Russia has launched a large-scale propaganda campaign in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region to mark the 12th anniversary of the proclamation of the so-called “DPR” (Donetsk People’s Republic), while concealing the role of Russian militants and special forces who in 2014 arrived en masse from Russia and took part in the seizure of administrative buildings in the region.

Paratroopers from the 77th Separate Air Assault Naddniprianska Brigade of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces carried out operations to destroy Russian shelters along with enemy personnel on the Kupiansk axis.

Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

The decline in global oil prices following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East is a positive signal for markets and increases sanctions pressure on Russia.

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

A transition by the United States to diplomacy in the military conflict in Iran, along with a ceasefire, creates additional opportunities to end conflicts and strengthen security.

Russian forces attacked an energy facility in the Odesa region with drones in the evening of April 8.

Ukrainian troops in Chasiv Yar continue to hold back Russian invaders, preventing them from advancing toward Kostiantynivka.

Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.