Jul 11 Most Ukrainians displaced by war want to stay close to home, UN refugee agency says By Paolo Santalucia, Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 forced almost 10 million people to flee their homes, with about 3.8 million displaced within the country and 5.6 million abroad, but most of them want to stay close to their homes, the… Continue reading
Jul 11 Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more charges over London nightclub assault case By Associated Press Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to two further charges related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Continue reading
Jul 11 Kurdish separatist fighters in Iraq begin laying down weapons as part of peace process with Turkey By Associated Press The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, announced in May that it would disband and renounce armed conflict, ending four decades of hostilities. Continue reading
Jul 11 At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar By Associated Press In the past, Myanmar's army has said it only attacks legitimate targets of war, accusing the resistance forces of being terrorists. Continue reading
Jul 11 As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal By Michelle L. Price, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s ability to strike a ceasefire deal in the 21-month war will reveal the boundaries of his influence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, especially after their recent joint strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities that both leaders touted… Continue reading
Jul 11 U.S. is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says By Associated Press President Donald Trump's Republican administration has given conflicting signals about its readiness to provide more vital military aid to Ukraine for its more than three years of fighting Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Jul 11 Ukraine’s capital buzzes during the day, but it’s a battleground at night By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The nighttime assaults have intensified in the fourth year of the full-scale invasion, with the number of drones sometimes exceeding 700. Continue reading
Jul 11 Thousands gather in Srebrenica on 30th anniversary of Europe’s only acknowledged genocide since WWII By Associated Press The U.N. General Assembly last year adopted a resolution to commemorate the Srebrenica genocide on the July 11 anniversary. Continue reading
Jul 11 State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The cuts have been roundly criticized by current and former diplomats who say they will weaken U.S. influence and its ability to counter existing and emerging threats abroad. Continue reading
Jul 10 Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump follows through on 50% tariff threat By Mauricio Savarese, Josh Boak, Associated Press Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country's criminal trial against his predecessor, Jair… Continue reading