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…

Packed Tanzania protests offer hope but reforms remain a distant dream | Protests

Packed Tanzania protests offer hope but reforms remain a distant dream | Protests

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – As thousands of supporters carrying placards stating their demands marched through Dar-es-Salaam on Wednesday, opposition party Chadema deputy chairperson Tunde Lissu declared to reporters that the rallies were the beginning of a mission to get a new constitution and get the electoral commission truly independent. Deemed the…

Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public | Social Media News

Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public | Social Media News

A honeymoon in Western Tibet came to a tragic end in October when the newlyweds crashed their car on a mountain road after suffering altitude sickness. Sitting in the passenger seat, 27-year-old Yu Yanyan from Shanghai was badly injured. Despite being transferred to a local hospital, rapid haemorrhaging and a…

‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president | Elections News

‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president | Elections News

When Sauli Niinisto became Finland’s president 12 years ago, he looked forward to developing a European defence policy, pursuing “opportunities” in China, and preserving “an operating environment as predictable as possible with Russia”, which, he said, “remains at the centre of our foreign policy”. All of that has changed, as…

Uganda’s first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution | Arts and Culture

Uganda’s first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution | Arts and Culture

Kampala, Uganda – This January, when Bobi Wine learned that the film documenting his 2021 Ugandan presidential bid had been nominated for an Academy Award, he was hiding from the police. The swaggering popstar-turned-opposition leader had been on the run for five days, not sleeping or showering. This was after security…

‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony | Politics

‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony | Politics

Mumbai, India – Driving through the Mira Road neighbourhood of Mumbai was a usual affair for 21-year-old Mohammad Tariq, who ran errands on his father’s white loading auto carrier. But on Tuesday, participants in a Hindu nationalist rally stopped the vehicle in the middle of the road. Young boys –…