Month: September 2023

Zelenskyy urges global unity against Russia in UN General Assembly speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on world leaders to show unity in the face of Russia’s continued “aggression” in Ukraine, telling the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Moscow is “weaponising” food and energy. Speaking from the UN headquarters in New York for the first time since the conflict broke out last year, Zelenskyy … Read moreZelenskyy urges global unity against Russia in UN General Assembly speech

What we know about the Azerbaijan offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan launched what it called “anti-terrorist activities” in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh and demanded the “complete withdrawal” of ethnic Armenian forces as a condition for peace in the disputed territory. Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has meanwhile called on Russian peacekeeping troops in the Armenian-majority region to intervene and stop what it said was Azerbaijan’s … Read moreWhat we know about the Azerbaijan offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh

EU chief promises ‘action plan’ as Italy sees surge of asylum seekers

The European Union has presented a plan for Italy to help it handle arrivals of migrants and refugees after a record number of people landed on its island of Lampedusa over the past week. The surge in asylum seekers arriving on the Italian island has rekindled a fierce debate in Europe on how to share … Read moreEU chief promises ‘action plan’ as Italy sees surge of asylum seekers

Over 200 arrested in Germany after violence at Eritrean diaspora event

More than 200 Eritrean opposition supporters have been arrested in Germany after violence broke out on Saturday during a cultural festival organised by the supporters of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in the southern city of Stuttgart, local police said on Sunday. At least German 26 police officers were injured in the riot that broke out … Read moreOver 200 arrested in Germany after violence at Eritrean diaspora event

England pick Brook instead of Roy for Cricket World Cup title defence

England have named batter Harry Brook at the expense of Jason Roy in the squad for their 50-over World Cup title defence. Brook, who was left out of England’s provisional World Cup squad, made the cut on Sunday despite a string of failures in the recent series against New Zealand. But he was impressive in … Read moreEngland pick Brook instead of Roy for Cricket World Cup title defence

Novak Djokovic wins US Open for record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic has emerged from an exhilarating and exhausting US Open final with a 24th Grand Slam title, using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile to beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set score indicated. On Sunday, Djokovic, a 36-year-old from … Read moreNovak Djokovic wins US Open for record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title

Ukraine, Russia report downing dozens of drones over Kyiv, Crimea

Ukraine has reported downing more than two dozen Russian drones over the country’s capital, Kyiv, as Russia’s defence ministry announced the destruction of eight Ukrainian drones near the annexed Crimean peninsula. The extent of the damage from the rival attacks early on Sunday was not immediately clear. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that at least … Read moreUkraine, Russia report downing dozens of drones over Kyiv, Crimea

Niger says France amassing troops, equipment in ECOWAS states

Niger’s military has accused France of gathering forces and equipment in several West African countries with a view to launch a “military intervention” against Niamey. Colonel Amadou Abdramane, a spokesman for Niger’s coup leaders, made the claim on national television late on Saturday. He said France was continuing to deploy its forces in member countries … Read moreNiger says France amassing troops, equipment in ECOWAS states

Freddie Mercury’s piano, Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics champions at auction

The piano that Freddie Mercury used to compose Bohemian Rhapsody and other hits by Queen has sold for more than $2m at a record-breaking auction of the late singer’s possessions. The Sotheby’s auction room echoed to the sound of the band’s We Will Rock You before bidding got under way at the black-tie event in … Read moreFreddie Mercury’s piano, Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics champions at auction

Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced new aid for Ukraine totalling more than $1bn in a visit to Kyiv, including about $665m in new military and civilian security assistance, as he hailed the months-long counteroffensive against the Russian forces in the country’s southeast. The new US aid would include HIMARS missile launch systems, … Read moreBlinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid

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