Israeli troops raid Gaza as Arab nations condemn bombardment
Gaza, JerusalemReuters Israeli forces carried out their biggest Gaza ground attack overnight in their 20-day-old war with Hamas as anger grew in the Arab world over Israel’s relentless bombardment of the besieged Palestinian territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said Israeli troops were still preparing for a full ground invasion, while the US and other […]
Zelenskiy vows to defend “fortress” Bakhmut, hosts EU leaders in Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Ukrainians will fight “for as long as we can” to hold the eastern city of Bakhmut, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Friday, as he hosted European Union leaders to discuss further sanctions on Russia and Kyiv’s prospects for joining the EU. Meanwhile, the United States said it would send more than $US2.175 […]
EU reaches deal on post-pandemic recovery after marathon summit
Brussels, BelgiumReuters European Union leaders agreed on a massive stimulus plan for their coronavirus-blighted economies at a pre-dawn meeting on Tuesday after a fractious summit that lasted almost five days. Summit chairman Charles Michel tweeted “Deal” shortly after the 27 leaders reached agreement at a 5.15am (0315 GMT) plenary session. “This agreement sends a concrete […]