China reiterates need for talks, negotiated settlement to Ukrainian crisis
In a 12-point proposal, China criticized Western sanctions on Russia and asked the world community to shed its “cold war mentality” and address the “security interests and concerns” of all countries involved
Communists in Finland gear up for general elections
The parliamentary elections are being held as Finland sheds its traditional neutrality and seeks to join NATO. The communists in the country have opposed the move
ICJ asks Azerbaijan to guarantee free movement between Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh
A group of “environmental activists” have been camping at the Lachin Corridor—the sole land link between Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh—since December, raising fears of re-emergence of armed conflict in the region
Families of forcibly disappeared persons mark six years of struggle in Sri Lanka
Holding banners and black flags, hundreds of relatives of disappeared Tamils marched in the northern Sri Lankan town of Kilinochchi demanding justice and accountability
Moldovan left demands PAS-led government resign and face elections
To distract attention from the economic and political crisis in the country, the incumbent Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has appointed pro-Western economist Dorin Recean as the new prime minister of the country
Protests and strikes continue in Peru against Dina Boluarte
Social organizations and trade unions have pointed out that Boluarte’s meetings with political leaders and the Congress’ decision to postpone the approval of early elections ratify their intention to remain in power until 2026
US district judge rules against seizing of Afghan central bank funds to compensate 9/11 victims
The Southern District Judge of New York, George Daniels, stated that federal courts lack the jurisdiction to seize funds from Afghanistan’s central bank
At least 10 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Nablus in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces invaded the city on Wednesday morning and proceeded to lay siege to a building housing two Palestinian resistance fighters. While Palestinian armed groups resisted the raid, Israeli forces injured over 100 people using live bullets and tear gas