Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,050

Bimla Bissell, a well-connected social secretary to four American ambassadors to India, passed away at 92 due to complications of diabetes. She played a crucial role in organizing diplomatic events, including Jacqueline Kennedy's visit to India, and was known for her vast social network and political astuteness. Bissell's influence extended beyond diplomacy, as she also founded Delhi's first progressive preschool, leaving behind a legacy as a guiding light for newcomers and a unique citizen-diplomat for...

Police are searching for a male suspect after a dog was stabbed at Ramsden Park. The incident was captured on video, which has not been able to load. The police are asking for the public's help in identifying the perpetrator. Full Article

Author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, the current UK children's laureate, is leading a campaign to address a decrease in children's happiness, which he attributes to a decline in reading for pleasure. He is organizing a summit in Liverpool to urge the government to prioritize access to books for all children. Cottrell-Boyce emphasizes the importance of early reading and the benefits it brings to children's long-term well-being. He highlights the impact of being read to at a young...

President Donald Trump announced that his team is discussing implementing a 10% tariff on China, citing the country's role in sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada. The tariff could potentially take effect as early as Feb. 1, with the goal of reducing the illicit supply of the highly addictive drug that has caused numerous overdose deaths in the U.S. Trump recently spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about fentanyl and trade, with both leaders expressing...

TRES BOCAS, Colombia has turned into a ghost town as residents flee to Venezuela to escape violence in the Catatumbo region, where fighting between the ELN and FARC-EMC has left 80 dead and displaced thousands. President Petro suspended peace talks with the ELN, accusing them of war crimes, as the U.N. calls for armed groups to respect civilians' human rights in the region. Full Article

Andrea Chavez, an undocumented immigrant in the US, gave birth to a baby girl who received a Social Security number shortly after birth. President Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, sparking legal challenges. This move has caused anxiety and uncertainty among undocumented women like Ms. Calderas, who fear for their children's future in the US. Full Article