Europeans rally for Ukraine to mark two years of Russia’s war | Russia-Ukraine war News

Europeans rally for Ukraine to mark two years of Russia’s war | Russia-Ukraine war News

Several thousand people gathered in cities across Europe to commemorate two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. More than 3,000 people took part in a solidarity rally at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, according to initial estimates by local police. Many participants at…

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc | Politics News

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc | Politics News

The West African regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. A no-fly zone and border closures were among the sanctions being lifted “with immediate…

Navalny’s body handed over by Russian authorities to mother: Spokesperson | Human Rights News

Navalny’s body handed over by Russian authorities to mother: Spokesperson | Human Rights News

The body of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, his spokesperson has said. “Alexei’s body was given to his mother. Thank you to everybody who demanded this with us,” Navalny spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said on X. The details of his funeral arrangements are yet…

Palestinians cling to life in Rafah as Israel threatens Gaza’s last refuge | Israel War on Gaza News

Palestinians cling to life in Rafah as Israel threatens Gaza’s last refuge | Israel War on Gaza News

In the narrow crevices between the tents that crowd nearly every inch of the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah, Palestinians cling to life amid the grinding Israeli ground offensive. A barefoot boy wears a pot on his head and beams a smile. A child lugs a jerry can half his…

Navalny widow says Russia’s Putin torturing him even in death, demands body | News

Navalny widow says Russia’s Putin torturing him even in death, demands body | News

Yulia Navalnaya accuses Russian president of mocking Christianity as officials refuse to hand over remains to family. Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of opposition leader Alexey Navalny, has demanded that Russian authorities hand over his body for burial as she accused President Vladimir Putin of mocking Orthodox Christian values and “torturing”…

US warns of ‘disaster’ amid oil slick in Red Sea from ship hit by Houthis | Israel War on Gaza News

US warns of ‘disaster’ amid oil slick in Red Sea from ship hit by Houthis | Israel War on Gaza News

US military says Iran-aligned group is being reckless with attacks on shipping in the Red Sea off Yemen’s shores. The United States military has warned of an “environmental disaster” after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a cargo ship caused an oil slick in the Red Sea. The Iran-aligned…

What’s at stake for Nikki Haley in the South Carolina primary? | US Election 2024 News

What’s at stake for Nikki Haley in the South Carolina primary? | US Election 2024 News

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former United States President Donald Trump are facing each other in Saturday’s South Carolina primary in the race for the 2024 Republican Party’s presidential nomination. Staunchly pro-Israel, Haley served as US ambassador to the United Nations under Trump, during which time she blocked…

Bitter but resilient: Ukraine fights on, two years into Russia’s war | Russia-Ukraine war News

Bitter but resilient: Ukraine fights on, two years into Russia’s war | Russia-Ukraine war News

Kharkiv, Ukraine – Andriy’s undermanned squad can only shoot 10 shells a day at encroaching Russian troops because of a dire shortage of ammunition. The 45-year-old suffers from stomach pains, deteriorating eyesight and other consequences of multiple contusions that landed him in hospital several times. Two years ago, Andriy defended…

Western leaders visit Ukraine to show solidarity as war enters third year | Russia-Ukraine war News

Western leaders visit Ukraine to show solidarity as war enters third year | Russia-Ukraine war News

Visit comes as Kyiv is on the defensive amid flagging Western aid and Russian territorial gains. Western leaders including the European Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen and Canada’s Justin Trudeau have arrived in Ukraine to show solidarity with Kyiv as it enters the third year of its war with Russia….

US says new Israeli settlements ‘inconsistent’ with international law | Israel War on Gaza News

US says new Israeli settlements ‘inconsistent’ with international law | Israel War on Gaza News

The US and its allies have historically done little to pressure Israel to halt or roll back settlement expansion. The United States has said that new Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal, effectively reversing a policy by the administration of former President Donald Trump. US Secretary of…