UN urges Uganda to lift internet blackout ahead of election
The United Nations has called on Uganda to lift a nationwide internet blackout ahead of Thursday’s general election, describing the restrictions as ...
Global leaders have condemned Russia’s missile attack on Sumy, which killed at least 34 people during Palm Sunday celebrations.
World leaders have taken to social media to condemn Russia’s deadly strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy.
Two Russian ballistic missiles hit the center of the northern city during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing at least 34 people and injuring 117, including 15 children.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the attack "barbaric," declaring that Russia remains the aggressor in blatant violation of international law.
French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need for strong measures to impose a ceasefire on Russia, saying France is working tirelessly with its partners to achieve this goal.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was appalled by Russia’s "horrific attacks" and urged President Vladimir Putin to agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk remarked that these attacks reflect Russia’s version of a ceasefire.
In the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered condolences to the victims of what he described as a "horrifying Russian missile attack."
Keith Kellogg, the Trump administration’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, questioned the targeting of the strike, saying it "crosses any line of decency."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy has demanded a strong international response to the attack, which comes as U.S.-led efforts continue to broker an end to the three-year war.
This marks Russia’s deadliest assault on Ukraine so far this year. Ukraine will observe three days of mourning for the victims starting Monday.
The Trump administration will suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries beginning 21 January 2026, according to a State Department memo reported by media.
Sweden is sending a group of military officers to Greenland at Denmark’s request, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday, as Nordic countries and NATO allies step up coordination around the Arctic territory.
Saudi Arabia has informed Iran that it will not allow its territory or airspace to be used for any military action against Tehran, according to two sources close to the kingdom’s government cited by AFP.
Israel and Arab States have urged the U.S. to delay any potential military action against Iran, warning that such a move could undermine ongoing protests inside the country, according to NBC News.
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an European Union ban on Russian energy shipments.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday that her government will continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro, calling it part of a “new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month.
The U.S. and UK are reducing personnel at Qatar’s Al-Udeid air base as President Donald Trump weighs possible action against Iran over its violent crackdown on protesters.
The United Nations has called on Uganda to lift a nationwide internet blackout ahead of Thursday’s general election, describing the restrictions as “deeply worrying.”
Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the U.S. after President Donald Trump signed a bill overturning Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options.
NASA is carrying out the first emergency return in International Space Station history after an astronaut aboard Crew-11 suffered a serious medical condition.
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