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Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy says only talks can end war

Ukraine news from May 21: Ukraine president says diplomacy, not military victory can end Russia’s war on his country.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022

Factbox-The big items in Washington's $40 billion Ukraine aid package

The U.S. Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would provide some $40 billion in additional military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine following Russia's invasion as the Biden administration predicts a prolonged conflict.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

Jill Biden heads to Latin America before hemispheric summit

The White House says Jill Biden will visit Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica this week as the United States finalizes plans for a hemisphere-wide summit to be held in Los Angeles in June

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Rising Oil Prices Buy Iran Time in Nuclear Talks, Officials Say

Emboldened by an oil price surge since Russia invaded Ukraine, Iran's clerical rulers are in no rush to revive a 2015 nuclear pact with world powers to ease sanctions on its energy-reliant economy, three officials familiar with Tehran's thinking exclusively told Reuters. Last year, Tehran engaged in indirect talks with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

US State Department says Griner ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia

Brittney Griner has been held by Russia since February after authorities said she was carrying a vape with cannabis.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2022

US State Department says Russia ‘wrongfully detained’ Brittney Griner three months after WNBA star’s arrest

WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested at an airport in Moscow back in February and has been held by Russian authorities ever since

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

US Condemns Tadamon Massacre In Syria, Demands Accountability

The US State Department condemned on Saturday the atrocities depicted in a recently released video, showing blindfolded, unarmed civilians being shot point-blank by an Assad regime official before falling into a mass grave. The 2013 massacre in the area of Tadamon, Syria, reportedly killed hundreds of Syrian civilians. Department spokesman Ned…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Congressmen Upset over 'Assad's Wealth Growth' despite US Sanctions

The US State Department estimated the wealth of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family at $1 to $2 billion, despite the imposed sanctions. The estimated figure surprised US lawmakers amid international reports stating that nearly 90 percent of the Syrian people live below the poverty line. Ranking member of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2022

State Department: Griner’s Release Is ‘Top Priority,’

Russian state media recently reported the WNBA star’s detention will last through at least May 19.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2022

Utah siblings sue Brazilian oil giant Petrobras for ‘orchestrating’ 2003 murder of their parents

Oil executive was murdered with his wife while investigating corruption in Brazil

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022