Ukraine
Zelensky says all officials in charge of military recruitment offices dismissed amid corruption scandal
World
August 12, 2023
Zelensky says all officials in charge of military recruitment offices dismissed amid corruption scandal
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed all officials in charge of regional military recruitment centers amid a widespread…
Egypt will not bow to US pressure to supply Ukraine with weapons: Report
Egypt
August 12, 2023
Egypt will not bow to US pressure to supply Ukraine with weapons: Report
The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that since spring the US has been attempting to persuade Egypt to supply…
Twin Russian strikes on Ukrainian city kill civilians, then hit rescuers, official says
World
August 8, 2023
Twin Russian strikes on Ukrainian city kill civilians, then hit rescuers, official says
CNN — Two Russian missiles hit the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk within 30 to 40 minutes of each other,…
China praises Ukraine talks in Saudi that Russia said were ‘doomed to fail’
Middle East
August 8, 2023
China praises Ukraine talks in Saudi that Russia said were ‘doomed to fail’
CNN — Beijing on Monday praised ongoing talks aimed at finding a formula for peace in Ukraine, after a Chinese…
Ukraine says it’s foiled assassination plot against Zelensky
World
August 8, 2023
Ukraine says it’s foiled assassination plot against Zelensky
CNN — An alleged informant for Russia has been detained in connection to a plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Explosions hit road bridges between Crimea and occupied Ukraine
World
August 7, 2023
Explosions hit road bridges between Crimea and occupied Ukraine
CNN — Explosions hit critical road bridges linking occupied Crimea with parts of Kherson region under Russian control, Russian authorities…
Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit
Middle East
August 5, 2023
Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit
CNN — Saudi Arabia’s ancient Red Sea port city Jeddah, stewing in the steamy heat of the world’s hottest summer…
Russian warship seen listing in Black Sea after Ukrainian sea drone attack on major base
World
August 5, 2023
Russian warship seen listing in Black Sea after Ukrainian sea drone attack on major base
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukrainian sea drones attacked a major naval base in Russia on Friday, leaving a damaged Russian…
Egyptian pound to be devalued in September/October: Morgan Stanley
Business
August 2, 2023
Egyptian pound to be devalued in September/October: Morgan Stanley
US investment bank Morgan Stanley anticipates that the Egyptian pound’s exchange rate against foreign currencies will further decline during September…
Moscow attacks Zelensky’s hometown after he said war had returned to Russia
World
August 1, 2023
Moscow attacks Zelensky’s hometown after he said war had returned to Russia
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — A day after Volodymyr Zelensky said war was “returning to Russia” with an attempted drone strike…