#War

#War

Food used as a weapon in Sudan's war

Activists targeted for feeding communities

Arrests affecting aid operations and food crisis [ more ]

Russia continues bombardments in Ukraine, causing injuries and casualties

Blame game between Russia and Ukraine intensifies regarding recent attacks [ more ]

Russia thwarts Ukrainian cross-border attack

Europe's realization of Ukraine's need to win the war [ more ]

Ukraine has recovered its strategic position in the east, Russian navy commander reportedly sacked, 1,400 scientific buildings damaged in the invasion. [ more ]

Increasing stressors like fire, floods, and drought due to climate change will escalate the frequency and scale of war. [ more ]

Art has a significant role in saving humanity and values amidst war and conflict. [ more ]

Balbek Bureau launched a modular housing system for displaced people following the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022.

They created a free online design tool called RE:Ukraine Villages to help those affected by the war rebuild quickly while preserving their cultural heritage. [ more ]

Ukrainian soldiers during the war showed a surprising demand for coffee, highlighting the importance of coffee in Ukrainian culture despite the conflict. [ more ]

Zinchenko expressed readiness to leave London and fight for Ukraine if asked.

Zinchenko emphasized the strong bond between Ukrainians and the tough nature of the nation. [ more ]

Earth Day's evolution from a diversion to a vital environmental advocacy day

The importance of addressing the climate crisis as a priority uniting people, movements, and governments

Link between war, racism, and environmental injustice as key factors in the climate crisis [ more ]

Ukrainian climate scientists face stress documenting environmental crimes by Russia

Climate anxiety heightened in Ukraine due to war and warming world. [ more ]

Palestinian civilians face extreme hardships due to Israeli bombardment in Gaza.

Gaza's health ministry struggles to accurately count the number of Palestinians killed in the war. [ more ]

Ukraine's Foreign Minister expressed confidence in winning the war.

Western leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, show solidarity with Ukraine. [ more ]

Fleeing from war-torn Russia

Challenges faced upon returning to Russia [ more ]

Ukrainian woman fled war while pregnant

Ongoing need for support from Canada [ more ]

Ukraine is increasingly desperate for a refresh in its battle against Russia

The country's morale is waning as the war continues and hopes for a resolution fade [ more ]

Ukraine's military claims to have used high-tech naval drones to sink a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea.

Russian authorities have not confirmed the sinking of the ship, but several Russian military bloggers confirmed the attack on the vessel. [ more ]

Russia accuses the West of sabotaging agreements to prevent the war in Ukraine, while the US and its allies blame Russia for the invasion.

Russia's UN Ambassador blames the failure to implement the Minsk agreements on Ukraine's sabotage supported by the West. [ more ]

Real estate is the most used store of value globally, representing approximately 67% of global wealth.

Macro-economic and geopolitical headwinds have highlighted the weaknesses of real estate as a physical store of value. [ more ]

The world in 2024 will be characterized by a downward trend in world politics, marked by an increase in geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

Migration through war and climate change are now seen as more important threats to security than an aggressive Russia. [ more ]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declares South Korea an enemy state and abandons the idea of peaceful reunification.

Kim's recent aggressive rhetoric and military actions have raised concerns about the possibility of war. [ more ]

Chinese President Xi Jinping is trying to gain control of the military, potentially indicating preparations for war.

Xi Jinping has been revamping China's military since taking power in 2012 and has embraced a belligerent stance on Taiwan. [ more ]

Reading Ukrainian poets in translation offers a unique perspective on the country's domestic life, language, economics, culture, and violence.

The recently translated works provide resonant snapshots of Ukraine, reflecting the impact of the ongoing war. [ more ]

Simon Shuster received unprecedented access to Ukraine's President Zelensky during the first year of Russia's invasion.

The book explores the impact of Zelensky's presidency on the war and the impact of the war on him. [ more ]

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill to prevent lawmakers from profiting off of war and military campaigns

The bill would ban members of Congress from owning stocks in defense contractors [ more ]

European Union leaders agreed to create a $54 billion fund to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary initially blocked the funding, but agreed to withdraw his opposition after negotiations. [ more ]

Counter terror chief warns war in Israel-Gaza radicalizes and poses danger

Surge in terror referrals and extremist online content since Hamas attack on Israel [ more ]

European defence ministers and armed forces fear the possibility of Donald Trump becoming the next US president and Russia not being forced out of Ukraine.

There are growing concerns that Europe could find itself involved in a war with Russia and tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. [ more ]

EU foreign ministers meet to discuss prospects for peace between Israelis and Palestinians after Netanyahu rejects two-state solution

Palestinian death toll from the war surpasses 25,000 [ more ]

A French field hospital aboard a ship off the coast of Egypt has provided care for about 1,000 people from Gaza as the health infrastructure in the enclave collapses.

The ship, named Dixmude, has been docked in the Egyptian port of al-Arish since November, equipped with wards, operating theatres, and 70 medical staff.

Over 25,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war, with most of Gaza's hospitals no longer functioning and the remaining ones operating at far over capacity. [ more ]

An all-out war with Russia could develop within the next 20 years, according to a top NATO official.

Military drills involving 90,000 troops are being conducted to prove the alliance can defend its territory up to its border with Russia. [ more ]

War fatigue is setting in for both Ukraine and Russia, leading to a potential interest in bringing the war to an end.

Russia's economy is showing signs of strain, such as a labor shortage, inflation, and unsustainable spending. [ more ]

France denies Moscow's claim of Russian forces bombarding French 'mercenaries' in Ukraine.

Ukrainian authorities report 17 civilians injured in the rocket attack on Kharkiv with no military targets in the area. [ more ]

Journalism is not always history's first draft when it comes to covering war. Soldiers and those who have experienced war begin to tell stories in an attempt to make sense of the violence and chaos they've witnessed.

The stories we tell about a war can shape the perception of history and influence future conflicts. In the case of Ukraine, the book 'Our Enemies Will Vanish' by Yaroslav Trofimov might be the opening salvo in defining the narrative of the Russian invasion and Ukraine's war of independence. [ more ]

Gaza's remaining hospitals are overwhelmed with the number of wounded people

Only 15 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are partially functioning [ more ]

Gaza's remaining hospitals are overwhelmed with the number of wounded people

Only 15 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are partially functioning [ more ]

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian A-50 early warning and control aircraft over the Sea of Azov.

The shooting down of the A-50 is seen as a significant event that could lead Russia to limit the operational areas of these aircraft. [ more ]

Canadian eye surgeon describes removing shrapnel from children's eyes in Gaza

Many of the patients treated by the surgeon have been left blind [ more ]

Zelenskiy pleads for international support against Russia's war

Zelenskiy insists Putin must live to regret starting the conflict [ more ]

Ukraine can win the war against Russia if the US and Western allies continue to provide military aid

If the West abandons Ukraine, Russia will subjugate all of Ukraine [ more ]

Russian wives of soldiers fighting in Ukraine are laying flowers at Moscow's Eternal Flame as a symbolic protest against war.

Protests and pickets are taking place near government buildings in Moscow, with participants often being detained by authorities citing COVID-19 restrictions. [ more ]

The war in Ukraine has curbed the power of the country's oligarchs, including Rinat Akhmetov, the owner of the destroyed Azovstal plant.

The total wealth of the 20 richest Ukrainians, including Akhmetov, has shrunk by more than $20 billion in the first year of the war. [ more ]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Switzerland to secure support from allies as the war against Russia continues.

France and Germany have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. [ more ]