Morning news brief: Julian Assange freed; Ukraine sacks commander for causing mass casualties; & more
Morning brief
In a major military shake-up, Ukraine leaderVolodymyr Zelensky removed a top commander leading the battle on the Russia front. Zelensky declared Monday (Jun 24) that Lt Gen Yuriy Sodol had been replaced by Brig Gen Andriy Hnatov without giving any details. In a major development, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was set free Monday evening and he is now returning to his home in Australia. He had published thousands of US classified documents in 2010 in the biggest journalistic exposésince the Watergate scandal. Delhi minister Atishi was hospitalised early Tuesday after her health deteriorated during a hunger strike over thewater crisis.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky replaces top military commander for 'causing mass casualties' on Russia front
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the commander of the Joint Forces Command following allegations that he caused mass casualties in the ongoing war on the Russia front.
Julian Assange is free: Wikileaks confirms its founder is flying home to Australia
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who published thousands of US classified documents in 2010 in the biggest journalistic exposésince the Watergate scandal, was released from prison after five years in British custody.
Delhi minister Atishi hospitalised as health worsens during hunger strike against Haryana
Atishi, Delhi's Water Minister, was rushed to hospital Tuesday morning (Jun 25) as her health reportedly deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike.
Jordanian Police said on Monday (June 24) that they uncoveredand detonated explosives hidden in a commercial warehouse in an industrial area southeast of the capital Amman
Watch:Chinese hackers have increased cyberattacks on Taiwan: Report
A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has stepped up its targeting of Taiwanese organisations, according to cybersecurity intelligence company Recorded Future. Watch in for more updates!