June 3, 2022

*) Russia's offensive in Ukraine enters 100th day as fighting rages Ukraine has marked 100 days of Russia's offensive as fighting rages across the east of the country and Moscow's forces tighten their grip on Donbass. The sombre milestone came on Friday as Kiev announced Moscow was now in control of a fifth of Ukrainian territory. This includes Crimea and parts of Donbass seized in 2014. Following White House talks with US President Joe Biden, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that Ukraine's allies needed to brace for a gruelling "war of attrition". *) Biden makes emotional appeal for action on gun violence US President Joe Biden has made a fervent appeal for lawmakers to pass tougher gun control laws, including a ban on assault weapons. Biden made the address with 56 lighted candles arrayed along a corridor behind him, representing US states and territories suffering from gun violence. After a spate of deadly attacks, Biden condemned the refusal of a majority of Republican senators to support tougher laws. *) Yemen’s warring parties agree to renew two-month truce Yemen’s warring parties have agreed to renew a nationwide truce for another two months, a rare bright spot for a country plagued by eight years of war. The ceasefire between Yemen’s internationally recognised government and the Houthi rebels first came into effect on April 2nd. The new announcement came just a few hours before the original truce was set to expire. UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg welcomed the move. *) Four Kenyans shot dead in protest against dangerous wildlife Four protesters have been shot dead during a demonstration in Kenya against threats posed by wildlife. Protesters blocked a highway and clashed with security forces, resulting in Thursday's fatal shootings, authorities said. Police are set to investigate the incident. Residents have repeatedly called on the Kenya Wildlife Service to find a solution to conflicts between people and animals. Farmers are upset that elephants destroy their crops and at times