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Ukraine war: Australia donates 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The donation of 49 Abrams tanks will take the total of Australian aid to $1.5b for the embattled nation.
Australia donates 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The Albanese government is giving 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, despite earlier this year apparently playing down the prospect of the donation.
US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons
The new package will consist of "additional air defense capability, air-to-ground munitions, armored vehicles, and critical munitions to meet Ukraine's urgent needs," the White House said in a statement.
Ukraine urges firm response to N.Korean involvement in war
Ukraine's foreign minister called North Korean involvement in Russia's war in his country a huge threat of esc
North Korean troops set to join Russian army as Pyongyang 'fully enters' war
Intelligence sources say a battalion of 3,000 has been secretly training to fight against Ukraine
North Korea Claims Mobilisation of 1.4 Million Youth for “Holy War”
On 16 October 2024, North Korea announced the mobilisation of 1.4 million young citizens, reportedly eager to participate in a "holy war" to defend the nation's sovereignty and eliminate perceived threats, particularly from South Korea. The mass mobilisation reflects Pyongyang's continued aggressive stance amid ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. According to the state-run Korean
Ukraine reportedly reclaims territory in north of Kharkiv Oblast, almost entire Russian regiment destroyed
According to HUR, Ukrainian soldiers captured a Russian battalion defense area, destroyed three motorized rifle battalions, a Storm platoon, and a reconnaissance company of Russia's Seventh Separate Motorized Rifle Regiment.
Israeli Forces uncover Russian weapons in Hezbollah's advanced South Lebanon bunker
The Israeli military has reportedly discovered Russian weaponry, including small arms, rockets, and various munitions, in a Hezbollah bunker located in a village near the Israel-Lebanon border. The underground base, serving as a command center for the elite Lebanese militia unit known as "Radwan," was uncovered by Israeli ground forces in southern Lebanon. According to military officials, the …
Russian troops are crashing into their own anti-tank barriers and dying, pro-Putin hardliners say
Russian nationalist bloggers on Telegram are complaining of havoc on the roads caused by the spiked "dragon's teeth" anti-tank barriers.
Zelenskiy says N.Korea is de facto taking part in war on Russia's side
North Korean troops deserting Ukraine frontline days after arrival
Russians Captured 9 Ukrainian Drone Operators And Then Murdered Them
The atrocity is sure to escalate an already brutal conflict.
Antisemitic incidents up 670% in Canada since October 7
Murder, arson and child harassment: New report reveals sharp rise in hate crimes against Jews in Canada following Israel-Hamas war, including recent shooting outside Jewish girls' school in Toronto during Yom Kippur
Russian Officials ‘Resigned’ to Letting Ruble Fall Past 100 vs Dollar
Russian authorities will no longer try to prevent the ruble from falling past 100 against the U.S. dollar as they expect the low exchange rate will benefit Russia’s state budget amid plans for more wartime spending, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing two anonymous sources familiar with the situation.
Ukraine wants NATO invite before Biden leaves office, envoy says
India’s crimes in Canada and the politician allegedly behind them
A list compiled by Global News includes arsons and extortions in Alberta, drive-by shootings in B.C. and Ontario and a Winnipeg murder.
Russians are getting more and more Starlink terminals
Military expert Serhiy Beskrestnov reveals Russia’s growing use of Starlink on the front lines, raising concerns for Ukraine’s communication strategy.
Zelensky unveiling victory plan on Oct. 16: part will be disclosed only to parliamentary leaders, top lawmaker says
"I think part will be declassified, and the other part will be present to the leaders of (parliamentary groups)," David Arakhamia, the leader of Zelensky's Servant of the People parliamentary group, said in comments for the Kyiv Independent.
Putin Orders Seizure of U.S.-Owned Canned Food Maker
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Tuesday temporarily handing over control of a major canned food maker to the Russian government.