World of photos, February 20, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Day: February 19, 2024
Elon Musk says longer conflict strengthens Russia
The longer the conflict in Ukraine drags on, “the better Russia will do”, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk believes. The billionaire has been calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine since 2022, arguing that Kiev needs to accept its loss of territory to avoid further c…
Deep-sea mining ‘seems to be inevitable,’ UN regulator says, as fight for critical minerals heats up
Michael Lodge, secretary-general of the ISA, told CNBC that global interest in deep-sea mining has climbed to levels not seen since the 1970s.
Russia’s war in Ukraine is igniting an old debate in Brussels over debt – CNBC
Russia’s war in Ukraine is igniting an old debate in Brussels over debt CNBCWar in Ukraine: Estonian PM Calls for Joint Bonds to Boost Kyiv’s Defense BloombergKaja Kallas proposes €100 billion Eurobond issue to bolster defense sec…
Russia’s war in Ukraine is igniting an old debate in Brussels over debt
To raise or not to raise new debt together? That’s the question hanging over the shoulders of European officials as they promise to spend more on defense.
South Korea doctors offer to resign amid spat with government, raising worries about medical service
Trainee doctors in South Korea have begun resigning en masse in protest of a government plan to increase the number of medical students.
US Senate rewards Israel for killing Palestinians in Gaza: Iranian spokesperson
The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has deplored the US Senate’s approval of a $14-billion aid package to Israel, stressing the decision shows Washington rewards the regime for massacring Palestinian civilians amid the conflict in Gaza.
Air strikes in central Gaza: Family searches for loved ones in rubble – Al Jazeera English
Air strikes in central Gaza: Family searches for loved ones in rubble Al Jazeera EnglishView Full Coverage on Google News
Vessel abandoned at Bab el-Mandeb after Houthi missile attack
UK-registered cargo ship is anchored and crew are said to be safe