Day: August 24, 2022

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says nation will not extradite drug traffickers who fulfill legal deals with government

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday that drug traffickers who comply with government surrender conditions and exit the trade will not be extradited to face charges abroad. Petro, who was sworn in this month on promises to bring “total peace” to Colombia, said his government is in touch with various armed groups who want… Read More Colombian President Gustavo Petro says nation will not extradite drug traffickers who fulfill legal deals with government

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At least twenty-five dead, dozens injured following Russian rocket attack on train station in Ukraine

At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded in a Russian rocket strike on a Ukrainian train station on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as his nation marked the anniversary of its independence from Moscow-dominated Soviet rule. Zelenskiy had warned on Tuesday of the risk of “repugnant Russian provocations” on Independence Day, which by… Read More At least twenty-five dead, dozens injured following Russian rocket attack on train station in Ukraine

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U.S. President Joe Biden forgives millions of student loans

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the U.S. government will forgive $10,000 in student loans for millions of debt-saddled former college students, keeping a pledge he made in the 2020 campaign for the White House. The move could boost support for his fellow Democrats in the November congressional elections, but some economists said it may… Read More U.S. President Joe Biden forgives millions of student loans

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U.S. President Joe Biden announces $3billion security aid package for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden marked Ukraine’s Independence Day on Wednesday with $3 billion in security assistance, Washington’s largest aid package since Russia’s invasion six months ago. The aid, announced on Kyiv’s Independence Day, comes as U.S. officials warn that Russia appears to be planning to launch fresh attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities… Read More U.S. President Joe Biden announces $3billion security aid package for Ukraine

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Ceasefire deal broken as Tigrayan forces clash with central government counterparts along border of northern region

Fighting between forces from Ethiopia’s rebellious northern region of Tigray and central government forces has erupted around the town of Kobo, residents and both sides said on Wednesday, ending a months-long ceasefire. The fighting is a major blow to hopes for peace talks between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front… Read More Ceasefire deal broken as Tigrayan forces clash with central government counterparts along border of northern region

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Iran holds military exercises to test its drones

Iran on Wednesday launched exercises to test its combat and reconnaissance drones, state media reported, amid U.S. concerns over the possible supply of Iranian-made unmanned aircraft to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine. The two-day war-games will involve 150 drones and will cover Iran’s Gulf coast and most of its territory, state television… Read More Iran holds military exercises to test its drones

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