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Ukraine war: Boris Johnson tells Sky News it is ‘deeply upsetting’ to refuse Volodymyr Zelenskyy a no-fly zone

The prime minister and the Ukrainian president have been having almost daily phone calls in which Boris Johnson has had to say he cannot support a NATO no-fly zone. Boris Johnson says it has been “deeply upsetting” and “absolutely agonising” to refuse President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a no-fly zone over Ukraine. The prime minister, speaking to Sky News’…
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Ukraine-Russia updates: Ukraine accuses Russia of nuclear terrorism after bomb lands near reactor; UN to meet over Russian allegations of biological weapons

Ukraine latest as Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov meets Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey but talks end without progress; the UN says 2.3 million refugees have now fled Ukraine; Vladimir Putin admits Western sanctions have “created problems”. Source: https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-lavrov-turkey-peace-talks-putin-nuclear-live-updates-12541713
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Besieged Ukrainians endure bombardments, with no breakthrough in talks

Hundreds of thousands of civilians remained trapped in Ukrainian cities on Thursday, sheltering from Russian air raids and shelling as talks between Ukraine and Russia’s foreign ministers made little apparent progress. With Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine entering its third week, officials in Mariupol said Russian warplanes again bombed the encircled southern port city where…
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK Government

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government; banned from transactions with UK individuals and businesses; Chelsea given special licence to continue to operate; only existing ticket holders can attend games Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government – meaning he is now unable to sell the club. Abramovich has had…
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South Korea election: Yoon Suk-yeol wins mandate to tackle inequality, US-China relations and Kim Jong-un’s nuclear ambitions

Former prosecutor Yoon Suk-yeol has emerged the winner of South Korea’s bitterly contested election on Thursday, after a neck and neck race against ex-mayor and lawyer Lee Jae-myung. After close to all of the ballots had been counted as of 5.30am local time on Thursday, Yoon, the conservative opposition candidate, edged out Lee with 48.6 per cent…
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This Indoor Nuclear Shelter Fits Even in a Tiny Apartment

A Japanese company is selling metallic shelters that can be installed in apartments and small houses, for protection against natural disasters and even radiation and missile strikes. You’ve probably heard of millionaires and doomsday preppers building their own luxury underground bunkers, but one Japanese company claims you can ride out the nuclear apocalypse from the comfort of your…
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US Says Russia May Use Chemical Weapons in Ukraine; UK to Send More Military Aid

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its fifteenth day, the White House warned on Thursday, 10 March, that the Kremlin could be planning to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that Russia was making “false claims about alleged US biological weapons labs and chemical weapons development in Ukraine”. Additionally, in…
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Rights body raises concern about human, sex trafficking in Pakistan

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has released a study that identifies Pakistan as a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking. The study titled “Modern slavery: Trafficking in women and girls in Pakistan” reveals how economically vulnerable women and under-age girls are targeted in particular. An HRCP press release issued on Wednesday said, “Although…
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Russia admits it sent young conscripts into its Ukraine war after Putin denied those troops were involved

Russia’s military admitted on Wednesday that young draftees were sent to fight in its war against Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin denied that conscripts were involved in the attack. “Unfortunately, some facts have come to light about the presence of conscript servicemen among the Russian armed forces conducting the special military operation on Ukrainian territory,” said Russian Defense Ministry…
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