Milan-Cortina, Italy – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Tuesday that Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych will be permitted to wear a black armband at the Winter Olympics, but his helmet featuring images of Ukrainian sportspeople killed in the war with Russia has been banned. IOC Decision IOC spokesperson…
Mukurweini, Kenya – Mounting pressure is pushing the Kenyan government to halt labor recruitment to Russia, as families are left to hold symbolic funerals for loved ones lured abroad only to be killed on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. A Symbolic Farewell In Mukurweini County, a somber…
Nairobi, Kenya – The scars on Victor’s forearm are a permanent reminder of the day a Ukrainian drone struck him after he was forcibly conscripted into the Russian army. Like hundreds of young Kenyans, Victor was lured into a war that had nothing to do with him, and one he…
Moscow, Russia – Two suspects in the attempted assassination of top Russian military intelligence official General Vladimir Alexeyev will soon be interrogated, according to Russian newspaper Kommersant, which cited a source close to the investigation. The report said the suspects will be charged following interrogation, though it did not confirm…
Manchester, UK – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his commitment to speaking out on humanitarian crises, saying he cannot remain silent in the face of the suffering caused by global conflicts. Guardiola missed his press conference before City’s draw against Tottenham last weekend after delivering a speech in…
Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday that Kyiv is in direct contact with SpaceX following allegations that Russian forces have been using Starlink satellite internet to guide drone strikes against Ukrainian cities. Fedorov revealed on social media that his ministry acted swiftly after reports emerged…
Cape Town, South Africa — A small group of Ukrainian immigrants residing in Cape Town gathered on Friday at Simon’s Town, home to South Africa’s primary naval base, to protest against Russia’s participation in a multinational naval exercise, “Will for Peace 2026.” The week‑long drill, which runs from January 9–16,…
Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, as his new chief of staff, following the resignation of his previous top aide, Andriy Yermak, amid a corruption probe. “At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues,” Zelensky wrote on…
Sweden’s right-wing government has announced a sweeping overhaul of its international development strategy, discontinuing aid to four African countries and closing three embassies as part of a reallocation of resources aimed at increasing financial support for Ukraine. Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa confirmed on Friday that aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania,…