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U.S. Embassy In Kyiv Shuts Down Over Warning Of ‘Significant’ Russian Air Attack
The warning comes one day after Moscow said U.S.-made longer range missiles had been used in a Ukrainian attack.
Vladimir Putin Signs New Doctrine Lowering Threshold For Using Nuclear Weapons
This follows President Joe Bidenâs decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles.
Biden For The First Time OKs Ukraine’s Use Of U.S.-Supplied Long-Range Missiles In Russia
President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia.
45 Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced To Prison In Hong Kong’s Biggest National Security Case
They were prosecuted under the 2020 national security law for their roles in an unofficial primary election.
Israel Strikes In The Heart Of Lebanon’s Capital Near Parliament And Embassies
Israeli airstrikes targeted a neighborhood in the heart of Lebanonâs capital, slamming into an area near the Parliament, several embassies and the U.N. headquarters.
Pope Calls For Investigation Into Whether Israel’s Attacks In Gaza Constitute ‘Genocide’
It's the first time that Pope Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
India’s Capital Chokes As Air Pollution Levels Hit 50 Times The Safe Limit
Authorities in Indiaâs capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city.
Xi Tells Biden That China Is Ready To Work With Incoming Trump Administration
Biden was expected to urge Xi to dissuade North Korea from deepening its support for Russiaâs war on Ukraine.
