Russia Launches ‘Exceptional’ Air Attack in Kyiv with Drones, Missiles
It was the maximum number of attacking missiles in the shortest period of time, said Serhii Popko, the head of the Kyiv military administration.
Zelensky Meets Sunak On European Tour, UK Offers More Weapons For Ukraine
He said rather than attacking Russian territory, Ukraine will seek to free Russian-occupied land that is located inside of Ukraine’s internationally recognized boundaries.
China Sentences 78-Year-Old US Citizen to Life in Prison on Spying Charges
Details of the charges against John Shing-Wan Leung, who holds permanent residency in Hong Kong, have not been publicly released.
Bangladesh, Myanmar Brace as Cyclone Mocha Makes Landfall
Authorities urged thousands of people in both countries to seek shelter.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Arrives in Berlin To Meet German Leaders, Discuss Arms Deliveries
“Already in Berlin. Weapons. Powerful package. Air defense. Reconstruction. EU. NATO. Security,” Zelenskyy tweeted Sunday.
Zelensky Meets Pope Francis at Vatican and Seeks Backing for Ukraine’s Peace Plan
Zelensky held his hand over his heart and said it was a “great honour” to meet with the pope.
Zelensky Arrives in Rome for Meetings with Pope Francis, Italian Leaders
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni staunchly backs military and other aid for Ukraine.
Elon Musk Names Linda Yaccarino as New Twitter CEO
He said he would remain involved at Twitter as executive chairman and chief technology officer.
Israeli Airstrikes, Palestinian Rockets Continue Even as Hopes for a Ceasefire Grow
The past few days of fighting have killed 31 Palestinians in Gaza and a 70-year-old man in central Israel.
Pandemic-Related Asylum Restrictions Known as Title 42 Expire, Straining US Immigration System
Migrants, including children, in northern Mexico paced along a US border strung with razor wire and bolstered by troops, unsure of where to go or what to do next.
Pakistan Former PM Khan Stands In Court, Government Arrests Hundreds
Khan, who is already in detention, has been charged with illegally selling official goods while serving as prime minister from 2018 to 2022.
Trump Jokes About Sexual Abuse Verdict, Repeats Election Lies
“That was a rigged election,” Trump said, adding that anyone who thought otherwise was “stupid.”
Jury Finds Trump Liable for Sexual Abuse, Awards Accuser $5M
The verdict was split: Jurors rejected Carroll’s claim that she was raped, finding Trump responsible for a lesser degree of sexual abuse.
Russia’s Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 21 in Ural Mountains
A state of emergency was introduced in the province, where more than 5,000 buildings have burned down.
Russia Fires Missiles at Ukraine as Putin Presides Over Victory Day Parade at Red Square
May 9, which marks the day of Germany’s surrender in 1945, is the most important holiday in Russia under President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Bans Jet Skis, Ride-Hailing Ahead of WWII Tributes
May 9 is normally a bank holiday in Ukraine, too, but not this year, because of the war.
Emeka Anyaoku: King Charles III’s Popularity Will Grow, Anti-Monarchy Protests A Minority View
The former Commonwealth secretary general said Queen Elizabeth did not start out with the degree of popularity she ended with.
Iran Executes Two Men For Blasphemy
Mizan announced that the two men who were detained in 2020 for blasphemy had been hanged, it did not, however, specify when.
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Southern India, at Least 22 Dead
Police officer Abdul Nazar said the rescue teams were expecting to recover more bodies from inside the boat.
Russia Launches Mass Strikes on Ukraine Ahead of May 9 Victory Day Holiday
It’s a key anniversary for President Vladimir Putin who has evoked the spirit of the Soviet army that defeated Nazi German forces.
