Ukraine
Putin accuses US of trying to 'prolong' Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Washington on Tuesday of drawing out the war in Ukraine, as explosions rocked a Russian military facility on the...
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Russian strikes near Ukraine nuclear plant kill 14
Overnight strikes in the Dnipropetrovsk region in central Ukraine killed 13 people and injured 11, with five reported to be in a serious condition, regional governor Valentin Reznichenko wrote on Telegram.
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SAJBD criticises Dirco for condemning Israel for Gaza violence, Russia silence
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has criticised the International Relations Department for being quick to condemn Israel for the latest violence but being quiet on Russia's invasion of Ukraine six months later, with thousands dead.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine on agenda in talks between Pandor, USA's Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to meet South Africa's Naledi Pandor on Monday in what has been called a strategic dialogue to reinforce and deepen the US commitment to bilateral cooperation on global issues.
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Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Amnesty International of victim blaming
The sharp rebuke came as three more ships loaded with over 58,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain were set to depart from Black Sea ports on Friday under a recent agreement between Moscow and Kyiv aimed at easing a global food shortage.
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First Ukrainian grain shipment since invasion set for inspection in Turkey
The ship sailed through a specially cleared corridor in the mine-infested waters of the Black Sea, which had been under a Russian blockade.
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First grain shipment leaves Ukraine as southern city pounded
The blockage of deliveries from warring Russia and Ukraine - two of the world's biggest grain exporters - has contributed to soaring food prices, hitting the world's poorest nations especially hard.
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South Ukraine city pounded as Russia says Crimea navy HQ hit by drone
Authorities in Ukraine's southern city of Mykolaiv said Sunday that widespread Russian bombardments overnight killed at least two civilians.
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Hope around global food crisis after Russia, Ukraine sign grain export deal
The deal will free up millions of tons of grain blockaded since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Turkey says 'optimistic' Russia can agree to grain deal
Turkey's foreign minister said Thursday he was "optimistic" a deal could be reached soon that addressed Russian concerns and allowed Ukrainian grain to flow across the Black Sea.
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EU warns Russia's block on Ukraine grain could starve thousands
President Vladimir Putin's Russia invaded Ukraine in February and its forces have captured some Black Sea ports and bombarded others, including the key grain exporting outlet in the city of Odessa.
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Russian 'McDonald's' runs short of French fries
Former McDonald's restaurants in Russia are facing a shortage of French fries due to a poor harvest and Western sanctions over Ukraine, a business newspaper reported on Friday.
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Six killed in strike on east Ukraine building: governor
Rescue operations are underway as at least 30 people are believed to be trapped under the rubble
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World reacts to Boris Johnson's downfall
Johnson, who quit as Tory leader following a series of scandals and an exodus of cabinet ministers, divided opinion on the world stage, eliciting strong reactions from many countries and their leaders.
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Fighting rages in eastern Ukraine as NATO pushes expansion
The two days of talks in the Swiss city of Lugano heard that rebuilding the war-ravaged country is estimated to cost at least $750 billion.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of torturing prisoners of war
The Russian Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said in a statement that it was "verifying facts of inhuman treatment of Russia soldier prisoners in Ukraine".
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Ukraine estimates cost of reconstruction at $750 bn
Speaking at the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Switzerland, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal described the massive destruction and acknowledged the needs were towering.
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Putin orders Russians to fight on after key Ukraine city falls
The Ukrainian army said on Sunday it was retreating from Lysychansk to preserve the lives of its troops after finding itself outnumbered and outgunned by Russian forces there.
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Suez Canal records highest ever annual revenue of $7 bn
The income is over a fifth higher than the previous fiscal year's $5.8 billion in transit fees, and the highest figure ever recorded.
