Ukraine
IMF, Ukraine, reach agreement on $1.1 bn loan disbursement
The swift agreement, which comes just over two months after the last one, will provide Ukraine with a large injection of funds amid Russia's ongoing assault on the country, which entered its 1000th day on Tuesday.
Team Trump assails Biden decision on missiles for Ukraine
The new policy and Biden's pledge to speed up military aid to Ukraine come as the United States prepares for Trump to take over as president in January, having questioned US assistance throughout the war.
Russia and Ukraine launch massive drone attacks after Trump-Putin call
The Kremlin had earlier said it saw "positive signals" from Trump's willingness to strike a deal, and several people speaking to the US paper said Trump had expressed the desire for more conversations on "the resolution of Ukraine's war soon".
Ukraine attacks Moscow with 34 drones, biggest strike on the Russian capital
Russian air defences destroyed another 36 drones over other regions of Western Russia in three hours on Sunday, the defence ministry said.
IMF board approves $1.1 billion disbursal for Ukraine
The loan disbursal is the latest tranche of funding the International Monetary Fund has released to Ukraine as part of an ongoing 4-year, $15.5 billion program approved last March.
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and Roger Waters’ relationship hits new low
The ongoing feud between David Gilmour and Roger Waters, two prominent members of the famous British rock band Pink Floyd, dates back to many years.
Gazprom to send 42.4 mcm of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Saturday
Russia will send 42.4 million cubic metres (mcm) of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Saturday
'It's for Ukraine': Kharlan celebrates special Olympic bronze
The 33-year-old produced a remarkable comeback from 11-5 down to wrest the bronze from South Korea's Choi Se-bin in front of a crowd containing her mother, sister and nephew -- her father is not able to leave Ukraine.
Meet Victoria Shi, Ukraine foreign ministry's AI spokeswoman
Ukraine has recently unveiled Victoria Shi, an AI-generated spokeswoman, who has been appointed to deliver official statements on behalf of its foreign ministry. According to Ukraine, this is the first time they are using a digital representative to read the ministry's messages, although the statements themselves will continue to be written by human writers.
No one is laughing at Arsenal's title ambitions now, says Zinchenko
Arsenal full back Oleksandr Zinchenko said some of his team mates had laughed when he said at the start of the season that the north London club could win the Premier League title, but that the squad has now started to believe it is possible.
Russian flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest
Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when they were seen among the crowd.
Medvedev ignores politics to concentrate on Australian Open
Daniil Medvedev on Sunday admitted he would rather be playing at the mixed teams United Cup than the Adelaide International, but the Russian intends to make the most of the season-opening event.
World must 'rethink nuclear safety': Ukraine energy minister
The world must "rethink nuclear safety" after Russia's seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, Ukrainian energy minister German Galushchenko told AFP ahead of a Tuesday conference in Paris.
Journalism is under threat, now more than ever
Repressive governments are targeting journalists worldwide
Who will flinch first: Putin, Zelensky or the West?
While the loss of Kharkiv in the northeast and Lyman in the Donetsk region, and now the pull-out from Kherson, are portraying Russia as a frail aggressor, security analysts suggest the war is far from over in Ukraine.
Bangladesh abstains from UN vote against Russia
Bangladesh abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly that adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for violating international law by invading Ukraine.
FIFA appeals for World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine
The president of the world football body called Tuesday for a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the World Cup, saying sport could bring people together.
Ukraine’s Tale of Two Colonisations
More is at stake in Ukraine than many commentators seem to appreciate. In a world beset by the effects of climate change, fertile land will be an increasingly valuable asset.
Medvedev looks on the bright side of Wimbledon ban
Daniil Medvedev said he tried to use the extra time away from the court to his advantage after Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from the grass court major in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.