Britain’s King Charles has commended the people of Ukraine for showing truly remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy, in a message marking 12 months of conflict in the country. The King added that it was heartening to see the UK and its allies doing everything possible to help at this most difficult time. King Charles reaffirmed his support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he met at Buckingham Palace earlier this month, and expressed his personal support for the people of Ukraine.
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Heatwave caused death in India
Officials in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh are investigating the deaths of at least 68 people in the district of Ballia between Thursday and Sunday as temperatures soar in northern and eastern parts of the country. The surge in deaths this months follows a warning from the country’s meteorological department about potential heat-related casualties.
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Germany sends much-awaited Leopard tanks to Ukraine
The first shipment of Leopard 2 tanks from Germany has been sent to Ukraine. Eighteen cutting-edge main battle tanks were delivered after Ukrainian crews were trained to use them. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said he was sure the tanks could make a decisive contribution on the frontlines of the war. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the tanks have made it into the hands of our Ukrainian friends as promised and on time.
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All time highs across Southeast Asia were recorded in Vietnam, Laos and Bangkok
Temperature records tumbled across Southeast Asia over the weekend as the region swelters under a weekslong heat wave that has brought misery to millions. All time highs were recorded in Vietnam, Laos and Thailand’s capital, where the heat has been compounded by an intense smoggy season that has caused pollution levels to spike. Scientists have long warned that heat waves are set to get worse as the impacts of the human-caused climate crisis accelerate.
