Russian ground forces cross into Ukraine: border guards

Kyiv, Feb 24 (AFP/APP): Russia’s ground forces on Thursday crossed into Ukraine from several directions, Ukraine’s border guard service said, hours after President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a major offensive. Russian tanks and other heavy equipment crossed the frontier in several northern regions, […]

Turkish president arrives back home from Africa tour

ANKARA, Feb 23 (XINHUA/APP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived back in Turkiye early Wednesday following official visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal. Erdogan was welcomed at Esenboga Airport in the capital Ankara by Vice President Fuat Oktay, Ankara Governor Vasip Sahin […]

Riot police clash with New Zealand anti-vax protesters

New Zealand-February 22 (Online): New Zealand anti-vaccine protesters pelted police with a “stinging substance” sending three to hospital with injuries Tuesday, as tensions spilled over in an angry weeks-long protest. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern decried “absolutely disgraceful” scenes after the suspected acid attack, and a […]

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