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Ukraine’s President Admits Defeats In East

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2022

Ukraine's president has admitted that his forces are overwhelmed by the Russian military in the country's east. Volodymyr Zelensky made comments amid relentless battles over Ukraine's industrial heartland and warnings by Russia of an all-out war with the…

Deafening silence? As Iranians continue to protest for freedom, West remains largely quiet

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2022

As Iranian demonstrators begin a third week calling for the death of Iranian supreme leader and the overthrow of his hardline regime, the opposition is taking to social media to express its frustration at being generally ignored and…

Russian FM: West has declared ‘total war’ on Russia

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday accused Western countries of waging a “total war” on Russia and its people and culture as Moscow pushes on with its military operation in Ukraine.

Suicide drones launched from inside Iran said to have hit Parchin military site

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2022

A deadly explosion at Iran’s Parchin military complex on Wednesday was caused by quadcopter suicide drones, in an attack that fits a pattern of previous strikes that have been attributed to Israel, The New York Times reported Friday.

Russia war will have ‘shattering’ effect on food shortages in Africa: ‘you’re going to see governments fall’

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine has had a devastating effect on millions in the war-torn nation, but officials are sounding the alarm that there will be a "shattering" impact worldwide that could take a significantly deadlier toll.

US issues new sanctions against North Korea after missile tests

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2022

The U.S. targeted two Russian banks Friday as part of new sanctions over alleged support for North Korea and its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Erdogan Says Turkey Plans New Syrian Offensive, Won’t Seek U.S. Permission

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2022

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country is still committed to driving Syrian Kurdish militias out of northern Syria and that Ankara will not wait for permission from the United States before launching any new offensive.

Battles Overshadow 25th Anniversary NATO-Russia Accord

Posted on Friday, May 27, 2022

Fighting ravaged eastern Ukraine on the 25th anniversary of an agreement between the NATO military alliance and Russia that helped ease East-West tensions after the Cold War.

China, Russia veto US bid at UN to punish North Korea

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022

China and Russia on Thursday vetoed a US-led bid at the United Nations to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its missile launches, laying bare divisions that Western envoys fear would be exploited by Pyongyang. 

Ukraine’s President Condemns Kissinger For Suggesting To Cede Territory

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned former U.S. secretary of state Henry Kissinger for suggesting Ukraine should cede territory to make peace with Russia.

Battles Rage In Eastern Ukraine

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022

Fighting in Ukraine’s troubled eastern Donbas area escalated Friday killing several people, but Germany’s leader said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine won’t be successful.

Iran has used leaked UN Atomic Agency documents to deceive nuclear inspectors

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Wednesday published a report attesting that Iran has used classified leaked documents from the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to hide its progress on producing a nuclear weapon, Ynet News reports.…

Germany Defends Weapons Export To Ukraine

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022

The German chancellor has defended Germany’s historic decision to supply weapons to a war zone, saying Russian leader Vladimir Putin should not win the war in Ukraine.

CEO: ‘Millions Of COVID Jabs Thrown Away’

Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The CEO of pharmaceutical and biotechnology giant Moderna says his firm has to “throw away” millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines as “nobody wants them” amid worries about side effects.

A record 100 million people have been displaced worldwide

Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The world now has a record 100 million displaced people who have been forced to flee war and human rights abuses, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) stated on Sunday.

Food Supplies Under Pressure As Ukraine Conflict Spreads

Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2022

There are growing concerns over the impact the conflict in Ukraine could have on food supplies. Ukraine is a significant grain exporter, but clashes continue.

Hungary In State Of Emergency Over Ukraine War

Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Hungary’s hardline prime minister said his government had assumed emergency powers Tuesday in response to the war in Ukraine after his allies amended the constitution.

Russian, Chinese Bombers Near Japan and South Korea

Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Russian and Chinese bombers flew joint patrols near Japanese and South Korean air defense zones on Tuesday in an apparent warning to U.S. President Joe Biden visiting the region.

UN expert predicts global food crisis may be 10 weeks away

Posted on Monday, May 23, 2022

The world only has 10 weeks worth of grain left, the lowest levels ever seen, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine is creating a "seismic" threat to global food supplies, Gro Intelligence CEO Sara Menker told the United Nations…

Top Russian Diplomat Quits Over War In Ukraine

Posted on Monday, May 23, 2022

A top Russian diplomat resigned Monday to protest against Moscow’s “aggressive war” in Ukraine despite concerns about his safety.

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• Zelenskyy Urges Trump To Help Pressure Russia Toward Ceasefire (Worthy News Radio)
• Trump Says New 100% Tariff On China As Trade War Escalates
• France’s Macron Reappoints Lecornu As Premier Amid Political Turmoil
• Ukraine’s Power Grid Hit As Moscow Warns Against U.S. Missiles (Worthy News Radio)
• Madagascar’s President Says Coup Attempt Underway As Soldiers Join Protests

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