Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 713 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 713 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 713th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Fighting Four people were killed and at least one injured after Russia shelled the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, local officials said. France summoned Alexey Meshkov, the Russian ambassador…

Scepticism as Gibran Rakabuming Raka runs for Indonesia’s vice presidency | Elections News

Scepticism as Gibran Rakabuming Raka runs for Indonesia’s vice presidency | Elections News

Solo, Indonesia – For more than 40 years, Sarti has been cycling his pedicab around the streets of the Indonesian city of Surakarta, or Solo. It’s a tough job, especially in the relentless heat, and the wiry 67-year-old’s muscles strain as he pushes on the pedals to manoeuvre his vehicle…

Yemen appoints Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as prime minister | Politics News

Yemen appoints Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as prime minister | Politics News

Bin Mubarak replaces Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed amid rising tensions as Houthi rebels attack Red Sea shipping, triggering US and British reprisal strikes. Yemen’s internationally recognised government has named Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the new prime minister in a surprise appointment. Bin Mubarak replaces Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed at…

How will Donald Trump’s criminal trials affect his re-election bid? | Donald Trump News

How will Donald Trump’s criminal trials affect his re-election bid? | Donald Trump News

The odds that Donald Trump will be the Republican presidential candidate appear more likely by the day. The former United States president has cemented his hold on the party nomination with convincing early victories in Iowa and New Hampshire, and his field of Republican challengers has dwindled in response. Yet,…

Did an arrested Uzbek ‘mafia chieftain’ organise killings of dissidents? | Politics News

Did an arrested Uzbek ‘mafia chieftain’ organise killings of dissidents? | Politics News

On his Swedish visa application, Yuri Zhukovsky said he was an administrator of Pakhtakor, ex-Soviet Uzbekistan’s most popular football club, and attached a letter of recommendation. The burly, dark-haired 35-year-old arrived in Stockholm in February 2012 and travelled hundreds of kilometres up to Sweden’s frigid north to the Arctic town…

Senegal parliament to vote on election delay and Sall tenure extension | Politics News

Senegal parliament to vote on election delay and Sall tenure extension | Politics News

The Senegalese parlimaentary session comes in the wake of deadly protests and internet cuts in parts of the country. Senegal’s parliament is meeting to consider the postponement of presidential elections announced by President Macky Sall, a move that has plunged the country into crisis. Monday’s session is happening after a…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 712 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 712 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 712th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, February 5, 2024. Fighting At least 28 people, including a child, were killed in the Russian-occupied eastern city of Lysychansk after a restaurant and bakery were hit by shelling. Russia accused Ukraine…

US Senate unveils 8bn deal on border, aid for Israel and Ukraine | Politics News

US Senate unveils $118bn deal on border, aid for Israel and Ukraine | Politics News

President Joe Biden urges Congress to swiftly pass bill after months of wrangling over immigration and support for Kyiv. The United States Senate has unveiled a $118bn bipartisan deal that would boost border security and provide wartime aid for Israel and Ukraine. US President Joe Biden and Democratic and Republican…

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley uses SNL cameo to mock Trump | US Election 2024 News

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley uses SNL cameo to mock Trump | US Election 2024 News

Republican presidential candidate Haley made jibes about Trump’s age and mental competency on the TV show Saturday Night Live. United States Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a surprise appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and took a swipe at former President Donald Trump over his age, his mental fitness…

EU: Postponed Senegal election opens ‘period of uncertainty’ | Elections News

EU: Postponed Senegal election opens ‘period of uncertainty’ | Elections News

The postponement of Senegal’s presidential election opens a “period of uncertainty”, the European Union has said, and the United States called for a swift new date for free polls ahead of opposition protests in the capital, Dakar, that were dispersed by police. “The European Union … calls on all actors…