Ukraine live news: War ‘strategic failure’ for Russia, Biden says
At the end of a two-day visit to Poland, the US President says Russia cannot win in Ukraine.
Category Archives: News
Yemen’s Houthis announce three-day ceasefire after Saudi attacks
Statement comes a day after a wave of drone and missile attacks hit targets across Saudi Arabia.
Russian rockets hit Ukraine’s Lviv in two attacks
Five people wounded after two rockets hit a fuel depot and two others later hit a military factory in the western city.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin ‘cannot remain in power’, says Joe Biden
In a major speech in Warsaw on Saturday, Biden said the world must prepare for a "long fight ahead".
Children among severely wounded trapped in Ukraine’s Chernihiv
Mayor Vladyslav Atroshenko says 44 people are in need of urgent evacuation but leaving the city is impossible.
China says no survivors in plane crash with 132 on board
China Eastern flight was flying at 29,000 feet on Monday when it nosedived into a mountainous area and crashed.
US sanctions six Nigerians for aiding Boko Haram
The men were found guilty of setting up a cell in the United Arab Emirates to raise funds for Boko Haram.
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition hits Houthi targets in Sanaa, Hodeidah
Saudi-led coalition targets Houthis after Friday's attack by the group on an oil depot in Jeddah.
Oscars 2022: New hosts, categories and controversies
The Oscars will take place on March 27; this year's ceremony will be hosted by three women for the first time.
Afghanistan: Taliban girls’ education ban won’t last, says Malala
The armed group ruling Afghanistan closed girls' secondary schools just hours after reopening them this week.
‘Grave threat to life’: UN climate chief issues warning for MENA
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa discusses the first-ever MENA Climate Week conference in Dubai.
Pakistan: Opposition starts anti-gov’t march towards Islamabad
PM expected to face no-confidence vote in parliament this week; ruling PTI party has organised pro-gov't march on Sunday
Afghan girls stage protest, demand Taliban reopen schools
About two dozen girls and women protest in front of the Ministry of Education against Taliban decision to shut schools.
What does Russia’s shift of military focus mean for Ukraine war?
Russian general says combat power of the Ukrainian military 'considerably reduced' and troops will now focus on Donbas.
Zelenskyy urges Qatar to boost gas output to counter Russia
Zelenskyy says countries could make a contribution to the stabilisation of Europe through their energy policy.
EU envoy heads to Iran to help finalise stalled nuclear talks
Enrique Mora, the coordinator for nuclear talks, hopes to help Iran and US finalise stalled talks on restoring the deal.
LGBTQ people in Iraq face violence by armed groups, police
LGBTQ people in Iraq live in constant fear amid rising violence against their community.
Voting gets under way in Malta general elections
The incumbent government, which has campaigned on its handling of pandemic and economic track record, predicted to win.
Sharp rise in Sri Lanka fuel prices as economy reels
Lanka IOC, which accounts for a third of market, lifts price by nearly 20 percent, the second increase in as many weeks.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 31
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 31st day, we take a look at the main developments.