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Finland to place Nato base near Russian border
Finland became a Nato member in 2023, dropping decades of military non-alignment after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. officials says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Zurich Film Festival officially cancels screening of propaganda film Russians at War
The Zurich International Film Festival has cancelled all screenings of the film Russians at War. Viewers have begun to receive letters announcing ticket cancellations, and the festival’s website has cancelled all screenings.
Hamas terrorists murder Gazan mother after refusing to give charity funds
Local reports say terror group operatives stopped Islam Hijazi's car and fired over 90 bullets at her after she refused to provide them with money donated to her organization
Orbán administration hints that Hungary would not defend itself like Ukraine in case of attack
Balázs Orbán, the political director and close adviser to the Hungarian prime minister, has caused a wave of outrage among Hungarians with his statement that Hungary would not have fought a defensive war in 1956 like Ukraine, as it would have been “irresponsible”.
Harris commits to ensuring Ukraine's victory in war against Russia
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will not stop’ attacks on Hezbollah despite ceasefire calls
Israeli airstrikes killed 92 people in Lebanon on Thursday; John Kirby says White House had believed Israel was ‘on board’ with ceasefire proposal
'Nasrallah, hit Tel Aviv': Belgium protest calls on Hezbollah to attack Israel
Israel's ambassador to Belgium posts clip on social media in which extreme pro-Palestinian group calls for attacks on country and say they support Hamas
Russian teen sentenced to 15 years in prison for donation to "Freedom of Russia Legion" a Ukraine-based paramilitary organization
A court has sentenced a Russian man from the city of Biysk in the Altai region of southern Siberia to 15 years in prison for treason and financing terrorism, independent news outlet Mediazona reported on Thursday.
Pentagon announces details of US$2.4 billion support package for Ukraine
The US Department of Defense has announced an additional US$2.4 billion in support for Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).
Woolly rhino found preserved in Russian permafrost after 32,000 years
The families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice 10 years later
Families of the 43 students from a rural teacher’s college abducted 10 years ago in southern Mexico marked the painful anniversary Thursday disillusioned after a decade of unfulfilled government promises.
Macron calls on US to pressure Israel to accept Lebanon ceasefire plan
Russia considers law to ban defending child-free lifestyle
Under the proposed new legislation, comments defending the decision not to have children could be fined by up to $55,000. After prohibiting LGBTQ+ activism, Russian authorities have set their sight on the feminist movement
Norway issues wanted notice for man connected to exploding pagers in Lebanon
Norwegian authorities have issued an international wanted notice for a man linked to a Bulgaria-based company that may have been involved in the dissemination of exploding electronic devices to the militant Hezbollah group that killed dozens and wounded thousands in Lebanon last week.
China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, US official says | CNN Politics
Israel says it has secured $8.7 billion U.S. aid package
Argentina's poverty rate spikes to 53% in first 6 months of President Milei's shock therapy
The Argentinian government statistics agency says the official poverty rate in Argentina jumped to about 53% during the first six months of Javier Milei’s presidency.
Iran, Hezbollah enabled Houthis' rise, says UN report
The rebel group is transformed into an army with weapons training and assistance provided by other members of Iran's axis despite a de facto UN embargo on arms since 2015