UN says it remains “fully committed” to Ukraine’s territorial integrity “within its internationally recognised borders”. Russian-installed officials in occupied regions of Ukraine have reported huge majorities in favour of becoming part of Russia after five days of voting in so-called “referendums” that Kyiv and its allies have condemned as illegitimate and a sham. Hastily arranged…
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Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden
Former US security contractor Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship. President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former US security contractor Edward Snowden, according to a decree signed by the Russian leader. Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals granted Russian citizenship by the decree…
Joe Biden Condemns Russia as Threat to the World in U.N. Speech
President Biden portrayed Russia as the chief threat to global peace and renewed warnings that “a nuclear war cannot be won.”President Biden used his first speech at the United Nations since the invasion of Ukraine to accuse one man, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, of seeking to “erase” another nation from the map and…
UK lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest after state funeral
Thousands line the streets of London as the United Kingdom pays last respects to the late queen before her burial in Windsor. Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest after a state funeral attended by world leaders and a final journey through the streets of London. Monday’s funeral comes 11 days after the longest-serving…
Nancy Pelosi visits Armenia as Azerbaijan truce holds
US House speaker’s visit to Yerevan comes days after deadly border clashes broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Armenia, where a ceasefire has held after an outburst of fighting with neighbouring Azerbaijan that killed hundreds of troops from both sides. Pelosi arrived in the Armenian capital, Yerevan,…
Britain prepares for state funeral and final farewell to queen
The 2,000 strong congregation will include world leaders, royalty, representatives from charity and those who made ‘extraordinary contributions’ in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Britain is preparing to bid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth in a grand state funeral, after King Charles III said he had been “moved beyond measure” by the outpouring of…
Tight Buddies – Putin meets Xi for first time since Ukraine war
The Russian president’s encounters with the Chinese leader cannot be considered a meeting of equals, analysts say. tions with the West continued to unravel over his war on Ukraine and as China’s military harassment of Taiwan seemed set to put Xi on a collision course with Taipei’s United States and European allies – sanctions being…
Arrest of UK anti-royal protesters raises free speech concerns
British police have come in for criticism from activists and civil liberties groups over their treatment of anti-monarchy protesters. British police have faced criticism from activists and civil liberties groups over their treatment of people who have publicly challenged King Charles III‘s accession to the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, raising free speech concerns….
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