Koyra Upazila, Bangladesh – At low tide, the Shakbaria River retreats and reveals a broad, slick stretch of mud between Suranjan Raptan’s village and the Sundarbans, the largest tidal mangrove forest on Earth. For nearly all of his life, Suranjan has regarded the forest as a living dispensary. Before sunrise, he boards a small boat, crosses into the mangroves and walks barefoot for hours through thick clay, carrying a knife to gather leaves, roots and bark for herbal remedies. On this morning,

Ukraine is extending its confrontation with Russia far beyond its own borders. Ukrainian drone specialists are reportedly operating in Mali’s deserts, assisting local forces fighting Russian troops. CNN reported on the matter. According to the outlet, around 15 Ukrainian specialists have been deployed to Mali. Their role is said to focus mainly on support, training, and operational assistance for insurgent groups in the country’s north. Ukrainian operators work remotely Ukrainian military