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U.S. bans Russian uranium imports, key to nuclear fuel supply
President Biden signed a bill banning Russian uranium imports, a move aimed at punishing Moscow for its war in Ukraine and boosting the U.S. nuclear industry.
Putin Wants to Have Half a Million Int’l Students in Russian Universities by 2030
Russia suffers highest daily casualties of war so far: Kyiv
Storm Shadow Missiles May Have Hit ‘Secret’ Russian Air Defense Base in Crimea
ASTRA reports on Telegram, citing its own sources, that the commander of a Russian military unit sited on Mount Ai-Petri in occupied Crimea was killed in a missile attack on Monday, May 13.
Palestinian Authority refuses to administer Rafah crossing - report
The Palestinian Authority has refused to administer the Rafah crossing, according to a Palestinian official wh
Israeli protesters vandalize aid trucks headed for Gaza through West Bank - report
Protesters have repeatedly blocked aid trucks headed for Gaza in recent months.
Erdogan: more than 1,000 Hamas members being treated in Turkish hospitals
Erdogan defends Hamas, says they are resistance fighters.
Estonia is "seriously" discussing the possibility of sending troops into western Ukraine to take over non-direct combat “rear” roles from Ukrainian forces to free them up
The national security advisor to the Estonian president is the latest NATO nation official to weigh into the debate over the wisdom of foreign forces in Ukraine, while a senior British officer said it's still "not a path that the [UK] Prime Minister wants to go down."
United Nations halves estimate of women and children killed in Gaza
Man sets four lesbians on fire, killing three, in Buenos Aires boarding house
Secret Hamas Files Show How It Spied on Everyday Palestinians
Costa Rica Shuts Down State Zoos, Ends Animal Captivity
UN Slashes Number of Women and Children Killed in Gaza by 50% - VINnews
(VINnews) — The United Nations has apparently slashed in half the estimated number of women and children killed in Gaza. The UN published the number of fatalities and provided a disclaimer: “The UN has so far not been able to produce independent, comprehensive, and verified casualty figures.” Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily […]
UN blames ‘fog of war’ for major overcounting of Gazan child deaths
Fake news on the rise leading up to EU election
Ahead of the European Parliament elections in June, fake news is becoming increasingly prevalent online. DW Fact Check explores four examples of how cybercriminals are spreading disinformation.
Joe Biden will double, triple and quadruple tariffs on some Chinese goods, with EV duties jumping to 102.5% from 27.5%
Biden will target key sectors including electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum.
US commander appeared to suggest UK special forces were operating in Ukraine
A UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson told BI: "It is the longstanding policy of successive governments not to comment on UK Special Forces."