Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator,’ questioning Ukraine’s future
Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator,” escalating tensions in the aftermath of US-Russia talks over Ukraine. Read more at Read More
Australia’s spy agency foils three plots to harm individuals on its soil
The agency also prevented one government from luring a human rights advocate abroad, where they faced potential injury or death, the country’s spy chief disclosed on Wednesday. Read more at…
Rwanda suspends Belgian aid programme over DRC war comments
Belgium has angered Rwanda by condemning its role in backing the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more at Read More
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit one of the world’s most populated regions, new NASA data shows
New data from US space agency believes that the 2024 YR4 asteroid now has over a 3 per cent chance of hitting the planet in 2032, making it the highest-threat…
Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims
Philippe Tabarot will also talk to staff at the airline, after female employees told Radio France that they had been sexually harassed. Read more at Read More
US accuses China of ‘dangerous’ helicopter moves near disputed island
The Philippines said China’s crew flew within 3 metres of its plane in the airspace above Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday. Read more at Read More
Germany’s AfD at risk of millions in fines over alleged illegal donation
The AfD received €2.35 million from Gerhard Dingler, allegedly funnelled through him by billionaire Henning Conle, risking a €7 million fine if confirmed. Read more at Read More
Zelenskyy’s approval rating grows to 57%, debunking Trump’s 4% support claim
Despite the US president’s claims of low support, Zelenskyy’s approval rating reached 57% in February — higher than Trump’s own. Read more at Read More
Ceding territories means giving up on millions of Ukrainian people there, says Ukrainian POW
“Everyone who is in the occupied territories is a hostage of the Russian regime,” Ukrainian journalist and human rights activist Maksym Butkevych, who spent over two years in Russian captivity,…
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