Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 748
As the war enters its 748th day, these are the main developments.
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Five key takeaways from China’s annual meeting of parliament
China is turning to 'future technologies' to boost is economy as it tries to turn the page on developers' struggles.
Russia, NATO at odds over pope’s call for Ukraine to show ‘white flag’
Moscow said the pope's comment was 'quite understandable' while NATO said 'it's not the time to talk about surrender'.
Hungary’s Orban claims Trump said he won’t ‘give a penny’ to Ukraine
PM Viktor Orban tells Hungarian state broadcaster that Trump has a 'clear vision' after meeting former US president.
Tax reform, border funds and Israel aid: Biden releases 2025 budget request
US president's budget proposal has scant hope of passing but signals his priorities ahead of November's elections.
‘No empty words’: Muslim Canadians use Ramadan to urge Gaza action
Muslim groups say Canadian MPs won't be allowed to speak to congregants this Ramadan unless they act to end Gaza war.
‘Reject AIPAC’: US progressives join forces against pro-Israel lobby group
Left-wing organisations launch a coalition to push back against AIPAC's influence amid the US-backed war on Gaza.
EU countries endorse diluted draft rules on gig economy workers’ rights
Revised text scraps set of criteria proposed by European Commission to determine if an online company is an employer.
India conducts first flight of missile that can carry multiple warheads
Delhi has been developing its missile systems for years now, especially as its competition with China grows.
Haiti emergency summit called as gang-fuelled security crisis spirals
Jamaica meeting comes as foreign diplomats evacuated from the Caribbean nation as gangs seek to oust its prime minister.
Lee Anderson, UK lawmaker dropped by Sunak, defects to right-wing party
Anderson was suspended from the Conservative Party over accusations of Islamophobia.
Hondurans cheer a rare win over their corrupt politicians, far from home
A US court convicts former right-wing President Juan Orlando Hernandez of narco-trafficking.
Why is the US setting up temporary port off Gaza for aid deliveries?
The pier, which could take 60 days to build, might not be an effective solution to the urgent aid crisis in Gaza.
Flag of NATO’s 32nd member, Sweden, raised at alliance’s headquarters
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson preside over flag-raising ceremony in Brussels.
Ukraine hails unwanted first Oscar for ‘Russian terror’ documentary
Mstyslav Chernov's 20 Days in Mariupol won best documentary for journalist's first-person account of Russian invasion.
France’s Macron pushes on with assisted-dying bill
President's bill allowing terminally ill people to be aided in ending life follows polls showing public support.
Pakistan police crack down on PTI protests over alleged rigging in election
Last month's vote saw large-scale allegations of rigging which PTI says was done to stop it from coming to power.
Russia tightlipped on reports Navy commander sunk by Black Sea losses
Kremlin refuses comment on report it replaced navy commander after losing warships to Ukrainian attacks in Black Sea.
India implements ‘anti-Muslim’ 2019 citizenship law weeks before election
Modi gov't announces rules to implement controversial law, weeks before the PM seeks a third term in vote due by May.
A sad Ramadan for Gaza as Israel continues attacks
In the midst of Israel's war, the people of Gaza don't feel the joy of the holy month.