Ukraine will lose some of its US-supplied Abrams M1 tanks once they’re deployed on the battlefield against Russia, Forbes has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine has no alternative to US aid in its conflict with Russia, Kiev’s Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The number of destitute persons in rural England has surged by 40% in five years due to the cost-of-living crisis, a report has found
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The UN Security Council on Wednesday held its first open meeting on the continuing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, which are becoming an increasing threat to global trade and the stability of the entire region as the intense fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza continues.
The UN is tasked with tackling many urgent issues of global importance, from humanitarian crises to peacekeeping operations and the climate crisis. This all comes at a cost, but not as much as you might think. With the 2024 budget recently approved, we crunch the numbers.
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Two children have reportedly been killed and at least 15 injured in a wave of deadly new year attacks across Ukraine, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative said on Wednesday .
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday strongly condemned an attack in Iran which has reportedly killed more than 100 people taking part in a commemoration for a former top military general in the eastern city of Kerman.
Continuing airstrikes were reported across Gaza on Wednesday and “intense ground battles” between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters in refugee camps in central areas that have reportedly left many dead.
WASHINGTON DC, Jan 03 (IPS) - In its military campaign in Gaza, Israel faces a seemingly endless list of alleged human rights violations. International monitors argue the Israel Defense Forces have starved Gazans, targeted journalists attempting to cover the carnage, tortured detainees, and attacked hospitals full of wounded civilians.
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BRATISLAVA, Jan 03 (IPS) - “This is what you get after ten years of state propaganda and brainwashing,” says Anatolii*.
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