Category: Global News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 609
As the war enters its 609th day, these are the main developments.
What’s the extent of US military aid to Israel in its war on Gaza?
Washington has been sending military assets to the region for 'deterence purposes'.
California hits pause on GM Cruise self-driving cars due to safety concerns
Decision is latest instance of regulatory agencies expressing concern over safety of autonomous vehicles.
Photos: Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv to demand release of hostages
Hamas seized approximately 220 people as hostages, according to Israeli officials. Four have since been released.
Michael Cohen tells court Donald Trump inflated asset values ‘arbitrarily’
Trump inflated value of his real estate assets in order to secure favourable insurance premiums, his former lawyer says.
US Republicans pick Tom Emmer as latest nominee for House speaker
It is unclear if the Minnesota congressman, the number three Republican in the chamber, can secure the needed votes.
UN chief says ‘clear violations of international humanitarian law’ in Gaza
Antonio Guterres pleads for civilians to be protected in Israel-Hamas war, warns of a wider regional conflagration.
More than 700 killed in overnight Israeli attacks, Gaza officials say
Health ministry says it is the highest number of deaths in Gaza a 24-hour period since Israeli assault began.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gets bail in corruption cases
Sharif returns to Pakistan in hopes of overturning corruption conviction and running for political office again.
Kremlin says Russian economy ready to handle more sanctions
Sanctions have boosted domestic industrial production, officials say.