Russia's Nuclear Arsenal: Strength, Strategy, And Future Developments President Putin strengthens Russia's nuclear arsenal, modernizes forces, and raises concerns about arms control and international security. Top News · Oct 18, 2024
Lebanon Slams 'Blatant Interference' Over Remarks Attributed To Iran Official Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Friday offered a rare rebuke of Iran, charging it with "blatant interference" over remarks attributed to its parliament speaker on a UN resolution on Hezbollah and Lebanon. International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024
As war rages in neighbouring Ukraine, Moldova readies for two crucial votes Moldovans will head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election and referendum on EU ascension. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024
Ukraine's Army Brigades Battle To Make Enlisting 'Sexy' The billboard showing an elegant young woman wrapped around a man on a motorcycle, pistol in hand, looks more like a perfume ad than a military campaign. International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024
Hezbollah announces ‘new phase of war’ after Israel kills Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Iran says Sinwar’s killing will strengthen the ‘spirit of resistance’ The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
Russian troops fight desperate battles for Ukraine’s east ahead of winter Russia reportedly disregarding heavy casualties in bid to capture ground while vehicles can still manoeuvre. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024
With Record Production, Moldova Plum Farmers Hail EU Integration In a warehouse north of Moldova's capital, farmer Stefan Bitlan inspects boxes of plums soon heading to Germany as he has turned to exporting to the EU rather than Russia. International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024
Small and lethal: adapted drones carrying explosives ‘hunt’ civilians in Kherson Ukrainians face new airborne threat that has killed 24 civilians and injured hundreds more since July The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 966 As the war enters its 966th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024
Middle East crisis: Biden, Starmer and Macron say ‘immediate necessity’ to end Gaza war – as it happened Trio join Olaf Scholz in calling for war to end, while reports say Yahya Sinwar was killed by gunshot to head The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2024
Biden Farewell Visit To Berlin Focused On Ukraine, Mideast Wars US President Joe Biden on Thursday began a farewell visit to Germany and talks with European leaders on support for Ukraine's war against Russia and the Middle East conflict. International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024
Trump blames Zelensky and Biden – but not Putin – for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine President Biden ‘instigated that war,’ Trump claimed during a podcast interview that aired Thursday The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024
Trump Says Zelensky 'Should Never Have Let' Ukraine War Start White House candidate Donald Trump on Thursday blamed US ally Ukraine for Russia's invasion, arguing that President Volodymyr Zelensky had failed in his duty to halt hostilities before they started. International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024
Dozens killed in Israeli airstrike on school used as shelter in Gaza City Death toll of at least 28 reportedly includes doctors and children at site IDF said was used by Islamic Jihad members The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 Tech firms remove social media posts from a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media posts from a industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024 The Hamas and Hezbollah leaders killed by Israel since 7 October attack Death of Yahya Sinwar is latest in a series of killings since the beginning of the latest war in Gaza
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2024 US sanctions Chinese companies accused of making Russian drone parts China has forged closer ties with Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, but it has repeatedly denied supplying weapons.
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2024 Kremlin says Ukraine plan may lead to conflict between Russia and NATO Ukrainian president is trying to rally support for his country amid uncertainty over future of US backing.
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2024 Putin military doubling 'kamikaze' drone attacks on Ukraine to 1,500 last month, say western officials The number of these air strikes was reportedly 350 in July, 750 in August, and 1,500 in September
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 Israel says it is investigating whether Hamas' top leader Sinwar was killed in Gaza The Israeli military says it is looking into whether Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a military operation in Gaza
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2024 People around Vladimir Putin 'concerned' at Ukraine war cost but no sign he wants peace, say western officials The Russian president is not believed to have changed his war aims since he ordered his troops into Ukraine in February 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 Yahya Sinwar: Hamas leader and mastermind of 7 October attack killed in Gaza, Israel says Hamas chief – Israel’s most wanted man – said to have been killed in a chance encounter with Israeli troops, rather than a targeted strike
Top News · Oct 17, 2024 North Carolina Adjusts Early Voting Plans After Hurricane Impact North Carolina adjusts early voting post-Hurricane Helene, ensuring voter accessibility and engagement in the 2024 election.
International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024 Russian MPs Back Ban On 'Propaganda' Of Childless Lifestyles Russian MPs on Thursday approved the first reading of draft legislation banning the "propaganda" of childless lifestyles, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas.
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2024 How is Lebanon’s cash-strapped government responding to war? The escalation of hostilities with Israel comes as Lebanon faces a power vacuum and economic meltdown.