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Ukraine evacuates thousands from Donetsk ahead of winter

Aug 09, 2022 11:34

Ukraine says it has evacuated at least 3,000 people from the eastern region of Donetsk in the last six days, as part of compulsory evacuations ahead of winter.
Russia ‘temporarily’ suspends US arms inspections under New START treaty

Aug 09, 2022 08:11

Russia has "temporarily" suspended on-site inspections of its strategic nuclear weapons by the US under a 2010 arms control treaty known as New START, citing travel curbs, sanctions and coronavirus infections.
Taiwan holds live-fire drills days after Chinese military exercises around island

Aug 09, 2022 04:16

Taiwan’s military kicked off a live-fire artillery drill Tuesday after days of massive Chinese military exercises around the self-ruled island, which came in the wake of US House Speaker's controversial visit to the region.
FBI raids Trump’s Florida residence tied to presidential records probe

Aug 09, 2022 02:44

Former US president Donald Trump has confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents “raided” his sprawling Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida in what he called an act of “prosecutorial misconduct”.
US to extend another $5.5 billion in aid to Ukraine

Aug 09, 2022 01:59

The United States plans to send an additional $5.5 billion in aid to Ukraine as Washington ramps up its support for Kiev in its war with Russia.
Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia's first leftist president

Aug 09, 2022 01:57

Gustavo Petro, a former fighter of the now demobilized M-19 rebel group, has been sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist president.
Muslims in Afghanistan observe Tasua, Ashura in large processions

Aug 09, 2022 01:50

Like every other Muslim nation in the world, Afghans passionately marked the 10-day mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.
Nigerians mark Ashura

Aug 09, 2022 01:45

Hundreds of mourners marched through various streets, wearing black and reciting elegies in honor of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Ashura in London, the hub of Shia Muslims

Aug 09, 2022 01:29

Hundreds of Londoners throng Hyde Park in the center of the British capital, to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) the grandson of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) in the battle of Karbala.
Several killed as Nigerian troops attack Ashura procession in Kaduna

Aug 09, 2022 01:16

Nigerian troops have reportedly attacked Shia Muslims, martyring several people and injuring many others during a peaceful annual Ashura procession in Zaria, Kaduna state in the northwest.