A group of activists from “Extinction Rebellion” have blocked a section of a highway in Amsterdam in protest of climate change.
AMSTERDAM — On Saturday, climate activists obstructed a section of the main highway surrounding Amsterdam, near the previous location of ING bank, in order to demonstrate against the bank’s funding of non-renewable energy sources. The Amsterdam Municipality announced on X…
Russia continues to launch additional assaults against Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials reported that on Saturday, two Russian missiles struck central Kharkiv, resulting in injuries to at least 21 individuals. This attack is part of a recent trend of reciprocal aerial attacks between the two countries. The aggression by Russia…
The Security Council is convening an urgent meeting regarding the recent acts of aggression in Belgorod, Russia.
During a briefing to the Council, Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General in the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UN DPPA), reported that the recent attack on Belgorod resulted in the death of at least 18 civilians and left over…
Christmas arrived early in Ukraine in 2023.
In 2022, Ukraine observed Christmas on December 25 for the first time in modern history due to Russia’s invasion. The Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church decided to adopt the Revised Julian calendar, which follows the…
The 2023 War of Attrition between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate with intensified fighting.
London — In 2023, Ukraine made an effort to penetrate the front lines of Russian troops who had invaded the eastern region of the country. In response, Western countries increased the provision of more powerful weapons and advanced missile technology….
The Secretary-General of the United Nations denounces the Russian assaults on cities and towns in Ukraine.
According to reports, Russian military forces launched a total of 158 missiles and drones overnight, attacking various areas in Ukraine such as Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Cherkasy, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia regions in multiple waves. According to a statement…
The leader of a company that produces space equipment in Russia has been arrested for suspicion of committing fraud.
MOSCOW — According to state media, the CEO of a company responsible for producing navigation systems for Russia’s space program was detained in Moscow and accused of committing significant fraud. An unnamed law enforcement official reported to TASS news agency…
The economy of the United Kingdom experienced a decline in the third quarter.
Newly updated data from the UK government, released on Friday, reveals that the nation’s economy contracted in the third quarter of this year. This suggests that the country may be heading towards a recession. Revised figures from the British Office…
As the Chinese economy continues to struggle, British businesses remain on the sidelines.
London — Beijing had anticipated a quick resurgence of foreign investors following the easing of its strict COVID-19 measures at the end of last year, but this did not materialize in 2023. A recent study of companies in Britain, published…
The healthcare system is under attack as Ukraine faces its second winter of war.
GENEVA — As Ukraine faces another winter of conflict, the World Health Organization cautions that the public health system will face significant strain as millions of civilians strive to stay safe and warm during the extended, harsh winter season. According…