Ukraine launches tens of drones on Russia’s western regions, Moscow says
Russia’s air defence units destroyed 47 Ukrainian drones targeting its west, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, while regional officials said the attacks caused no casualties. Read More
Russia, Burkina Faso talk military cooperation
Russia’s Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and prime minister of Burkina Faso, Apollinaire J. Kyelem de Tambela, discussed in Moscow expanding military ties, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday. Read…
Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza, WAFA says
CAIRO/RAMALLAH – Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians, including nine members of the same family, in northern and central Gaza, the Palestinian Authority’s official news agency WAFA reported early…
Harris, Trump trade blows in US election media blitz
Ms Harris is now ahead of her Republican rival by 49 per cent to 46 per cent. Read More
China says it raised ‘serious concerns’ with US over trade curbs
This comes just after sharp US tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, EV batteries and solar cells took effect. Read More
Netanyahu threatens Lebanon with destruction ‘like Gaza’
His stark warning came as the Israeli military deployed more troops and urged civilians in coastal areas to evacuate. Read More
Tampa in path of hurricane for first time in a century
The Tampa, Florida, metropolitan area, home to around 3.1 million people, is in the direct path of a major hurricane, Milton, for the first time in over a century and…
EU extends sanctions on Nicaraguan officials
The European Union on Tuesday extended sanctions for another year against 21 Nicaraguan officials, including Rosario Murillo, vice president and wife of President Daniel Ortega, as well as three of…
Israel’s defense minister cancels visit to Washington, Pentagon says
The White House referred questions about the Gallant visit to the Israeli government. Read More
Colombia electoral authority requests investigation into Petro campaign financing
BOGOTA – Colombia’s National Electoral Council (CNE) on Tuesday requested an investigation into the 2022 election campaign of President Gustavo Petro over alleged violation of financing limits, it said in…