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Year: 2023

Ukraine and Poland will open a crossing for trucks on Monday in order to clear the border.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  On Sunday, Ukrainian authorities announced that an extra border crossing will be opened between Ukraine and Poland on Monday specifically for empty freight trucks. This will help alleviate the current issue in Kyiv where several crossings have…

Production issues are causing difficulties for arms sales, even amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Stockholm —  According to a watchdog group, despite a rise in demand for weapons and military equipment, numerous Western arms companies were unsuccessful in increasing their production in 2022. This was due to various challenges such as labor shortages, rising…

Despite the support of NATO, funding from the United States for Ukraine may be at risk of running out.

Funding from the United States for Ukraine could potentially stop in the near future. The U.S. Congress is currently divided and has not yet passed a budget for the government, let alone allocated additional funds to support allies involved in…

The government of Ukraine is investigating claims that Russian forces have shot Ukrainian soldiers who were surrendering.

On Sunday, Ukrainian authorities initiated an inquiry into claims that Russian military personnel executed Ukrainian soldiers who were surrendering. This came after a blurry video circulated on social media showing two men in uniform being fired upon from a short…

Farmers in the Maghreb region are utilizing drones as a tool to combat the effects of climate change.

Nabeul, Tunisia —  A quadcopter flew in a back-and-forth motion over lines of lush orange trees in the vicinity of Nabeul, located in eastern Tunisia. Tunisian farmers are utilizing a black unmanned aircraft, outfitted with a multi-lens camera and sensors,…

The UN human rights chief urges for the cessation of violence and a resumption of dialogue in Gaza.

Volker Türk issued a statement expressing deep concern over reports that negotiations for a continuation of last week’s ceasefire have come to a standstill. He urged for the guns to be silenced and for dialogue to resume, as the suffering…

Zelenskyy expresses gratitude to those aiding in the battle against the invasion.

On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to all those who have supported Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s attack. This includes soldiers, Emergency Service of Ukraine workers, National Police, National Guard, and others. Zelenskyy emphasized the significance…

A recent study found that the United States is not ready to accommodate the increasing population of senior citizens.

PHOENIX —  At the start of this year, Michael Genaldi’s path to being homeless began after a vehicle collided with the back of his motorcycle. This caused three of his ribs to be crushed and resulted in him being in…

The United States has reported an increase in flu cases and a possible peak in RSV infections.

NEW YORK —  The occurrence of influenza is increasing, while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lung infections, which can severely affect children and elderly individuals, may have reached their peak, according to statements from U.S. health authorities on Friday. According to…

According to an official, there has been an increase in respiratory illness in China due to the presence of known pathogens.

SHENZHEN, China —  According to a health official, China’s increase in respiratory illness is due to already known disease-causing agents and there is no indication of any new contagious diseases. This comes as the country enters its first winter without…