Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has set out strict conditions for a potential ceasefire with Hamas, emphasizing the need for Israel to maintain its military operations in Gaza and prevent the smuggling of weapons into the territory. The conditions come as international mediators prepare for talks in Cairo to advance
Military operations
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched a ground operation in the Shejaiya district of northern Gaza, targeting Hamas members in a humanitarian area. The operation follows a series of airstrikes against Hamas sites in the area, which resulted in the elimination of dozens of terrorists hiding in UNRWA schools and
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As I reflect on the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine, I am reminded of the devastating consequences of war and the importance of taking decisive action to prevent further suffering. The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939 left the Baltic states stranded on the wrong side of the Iron Curtain, and today,
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The Ukraine-Russia conflict has entered its second month, leaving parts of Ukraine in ruins, with nearly a quarter of its people forced from their homes. Western democracies, including the US, EU, and Nato, have maintained their solidarity by providing military aid and imposing sanctions on Russia. Despite tentative signs of
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Anatoly Chubais, the architect of Russia's post-communist privatization, has resigned as Vladimir Putin's special climate envoy, leaving the Kremlin since Russia's war on Ukraine began. Chubais had been widely reviled in Russia for his role in the economic turbulence during Boris Yeltsin's
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A tense stand-off between the United States and Russia has escalated, with the Kremlin warning that relations between the two nations are "on the brink of collapse" following a barrage of criticism from Joe Biden against Vladimir Putin. Biden has called Putin a "murderous dictator", "
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The global economy, which was expected to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic by the end of 2022, is now facing a sharp deterioration due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The war has imposed a severe stagflationary shock, raising prices as energy supply is threatened and squeezing household incomes as
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Progress has been made in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on a tentative peace plan, including a ceasefire and Russian withdrawal if Kyiv declares neutrality and accepts limits on its armed forces. The 15-point draft plan would involve Kyiv renouncing its ambitions to join NATO and promising not to host
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As President Vladimir Putin's Russian military continues to batter Ukrainian cities with airstrikes and artillery fire, military experts warn that this strategy may not achieve the swift victory Putin seeks, but rather lead to a prolonged and deadly urban conflict. The Ukrainian government has reported that at least
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The Group of Seven (G7) nations have joined forces with the United States in imposing harsh economic sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. In a coordinated effort to punish Moscow for its actions, the G7 has revoked Russia's most-favoured nation status, thereby allowing higher tariffs on
Soldiers
As the week-old invasion in Ukraine continued to escalate, Russia has acknowledged taking heavy casualties, with 498 troops dead and 1,597 injured. The admission comes as the human toll of the war becomes clearer, with civilian casualties rising fast and 874,000 people fleeing the country, potentially becoming Europe&
Soldiers
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denounced Russia's military strikes on Ukraine, stating that the UK "cannot and will not look away" as President Vladimir Putin unleashes war on the European continent. The UK has confirmed it will provide "lethal aid" to Ukraine, while
