Zelensky: Ukrainian army ‘knows how to surprise’
August 9 ------ President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the Ukrainian army for its ability "to surprise" and achieve results, making no...
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Aug 9
French imports of Russia’s LNG surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop
August 9 ------ Shipments of Russian liquified natural gas to France more than doubled the first half of this year, according to new...
Aug 8
Australia urges China to be 'more transparent' with Pacific aid
SYDNEY, Australia, August 8 ------ Australia urged China to avoid "coercion" in the Pacific Islands and to be "more transparent in the...
Aug 8
WHO calls emergency meeting on mpox spread
GENEVA, August 8 ------ World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called an "emergency" meeting of international experts...
Aug 8
Ukraine diverts more funding towards missile programme, Zelensky says
August 8 ------ Ukraine has put additional funding towards its domestic missile programme, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as it tries...
Aug 8
Ukraine deploys air defense as Russia targets Kyiv
KYIV, August 8 ------ Multiple Russian missiles and drones targeted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and its surrounding area, with authorities...
Aug 7
Hiroshima marks 79th anniv of atomic bombing amid global conflicts
HIROSHIMA, August 7 ------ Hiroshima marked the 79th anniversary on Tuesday of its atomic bombing by the United States, with its mayor...
Aug 7
WHO: Olympics sees over 40 COVID-19 cases as global infections rise
PARIS, August 7 ------ More than 40 athletes at the Paris Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19, highlighting a new global rise in...
Aug 7
Ukraine Bought Two Warships From Turkey - But Can it Take Delivery?
August 7 ------ Ukraine has been fighting the Russian Black Sea Fleet without having a single manned surface combatant since the...
Aug 7
Ukraine forex reserves at $37.2 billion as of Aug. 1, central bank says
August 7 ------ Ukraine's foreign currency reserves slipped to $37.2 billion as of Aug. 1, the central bank said, but have since risen to...
Aug 6
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country
DHAKA, Bangladesh, August 6 ------ Bangladesh’s prime minister resigned and fled the country after weeks of protests against a quota...
Aug 6
Head of Hungary's MOL sees no reason to wean off Russian oil
BUDAPEST, August 6 ------ The head of Hungarian oil and gas giant MOL has said he sees no advantage in Hungary weaning itself off Russian...
Aug 6
Ukraine receives $3.9 bln grant from US, prime minister says
KYIV, August 6 ------ Ukraine has received a $3.9 billion grant from the United States via the World Bank, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys...
Aug 6
All-female Ukrainian air defense unit protects airspace above Bucha
August 6 ------ Tetiana, a former tour guide, had no lack of motivation to join an all-female air defense unit ‘Bucha Whiches’, part of...
Aug 5
Renewed Bangladesh anti-gov’t protests leave nearly 100 dead
DHAKA, Bangladesh, August 5 ------ Nearly 100 people were killed and hundreds more injured Sunday as renewed anti-government protests...
Aug 5
Florida’s Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Debby
August 5 ------ Tropical Storm Debby is expected to gather strength and become a hurricane on Sunday night, the US National Hurricane...
Aug 5
Ukraine's Zelensky displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets
SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE, August 5 ------ Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who...
Aug 5
Ukraine foreign minister heads to Africa to win support in war against Russia
KYIV, August 5 ------ Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit three African countries this week in an effort to drum up...
Aug 4
Biden, Harris greet US prisoners released in huge swap with Russia
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States, August 4 ------ President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted journalist Evan...
Aug 4
Beijing issues prepaid cards for international visitors
BEIJING, August 4 ------ The Chinese capital introduced the Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors,...
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