Ukraine reported driving back Russian soldiers in a counterattack on Wednesday (May 11), perhaps signalling a shift in the war’s momentum and shutting down gas shipments via Russian-held territory, heightening the spectre of an energy crisis in Europe. The general command of Ukraine’s armed forces said that Pytomnyk, a villageRead More →
Germany has launched a challenge against Italy at the United Nations’ top court because Rome continues to enable victims of Nazi war crimes to seek compensation from the German state, despite an earlier finding that such claims breached international law. Germany’s application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), whichRead More →
According to Chinese state media, Russia’s foreign minister has urged the US and NATO to stop supplying arms to Kiev if they are “genuinely interested in resolving the Ukraine crisis.” Months after failing in its short-term goal of capturing Kyiv, Moscow is now stepping up operations in Ukraine’s eastern DonbasRead More →
The government will not hold a referendum if Sweden’s parliament decides to pursue a NATO membership application, according to Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. Both Sweden and Finland have been forced to reexamine long-held beliefs that maintaining military neutrality is the best way to protect national security, and both countries areRead More →
Macron is the first French president to win a second term in two decades, but his latest triumph against his far-right opponent was closer than their first meeting in 2017, when the margin was 66.1 percent to 33.9 percent.Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to begin attempts to reconcileRead More →
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as Pakistan’s new Prime Minister on Tuesday, according to the Kremlin. “Please accept my warmest congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Our nations’ ties are friendly and mutually beneficial “According to the Kremlin,Read More →
Bangladesh won the first one-day international at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday, ending their winless streak in South Africa. After being brought in, Shakib Al Hasan led a strong Bangladesh batting performance, smashing 77 off 64 balls to help Bangladesh reach 314 for seven. In response, South Africa wasRead More →
In response to a letter addressed by European Union envoys in Pakistan requesting that Islamabad denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Imran Khan reminded the EU where they were when India violated international law in Kashmir. PM Imran addressed a public protest in the Vehari District’s Tehsil Mailsi againstRead More →
LONDON(AFP)- The UK government sanctioned billionaire businessman Alisher Usmanov and former deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov on Thursday as retaliation for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The couple, who are worth a total of $19 billion (£14 billion) and have “major interests in the UK and close relations to the Kremlin,”Read More →
The Women’s Cricket World Cup kicks off on Friday in New Zealand, with organisers hoping to capitalise on increased interest in the women’s game after overcoming a slew of pandemic-related roadblocks. The eight-nation tournament was initially set to take place in early 2021, but it was forced to be postponedRead More →
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