The battle for Bakhmut is not over and Ukraine is still fighting hard for the town, according to a White House official. John Kirby, a spokesperson for the United States National Security Council, told reporters on Monday that Ukrainians have not been repulsed from the city, adding that an additional assistance package for Ukraine could … Read moreRussia-Ukraine war: Battle for Bakhmut not over, says US official
Finland will become the 31st member of the world’s biggest military alliance on Tuesday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says, prompting a warning from Russia that it would bolster its defences in response. “This is a historic week,” Stoltenberg told reporters on Monday on the eve of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels. … Read moreFinland to join NATO on Tuesday, military alliance’s chief says
On April 10, Northern Ireland marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely ended three decades of conflict in the British-ruled province. Following are some key developments in the history of the province and the peace process: 1921 – Ireland is partitioned, with the southern 26 counties becoming the … Read moreTimeline: Long road to Northern Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement