On what is usually a day of festivities and fun, many of Ukraine’s students ended the academic year amid the sounds of war or from abroad.
Author: Victoria Kim
Why Australians Must Vote on Election Day
Compulsory voting is seen as forcing candidates toward the political center.
Australian Democracy Comes With a Side of Grilled Onions
In a beloved tradition, every Election Day sausages are sold near polling stations as fund-raisers for local schools, churches and community groups.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Urges Voters to Opt for What They Know
His tenure hasn’t always been smooth, with moments that have tested the Australian public’s faith in his leadership
North Korea’s Covid Outbreak Continues to Worsen
Nearly 1.5 million people have presented with a fever and 56 have died in what the country said was its first outbreak, according to state media.
As Ambassadors Left Town, the Pope’s Emissary Remained in Kyiv
Through shelling, street fights in the suburbs and the flight of thousands through Ukraine’s capital, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission stayed put.
Ukrainians Far From Home Struggle to Protect Family With Dementia
Millions of Ukrainians have been displaced since the war started. Many elderly or disabled people have been unable or unwilling to leave their homes.
A Mask Mandate Ends Midflight, Sparking Cheers and Alarm
Airport terminals and flights erupted in applause, while some passengers said the abrupt policy change put them at risk.
President Biden Accuses Russia of Committing Genocide in Ukraine
It was the first time the president has used the term to describe the Russia’s war. He emphasized it was a personal view, not a legal determination.
Japan Aligns With U.S. and Europe in Penalizing Russia Over Ukraine War
The country has announced a ban on Russian coal and restrictions on imports including timber, vodka and machinery. It is also expelling eight Russian diplomats.