April 29, 2022

*) Russia strikes Kiev during UN chief’s visit Russian forces have pressed their offensive in south and east Ukraine after bombarding capital Kiev during a visit by the United Nations' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. At least three people were wounded in strikes in the western part of Kiev, the first in the capital in nearly two weeks. The strikes came after Guterres toured Bucha and other suburbs where Moscow is alleged to have committed mass atrocities. *) UNSC ‘failed to do everything in its power to end war’: Guterres Staying with Ukraine, UN chief Guterres admitted while visiting Kiev that the Security Council has failed to go far enough in its efforts to "prevent and end" Russian onslaught in Ukraine. "Let me be very clear: the Security Council failed to do everything in its power to prevent and end this war,” Guterres said at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “This is the source of great disappointment, frustration and anger," he added. *) Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia to start new era in ties Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with top Saudi leadership in his first visit to the kingdom in five years following the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. King Salman received Erdogan in the city of Jeddah and both leaders held a closed-door meeting at Al Salam Royal Palace. Erdogan also met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. "I believe we will take our relations to a level beyond what they were previously; my visit will open the doors of a new era with our friend, brother Saudi Arabia," Erdogan said. *) South Asia wilts in heat as India rubbish mountain burns Millions have sweltered in a dangerous early summer heatwave across India and Pakistan that has led to power and water shortages. Several states imposed power cuts on factories as air conditioning and fan consumption skyrocketed with temperatures crossing 45 Celsius in parts of the region. In Pakistan, temperatures are expected to be up to eight degrees higher than usual. Scient