Putin threatens retaliation after Ukraine targets Russia airfield with 'six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles' Moscow may launch another experimental intermediate-range hypersonic missile at Ukraine Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024
Russia Vows Retaliation After Ukrainian ATACMS Strike Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024
EU Envoys Approve New Sanctions Targeting Russia's Shadow Fleet EU envoys agree on new sanctions targeting Russian ships evading restrictions in Ukraine conflict. Sanctions extend to officials, entities, and banks aidin... Top News · Dec 11, 2024
Russia's New Missile Threatens Ukraine, U.S. Aid Increases Recent U.S. intelligence assessment raises concerns about Russia's use of new missile in Ukraine, amidst ongoing conflict. Top News · Dec 11, 2024
Chad’s break with France: why it happened and what it means for power dynamics in the Sahel region For over six decades, Chad was a crucial ally to French and US forces in their counter-insurgency operations in the Sahel. But both lost influence because of repeated mistakes. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024
US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days' A U_S_ intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in “coming days.” The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
Poland to guard major TV stations against hostile purchase attempts by Russia Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government will protect major television stations in the country, like the U.S.-owned TVN, against hostile purchases, in a move aimed at protecting from any such attempts by Russia The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
EU says asylum rights can be suspended for migrants 'weaponized' by Russia and Belarus The European Union says Poland and other eastern flank countries can suspend asylum rights if they believe that Belarus and Russia are “weaponizing” migrants to destabilize the bloc The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
How Putin’s intelligence agents convinced Assad to flee Syria Fresh details have emerged of the ousted Syrian dictactor’s escape with the help of the Kremlin The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
Russia tells citizens not to travel to United States Russians should also avoid heading to Canada and most EU states, warns Moscow’s Foreign Ministry. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024
Russia and Ukraine face off at European security conference as all sides wait for Trump presidency The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) marks the 50th anniversary of its foundation next year. Last week, after months of wrangling, its 57 members meeting in Malta managed to agree on a new leadership team. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024
Israeli Strike Kills 19 In Gaza, UN Appeals For Aid Israeli strikes in Gaza lead to civilian deaths, UN seeks billion aid, Paraguay reopens embassy in Jerusalem, Russia maintains Syria contacts, Iran's Su... Top News · Dec 11, 2024
Rescue Crews Save Women Trapped In Ukraine Clinic Rubble Two women rescued in Ukraine after Russian missile strike; President Zelenskyy seeks air defense support amid escalating conflict. Top News · Dec 11, 2024
Romania’s ‘rigged’ election shows Europe the dangers of Russian disinformation The playbook used to propel an ultranationalist to the top of the polls in last month’s election must not be repeated, says journalist Paula Erizanu The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024
Top News · Dec 11, 2024 Biden Approves National Security Memo To Counter Adversaries' Cooperation President Biden's new national security memorandum addresses cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia to guide the incoming administration.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Modi’s minister tells Putin India-Russia friendship is ‘deeper than deepest ocean’ despite Ukraine pressure Indian defence minister presses Moscow for timely delivery of air defence missile system
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 ‘Abandoned’: Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten Thousands of discharged troops are locked in a bureaucratic struggle, fighting for a legal status to ease their plight.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024 Russian warships 'stay away from their Syria port base' after toppling of Assad regime in blow to Putin Reports say troops and equipment were being flown out of Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria’s Latakia province
The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2024 Trump is dedicated to isolationism – but is Syria’s future too important to ignore? Concerns that US’s hands-off approach could leave the country open to a return to civil war or a resurgence of Iran
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Ukraine says aerial attack sparks fire at key Russian oil depot Local governor says fire extinguished after Ukraine claims attack on site that fuels pipeline for military supplies.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,021 Here are the key developments on the 1,021st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Nagasaki survivor accepts Nobel Peace Prize and calls for world free from nuclear weapons Tanaka says he is ‘infinitely angered that nuclear taboo threatens to be broken’, pointing to Russia and Israel
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024 Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China? China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 2 Ukrainian women are pulled alive from rubble hours after Russian missile strike Rescue crews working through the night have pulled two women from rubble more than seven hours after a Russian missile struck a private medical clinic in a southern Ukraine city
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 What does fall of Assad in Syria mean for the Middle East and the West? How will the fall of the Assad regime reshape geopolitical dynamics worldwide?