Category: 3. Middle East

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,128.

Here is the roundup of key events as of Friday, March 28.

Fighting

• Kyiv’s air force said it shot down 42 of the 85 Russian drones launched at Ukraine in an overnight attack, including a Russian…

The Russian president suggests Ukraine be placed under ‘temporary administration’ of the United Nations as part of a peace deal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine could be placed under a “temporary administration” as part…

Australian prime minister sets off five-week election campaign set to be dominated by cost-of-living issues.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a national election for May 3, seeking a second three-year term for his Labor Party…

Australia’s competition regulator gave the go-ahead Friday for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia.

The decision clears Qatar Airways to cooperate for five years in an “integrated alliance” with the Australian carrier, in…

Saudi tailor Habib Mohammed’s shop once made ornate, hand-woven cloaks for royals, a time-honoured craft he is determined to preserve even as mass-produced garments flood the market, threatening his traditional business.

He makes “bisht”, a long…

Ricardo Martinelli has been convicted of money laundering in his native Panama and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Panama’s government has approved safe passage for embattled former President Ricardo Martinelli to leave the country for…

World leaders have denounced United States President Donald Trump for unveiling a new tariff measure, this time aimed at the automobile industry.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered one of the most frank assessments, saying it signalled…

The LaLiga leaders move three points clear at the top of the table after sweeping to a 3-0 win against Osasuna.

Barcelona eased to a 3-0 home win against Osasuna to move three points clear of defending champions Real Madrid in LaLiga.

Despite…

US Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order against deleting any messages in the controversial chat.

A federal judge has announced he will order the United States government to preserve messages from a Signal chat where top…