Russia Launches New Deadly Missile Strkes Across Ukraine
Russian forces launched at least 60 missile strikes across Ukraine on Friday, officials said, reporting explosions in at least four cities. At least two people were killed when a residential
Biden Plans First Sub-Saharan Africa Visit by US President Since 2015
Biden would be the first US president to visit since Barack Obama went in July 2015 to Kenya and Ethiopia.
Russia Warns US of ‘Unpredictable Consequences’ If It Sends Patriot Missile Systems to Ukraine
The Russian embassy in Washington said sending the Patriot missile system would be considered “provocative.”
Twitter Changes Rules over Account Tracking Elon Musk’s Jet
Before Wednesday, the account had more than 526,000 followers.
Harry & Meghan to Vent Grievances in Final Netflix Episodes
Netflix promoted the latest episodes with a trailer in which Harry alleges the couple were victims of “institutional gaslighting.”
Iran Sentences Belgian Aid Worker to 28 Years
Vandecasteele was arrested in February and is reportedly being held in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison
Twitter Suspends Account Tracking Elon Musk’s Jet
“Well it appears @ElonJet is suspended,” creator Jack Sweeney tweeted from his personal @JxckSweeney account.
Ukraine War: Explosions in Central Kyiv Amid Air Raid Warning
Ukraine has accused Iran of supplying Russia with “kamikaze” drones but Iran has denied.
US Poised to Approve Patriot Missile Battery for Ukraine
It is likely to come this week and could be announced as early as Thursday.
1 Bn Euros Pledged for Ukraine at Paris Aid Conference
It shows that the whole of the civilised world is supporting Ukraine
Bolsonaro Supporters Clash with Police in Brazil’s Capital
Brasilia’s public security secretariat said in a statement that clashes broke out after police carried out an arrest warrant.
China Students Return Home Amid COVID Travel Spread Fears
The Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan. 22 this year, is traditionally China’s busiest travel season.
Musk’s Twitter Disbands Its Trust and Safety Advisory Group
The council had been scheduled to meet with Twitter representatives Monday night.
G7 Agrees Ukraine Support Platform Ahead of Aid Summit
The goal is now to build this platform quickly with the participation of Ukraine, international financial institutions and other partners
China to Drop Travel Tracing as It Relaxes ‘Zero-COVID’
At midnight on Monday, the smart phone app will cease to function, meaning residents’ travels will not be traced and recorded.
Second Iranian Detainee Executed over Alleged Protest Crime
Activists warn that at least a dozen people already have been sentenced to death in closed-door hearings.
British Trade Minister Badenoch Heads to India for New Round of Trade Talks
The trip marks the first formal round of negotiations since July.
Twitter to Relaunch Twitter Blue at Higher Price for Apple Users
The company said users could subscribe for $8 per month through the web but for $11 per month through Apple iOS.
Russia Drones Smash Power Network in Odesa, Leaving 1.5 Million without Power
“The situation in the Odesa region is very difficult,” President Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address.
US Football Journalist Grant Wahl Dies at 48 in Qatar While Covering Netherlands-Argentina Quarterfinal
Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup.
