Putin says cause of Ukraine War was hostile actions of West, Kyiv
Putin blames Ukraine War on hostile actions of West, Kyiv
Medvedev: Russia can annex Abkhazia, South Ossetia from Georgia
Russia can annex Georgia’s Abkhazia, South Ossetia – Medvedev
China carries out patrols near disputed islands
China conducts patrols near contested islands
Wildfires continue to rage across Greece, threatening Athens
Nearly 162,000 hectares of forest area across the country have burned to the ground in the last three days
UN launches appeal for $268 million to support Ukrainians in need
UN, partners will prioritize emergency repairs to homes, provide clothes, heating appliances, winter supplies.
German FM expresses support for Ukraine’s drone strikes on Moscow
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock upheld Ukraine’s drone attacks within Russian territory, asserting that Kyiv’s actions are in accordance with international law
Thai parliament elects real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin as PM
Thailand’s Parliament elected the country’s next prime minister on ending a three month political deadlock
Trump declares his intention to turn himself in at Fulton County jail
This decision comes after he was formally charged for his efforts to overturn the election results in Georgia
French health minister urges mask wearing of COVID-19
France’s health minister on Monday urged people to adopt the “reflex of wearing a mask”.
Turkey rescues 94 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
Migrants in rubber boats pushed back into Turkish territorial waters by Greek authorities
US approves sale of Apache helicopters to Poland
The US has approved the sale of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment to Poland for an estimated cost of $12 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Monday. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the agency said in a statement “The proposed sale will improve Poland’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. Poland will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces,” it said, adding the sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region. Poland, a NATO member in Central Europe, plans to deploy the helicopters to its 18th Mechanized Division and 1st Air Force Brigade. Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak previously said that having Apaches is important because they work well with Abrams tanks, which Warsaw also ordered from the US in recent years.
US advises citizens to depart Belarus as Lithuania seals border
US urges citizens to leave Belarus as Lithuania closes border
China’s Xi arrives in South Africa for state visit, BRICS summit
Chinese President Xi was received by host President Cyril Ramaphosa at OR Tambo International Airport.
US, S. Korea conduct military drills as North’s Kim inspects navy site
US, S. Korea hold military exercises as North’s Kim visits military site
New variant of COVID-19 detected in Israel: Report
The Israel Public Broadcasting Organization (KAN) confirmed the presence of the variant.
Iranian speedboats ‘intercept’ US Navy carrier
Iran speedboats ‘intercept’ US Navy carrier
Russian spacecraft spins out of control, crashes into Moon
Russian spacecraft Luna-25 crashes into Moon
Russia thwarts Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
Russia says it foiled Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
US, South Korea set to kick off joint military drills on Monday
The US and South Korea are set to begin major combined military drills on Monday
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Sweden for talks
Zelenskyy’s meetings with Sweden’s leadership will center on security and Swedish support.
Poland bolsters efforts to secure World War II reparations from Germany
Poland increases efforts to secure WW II reparations from Germany
Stolen British Museum treasures auctioned on eBay
Treasures that went missing from the British Museum are being auctioned online for as low as $50
Chinese military holds joint drills around Taiwan
Move comes in response to island nation’s vice president’s ‘stopover’ in US on way to Paraguay
Saudi crown prince receives Iranian foreign minister in Jeddah
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the city of Jeddah marking his initial visit to the Kingdom after both nations decided to reestablish diplomatic ties
US gives green-light for transfer of Dutch F-16 jets to Ukraine
US approves shipment of Dutch F-16 jets to Ukraine
EU accused of differentiating among refugees
EU accused of differential treatment among refugees
Japan says China, Russia deployed 11 ships near its southern islands
Tokyo expresses ‘grave concern’ about passage of Chinese, Russian naval ships near Japan’s territorial waters.
