S. Korea excluded from Ukraine’s thank-you list of 31 countries
The list comprised countries that provided lethal weaponry support to Ukraine since the Russian’s invasion on February 24.
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Why game theory cannot resolve Russia’s nuclear threats over Ukraine
The writer says technology has paradoxically made it easier for Putin to push the big red button.
Zelensky says Jokowi invited him to G20 summit
Several members have called for Russia to be excluded from the summit, but Indonesia has demurred, saying it is too early to decide.
Twitterdom with a new king should worry us all
The role of social media for free expression is crucial in general, but especially important in countries where democracy is weakening.
Russia to cut gas to Poland and Bulgaria, making energy a weapon
Moscow is also making good on a threat to halt gas supplies to countries that refuse Putin's demand to pay for the fuel in roubles.
Russia’s war is feeding a hunger crisis
Food price shocks threaten a host of other disasters worldwide.
Coal still top threat to global climate goals: Report
Globally, there are more than 2,400 coal-fired power plants operating in 79 countries, with a total capacity of 2,100 GW.
Russia’s war is turbocharging the world’s addiction to coal
The world's addiction to coal, a fuel many thought would soon be on the way out, is now stronger than ever – owing to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
After Ukraine, why Moldova may be in Russia’s sights
Moldova’s value to Moscow lies in allowing Russia to expand its military options while the country goes about trying to recover parts of the old Soviet empire.
Indonesia’s foreign minister Retno wraps up G-20 tour as Russia boycott issue lingers
While the war in Ukraine has driven Western countries closer together, it has also sown discord among G-20 members, with Moscow’s participation at the Bali summit a contested…