. REUTERS (UK)
Russia vows to respond to greater Western involvement in Ukraine
Russia will respond to the West’s growing involvement in the Ukraine conflict although direct conflict with NATO is not in Moscow’s interests, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday after Washington pledged more military aid for Kyiv.
. AL JAZEERA (QATAR)
Bangladesh opposition says 4,000 charged in gov’t crackdown
Thousands of party activists in Bangladesh have been hit with “fake” charges of violence in a widespread crackdown by authorities, the opposition has said, as a prominent human rights group expressed concerns
. THE RIO TIMES (BRAZIL)
Argentine and Brazilian fighter jets take part in Salitre 2022 exercise
Delegations from the Argentine and Brazilian air forces arrived this weekend at the Chilean Air Force’s Cerro Moreno Air Base (FACh) in Antofagasta, Chile.
. NIKKEI ASIA (JAPAN)
India defends reliance on Russian arms on Australia visit
India’s foreign minister on Monday pushed back against criticism of his country’s “longstanding” ties with Moscow, with pointed remarks defending New Delhi’s purchasing of Russian arms.
. BAHA (AUSTRIA)
Israel, Lebanon reach draft deal on maritime border
The Israeli and the Lebanese governments accepted on Tuesday the final draft deal mediated by the United States on a maritime border between the two countries