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Ukraine Sees Unprecedented Rate of Displacement and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

Over 3 million Ukrainian refugees have fled the country in only three weeks, and Russia’s war has already taken over 1,800 civilian lives. On average, more than 75,000 children have become refugees each day since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three weeks ago. Following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy’s speech to U.S. …

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Air And Missile Defense Vital To Middle East In Face Of Iran Threats, US General Says

Ballistic missile threats from Iran and its proxies are deeply concerning to nations in the Middle East, the commander of U.S. Central Command said. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. briefed the media from Centcom Headquarters in Tampa, Florida. “Iran’s ballistic missile threat has continued to advance and expand …

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Ukraine continues to frustrate Putin’s hopes for a swift victory

The signs are abundant of how Ukraine frustrated Vladimir Putin’s hopes for a swift victory, and how Russia’s military proved far from ready for the fight. A truck carrying Russian troops crashes, its doors blown open by a rocket-propelled grenade. Foreign-supplied drones target Russian command posts. Orthodox priests in trailing …

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No sign of Ukraine bioweapons labs says disarmament chief, after further Russian claims

The UN is not aware of any biological weapons programme being conducted in Ukraine, the Organization’s disarmament chief told the Security Council once more on Friday, responding to fresh allegations by the Russian Federation, that it had evidence to the contrary. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, spoke at …

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UN extends Afghanistan mission for another year

The United Nations Security Council voted Thursday to extend its mission to Afghanistan for one more year. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) will now continue until spring 2023 and will focus on providing humanitarian assistance, facilitating dialogue within Afghanistan and between other countries, and promoting the rule …

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Germany To Buy New F-35 Fighter Jets From U.S.

Following Germany’s decision to increase its defense spending to 2% of its economic output in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Berlin is now set to purchase 35 units of the modern and advanced F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet to replace its aging fleet of Tornado aircraft. It can …

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Russia Threatens To Put US “In Their Place” After Biden Called Putin A War Criminal

Days after President Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal, the Kremlin issued a stern and harsh threat to their enemies and the United States, further heightening tensions amid the Ukrainian war. Former Russian President and now Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev delivered said threat, …

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Don’t help Russia’s invasion, Biden tells China’s Xi in video call

Face to face by video, President Joe Biden laid out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday the stiff consequences the Chinese would face from the U.S. if they provide military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There was no indication he got any assurance in return. In …

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Russia Drafts up to 40,000 Syrians for Ukraine War: Monitor

Russia has drawn up lists of 40,000 fighters from the Syrian army and allied militias to be put on standby for deployment in Ukraine, a war monitor said on Tuesday. The Kremlin said last week that volunteers, including those from Syria, were welcome to fight alongside the Russian army in …

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In Warning to Ankara, Russia Resumes Raids in Idleb

Russian warplanes resumed their raids against terrorists in the de-escalation zone funded by the Turkish regime after a hiatus that lasted about 5 weeks, in warning to the regime of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against the consequences of miscalculations at such a time during the Russian military operations in …

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