Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 776
As the war enters its 776th day, these are the main developments.
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China needs a narrative that house prices are going to rise, Nomura’s Koo says
China needs to convince people that home prices are on their way up in order…
What ‘vibecession’? Some 80% of people in Singapore say they’re bullish about the economy
Although the global economy is doing well, more than half of adults worldwide feel financially…
At least three dead after explosion at Italy hydroelectric plant
Four people missing and three wounded taken to hospital after blast at power plant in…
Mexico releases footage of Ecuador police storming its embassy in Quito
The raid spurred criticism as being violation of international law as Ecuador sought to arrest…
Is Germany complicit in Israel’s war on Gaza?
Nicaragua alleges Germany violated UN Genocide Convention by supplying Israel with weapons.
Arizona’s top court allows near-total 1864 abortion ban to go into effect
The conservative-stacked court ruled 4-2 that the century-old law would be ‘enforceable’ within 14 days…
Cross-border fighting with Israel leaves Lebanese towns in ruins
Thousands in Lebanon are homeless after 6 months of Israeli strikes.
A crucial report Wednesday is expected to show little progress against inflation
The March consumer price index is expected to register increases of 0.3% both for the…
South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know
About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a…
Photos: Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid amid death and destruction
Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip has placed a pall over Eid celebrations for Palestinians.
UK will not block arms sales to Israel, says Foreign Minister David Cameron
British government is coming under growing pressure to halt weapons supplies to Israel as it…
The app helping people boycott brands supporting Israel
A new app in the US is helping people to boycott businesses deemed to be…
Germany rejects allegation of aiding genocide in Gaza at ICJ
Germany says 98 percent of arms exports to Israel since October 7 were equipment like…
Hope and anger in Gaza as talks to stop Israel’s war reconvene
As ceasefire talks continue, Palestinians are angry at the international community, which they feel has…
Trump loses bid to delay hush money trial while he fights gag order
A New York appeals judge denied a bid by Donald Trump to delay his criminal…
A knotty question of parent liability in the Crumbley school shooting case
The parents of a US school shooter have been found guilty of manslaughter. What message…
My Father, Nour and I: Confronting intergenerational trauma
A refugee from Iraq looks into his family’s past and wonders if his childhood trauma…
Trump and the US media’s conflict of interest
This election year, each story about Donald Trump must first pass the Lonely Planet test.
Intel unveils latest AI chip as Nvidia competition heats up
Intel is looking to take market share from current leader Nvidia, which has an estimated…
