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UN General Assembly condemns Russia 'illegal annexation' of Ukraine land
UN General Assembly condemns Russia 'illegal annexation' of Ukraine land
World
by  AFP

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to condemn Russia's annexation of parts of Ukraine after Moscow vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council. The final vote was largely the same, with a net two more votes against Russia than in March when the General Assembly condemned the initial invasion of Ukraine.

Dozens still missing four days after Venezuela landslide
Dozens still missing four days after Venezuela landslide
World
by  AFP

Thousands of rescuers and residents were engaged in an increasingly desperate search through thick mud Wednesday for 56 people still missing after a devastating landslide swept through a Venezuelan town, killing dozens. The search for the missing continued, with emergency personnel using pickaxes, shovels and chainsaws to break through the hardening mud now covering the town.

G7, IMF vow to support Ukraine after Russia strikes
G7, IMF vow to support Ukraine after Russia strikes
World
by  AFP

The G7 and IMF pledged their steadfast financial support to Ukraine on Wednesday as the country reels from Russian missile strikes and needs billions of dollars in monthly aid. "We can see that Russian terror attacks can be intensified," Zelensky said through an interpreter to the meeting dedicated to supporting Ukraine.