US-supplied weapons against civilians on its soil a
Ukraine begins strikes on Russian soil using US weapons
Ukraine may have realised the first benefits of being allowed to strike Russian territory with Western weapons last week. On May 26 and 27, France and Germany s
