US Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed to not dictate Africa's choices during a three-nation tour of the continent. Blinken's trip comes two weeks after Russia's foreign minister visited Africa. Palki Sharma decodes the new race for the continent.

Gravitas: Blinken vows to not dictate Africa's choices

Russia's Wagner Group has reportedly launched a 'recruitment drive'. It is recruiting mercenaries from Russian prisons. Billboards with the group's ads have been installed in Russian cities. What is the Wagner Group? How does it help Moscow? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Russia's Wagner Group is hiring mercenaries from prisons

Smoke blankets Russian air base at Crimea after a series of explosions that killed at least one civilian on Tuesday, Russia ruled out the possibility of attacks claimed that the blast came from detonations of stored ammunition.

Explosions rock Russian airfield in Crimea, cause for blast not known

Russia’s Soyuz rocket launched an Iranian satellite called Khayyam from Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan. In other news, leading candidates for Britain’s prime minister, Foreign Minister Liz Truss, and former finance minister Rishi Sunak have said they would both be willing to serve on the other’s cabinet in the case of a loss.

Morning news brief: Russia’s rocket launches Iranian satellite, Covid in China & more

The Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday that a “detonation of aviation ammunition” was the reason behind the explosion at an airbase in Crimea which was reported by a number of eyewitnesses in the area.

Russia says 'detonation of ammunition' caused blast at Crimea military airbase

Another European country is fearing a Russian invasion. Moldova is afraid that Russia could mount an offensive to take the country. Moldova's Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita said: "We are very worried". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia could invade this European country next

Is Ukraine staring at a nuclear disaster? Last week, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was struck by shelling & rockets. The explosions broke 3 radiation monitoring detectors. The UN chief has called the ongoing military activity 'suicidal'. Palki Sharma explains the growing risk.

Gravitas: Is Ukraine on the verge of a nuclear disaster?

The United States has announced a major new military aid package of $1 billion for Ukraine, including additional ammunition for long-range multiple-rocket systems being used by Kyiv to destroy Russian infrastructure in areas occupied by the Kremlin's forces.

US announces $1 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine

Kyiv and Moscow are accusing each other of shelling Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex on Friday. The attack on the power plant has raised an alarm globally as the battle for controlling the plant could trigger catastrophe.

Blame game erupts over Zaporizhzhia nuke plant shelling

As tensions continue to escalate between the United States and Russia over the war in Ukraine. Moscow has now announced that it has suspended US on-site inspections of Russian weapon sites.

Future of 'New Start Treaty,' looks uncertain, Russia halts inspections over western sanctions

After the Russia-Ukraine war has now brought the world virtually on the verge of a severe global food crisis with the two major exports of grains busy in providing the food supplies across the globe, have now been interrupted but the two neighbors have now also come to a deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: Four ships with grains set off from Ukraine

Officials have once again gathered in Vienna to try and salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. According to the Russian officials, the deal is close and only three or four issues remain needing to be resolved. The European Union officials said that the talks are moving in the right direction.

Vienna talks resume after a 5-month hiatus

Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of striking Europe's largest nuclear power plant in the Zaporizhzhia on Friday.

Russia, Ukraine blame each other for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant attack

There seems no end to relentless Russian shelling in Ukraine and in amid renewed pounding from Moscow, Kyiv claims that the shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant damaged 3 radiation sensors.

Russia, Ukraine plays blame game over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant attack

Ukraine witnesses a relentless Russian shelling amid renewed pounding from Moscow. Kyiv claims that the Russian shelling at the Zaporizhzhia region nuclear power plant damaged three radiation sensors and hurt a worker in the second attack on Europe's largest nuclear facility.

Zelensky: Not feel safe with terrorist state firing at nuke plant

The Ukraine-Russia war has brought the world to the verge of witnessing a severe global food crisis. The food supplies across the globe have been interrupted due to the war but the two neighbors have finally come to terms for resuming grain exports.

Ships depart from Ukraine port with grains

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, IAEA warns of 'Nuclear disaster' as fighting in Zaporizhzhya intensifies.

Russia-Ukraine war: UN nuclear watchdog calls for end to military action near plant

Russia-Ukraine war: IAEA warns of 'Nuclear disaster' as fighting in Zaporizhzhya intensifies

The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the passage of ships carrying food grains in the middle of the crisis was lauded by leaders all around the world.

Pope Francis lauds departure of grain ships from Ukraine as 'sign of hope'

Russia says it was ready to discuss a prisoner swap with Washington at the presidential level, a day after the drug conviction of US basketball star Brittney Griner. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint: Russia is open to talks on Brittney Griner prisoner swap

Russia and Turkiye have strengthened their bilateral ties. Both countries will collaborate on energy & trade. This comes after Putin and Erdogan hold 4-hour long talks.

Russia, Turkiye strengthen bilateral ties: Countries to collaborate on energy & trade

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, shelling hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Fighting intensifies in Eastern Ukraine as shelling hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The drug smuggling conviction in Russia of US basketball star Brittney Griner has raised the question of a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington. Is Russia ready for a prisoner swap? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?

The Russian government could be trying to extract significant concessions from America through a basketball player. 6 months ago, Russia had arrested Brittney Griner. She has been found guilty of smuggling and sentenced to 9 years in jail. The Biden administration is now under pressure to ensure Griner's release. Washington has offered a prisoner to the Kremlin. The question is will Putin accept Biden's offer?

US offers prisoner swap to Russia | Fate of WNBA player hangs in balance

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