Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his defence minister to impose a 36-hour ceasefire on the Ukrainian front line in order to allow believers attend the Orthodox Christmas Eve and Christmas…
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Ukraine war: ‘Kamikaze drones’ hit Kyiv, intense fighting near Donetsk towns
Several explosions were heard on Monday morning in Kyiv, exactly one week after Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, AFP journalists noted. Three explosions were heard successively at around 5:35,…
Iran protests: Supreme leader blames unrest on US and Israel
Iran’s supreme leader has blamed the US and Israel for the protests sweeping the country following the death of a woman whilst in police custody. In his first public comments…
Ukraine war: US will never recognise Russia’s annexation attempts, Biden vows
The US will “never, never, never” recognise Russia’s attempt to annex territory in Ukraine, President Joe Biden has said. He was speaking ahead of a speech on Friday from Vladimir…
At least 31 people including children have been confirmed killed during renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The United Nations (UN) says intense clashes between the…