Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 705 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 705 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 705th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Fighting Russia claimed to have taken control of Tabaivka, a tiny village on the front line in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region. Ukraine denied the claim and said fighting continued….

US, Britain announce sanctions on network that targeted critics of Iran | Politics News

US, Britain announce sanctions on network that targeted critics of Iran | Politics News

The United States and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on a network of people who targeted Iranian opposition activists for assassination under Iran’s orders, the US Treasury Department has said. The US Treasury said the network was directed by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security and put sanctions on…

Iranian FM in Pakistan to mend ties following mutual air strikes | Politics News

Iranian FM in Pakistan to mend ties following mutual air strikes | Politics News

Tehran and Islamabad have moved to de-escalate amid high concern that the Gaza war could spill out across region. Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Pakistan as the two countries seek to calm tensions, which have risen amid the conflict in Gaza. Hossein Amirabdollahian landed in Islamabad before dawn on Monday…

Cracks in India’s opposition alliance against PM Modi ahead of elections | Elections

Cracks in India’s opposition alliance against PM Modi ahead of elections | Elections

New Delhi, India — Over the weekend, a popular joke on Indian social media featured Nitish Kumar, the 72-year-old nine-time chief minister of the east Indian state of Bihar. Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) party, or just JD(U), had been a part of the INDIA opposition bloc – a group of…

Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships | Shipping News

Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships | Shipping News

Melbourne, Australia – Ports have emerged as the centre of pro-Palestine rallies in Australia as protesters target Israeli ships, and vessels alleged to have links with the country. Last week, dozens of people attempted to stop the ZIM Ganges container ship from reaching the Port of Melbourne, with police eventually…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 704 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 704 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 704th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, January 29, 2024. Fighting The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched drone and missile attacks across the country hitting both civilian and critical infrastructure. The air force said Moscow attacked the central…

US, Iraq begin formal talks on withdrawing US-led military coalition | Military News

US, Iraq begin formal talks on withdrawing US-led military coalition | Military News

Currently, about 2,500 US troops still deployed in Iraq as part of the coalition that was formed in 2014. The United States and Iraq have held a first round of talks on the future of US and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting discussions to lead to…

‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing | Politics News

‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing | Politics News

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss competition and cooperation between the two countries. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have held talks aimed at keeping in contact, both sides said, with Wang stressing that…

Gunmen kill nine Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran | Gun Violence News

Gunmen kill nine Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran | Gun Violence News

The shootings come as Tehran and Islamabad work to normalise ties after recent tit-for-tat attacks. Gunmen have killed nine Pakistanis in a restive southeastern border area of Iran, Pakistan has said, amid efforts by the two countries to mend ties after recent tit-for-tat attacks. “Deeply shocked by horrifying killing of…

Venezuela court disqualifies leading opposition presidential candidate | Elections News

Venezuela court disqualifies leading opposition presidential candidate | Elections News

Maria Corina Machado had declared victory in the Venezuelan opposition’s presidential primary last October. Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal has upheld a ban which prevents presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado from holding office, upending the opposition’s plans for elections planned for later this year. Machado, a former lawmaker, won the opposition’s…