Ukraine May 7, 2024 Using high-tech drones, Russia is pressing aerial advantage against beleaguered Ukrainian artillery Russian surveillance drones patrol the skies of Ukraine, forcing Ukrainian artillery units to stay in hiding while they wait for aid and reinforcements.
Asia May 7, 2024 With monsoon season on horizon, coming weeks could prove critical for outcome of Burmese war The low cloud cover of monsoon season in Burma means the junta's air force will be less powerful. Both the Burmese military and ethnic rebels want to make gains before the rains come.
Joe Biden May 7, 2024 White House official urges US mining projects in nations deemed 'risky' by corporations A senior White House adviser has voiced the necessity of encouraging mining projects in countries where Western corporations might be hesitant to invest.
North Korea May 7, 2024 Ukraine examines North Korea missile debris from Russian strikes Ukrainian state prosecutors have examined debris from approximately half of the 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia beginning last December.
Israel May 7, 2024 Palestinians pursue UN General Assembly support for full membership bid The United Nations General Assembly is considering a draft resolution to recognize Palestinians as qualified for full U.N. membership, according to officials.
France May 6, 2024 During France visit, Chinese president urged to influence Russia to end war in Ukraine President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to urge him to influence Russia to end the war.
China May 6, 2024 Claims of surrogacy, illegal in China, investigated by Chinese health commission China is investigating claims of an illegal surrogacy operation in the Chongqing Angel Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in China that went viral on social media.
France May 6, 2024 Putin's inauguration: France will send diplomat, Germany and Baltic states will not While France will send its ambassador to the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin, other countries will protest by withholding their own ambassadors.
Holocaust May 6, 2024 Holocaust survivors visit Auschwitz for annual March of the Living, reflect on Oct. 7 attacks Thousands of Jews, including Holocaust survivors personally affected by the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, commemorated Holocaust victims in the annual March of the Living.
Joe Biden May 6, 2024 Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah II have 'informal' meeting as Gaza cease-fire seems unlikely Jordan's King Abdullah II visited President Joe Biden at the White House for an informal meeting to discuss challenges facing the allies, like Israel's possible Rafah ground offensive.
China May 6, 2024 China urged by state agencies to ramp up number of ICU beds China has been urged to boost its number of intensive care unit beds as part of its public health strategy, according to a statement by several state agencies.