TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged his country’s long-term engagement in Ukraine’s reconstruction on Monday, calling it an investment in the future, as Japan stresses its commitment to supporting the war-torn country ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion. In his keynote speech at a conference Japan co-organized with the Ukrainian government … Read more
CAIRO — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his latest urgent Mideast tour on Thursday in talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi as American officials claimed modest success in getting wide regional support for planning for reconstruction and governance in Gaza after Israel’s war with Hamas ends. But progress is uncertain because … Read more
The new fundraising appeal comes amid a certain “tiredness” from donors, as Ukraine’s finance minister put it. Yaroslava Gres, United24’s main coordinator, says overcoming that fatigue is his mission. “We ask ourselves: What will motivate them to keep standing with Ukraine?” he tells WIRED. Gres says he hopes that letting prospective donors see the homes … Read more
Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of killing his wife and son in March Tracy Glantz/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty, FOXCarolinaNewsTV/YouTube Alex Murdaugh; Dr. Ken Kinsey It was the shocking crime that started it all: Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and her 22-year-old son Paul were fatally shot near the dog kennels of their family’s South Carolina … Read more
CAIRO — The United Nations’ top official in divided Libya on Monday called for a unified mechanism to lead the reconstruction of a coastal city that was wrecked by devastating floods last month. U.N. Special Envoy for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily said in a statement that such a mechanism is required amid “unilateral and competing initiatives” … Read more