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As Ukraine holds out, its military losses remain hard to gauge
Five weeks into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv has kept the extent of its military losses under wraps, but analysts say the country has probably succeeded in limiting the toll thanks to years of preparation and smart tactics.
'All night' shelling throws doubt on Russia's de-escalation in Ukraine
Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of shelling a city where it had promised de-escalation, dampening hopes of any resolution to a conflict that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Lavrov hails China as part of emerging 'just world order'
Beijing and Moscow advanced a vision of a new world order Wednesday as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made his first visit to key ally China since the invasion of Ukraine.
Zimbabwe repossessing unused land from black farmers
Zimbabwe has begun repossessing idle land from black farmers who benefitted from controversial land reforms two decades ago, Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka said Wednesday.
Four million Ukrainian refugees flee war
More than four million Ukrainians have fled the country within five weeks to escape Russia's "senseless war", the United Nations said Wednesday.
Russia's Lavrov to visit India as pressure over Ukraine builds
Russia's foreign minister will visit India for a two-day visit beginning Thursday, officials said, likely to press New Delhi to resist Western pressure to condemn the Ukraine invasion.
Eurozone stocks slide, as Germany slashes growth outlook
Eurozone stock markets slid Wednesday after strong gains the previous session, as Russia downplayed hopes of a breakthrough in peace talks with Ukraine and Germany's growth outlook darkened.
Over four million Ukrainian refugees have fled war: UN
More than four million Ukrainians have now fled the country to escape Russia's "senseless war", the United Nations said Wednesday.
Talks on Yemen war start in Saudi, without Huthi rebels
Talks on Yemen's devastating war started in the Saudi capital Wednesday, but without the Huthi rebels, hours after the Riyadh-led coalition announced a ceasefire for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Russian FM hails China as part of emerging 'just world order'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday said Moscow and Beijing are leading the way towards a fairer world order, as he makes his first visit to the key ally since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last month.
Shelling 'all night' casts doubt on Russian vow to de-escalate in Ukraine
Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of shelling Chernigiv in northern Ukraine despite promising to scale back military activity around the city and the capital Kyiv after more than a month of war.
Pakistan PM's future in doubt as coalition ally switches sides
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's future looked increasingly in doubt Wednesday after a key coalition partner switched allegiance ahead of a parliamentary no-confidence vote that could be held as early as this weekend.
Iraqi MPs try for third time to elect new president
Iraqi lawmakers were Wednesday set to try for a third time to elect a new national president after two previous attempts failed because of boycotts by a Shiite Muslim coalition.
Why did North Korea fake a 'monster missile' test?
North Korea faked a "successful" launch of its most powerful long-range missile to shore up domestic support for Kim Jong Un's regime after the real test ended in failure, analysts say.
Israel's Bennett warns of terror 'wave' after shooting rampage
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned of a "wave of murderous Arab terrorism" ahead of funerals Wednesday for two of five people killed in a shooting rampage in an ultra-religious Jewish town.
Sri Lankans stand, sweat and seethe as economy grinds to a halt
As Sri Lankans faint in day-long queues for fuel and swelter through stifling evening blackouts by candlelight, anger is mounting over the worst economic crisis in living memory.
South says North Korea faked launch of so-called 'monster' missile
North Korea faked the launch of what analysts have dubbed its "monster missile" last week, Seoul's military said Wednesday, adding that the test was, in reality, likely the same intercontinental ballistic missile Pyongyang fired in 2017.
Lavrov makes first China visit since Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Wednesday in his first visit to the key ally since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine last month.
Most Asian markets up on Russia pledge, but traders cautious
Asian stocks rose again Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Russia's pledge to "radically" wind down military activity around two cities including Kyiv, lifting hopes for a ceasefire in the month-long Ukraine war.
Trump asks Putin to help dish dirt on Hunter Biden
Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched an invasion of Ukraine last month, to reveal with any compromising information he might have on US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter.
Germany looks to farm fumes in breakup with Russian gas
As Germany scrambles to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, the pungent fumes from the manure and other organic waste in Peter Kaim's farm could be part of the solution.
Scepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv
Ukraine and Western allies waited Wednesday for signs Moscow was "radically" reducing military activity around Kyiv, as promised in peace talks, with scepticism high after Washington warned Russian troops were being repositioned and not withdrawn.
'I won't stop talking': Ukrainians in China fight disinformation
Thousands of miles from a home consumed by conflict, a group of Ukrainians in China have found themselves on the frontlines of an information war, battling pro-Russia bias, trolls and censorship.
Russia pledge to deescalate in Ukraine leaves West cold
Russia pledged to scale down fighting around Kyiv and a second major city following peace talks on Tuesday that Ukraine's leader said showed "positive" signs, but Western allies made clear their doubts over Moscow's intentions.
'We live here now': villagers flee in Russian-occupied Ukraine
When a group of Russian soldiers burst into Valerii Koriachenko's home in a village east of Kyiv, they told him his house and all his belongings were now theirs, down to his socks and underwear.
Saudi-led coalition announces Yemen ceasefire from Wednesday
The Saudi-led coalition backing the Yemeni government against Huthi rebels in Yemen's conflict Tuesday announced a ceasefire from Wednesday morning and peace talks during the Islamic month of Ramadan starting next month.
Volunteers risk lives to deliver supplies to besieged Mariupol
As thousands tried to flee Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol, a small group of former residents on Tuesday packed cabbages, cooking oil, pasta, and other supplies into minivans to make the perilous journey back.
Vietnam's VinFast announces $2 bn US electric car factory
Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast announced Tuesday it will build a $2 billion electric vehicle factory in the US state of North Carolina amid its push to enter the competitive global market for EVs.
Russia's Ukraine deescalation claim draws wary response
Russia pledged to scale down fighting around two Ukrainian cities including Kyiv following peace talks on Tuesday, but the United States led a chorus of sharp scepticism over Moscow's intentions.
Political will, pandemic weigh on talks to save nature
Nations aiming to agree a global plan to save nature ended their first in-person meeting in two years Tuesday saying negotiations needed more time, as observers called for greater political momentum in the race to halt biodiversity loss.
Gun attacks kill five near Tel Aviv: Israel medics
Five people were killed in gun attacks Tuesday near the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv, emergency responders said, in the third fatal gun or knife spree in the Jewish state in a week.
'Revenge': Russia strike breaks eerie quiet in Mykolaiv
Several days of calm in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv came to an abrupt end around breakfast-time Tuesday, when a Russian missile tore through a government building, killing seven people.
French far-right leader Le Pen closing gap on Macron: polls
Veteran French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is closing the gap on President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a possible election duel between the two of them next month, two new polls show.
Nazi camp memorial says Russian officials unwelcome at ceremony
The memorial at the former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald said Tuesday that "official representatives" of Russia and Belarus were not invited to ceremonies marking the 77th anniversary of its liberation next month.
'Meaningful' Russia, Ukraine talks in Turkey raise hopes
Russia said it would scale down fighting around two Ukrainian cities following talks with Ukraine on Tuesday and raised the possibility of a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents.
'Just one percent!' Ukraine impatience grows over Europe's red lines
Ukraine is growing increasingly impatient over the reluctance of Europe to step up military support for Kyiv, threatening to fray the united front that has prevailed since the Russian invasion.
'Revenge': Russia strikes break eery quiet in battered Mykolaiv
Several days of calm in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv came to an abrupt end around breakfast-time Tuesday, when a Russian rocket strike ripped a gaping hole through local government building, killing seven people.
War and police: on patrol under Ukraine's conflict curfew
The clocks chime ten in Ukraine's city of Lviv and under martial law measures triggered by the Russian invasion it's forbidden to be out during the darkest hours of the night.
Russia to reduce attacks after 'meaningful' talks with Ukraine
Russia said it would scale down fighting around two Ukrainian cities following "meaningful" talks with Ukraine on Tuesday, as officials raised the prospect of a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents.