Russia behind 'widespread and systematic' torture in Ukraine: UN March 15, 2024 at 03:59AM

UN report exposes Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, including torture, rape, and looting cultural objects. The Commission of Inquiry investigates violations of international laws with concern over harm to civilians and prisoners of war.

14 killed, 46 wounded in Ukraine in Russian missile strike: Official March 15, 2024 at 03:56AM

14 killed, 46 injured in Russian missile attack in Odesa, Ukraine. Houses, gas pipeline, and rescue vehicles damaged. Odesa targeted due to terminated UN grain deal. Emergency services battled fires caused by long-range drones in Belgorod Region.

EU Commission gives 500 million euros to firms to boost ammunition production capacity March 15, 2024 at 01:30AM

European Commission grants 500 million euros for ammunition production under ASAP scheme to support Ukraine and EU. Companies like Rheinmetall, Nammo, Chemring Nobel, Hellenic Defence Systems, Eurenco involved, with a target of 2 million shells by 2025.

Al-Shabaab overnight siege of Mogadishu hotel ends March 14, 2024 at 11:43PM

A siege by Al-Shabaab Islamist militants at a popular hotel near the presidential palace in the Somali capital Mogadishu ended on Friday after more than 13 hours with all the gunmen killed, a police officer told AFP. Armed fighters had stormed the SYL hotel in a hail of bullets late on Thursday, with Al-Shabaab claiming responsibility in a brief statement.