Turkey strikes Iraq, Syria after attack on defence company near Ankara Turkey says it hit targets linked to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which it blames for the attack on TUSAS. Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 972 As the war enters its 972nd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2024
Putin To Meet UN's Guterres For First Time In Over Two Years Vladimir Putin will meet UN chief Antonio Guterres for the first time in over two years on Thursday, as the Russian president faces calls from his BRICS allies to end the conflict in Ukraine. International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Brics summit backfired on Putin with calls for peace, says Kyiv Xi Jinping among world leaders in Russia advising against escalation; any North Korean troops ‘fair game’ on Ukraine battlefield, says US. What we know on day 974 The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024
Human rights advocate Alexander Lapshin: No place to go, but still fighting for global freedom Global freedom has been in decline for nearly two decades, according to Freedom House, an American non-profit organization devoted to supporting democracy around the world. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024
Wisconsin Sees High Early In-Person Voting Turnout Wisconsin's early voting in 2021 shows strong turnout, with a minor glitch causing delays. High early voting rates in Milwaukee suburbs noted, while mail-i... Top News · Oct 23, 2024
Biden announces $50bn G7 loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets US Treasury Secretary Yellen says Russia will be ‘bear the costs of its illegal war, instead of taxpayers’ in the West. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024
G7 To Make $50 Bn Ukraine Loan Available By Year-end: Yellen G7 nations are committed to making $50 billion in lending available to Ukraine by year-end, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday as she met her Ukrainian counterpart in Washington. International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024
US And Allies Provide Billion Loan Package To Ukraine US and Western allies provide Ukraine with a billion loan package, supported by frozen Russian assets, to aid its economy and defense efforts. Top News · Oct 23, 2024
Officials say North Korea has sent troops to Russia. What would that mean for the war with Ukraine? U.S. and South Korean officials say there's evidence that North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia in a potential escalation of a nearly 3-year-old war with Ukraine The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Georgia Ruling Party Stages Mass Rally Ahead Of Key Vote Georgia's ruling party held its final campaign rally on Wednesday ahead of crucial elections pitting it against a pro-Western opposition union which accuses the government of increasing authoritarianism. International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024
Israeli weapon captured in rare photos of Beirut airstrike appears to be powerful smart bomb Minutes before the strike brought down the building, there were two smaller strikes, in what Israel’s military often refers to as a ‘a knock on the roof’ The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Government hopes Iranian sanctions will deter it from ‘destabilising’ region Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty said Iran directly increased tensions in the Middle East and armed Russia with drones to use against Ukraine. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
'The Whole City Shook': Israel Pounds Lebanon's Ancient Tyre Israeli strikes on Wednesday pounded Lebanon's Tyre, an ancient coastal city which boasts a UNESCO World Heritage site, leaving swathes of its centre in ruins. International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024
Top News · Oct 23, 2024 US Investigating Unauthorized Release Of Classified Documents On Israel's Plans Investigation into unauthorized release of classified documents detailing Israel's preparations for a potential strike against Iran, raising concerns over ...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024 Strike on Iran will make world understand Israel’s might, says defence minister Yoav Gallant says his country still intends to strike back in response to 1 October missile attack by Tehran
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 Belarus To Hold Presidential Vote On January 26 Belarus will hold a presidential election on January 26, four and a half years after widespread allegations of vote rigging in the last ballot led to nationwide mass protests.
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 4 Dead, 14 Hurt In Attack At Turkey Defence Firm Four people were killed and 14 others wounded in an attack on the headquarters of a top Turkish defence firm near Ankara, Turkish officials said Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024 Top Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine is dead Top Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 Putin Faces Calls For Peace At Flagship BRICS Summit World leaders called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine at the BRICS summit in Russia on Wednesday, as President Vladimir Putin told them he welcomed offers to mediate in the Ukraine conflict.
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024 Belarus President Lukashenko to seek seventh term in January vote Opposition calls for non-recognition of vote set to extend Lukashenko’s 30-year rule.
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024 Ukraine’s army readies for high-stakes fight against Russia as winter nears Al Jazeera’s defence editor analyses the powers and vulnerabilities of Kyiv’s military as its support system slows down.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Draft-dodging scandal sees Kyiv’s top prosecutor resign and officials sacked Andriy Kostin forced out over rash of officials getting disabled status; North Korean soldiers ‘about to arrive in Kursk’. What we know on day 973
Salon · Oct 22, 2024 Russia behind false Walz accusations Officials say the smear campaign was part of Russia's attempt "to undermine the Democratic presidential ticket"
Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2024 Ukrainian prosecutor general resigns amid scandal over draft exemptions Andriy Kostin steps down after corruption scheme involving false disability diagnoses for draft exemptions is uncovered.