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Zelenskyy will co-host Albania summit seeking southeastern European war support
Zelenskyy on Wednesday called Albanian PM Edi Rama "Ukraine's unwavering friend" in a message on X, formerly Twitter, adding the two would "discuss defense and political cooperation, support for the Peace Formula, and security agreements."…
Funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be held on Friday
His funeral will be held at a church in Moscow's southeast Maryino district on Friday afternoon, Kira Yarmysh said Wednesday. The burial is to be at a nearby cemetery.
Airtel founder Sunil Mittal becomes first Indian to be knighted by Britain’s King Charles III
The Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, conferred for a preeminent contribution in any field of activity, is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals.
What’s life like for Russia’s political prisoners?
For political prisoners like Kara-Murza, life in Russia’s penal colonies is a grim reality of physical and psychological pressure, sleep deprivation, insufficient food, health care that is poor or simply denied, and a dizzying set of…
NATO’s chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine
BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told The Associated Press that the military alliance has no plans to send combat troops into Ukraine amid reports that some Western countries may be considering putting boots on the ground…
Several Indians discharged from Russian army following India’s demand: MEA
According to media reports, several Indians have been working as security helpers in the Russian military and they were forced to even fight with Russian soldiers.
23-year-old Indian killed in drone attack in Ukraine
The Indian govt is yet to officially confirm the death of Hemil Ashvinbhai Mangukiya killed in Donetsk close to Russia's border.
Zelensky vows triumph over Russia on second war anniversary
Ukraine's military chief Oleksandr Syrsky said he was confident of victory "because light always conquers darkness".
UK and EU agree to fight illegal immigration as relations improve post-Brexit
Opinion polls show that Sunak’s Conservatives are trailing far behind the main opposition Labour Party, and losing support to a new hard-right political party, which is focusing on immigration.
Ukrainian child survivors of war to address UN security council session
Ukraine’s prosecutor general estimates that 528 children have been killed since the full-scale invasion began almost two years ago and 2,134 are missing.
Survivor of spiritual and sexual assault by a famous Jesuit seeks truth
The Rupnik scandal has grabbed headlines for more than a year over speculation that he received preferential treatment from a Vatican dominated by Jesuits
Many Ukrainians live before and after war; this is one family’s experience
As Russia launched its war, the lives of millions of Ukrainians were irreversibly changed. Artem Dmytryk hadn't seen his family for about 24 months, almost all of which he spent in Russian captivity.
US lawyers urge UK judge to reject Assange’s extradition petition
Clair Dobbin, for the US government, told the court that the prosecution was "based on the rule of law and evidence" and argued that Assange's actions were "unprecedented."
After years of avoiding extradition, Julian Assange’s appeal is likely his last chance. Here’s how…
The extradition process has been running for nearly five years. Over such a long time, it’s easy to lose track of the sequence of events that led to this. Here’s how we got here, and what might happen next.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life ‘very difficult’ on…
EU is struggling to find enough stocks to send to Kyiv; US aid worth $60 billion is stalled over political differences. That appears to be playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Long after pope’s abuse summit, victims still traumatized by the system meant to address their cases
Five years later, the Vatican has offered no statistics on the number of bishops investigated or sanctioned.
Russia claims victory in Avdiivka as Ukraine retreats, Biden pledges continued support
The Russian Defense Ministry's announcement came the same day Ukraine’s military chief said he was withdrawing troops from the city of Avdiivka, where the outnumbered defenders had battled a Russian assault for four months.
Over 300 detained in Russia as country mourns death of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s fiercest foe
Hundreds of people in dozens of Russian cities streamed to ad-hoc memorials and monuments to victims of political repression with flowers and candles on Friday and Saturday to pay tribute to the politician.
German insolvencies keep rising amid weak economy
Berlin: The number of insolvencies in Germany rose 26.2 per cent year-on-year in January amid a weak economy, preliminary figures published by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) show on Friday.
Double-digit year-on-year growth…
UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in two special elections
Labour leader Keir Starmer said the results “show people want change.”