Russia has lost 15 battalions in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Air Assault Forces say
During the Ukrainian operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, launched in August 2024, the Russians have lost almost 8,000 soldiers, which is about 15 battalions.
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Putin's generals are turning on each other
Russia faces a crisis regardless if Putin ends or continues the war in Ukraine, economist says
Continuing the war means the economy faces stagnation, while ending it would shut off the massive defense spending that's driven growth, Alexander Mertens writes.
At least 8 dead in Serbia after train station roof collapses
France shooting sparks mass brawl involving 'up to 600 people'
Authorities say it's is an alarming sign of the spread of drug-trafficking violence across the nation.
US asked Lebanon to declare unilateral ceasefire with Israel, sources say
The U.S. asked Lebanon to declare a unilateral ceasefire with Israel to revive stalled talks to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, a senior Lebanese political source and a senior diplomat said - a claim denied by Lebanon's prime minister. They said the effort was communicated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein to Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati this week, as the U.S. stepped up diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Mikati'
Russia says it is unhappy with Turkish arms supplies to Ukraine
Ukraine war briefing: western allies’ response to North Korean deployment is ‘zero’, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president warns that if west fails to respond adequately more North Korean troops will be sent to its border. What we know on day 982
Women in Sudan commit suicide to escape rape amid escalating violence: Report
World War III Has Already Begun, JP Morgan Boss Says
'A war of two countries against one' — Zelensky urges Western allies to take decisive action on North Korean troop involvement
In a lengthy post on social media on Oct. 31, President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to develop "concrete solutions" to provide additional supports for Ukraine as North Korean troops prepare to engage Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. North Korean soldiers were deployed to Kursk Oblast in late October in
Russia’s torture of Ukrainian civilians, prisoners is a crime against humanity, UN expert panel says
U.N.-backed human rights experts say Russia’s torture of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war is a crime against humanity.
Khamenei gives the order to prepare for an attack on Israel, report
Iran's supreme leader's decision prompted by the extent of damage caused in Israel's strike on Iranian military targets, says failing to respond is admitting defeat; Netanyahu issues warning to Iran that nuclear sites could be targeted
Ukrainian drone strikes Russian oil refinery 1,500 km from border, Russian official claims
A Ukrainian drone struck an oil refinery in the city of Ufa in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic, the head of the republic, Radiy Khabirov, said on Oct. 31.
'Hamas entered UNRWA and took everything,' Gazan staffer says
IDF releases interrogation with UNRWA worker in Gaza describing how terror group operatives took over UNRWA facilities and vehicles and looted aid meant for civilians for their personal use
About 8,000 North Korean soldiers at Ukraine border, says US
Antony Blinken warns that Russia is preparing to deploy the troops into combat ‘in the coming days’
US puts 19 Indian firms on sanctions list, says helped Russia with materials, tech
Iran’s Ayatollah orders retaliatory attack against Israel after IDF strike deemed too big to ignore: report
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has instructed his forces to prepare a direct attack against Israel after deeming the Jewish nation’s retaliatory strike last week too big to ign…
Hezbollah rockets hit UN peacekeeping base
The Taoiseach (Irish PM) Simon Harris said he had been briefed and is "receiving regular updates".