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LIVE: 128th day of Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Politics 21:36
Eleonora Mitrofanova, ambassador of Russia in Bulgaria in front of the Soviet Army monument during Victory Day celebrations in Sofia, May 9, 2022. Photo: Georgi Paleykov/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Russian ambassador to Bulgaria calls for Kremlin to close down the embassy

The Bulgarian government refused to backtrack on their decision to expel 70 Russian diplomats suspected of espionage.  see more
Politics 19:46
Syrian dictator, Bashar Al-Assad (L) and Vladimir Putin (R), 2018. Photo: kremlin.ru, public domain

Ukraine severs diplomatic relations with Syria

The move to break off diplomatic relations was prompted by Damascus's recognition of the pro-Russian separatist republics.  see more
Politics 19:22
Under the contract Poland had also purchased logistics and training packages, including simulators. Photo: Twitter/@MON_GOV_PL

Poland buys 32 military multirole helicopters

The first helicopters will be operational as early as 2023.  see more
Politics 14:02
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau (L) and his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto (R)

New sanctions on Russia needed: Polish FM

Zbigniew Rau met in Helsinki with his Finnish counterpart, Pekka Haavisto.  see more
Politics 13:32
Hong Kong's new Chief Executive John Lee (L) gestures to Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Sixth-Term Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, China, 01 July 2022. Photo: EPA/FELIX WONG EDITORIAL

Xi swears in US-sanctioned Hong Kong leader

The conditions of civic rights in Hong Kong have been deplored by Taiwan, the UK and other Western states.  see more
Politics 11:53
Ursula von der Leyen, Photo: Twitter/@vonderleyen

Ukraine has ‘very clear European perspective’: EC head

Ursula von der Leyen addressed the Ukrainian lawmakers in her online speech on Friday.  see more
Politics 10:51
A plant damaged following a recent shelling, in the outskirts of Kharkiv. Photo: PAP/EPA

LIVE: 127th day of Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Politics Thu, 21:23
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US Supreme Court curbs federal power over carbon emissions

The court's 6-3 ruling restricts the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.  see more
Politics Thu, 21:16
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US to provide a further USD 800 million in military aid to Ukraine

US President Biden said his country and its NATO allies were united in standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.  see more
Politics Thu, 18:04
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Russia abandons Snake Island in victory for Ukraine

The aggressor’s forces had defended the island since February.  see more
Politics Thu, 16:12