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In the Ukrainian army, Soviet-era artillery bows out
Lurking in a gulley in a Ukrainian forest grove, the ageing Soviet-era Akatsiya 2S3 howitzer may be advanced in years but is not being retired just yet. - 'End of an era' - Whatever its defects, the Ukrainian army will be forced to abandon the Akatsiya 2S3 for lack of ammunition, according to Grasser.
UN tackles food prices as Ukraine crisis spells disaster
World powers met Tuesday at the United Nations on how to address rising food insecurity, with dire warnings of a devastating harvest next year due to the war in Ukraine. "There's one or two harvests per year, and already we're seeing that it's going to be devastating for next year," he told AFP, warning that the impact could be "much worse" than Covid.
Hertz to buy some 175,000 GM EVs through 2027
US rental car giant Hertz will buy up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors by the end of 2027, the companies announced Tuesday, as the auto industry grapples with concerns over climate change and petroleum dependency. Subsequent purchases will depend on how fast General Motors (GM) ramps up production of electric vehicles.
Kyrgyz leader seeks talks with Tajikistan after deadly clashes
Kyrgyzstan's leader said Tuesday he is prepared to negotiate as long as it takes with Tajikistan to resolve a deadly border dispute, while also vowing his forces would not cede "a centimeter" of land. Japarov emphasized: "the Kyrgyz side does not claim foreign lands, nor does it intend to give a centimeter of its land to anyone."
US Fed opens policy meeting with steep rate hike on the table
US central bankers opened their two-day policy meeting on Tuesday with another steep interest rate hike seen as a near certainty amid stubbornly high inflation. Markets have been roiled in recent days by the decidedly hawkish statements from central bankers, and Powell's press conference after the meeting will be closely scrutinized for information on what he thinks the next steps will be.
Torture victims come forward after Russian retreat
This month's dramatic Ukrainian advance north of Kharkiv drove Russian forces back across the border, and uncovered evidence of torture under their occupation. He made his way back to Kozacha Lopan and, this month, when the town was recaptured by Ukrainian forces, he contacted the Ukrainian police.
Vivo Energy sued after Shell fuel station trended for selling petrol mixed with water
Vivo Energy has been dragged to court for negligence after a Shell fuel station was captured in a trending video selling petrol mixed with water to customers.
Dutch unveil 17-bn-euro package for hard-hit households
The Dutch government announced an "unprecedented" 17.2 billion euro package on Tuesday to help citizens facing soaring energy prices and double-figure inflation driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Rising inflation, energy prices driven by Russia's war in Ukraine, housing shortages and anger over the government's climate plans all contributed to loss of trust, the polls said.
Kwaku Manu Aggressive Interview: Wayoosi Opens Up on the Struggles of Being a Ghanaian Celebrity
Wayoosi revealed some of the things he had gone through since becoming a popular face in Ghana. The veteran Kumawood actor touched on politics, family, and more
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