Russia military exercises, UN aid conference on Afghanistan, California recall election, coronavirus vaccine boosters, Guinea coup
Massive quadrennial military exercises led by Russia and known as “Zapad” are set to begin Friday.
The United Nations will convene an international aid conference in Geneva on Monday to discuss the Afghanistan crisis.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s time in the governor’s mansion may be coming to a sooner-than-expected end depending on how Tuesday’s recall election pans out.
The White House will consider a booster shot drive in the United States later this month in a public session with Israel’s Health Ministry on Friday.
Guinea coup -- an interview with Factal senior editor Sophie Perryer…
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