Little protection for the vulnerable, even on major migration routes: UNHCR
A new report from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) confirmed that each year, hundreds of thousands of people risk their lives to migrate from sub-Saharan countries in Africa without access to immediate assistance, shelter or information about the dangers they…
War must never be normalized for child victims: Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine
In remarks to commemorate the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, Denise Brown also noted that boys and girls in frontline regions have had to spend the equivalent of seven months underground in bomb shelters because of relentless…
Russia: French military instructors in Ukraine are ‘legitimate targets’ for Russian strikes
Russia’s foreign minister said Tuesday that any French military instructors in Ukraine training Ukraine soldiers would be a “legitimate target” for Russian strikes. “Regardless of their status, military officials or mercenaries represent a legitimate target for our armed forces,” Sergey…
Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland this month
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and national security adviser Jake Sullivan will attend a Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland on June 15, the White House said in a statement on Monday. Harris will travel to Switzerland to underscore Washington’s commitment…
UN experts concerned about migrant labour exploitation in UK
The experts said they have received allegations that migrants are being deceived about “working and living conditions and the nature of their agreements with employers in the agricultural or care sectors.” “This is unlawful and highlights the need for urgent…
Zelenskyy says Philippines to participate in peace conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the Philippines will take part in a peace conference hosted by Switzerland this month, and he thanked the Philippines for its support. After Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hosted Zelenskyy for talks at the…
Ukraine resorts to emergency power cuts after Russian attacks on energy grid
Emergency power shutdowns were implemented across Ukraine Sunday, a day after Russia pummeled the country’s energy infrastructure with 100 drones and missiles and claimed it made territorial gains in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. At least 19 people were injured in…
Zelenskyy, at Shangri-La meeting, urges countries to join peace summit
SINGAPORE — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday urged countries to participate in the June 15-16 peace summit in Switzerland. Zelenskyy, in his keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, emphasized diplomacy’s role in maintaining Ukrainian efforts in the…
Zelenskyy attends security meeting, seeks support for Ukraine peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attending the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference Saturday in Singapore, where he will try to raise support from Asia-Pacific countries for the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland later this month. That summit will focus on the…
Russian air attack damages Ukrainian energy infrastructure in 5 regions
KYIV — Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Saturday, damaging energy facilities in five regions across Ukraine, officials said. Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo said the attack damaged energy facilities in the eastern Donetsk, southeastern Zaporizhzhia, and…