Zelenskyy is making his case at the US Capitol for more war aid as Republican support softens September 21, 2023 at 04:56AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington to discuss the flow of American dollars supporting Ukraine's fight against Russian forces. He met with Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate, as well as President Joe Biden and US military leaders at the Pentagon. Zelenskyy's visit comes as Russia launched heavy strikes in Ukraine, and Biden's request for additional funding for Ukraine's military is pending. The visit aims to garner support for Ukraine's war effort and maintain Western backing. Zelenskyy's message to lawmakers was that he is winning, but there needs to be a clear strategy for victory.

Zelenskyy tries to counter war fatigue in Washington trip September 21, 2023 at 02:38AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Washington to seek aid in fighting Russian invaders. Zelenskyy will meet with President Joe Biden and seek more weapons, including longer-range missiles, to boost Ukraine's forces. However, there are doubts over the future of US assistance, with some Republicans opposing funding for Ukraine. Zelenskyy's visit is crucial as Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces continues.

Pakistan's general elections to be held in last week of January 2024 September 21, 2023 at 12:27AM

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that general elections will be held in the last week of January 2024. The commission has completed its review of the constituency delimitation process and will release the initial list on September 27. After considering objections and suggestions, the final list will be issued on November 30. Pakistan has been experiencing political unrest since the removal of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in April 2022. The country is also in the process of redrawing its electoral boundaries.

Russia strikes Ukrainian energy facilities in biggest attack in weeks September 20, 2023 at 11:51PM

Russia launched a major missile attack on Ukraine, targeting energy facilities in what officials believe is the start of a new air campaign against the Ukrainian power grid. Power cuts were reported in multiple regions, and at least 18 people were wounded. This is the first attack on power infrastructure in six months. Ukraine has been working to repair infrastructure damaged in previous attacks, but defending against further attacks remains a challenge.

A panel finds torture made a 9/11 defendant psychotic. A judge will rule whether he can stand trial September 20, 2023 at 11:33PM

One of the 9/11 defendants held at Guantanamo Bay has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder with secondary psychotic features, rendering him delusional and psychotic due to the torture he endured while in CIA custody. The diagnosis raises uncertainty about whether he will stand trial, as his mental issues may render him incompetent. Defense lawyers argue that he should be provided with post-torture trauma care and no longer be subjected to solitary confinement.

Poland halts supply of weapons to Ukraine over grain dispute September 20, 2023 at 11:12PM

Poland has announced that it has halted weapons supplies to Ukraine, citing the need to arm itself with more modern weapons. The move comes amid a brewing dispute between the two countries over Poland's ban on grain imports from Ukraine. Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated that his government has no intention to risk Ukraine's security and will not interfere with arms shipments from other countries.