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The US doubts the new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s floundering
Russia appoints experienced General Alexander Dvornikov to centralize Ukraine war command, but US officials skeptical of strategic impact after costly initial campaign and civilian casualties.
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to the space station for $55M each
SpaceX successfully launched three wealthy businessmen to the International Space Station on a groundbreaking private charter flight, marking a new era of commercial space tourism with each passenger paying $55 million for the experience.- EXCERPT: A 100-word summary highlighting the key points of the story
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
The United Nations General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from its top human rights council, citing alleged atrocities committed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called it a "historic moment" of accountability.
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
The United Nations will vote on suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council following discovery of civilian bodies in Bucha, near Kyiv. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called for Russia's removal, citing evidence of potential war crimes after troops withdrew from towns surrounding the Ukrainian capital.
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east.
Ukrainian authorities document civilian casualties in Mariupol and around Kyiv, revealing extensive Russian military violence. Western allies prepare sanctions in response to mounting evidence of war crimes, while Russian troops withdraw from northern Ukraine, suggesting a strategic redeployment to the industrial eastern regions.
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
The United States has rolled out fresh financial sanctions against Russia, focusing on President Vladimir Putin's family and blocking two major Russian banks. The UK and EU are following suit, escalating economic pressure in response to alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over US$350 billion in gas projects to reduce coal dependency, but experts warn this could potentially slow renewable energy adoption and lock in fossil fuel use for decades.
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Guyana's government has approved ExxonMobil's $10 billion Yellowtail offshore oil project, marking the company's fourth field development. Expected to produce up to 250,000 barrels per day, the project will come onstream by 2025, adding to Exxon's existing Liza and Payara fields and strengthening Guyana's energy sector.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council, citing potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield highlighted reports of civilian violence in Bucha as justification for holding Russia accountable.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly everyone worldwide is exposed to air that exceeds safe quality limits, with pollutants causing millions of preventable deaths annually by penetrating lungs and bloodstreams.
