An aide to Zelenskyy is pushing for leaders from Hungary and Ukraine to engage in discussions about Ukraine’s bid to join the EU.
budapest, hungary — On Wednesday, the chief of staff for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed interest in setting up a meeting between the Ukrainian and Hungarian leaders. This comes as Budapest has voiced opposition to a proposal to begin discussions…
Iran claims to have launched a capsule that is capable of transporting animals into space.
tehran, iran — On Wednesday, Iran announced that it successfully launched a capsule into space that can transport animals, in preparation for future human missions. According to a report from the official IRNA news agency, the Telecommunications Minister, Isa Zarepour,…
The G7 leaders held a virtual meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy.
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a virtual meeting with leaders from the Group of Seven, a group of highly developed nations. During the meeting, he expressed that Moscow is relying on Western solidarity to falter in the upcoming…
The United States has brought charges against soldiers associated with Russia for committing acts of war crimes.
Washington — Four soldiers who have ties to Russia are being accused by the United States of committing war crimes. The soldiers are being charged with mistreating a U.S. citizen in a brutal manner, according to American prosecutors. This alleged…
Following the initial progress, discussions at COP28 about climate change have reached a stalemate between optimism and challenges.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Following a swift and productive start on the first day, negotiators at a vital United Nations climate conference concluded their first week on Wednesday in a more conventional position: a hazy area where progress and…
Moody’s has changed Hong Kong’s rating outlook to negative.
Hong Kong — On Wednesday, Moody’s, a ratings agency, lowered the forecast for Hong Kong’s credit rating from stable to negative. This decision came after a similar adjustment was made for China the previous day. China’s reopening after the pandemic…
The United Nations Security Council is informed about the enduring impact of war in Ukraine, described as immeasurable.
During the Security Council briefing, Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, stated that 2023 has been just as catastrophic for the citizens of Ukraine as the previous year. The OHCHR, a branch of the United Nations that monitors human rights,…
Turkish UN official calls for investigation into reported sexual assaults during acts of terror by Hamas.
The UN’s High Commissioner disputed accusations of unequal treatment towards the ongoing conflict in Gaza, stating that he had received reports of sexual assault during the Hamas assault on southern Israeli communities. He stated that it was evident and important…
The Secretary-General, Guterres, calls on the Security Council to take action on the Israel-Palestine crisis, citing it as a threat to international peace and security.
In a communication to the Council, Mr. Guterres referenced Article 99, found in Chapter XV of the Charter. According to this statement, the leader of the UN has the authority to notify the Security Council about any issue that he…
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledges his errors but stands by his COVID response.
London — During a public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stood by his actions and acknowledged that his government may have made some mistakes but maintained that they did their utmost. Johnson…