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Russia strikes Ukrainian grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks

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2 years ago

September 4, 2023

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Ukrainian officials have reported a nighttime air attack by Russia on one of Ukraine’s crucial grain-exporting ports, just hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan were scheduled to engage in talks on the topic of regional food security.

The attack has heightened tensions in the region, particularly as it coincides with efforts by Ankara and the United Nations to resurrect a Ukraine grain export agreement that previously alleviated global food shortages.

The Ukrainian air force issued an urgent advisory to residents of Izmail port, situated on the Danube River in the Odesa region and one of Ukraine’s primary grain-exporting hubs, instructing them to seek shelter after midnight on Monday.

Reports from Ukrainian media outlets suggested that explosions were heard in the vicinity of the port.

The meeting between Putin and Erdogan, taking place in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, is of significant importance as Ankara and the UN endeavour to rekindle the Ukraine grain export pact. Turkey has underscored the talks’ vital nature for the success of this agreement.

Russia withdrew from the deal in July, citing obstacles faced by its own food and fertiliser exports, coupled with what it perceived as insufficient Ukrainian grain allocation to countries in dire need.

Subsequently, Moscow has escalated its attacks on the Danube River ports, which have since become Ukraine’s primary conduit for grain exports.

Monday’s air strike, the full scale of which remains uncertain, follows a series of Russian strikes on Sunday that targeted the other major Danube port, Reni, resulting in damage to the port’s infrastructure and at least two injuries.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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18 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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