Zelenskyy makes morale-boosting trip to Bakhmut
Ukraine’s president made a rare and defiant trip near the front line Wednesday, personally thanking soldiers who have been fighting in the devastated eastern city.
Day: March 23, 2023
US fears a war-weary world may embrace China’s Ukraine peace bid
The Biden administration is in an uncomfortable position as Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet to discuss a Ukraine peace proposal that the US considers unacceptable. If the US dismisses the Chinese idea, it may be portrayed as an enemy of peace, while…
China’s military says drove US warship from South China Sea waters
In a statement, the military said without the approval of the government, the guided-missile destroyer Milius illegally intruded into China’s territorial waters, undermining peace and stability in the busy waterway.
Texts show it was unreasonable for Bruce Lehrmann not to file defamation claim within year, defence says
Lehrmann denies receiving legal advice that he would not be criminally prosecuted and says delay was to avoid risk of prejudiceFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news p…
Celebrities Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul charged for promoting crypto
Eight celebrities accused of illegally touting tokens in case involving Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun.
Australia decides referendum question to create Black Voice
The Australian government has released the wording of a referendum question that promises Indigenous people a greater say on policies that affect their lives.
Russian missiles batter Ukraine, but Bakhmut offensive stalling, say military experts
By Dan Peleschuk and Sergiy Chalyi KYIV/ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (Reuters) – Russian drones attacked Ukrainian cities and missiles blasted an apartment block, but a months-long ground assault on the eastern town of Bakhmut could be stalling in the face o…
How the Indonesian Lion Air Crash Brought Down a US Legal Empire
In early 2020, the families of the Lion Air crash victims won a multi-million dollar legal settlement in a U.S. court – but the promised money never arrived.
Persian Holiday Brings Respite To Kyrgyzstan’s Only Female Prison
Alyona and a dozen women are dancing in a small sunny garden, to applause from their fellow inmates in Kyrgyzstan’s only female penal colony.