International Desk
NATO chief confident Ukraine ready to make offensive gains
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday he is "confident" that Ukraine is prepared to retake more territory as Kyiv readies for a new offensive against invading Russian forces, reports AFP.
Russia's air force accidentally bombs its own city
When a powerful blast shook a Russian city near the border of Ukraine residents thought it was an Ukrainian attack. But the Russian military quickly acknowledged that it was a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its own warplanes, reports AP.
Over 400 killed, 3,500 hurt in Sudan fighting: WHO
More than 400 people have been killed and over 3,500 others hurt in the fighting in Sudan, the World Health Organization said Friday, reports AFP.
China foreign minister steps up threats against Taiwan
China's foreign minister stepped up threats Friday against the self-governing island of Taiwan, saying any who go against Beijing's demand to exert control over the island are "playing with fire."
UK Deputy PM Dominic Raab quits after bullying investigation
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned Friday after an independent investigation into complaints that he bullied civil servants.
Will continue to avail all available options: Cong on Surat court rejecting Rahul Gandhi's plea
The Congress on Thursday said it will continue to avail all options still available under the law after a Gujarat court rejected Rahul Gandhi's application for a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case, reports PTI.
US announces new $325 mn military aid package for Ukraine
The United States on Wednesday announced a new $325 million military aid package for Ukraine that includes much-needed artillery rounds as well as anti-armor weapons, reports AFP.
Thousands flee Sudan capital as clashes rage despite truce
Thousands of residents fled Sudan's capital Wednesday as fighting between the army and paramilitaries, that has killed around 200 people, raged for a fifth day after a 24-hour truce collapsed.
US eavesdropped on conversations of UN secretary-general, other officials: Washington Post
The United States eavesdropped on conversations of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other UN officials, according to a report by The Washington Post citing leaked classified intelligence documents the newspaper obtained.
Putin has visited Kherson region in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Ukraine's Kherson region, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, reports AFP.
G7 'committed to' intensifying sanctions against Russia, to support Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies vowed a unified front against Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, saying at the close of their meetings Tuesday that they were committed to boosting and enforcing tough sanctions against Moscow.
Fighting rages in Sudan as death toll passes 100
Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital Khartoum Monday as fighting between the army and paramilitary forces led by rival generals raged for a third day with the death toll surpassing 100.
US, UK urge 'immediate cessation of violence' in Sudan
Britain and the United States called Monday for an "immediate cessation" of violence in Sudan, where fighting between the army and paramilitaries has killed nearly 100 people.
Poland, Hungary ban Ukraine grain to protect local farms
Poland and Hungary on Saturday banned imports of grain and other food from Ukraine to protect local farmers, officials from both countries said.
Fire in Dubai kills 16, injures 9 in apartment building
A fire swept through an apartment building in an older neighborhood of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine, authorities said Sunday.