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UN chief denounces 'scandalously unequal' vaccine distribution
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said in his statement on two years of Covid-19 that the vaccine distribution is "scandalously unequal" because rich-country health is prioritised over the poor. Guterres underscored that governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work together to multiply the number of countries able to produce tests, vaccines and treatments by sharing licenses and intellectual property and providing the necessary technological and financial support.
Russia not abandoning plans to surround Kiev: Ukraine
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Thursday that Russia is not abandoning its plans to surround Kiev as Moscow's military invasion continued for the 15th day. In its latest update on Facebook, the military said that Ukrainian forces are repelling and holding back Moscow's offensive operation in all directions despite attempts by Russian troops to advance towards the capital city.
Zelensky urges Europeans to do more against Russia
In his latest video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged European leaders to do more against Moscow's continued military assault on Kiev and referred to the Russian bombing of a maternity hospital in the besieged city of Mariupol as an act of "war crime".
Ukraine cold could push Russian soldiers to desert convoy stalled outside Kyiv for days
A severe cold snap could push Russian troops to desert a convoy that has been stalled outside of Kyiv for the last few days, a military advisor to Ukraine's armed forces has said, Newsweek reported. Arctic air moving through Russia and Ukraine will combine with an easterly wind to make the temperature feel as cold as minus 20 by Wednesday, according to forecasts.
EU tells citizens to lower heating
The European Union's (EU) High Representative for Foreign Policy Josep Borrell has asked citizens to turn down the heating in their homes, as one way for the bloc to cut its dependence on Russian gas amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The statement from the EU official comes after the bloc unveiled a new round of sanctions against Russia and Belarus over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Satellite development aimed at collecting info on US military, its 'vassal forces': N.Korea's leader
"He (Kim) expressed his great satisfaction over the fact that they confirmed the aerospace photographing method, the operating characteristics of high-resolution photographing equipment and the reliability of image transmission system through the recent important tests," the North's Korean Central News Agency was quoted as saying by Yonhap news agency.
'US should take China's concerns seriously when implementing curbs on Russia'
China will protect its companies and people who have come under threat of US sanctions over trading with Russia, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, commenting on Washington's warnings. The US has imposed a ban on export of advanced semiconductors to Russia in response to Moscow's military attack against Ukraine.
WH warns against Russia's possible use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
In response, the Press Secretary tweeted: "Now that Russia has made these false claims, and China has seemingly endorsed this propaganda, we should all be on the lookout for Russia to possibly use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, or to create a false flag operation using them. It's a clear pattern."
Yoon Suk-yeol elected South Korea's next President
With 99 per cent of the vote counted, Yoon of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) had 48.59 per cent of the vote against Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party (DP)'s 47.79 per cent, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the National Election Commission. The less than 1 percentage point gap makes this year's election the closest-ever. Ruling party candidate Lee conceded defeat and congratulated Yoon.
Modi discusses Ukraine with Hungary's Orban, Netherland's Rutte
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban on the situation in war-torn Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. Discussing the ongoing situation there, both leaders agreed on the need to ensure an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy and dialogue. The leaders agreed to remain in touch on the evolving situation and to continue their efforts to encourage an end to the conflict, the statement said.
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