Kherson braces for battle as Russian administration evacuates

With Russian and Ukrainian forces apparently girding to battle for the city of Kherson, signs of Kremlin rule are disappearing from the city’s streets while the remaining residents, unsure what to believe and afraid of what comes next, are stocking up on food and fuel to survive combat. Russian soldiers, patrols, and checkpoints have suddenly … Read more

Philippines evacuates coasts, cancels sea trips as supertyphoon nears

Philippine authorities started evacuating people from coastal areas on Sunday and hundreds were unable to travel by sea as the main island Luzon, including Manila, braces for a category 3 typhoon that continues to strengthen, officials said. Typhoon Noru became a supertyphoon “after a period of explosive intensification”, with sustained winds increasing to 185 km … Read more