Category: 2024-06-08

• 2024-06-08 Eastern Europe Europe Poland

  Polish Soldier Dies After Clash with Migrants at Belarus Border

  

  Local sources from Poland: Belsat, Niezalezna.pl. UK coverage: POLITICO Europe. A Polish soldier identified as Mateusz has tragically lost his life after a clash with migrants at the Belarus border. The soldier, a member of the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade, was stabbed by a migrant attempting to breach the steel…

  8th Jun 2024
• 2024-06-08 Europe France Western Europe

  France to Send Mirage Fighter Jets to Ukraine in Show of Support

  

  Local sources from France: Le Monde, TF1 INFO. UK coverage: POLITICO Europe. In a surprising announcement, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that France will be sending Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine, marking a significant increase in direct military support to Kyiv. The announcement came during an interview in Caen,…

  8th Jun 2024
• 2024-06-08 Asia India South Asia

  Shock Loss of Majority in Indian Parliament Signals New Era for Oligarch Class

  

  Local sources from India: The Independent, BBC.com. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a surprising turn of events, Narendra Modi’s majority in parliament has been lost, potentially signaling a new era for India’s oligarch class. The close ties between Modi and wealthy industrialists, such as Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, have…

  8th Jun 2024
• 2024-06-08 North America Northern America United States

  US President Joe Biden Apologizes to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pledges Additional Aid

  

  Local sources from United States: PBS NewsHour, The Associated Press. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. During a meeting in Paris, US President Joe Biden apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and pledged an additional $225 million in aid. The apology and funding come as a gesture of support for Ukraine,…

  8th Jun 2024