Hungary would have given in to Russia, says Orbán’s top aide
The political director of Hungary’s PM says that the Ukrainians killed fighting Russia died “for nothing.”
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China Covered Up Sinking Of Newest Submarine: US Official
China’s newest nuclear submarine sank, setting back its military modernization
The pierside accident came as Beijing, which hasn’t acknowledged the episode, attempts to expand its navy and project its military power.
India should get permanent UNSC seat, says France's Macron
Europe News: President Emmanuel Macron of France has backed the expansion of the United Nations Security Council to include permanent seats for India, Germany, Jap
Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine
US announces nearly $8 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The new tranche will include an additional Patriot air defense battery, unmanned aerial systems, and air-to-ground munitions.
Israeli foreign minister rejects Lebanon ceasefire proposal
USA to provide Ukraine with long-range JSOW munitions – Biden
UAV Battalion Hits Russian Convoy with HIMARS in Donetsk Region
Ukrainian drone operators coordinated a powerful artillery strike on a stationary Russian convoy in Donetsk.
Zelensky warns ‘half-hearted’ plans to end war ignore Ukraine’s interests
In a speech to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the importance of attaining “real peace” in Ukraine and cautioned against making “half-hearted” attempts to establish “a frozen truce”.
Scientists Revive 1,000-Year-Old Biblical Tree From Seed Found In A Judean Cave
This is no burning bush or spruce from the Garden of Eden, but "Sheba", the resurrected tree, may have been featured in the Bible.
First Russian drone equipped with Starlink downed in Ukraine - media
Japan defense force ship sails through Taiwan Strait for 1st time
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel has sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time, according to a source familiar with the matter, in an apparent challenge to China's growing military assertiveness in the region.
US and EU call for 21-day ceasefire across Lebanon-Israel border
The 12-strong bloc said the situation between Israel and Hezbollah presented an "unacceptable risk" of broader escalation.
Canada PM Trudeau Survives Vote of No Confidence
Hurricane Helene's Massive Size is Alarming Forecasters
Hurricane Helene’s extraordinary size—combined with its intensity—is setting off alarm bells among forecasters, prompting urgent warnings for residents along the Florida coast and inland areas. A Wednesday afternoon update from...
Russia and Iran Plot to Arm Houthis with Advanced Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles - Reuters
The P-800 Onyx missiles could significantly enhance the Houthis' ability to target commercial vessels and threaten US and European warships in the Red Sea.
Putin issues a nuclear warning to the West over Ukraine
The Biden administration on Thursday announced $375 million more in security assistance for Ukraine, which for the first time will include American Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) glide bombs
The U.S. also will announce more than $2 billion in additional military aid.