Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 616
As the war enters its 616th day, these are the main developments.
Month: November 2023
Israel defends strike on Jabalia refugee camp thought to have killed dozens
More than 50 killed in strike and numerous injured, according to local estimates
U.S. officials urge Senate to link Israel, Ukraine aid as divisions deepen
The testimony from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken came as Biden’s US$105 billion aid package request is encountering roadblocks in Congress.
Charges against NRL players Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton dropped after police admit to false evidence
Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have beaten charges of fighting outside Canberra nightclub FictionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastProsecutors have dropped …
UN forum says people of African descent still face discrimination and attacks, urges reparations
The U_N_ body formed to promote respect for and protect people of African descent around the world says in its first report that they continue “to be victims of systemic racial discrimination and racialized attacks.”.
Live updates | Blinken says more needs to be done to save Palestinian lives and for more aid – The Associated Press
Live updates | Blinken says more needs to be done to save Palestinian lives and for more aid The Associated PressBlinken denounces civilian toll in Gaza, says ‘far too many Palestinians have been killed’ CNNBlinken says ‘no reoccu…
The ‘forgotten’ Australian locked up in Hong Kong
Gordon Ng has been jailed since 2021 on national security charges. The former Waverley College student faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Orsted scraps 2 offshore wind power projects in New Jersey, citing supply chain issues
Danish energy developer Orsted is scrapping two large offshore wind power projects off the coast of New Jersey, adding uncertainty to the financial viability of a nascent industry the Biden administration is counting on to help transition away from the…
Biden’s Israel funding request gets scrutiny, hits early hurdle
US rights group says president’s request to Congress suggests US may ‘bankroll’ displacement of Palestinians.