Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 284
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 284th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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US intelligence expects slower pace of Ukraine war to continue
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines also said Russia's precision munitions appear to be running out quickly.
US Navy says trawler carrying arms haul was bound for Yemen
US Navy says boat carrying more than one million rounds of ammunition intercepted along a sea route from Iran to Yemen.
Israeli warplanes attack Gaza as EU calls for ‘accountability’
Air raids on Gaza come in a week where 10 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
Major cities in China ease COVID-19 restrictions after protests
Chinese authorities loosen COVID controls, testing no longer required to take public transport in Beijing, Shenzhen.
Turkey says Kurdish armed groups in Syria ‘legitimate targets’
Tukey's presidential spokesman says Ankara will target the PKK, YPG and PYD forces to protect its borders.
Lagoon dries up as Peru’s southern Andes faces drought
The area is experiencing its driest period in almost a half-century, affecting more than 3,000 communities.
Russia rejects $60 oil price cap, warns of response
Ukraine's Western allies approve oil price cap to starve Russia of revenues as Kyiv pushes for a lower cap of $30.
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa ‘is not resigning’: Spokesman
Cyril Ramaphosa's job is in question after a report claimed millions of dollars in cash found at his private game farm.
More than 2.4 million people attended group stages matches: FIFA
The number was higher than during the group stages of the 2018 World Cup in Russia according to FIFA.
‘Executed in cold blood’: Palestinians react to public killing
Palestinian activists and social media users called for a response against Israeli crimes and killings against them.
Pakistani army chief vows to defend ‘motherland’ on Kashmir visit
Asim Munir says army will 'take the fight back to the enemy' as he visits Line of Control, de facto border with India.
Brazil’s Jesus and Telles out of World Cup with injuries
The South American team said the pair both underwent tests on Saturday morning that 'confirmed their injuries'.
El Salvador deploys 10,000 troops to gang-run capital suburb
President Nayib Bukele announced that "8,500 soldiers and 1,500 agents have surrounded" a suburb of San Salvador
Tunisia trade union ‘no longer accepts’ president’s agenda
The powerful UGTT says it will oppose Kais Saied's reforms and defend freedoms 'whatever the cost.'
Iran says more than 200 killed in country’s continuing unrest
Iran interior ministry's state security council provides its first death toll relating to months-long protests.
US adds Wagner mercenaries to blacklist for religious persecution
US State Department says it 'will not stand by' in the face of a crackdown on religious freedoms.
Eleven sentenced to death for killing conservationist in Tanzania
Wayne Lotter, who was murdered in Dar es Salaam in 2017, may have been killed because of his anti-poaching activities.
Guns N’ Roses sues online gun shop for appropriating name
One of the most successful rock bands of all time said it does not want to be 'associated with a firearms retailer'.
Uvalde school shooting victims seek $27bn in class-action lawsuit
US lawsuit says officials failed to follow active attacker protocol as they waited too long to confront the attacker.