Zelensky says Ukraine, and the world, want Russia at second peace summit
He urges key player China to pressure the Kremlin to end its invasion of his country. Read More
Nigeria security forces deploy, government offers dialogue as protests loom
LAGOS – Nigerian security forces deployed in major cities and the government said it was open to dialogue ahead of planned protests on Thursday against a cost of living crisis…
Hamas leader’s assassination a humiliation for Iran, gives Israel’s Netanyahu a boost
The killing is a very public political humiliation for the country’s leadership. Read More
Israelis fear for hostages after Hamas chief’s killing
“What stresses me now is the reaction of Hamas and Hezbollah,” says a Tel Aviv resident. Read More
US appeals court lets Texas keep river barrier against illegal border crossings
Texas can keep a 1,000-foot (300 meters) long floating barrier in the Rio Grande to deter illegal border crossings by migrants at the river separating the United States and Mexico,…
What we know so far about the assassination of Hamas leader
DUBAI – Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early on Wednesday morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group and Tehran said. Read More
Germany summons Chinese ambassador over 2021 cyberattack on cartography agency
BERLIN – Germany has summoned China’s ambassador over a 2021 cyberattack on the federal cartography agency by state actors for espionage purposes, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Read…
Munich Re sounds alarm on hurricanes and temperatures
Total losses from natural disasters were US$120 billion (S$160.70 billion) in the first half of the year. Read More
Clashes in UK’s Southport, after killing of three girls, leave many police injured
SOUTHPORT, England – Violent clashes in a seaside town in northwest England following the killing of three young girls at a dance workshop in a stabbing attack, left dozens of…
Drone strike targets eastern Sudanese base during visit by army chief – witnesses
DUBAI – A drone strike targeted an eastern Sudanese army base during a visit by the army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Tuesday, eyewitnesses told Reuters on Wednesday, casting…