Polish FM Calls to End Welfare for Ukrainian Men Abroad; Global Military and Civil Strife Highlighted
Poland urges EU to end welfare for military-aged Ukrainian men to boost Ukraine's draft; Nigerian troops rescue 13 hostages, G7 condemns Iran missile exports to Russia.
Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is urging European governments to end welfare benefits for Ukrainian men of military age living abroad, in a bid to support Ukraine’s military draft efforts against Russian forces. This proposal, discussed with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv, aims to boost Ukraine's troops and reduce financial strain on host countries, as the EU currently shelters over 4.1 million Ukrainians.
Meanwhile, in Nigeria, troops have successfully rescued 13 hostages from an extremist group in Kaduna state. Overwhelming the kidnappers, the military operation resulted in the hostages being freed and reunited with their families, highlighting ongoing insecurity exacerbated by prevalent kidnappings for ransom.
On an international front, G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Rome, condemned Iran's export of ballistic missiles to Russia and urged Tehran to cease its support for the war against Ukraine. The ministers stressed the threats these weapons pose to security and committed to holding Iran accountable, with Italy currently chairing the G7.
Shifting to Tunisia, Sara Souissi is breaking waves in the fishing industry, battling both gender inequality and climate change. Despite societal opposition, Souissi and other Tunisian fisherwomen face undervaluation and environmental challenges, striving for sustainable practices amid deteriorating marine conditions.
Over in the United States, more than 30,000 Boeing workers in Seattle and Portland have gone on strike for better wages and pensions, rejecting a new contract offer. The strike could be prolonged as negotiations continue with federal mediators, potentially causing significant financial strain for Boeing.
Lastly, British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to approve the use of long-range missiles for Ukraine amid rising civilian casualties from Russian attacks. Despite appeals from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a decision remains pending following Starmer’s talks with U.S. President Joe Biden, as the civilian death toll continues to climb across Ukraine.
Meanwhile, in Nigeria, troops have successfully rescued 13 hostages from an extremist group in Kaduna state. Overwhelming the kidnappers, the military operation resulted in the hostages being freed and reunited with their families, highlighting ongoing insecurity exacerbated by prevalent kidnappings for ransom.
On an international front, G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Rome, condemned Iran's export of ballistic missiles to Russia and urged Tehran to cease its support for the war against Ukraine. The ministers stressed the threats these weapons pose to security and committed to holding Iran accountable, with Italy currently chairing the G7.
Shifting to Tunisia, Sara Souissi is breaking waves in the fishing industry, battling both gender inequality and climate change. Despite societal opposition, Souissi and other Tunisian fisherwomen face undervaluation and environmental challenges, striving for sustainable practices amid deteriorating marine conditions.
Over in the United States, more than 30,000 Boeing workers in Seattle and Portland have gone on strike for better wages and pensions, rejecting a new contract offer. The strike could be prolonged as negotiations continue with federal mediators, potentially causing significant financial strain for Boeing.
Lastly, British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to approve the use of long-range missiles for Ukraine amid rising civilian casualties from Russian attacks. Despite appeals from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a decision remains pending following Starmer’s talks with U.S. President Joe Biden, as the civilian death toll continues to climb across Ukraine.
