Fourteen ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area
Over the past day, June 21, fourteen ceasefire violations by the Russian-occupation troops were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
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«World's Happiest Country» Seeks Migrants
Repeatedly dubbed the happiest nation on the planet with world-beating living standards, Finland should be deluged by people wanting to relocate, but in fact it faces an acute workforce shortage.
Foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland discuss counteraction to Nord Stream 2.
Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Poland Dmytro Kuleba and Zbigniew Rau have discussed the issue of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 project and coordinated positions to counteract its implementation.
Ukraine reports 296 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 296 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,230,142.
UN says Great Barrier Reed should be added to ‘in danger’ list, angering Australia.
The long-term outlook for the world's biggest coral reef system had deteriorated and action was needed to counter the effects of climate change, a UN committee said.
US Has «Wrong» Expectation For Dialogue: Kim Jong Un's Sister.
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday that Washington had "wrong" expectations for dialogue with Pyongyang and was facing "greater disappointment", state media...
Rights group calls for pressure on Nicaragua’s Ortega over pre-election crackdown.
Ortega is seeking a fourth term as president and has been systematically clearing his path of potential challengers through arrests for alleged crimes against the state.
SpaceX's Starlink To Provide Global Internet Coverage By September.
Starlink, the satellite internet unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, expects to be able to provide continuous global coverage by around September but will then need to seek regulatory approvals, its president...
Migrant children testify to ‘horrible’ conditions inside U.
The testimonials offer a detailed look into the conditions within a network of emergency shelters hastily erected to deal with a sharp rise of arrivals at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Taliban takes control of key Afghanistan district, adding to dozens of recent gains.
The Taliban's gains in the country came as the Pentagon reaffirmed the U.S. troop withdrawal was still on pace to conclude by early September.
In Gates Divorce, Spotlight On Man Who Managed Their $170 Billion Fortune.
For almost three decades, Michael Larson has quietly shuffled around one of the world's biggest fortunes with a chief priority: Keep his fabulously wealthy bosses out of the headlines.
Australia To Challenge UNESCO Downgrade Of Great Barrier Reef.
Australia will strongly oppose a UNESCO plan to list the Great Barrier Reef as "in danger" over its deterioration caused by climate change, the government said Tuesday.
US, South Korea To Consider Ending North Korea Coordination Group.
The United States and South Korea have agreed to consider scrapping a working group established to coordinate North Korea policy, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, after it became seen as a...
Mexico president calls for ‘thorough investigation’ after border shootings leave 19 dead.
``Everything indicates that it was not a confrontation, but rather a commando that shot people who were not involved in any conflict,'' Lopez Obrador said.
Pakistan Assures Help To US In Recovering Hostages From Afghanistan: Embassy.
Pakistan has assured the US that it would continue to assist America and other countries in recovering their hostages from Afghanistan, but only as "a moral duty" and not under coercion or incentives.
U.S. Ambassador To Russia To Return This Week
U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan will return to Moscow “this week,” two months after leaving the post amid worsening relations between the United States and Russia, Department of State spokesman Ned Price said on June 21.
US Could Slow Down Afghanistan Withdrawal: Pentagon.
The US military could slow down its withdrawal from Afghanistan due to the gains made by the Taliban insurgents, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday.
Head Of Chechnya’s State Television Threatens To Kill Kadyrov’s Critics.
The director of Chechnya’s state television has issued death threats against the “enemies” of Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov.
More than 8,500 children were used as soldiers in 2020, United Nations says.
The report verified that violations had been committed against 19,379 children in 21 conflicts.
Russia Bans US NGO Bard College After Labelling It «Undesirable».
Russian state prosecutor's office said on Monday it banned Bard College, a US non-governmental organisation, after labelling it "undesirable".