Iran condemns airstrike, opposes Turkish move into Syria
Iran’s foreign minister Saturday condemned an Israeli airstrike on Syria earlier in the day and said Tehran opposes any military operation by Turkey in Syria’s north. Hossein Amirabdollahian made his comments at the start of a visit to the Syrian capital Damascus, where he was expected to discuss mutual relations and regional affairs with top Syrian officials. Iran has been one of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s strongest backers, sending thousands of fighters from around the region to help his troops in Syria’s 11-year conflict.
news.yahoo.comWhat Ukraine’s EU Candidacy Means, and What’s Ahead
Ukraine has a path to membership in the European Union after the bloc’s leaders granted it candidacy status. Joining the EU would solidify Ukraine’s westward orientation, which Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to thwart by force. Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor, with whom it shares a long history and cultural affinity, spurred an effort by European nations to forge ties with Ukraine at a pace barely imaginable before the war began. But the road to EU accession can be leng
washingtonpost.comWorld Bank dims outlook for global economy amid Russia war
The World Bank has sharply downgraded its outlook for the global economy, pointing to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the prospect of widespread food shortages and concerns about the potential return of “stagflation” — a toxic mix of high inflation and sluggish growth unseen for more than four decades.
Rescue Rats – Trained Rats To Be Sent Into Earthquake Debris Wearing Tiny Backpacks With Microphones
By Simona KitanovskaRats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks – so rescue teams can talk to survivors. Specialist backpacks containing microphones and video gear as well as location trackers will be created to allow rescue teams to communicate with survivors during real earthquakes. Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks – so rescue teams can talk to survivors. Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks – so rescue teams can talk to survivors. Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks – so rescue teams can talk to survivors.
thewestsidegazette.comPolice kills Texas fugitive after family of 5 killed
A convicted murderer on the run since escaping a prison bus after stabbing its driver last month was fatally shot by law enforcement late Thursday after he killed a family of five and stole their truck from a rural weekend cabin, a Texas prison system spokesman said.
news.yahoo.comNATO looks to 'historic' Madrid summit, with Sweden, Finland
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that next month's summit in Madrid will be a “historic” opportunity to strengthen the alliance in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine on its eastern edge. Speaking at a gala in Madrid to mark Spain’s 40th year as a NATO member, Stoltenberg said he looked forward to welcoming Sweden and Finland at the summit hosted by Spain’s capital on June 29-30.
news.yahoo.comConscripts train as Finland awaits NATO membership
With the shadow of neighbouring Russia's war in Ukraine looming large, Finland's conscripts conduct military drills, keeping the rust off their mortars and rifles as the Nordic nation prepares for the worst. Breaking with a long-standing non-alignment in military matters, Finland officially applied to become a member of NATO in response to Russia's invasion.
news.yahoo.comSplits open at NATO about how to boost presence in Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe wants big new deployments of NATO troops to defend against Russia, but some other alliance members are skeptical of then need for shifting major forces east, particulalry after seeing Russian forces struggle in Ukraine.
washingtonpost.comFor residents of Kyiv, Eurovision win offers little 'ray of happiness'
Kyiv residents get an unexpected boost after Ukraine swept to victory at the Eurovision Song Contest with an infectious hip-hop folk melody. The win has raised spirits in the embattled nation which fighting off a Russian invasion that has killed thousands and displaced millions of people.
news.yahoo.comPompeo holds briefing to raise concerns over Trump-backed Senate candidate in Pennsylvania
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raised concerns about the ties Mehmet Oz, former President Trump’s endorsed candidate in the Pennsylvania Senate race, has to Turkey in a press briefing arranged by Oz’s chief opponent in the race. Pompeo, who’s supporting Oz’s rival, Dave McCormick, in the Keystone State, held the briefing the same day…
news.yahoo.comUkraine war stokes concerns over Turkey's nuclear plant
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot activists say uncertainty over the safety of war-wracked Ukraine’s nuclear power plants has reignited concerns over a Russian-owned nuclear power station being built in a quake-prone area on Turkey’s southern coast.
U.S. confirms Ukraine missile sunk warship, as Russia ramps up attacks
Ukrainian satisfaction at the successful attack was tempered by a Russian warning that it would step up strikes on Ukraine’s capital in retaliation for what it claimed were attempted Ukrainian assaults on border towns. Ukraine's president has asked Biden to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.
washingtonpost.comSanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's $600 million superyacht is cruising off Turkey's coast after 8 days' sailing without a destination
Roman Abramovich's luxury yacht Solaris is "scenic cruising" off the coast of Turkey, Marine Traffic data shows, after the billionaire was sanctioned.
news.yahoo.comThe sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich was spotted in a VIP lounge at an airport in Israel before a jet linked to him flew to Turkey, a report says
Abramovich is one of seven Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the UK on Thursday in response to Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine.
news.yahoo.comUS intelligence officials believe a $700 million superyacht that's docked in Italy could belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports say
US officials have not yet concluded who owns the superyacht but said they found initial indications that it was associated with Putin, per The NYT.
news.yahoo.comRussia-Ukraine live updates Russia lays siege to another Ukrainian city, raising fears of yet another humanitarian disaster
The Kremlin's forces appear to have isolated Chernihiv, according to the Pentagon, as satellite images show the lumbering Russian military convoy near Kyiv dispersing and redeploying.
washingtonpost.comRussia's invasion of Ukraine leaves global trade in tatters
Sanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects across a world still struggling to overcome pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions.