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As the war enters its 970th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Fighting Ukraine’s air defences destroyed 42 of 60 drones launched by Russia during an overnight strike, the Ukrainian Air Force said, over parts of central, southern and eastern Ukraine. Russia’s Ministry of Defence said … Read more
A Latvian choir, celebrating their victory in an international competition in Moldova, cheers in support of the European referendum near the Moldovan Parliament on Monday in Chișinău, Moldova. Pierre Crom/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pierre Crom/Getty Images The former Soviet republic of Moldova voted in favor of securing a path into the European Union … Read more
Community remembers Marcelo Perez as outspoken champion of Indigenous, labour rights in Mexican state of Chiapas. A priest known for his activism in defence of Indigenous and labour rights in Mexico has been killed after leaving church services, local authorities said. Catholic priest Marcelo Perez was returning home from church on Sunday when two men … Read more
President Biden, right, talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 25, 2024. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told … Read more
A prominent investigative journalist has been released to house arrest in Guatemala, after his case shone a light on questions of democratic backsliding in the country. Jose Ruben Zamora, the award-winning founder of the newspaper El Periodico, had been imprisoned for more than 800 days as he awaits a retrial on money laundering charges. But … Read more
An upcoming Taiwanese television show is generating buzz for imagining what a Chinese invasion of the democratic island would look like. Source link
Around 11,000 Lebanese nationals in the US can stay for 18 months and file for work permits under new status. The United States is granting temporary immigration protections for thousands of Lebanese nationals as Israel continues a devastating month-long assault on their home country. The protections include offering Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Lebanese … Read more
A single father was sentenced to prison after his then 12-year-old daughter was caught with drawings critical of Russia’s war in Ukraine at her local school. He has been freed after nearly two years. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Now we’re returning to a story we first brought you from a small Russian town a few hundred miles … Read more
NewsFeed Drone video shows flooding in a residential area of Chennai in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, after heavy rains. Schools and government offices are closed and more rainfall is forecast. Published On 16 Oct 202416 Oct 2024 Source link
Giant pandas eat bamboo at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, May 4, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Two giant pandas bound for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., have left the Chinese city of Chengdu for their long journey to a new home. A cargo jet operated by FedEx … Read more