World
FAKE ALERT: AI Image of Explosion at Pentagon Goes Viral – Impacts Markets
Dozens of ‘verified’ Twitter accounts shared an image that purported to show an explosion close to the Pentagon building in Washington D.C.
May 23, 2023
Turkey
Erdogan Eyes Third Decade of Rule in Historic Runoff
Turkey prepares for historic run-off presidential election with incumbent Erdogan clear favorite.
May 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
F-16 jets: Biden Approves Training Ukrainians - Eurotopics, May 22
A selection from what European papers are saying.
May 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: What We Know About the Attack on Russia’s Belgorod
A cross-border incursion by anti-Putin forces yesterday is continuing on Tuesday morning, with reports Russia is even evacuating nuclear missiles from the region.
May 23, 2023
NATO
‘We Can Deploy Very Fast’ – How Russia’s War on Ukraine is Forcing the Overhaul of NATO Defences
NATO membership for Finland and eventually Sweden will help bolster the eastern flank, but commanders must decide how the Scandinavian neighbours fit into broader plans.
May 23, 2023
Belarus
Former Editor-in-Chief of Belarusian Opposition Media Nexta Announces His Pardon in Minsk
Roman Protasevich was arrested on May 23, 2021, when Belarusian authorities forced a Ryanair plane, traveling from Athens to Vilnius, to make an emergency landing in Minsk, citing a bomb threat.
May 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Cross-Border Raid into Russian Territory, Kremlin Mobilizes Troops, Attack Helicopters Deployed
A probably small-scale Ukrainian cross-border raid shot up at least a border checkpoint and parts of a village, with firefights in progress. The Russians say it was mostly to create internet content.
May 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Czech President Petr Pavel Urges Continued Efforts to Defeat Russia
While mentioning Europe’s economic problems due to the war, President Pavel stressed the importance of unity and historical awareness to avoid repeating mistakes of the past.
May 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Cannes Protester in Ukrainian Colors Covers Herself with Fake Blood on Red Carpet
A young woman evaded security at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival to stage a dramatic protest on the red carpet on Sunday.
May 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Russia's Global Genocide
Putin is destroying one of the planet’s most valuable growing regions, a factor which has finally led African leaders to join forces to try and stop Russia’s war, Diane Francis writes in her op-ed.
May 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
More US Military Aid for Ukraine Including More Bridge Builders
$375 million in military equipment, including armored vehicle-launched bridges useful to a counteroffensive, was announced by President Biden at G7.
May 22, 2023
Ukraine
South Korea Extends Assistance to Ukraine’s Recovery with ‘Smart City’ Platforms
South Korea’s Minister of Infrastructure to meet senior Ukrainian officials in Poland to discuss opportunities for Seoul’s involvement in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.
May 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
G7 Summit: a Show of Unity – Eurotopics, 22 May
A selection from what European papers are saying.
May 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Forming New Elite ‘Shtorm’ Assault Aviation Group, British MoD Reports
The group could comprise at least one squadron of Su-24 and Su-34 fighter bombers, along with multiple squadrons of attack helicopters.
May 22, 2023
US
OPINION: Kremlin’s New Sanctions Are Openly Campaigning for Trump
Not satisfied with sanctions on pro-Ukraine think tankers and politicians, Moscow’s new list of personae non grata includes many anti-Trumpers who have no connection to Ukraine or Russia.
May 22, 2023
EU
Moldovans Rally for EU Membership
Sandu mobilizes mass public manifestation of Moldovans' desire to join the EU and remove threat from Russia.
May 22, 2023
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