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Day 26: Russia gives Ukraine ultimatum to surrender Mariupol

Mar 21, 2022 06:18

Russia has given Ukraine an ultimatum to surrender Mariupol, warning that the southeastern port city is experiencing “a terrible humanitarian catastrophe.”
Day 25: Hypersonic missiles, Javelins, Stingers enter Ukraine war

Mar 20, 2022 11:38

The conflict in Ukraine takes a new twist as Russia uses its newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles close to the border with NATO member Romania, and Kiev says it will soon receive a new shipment of advanced US weapons, including Javelin and Stinger missiles.
Spanish protesters throng streets over soaring prices

Mar 20, 2022 10:38

Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Spain, staging anti-government protests triggered by soaring prices.
West shedding crocodile tears for Ukraine while silent on Saudi crimes: Friday Prayer Leader

Mar 18, 2022 09:58

An Iranian religious scholar says the West is shedding crocodile tears for Ukraine while keeping silent on the atrocities committed by Saudi Arabia, in particular its recent mass execution.
Russia's military operation in Ukraine spurs European demand for US weaponry

Mar 18, 2022 04:45

Feeling increasingly unnerved by Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, many European countries have turned to the United States with a bucket list of arms, including drones, missiles, and missile defenses.
US sending $180 million in military aid to Baltic states, as part of military buildup on Russia’s doorstep

Mar 18, 2022 03:55

The United States has approved $180 million in military assistance to the former Soviet republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as part of NATO’s military buildup on Russia’s doorstep.
UK's Truss ready to trigger Article 16 over stalled UK-EU talks: Times

Mar 18, 2022 03:38

British foreign minister Liz Truss has told officials to be ready to trigger a suspension of parts of the Brexit trade deal to force the European Union into a deal on arrangements governing Northern Ireland, the Times reported on Thursday.
Kremlin: US has bombed civilians for long, has no right to lecture Russia

Mar 17, 2022 12:22

Russia says the United States with its long history of bombing civilians around the world has no right to lecture Russia, denouncing as “inexcusable” US President Joe Biden’s claim that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is “a war criminal.”
FM: Iran ready for final agreement if all of its red lines observed

Mar 17, 2022 02:28

Iran’s foreign minister tells his British counterpart that the country is prepared for conclusion of a final agreement in Vienna if all of its red lines are observed.
West’s Russia sanctions expose global oil supply to biggest crisis: IEA

Mar 16, 2022 15:42

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the West’s crippling sanctions on Russia threaten the world with the biggest global oil supply shock in decades.