“My number is 25. It’s not a number that fills me with satisfaction, but nor does it embarrass me.”
Category: International
Ukraine War: Putin Removes Commander of Ukraine Invasion Force
Russian President Vladimir Putin has removed Russia’s top commander in Ukraine, three months after he was installed.
Ahead of Biden’s El Paso Trip, Border Leaders and Immigration Experts Reacted to Latest Asylum Plans
Washington, DC, US// – President Biden’s proposed changes to asylum and border policy have wide-ranging implications for people seeking safety, as well as the United States’ obligation to provide humanitarian protection. On Sunday, the President travels to El Paso, Texas to further promote his agenda.
2023 European Banking Outlook: Strong Ships in Turbulentaters
Visibility as we enter 2023 is extremely low, owing to a cocktail of uncertainties around the policy mix and geopolitical factors. Nonetheless, we paint a benign base-case picture for banks despite the deteriorating macroeconomic environment.
Study Reveals Huge Extent of Fungal Disease in India
Over fifty million Indians are affected by serious fungal disease, 10% of which are from potentially dangerous mould infections researchers from India and Manchester have shown.
Ukraine Claims Hundreds of Russians Killed by Missile Attack
Ukraine has confirmed it carried out a strike in the occupied region of Donetsk, which it earlier claimed killed 400 Russian troops.
Former Pope Benedict XVI Dies at 95
Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health.
Visualized: The World’s Population Now Stands at 8 Billion
At some point in late 2022, the eight billionth human being will enter the world, ushering in a new milestone for humanity.
University of Birmingham op-ed: Going ‘Free solo’! Exit Strategies and the Homes for Ukraine Scheme
Birmingham, UK//- Since May 2022, my family have been hosting a family from Ukraine as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. This scheme enables individuals, charities, community groups and businesses to sponsor Ukrainian nationals to come to the UK, allowing them to stay in their home or a separate property.
The Paradox of Powerless Superpowers Versus the Plight and Power of the Ukrainian People
Every day that passes comes with more atrocities committed by Russia on Ukrainians. The current phase of Russia’s ‘rapid’ special military operation is focused on disrupting the everyday lives of Ukrainian citizens.