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US senators send ‘message of solidarity’ to Ukraine

Shawdesh Desk: US senators joined together Tuesday to express a “message of solidarity” to the Ukrainian people and a warning to Russia’s Vladimir Putin, although the chamber failed to agree

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Shawdesh Desk; Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia and other members of a key European security group over the escalating tensions on its border. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

Hong Kong ‘overwhelmed’ by Omicron wave

Shawdesh Desk: Hong Kong’s health facilities have been overloaded by an “onslaught” of Covid-19 infections, its leader said, as a rise in Omicron cases threatens to bring down the city’s

Rebellion brewing in Bengal CM Mamata’s party?

Shawdesh desk: A rebellion seems to be brewing in Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s ruling Trinamool Congress party. In fact, dissent has been growing between the old guard of the

Canadian protesters out in force again, key bridge still blocked

Shawdesh desk: Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge Saturday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old

Global Covid-19 cases top 410 million

Shawdesh desk: The overall number of Covid cases has surpassed 410 million, with the Omicron variant’s rapid spread across the globe. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case

Global Covid cases top 408 million

Shawdesh desk: The overall number of Covid cases has surpassed 408 million, with the Omicron variant’s rapid spread across the globe. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case

US warns Russia could attack Ukraine ‘any day’

Shawdesh desk: The United States dramatically raised the alarm Friday over Ukraine, warning that a Russian invasion starting with civilians caught under aerial bombing could begin in days and telling