insert_link World U.S. journalist to be held another two months by Russia, without trial Evan Gerschkovich, who is being held in Russia, has once again had his detention extended – even before his case has made it to court. He will remain behind bars until at least March 30th – at least a year since he was first detained for spying, charges that the U.S. government denies. Caroline Malone reports. todayJanuary 29, 2024 11
insert_link Oshiwambo Epingakanitho lyaanadholongo yiita pokati ka Ukraine na Russia olili momilema Russia nena okwati Ukraine okwa yahamo mewangandjo odhila yopakwiita kwali ya humbata aanadholongo yiita ya Ukraine,kwali taya ka pingakanithwa,momukalo gu nyanyaleka. Omupopiliko gwepangelo lya Russia Dmitry Peskov okwati odhila yo IL-76 ndjoka Russia ati okwali ya humbata aakwiita ya Ukraine 65 oya yahwamo mewangandjo ohela. Tati kapena ngoka eshi kutya shika otashi kala noshilanduli shili ngiini koku lelepeka opolohalama yoku pingakanitha aanadholongo yiita. Uuministeli wa Russia wiikwapondje owati aakwiita ya […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 10
insert_link World Head of British Army Warns Population Must Be Ready For War The head of the British Army has warned that the population of the UK must be ready to fight if war breaks out with Russia. This follows Sweden reintroducing a new form of national service as it prepares to join NATO. Simon Gaitán reports. todayJanuary 25, 2024 2
insert_link World Biden wobbles under weight of multiple open fronts around the world Long gone is the Joe Biden of February 2023, strolling confidently through the streets of Kyiv, basking in the role as champion of the Ukrainian cause in the fight against Vladimir Putin's Russia. Nearly one year after that triumphant appearance, the US president is instead facing the harsh realities of running for re-election while bogged down in one stagnant war and navigating the volatility of another, as the conflict in […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 4
insert_link Opinion Pieces Syria’s Enduring Turmoil Heads Into 2024 Escalating violence in northwest Syria left 66 people dead in attacks by the government and Russia, according to the White Helmets/Syrian Civil Defense, above, in October 2023. The war, nearing its 13th year, has created the largest displacement crisis globally. Peacemaking efforts by the United Nations go on, but Russia’s crucial cooperation is growing more remote. By Jusaima Moaid-azm Peregrina via PassBlue The Syrian conflict, now nearing its 13th year, […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 17
insert_link World Putin keen to visit North Korea soon Russian leader Vladimir Putin is eager to visit North Korea at an ‘early date’ according to North Korea state media. The reports by KCNA follow an official visit by North Korea’s foreign minister to Moscow last week. Chris Gilbert reports. todayJanuary 22, 2024 6
insert_link World Israel now ranks among the world’s leading jailers of journalists. We don’t know why they’re behind bars By Peter Greste, Macquarie University Israel has emerged as one of the world’s leading jailers of journalists, according to a newly released census compiled by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Each year, the committee releases a snapshot of the number of journalists behind bars as of December 1 2023 was the second highest on record with 320 in detention around the world. In a small way, that […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 10
insert_link World 2023 prison census: Jailed journalist numbers near record high; Israel imprisonments spike An Israeli army vehicle drives outside the Ofer military prison in the occupied West Bank in November 2023. Israel's imprisonment of 17 journalists in the West Bank since the October 7 start of the Israel-Gaza war has made it the 6th worst jailer of journalists, according to CPJ's prison census, which was taken December 1. China and Myanmar led the worst-jailers list. (Photo: AFP/Fadel Senna) By Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director […] todayJanuary 19, 2024
insert_link World Ukraine will work with ‘any reality’ after US elections Ukraine will work with whoever wins the US presidential election later this year, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told AFP on Thursday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. With former US president Donald Trump the frontrunner to win the Republican nomination, there are fears Washington's policy on Ukraine would change if he wins. With Congress already divided on giving more arms to Ukraine, some worry Trump will […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 9
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
