The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan. It's a devastating setback for polio eradication.
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Iran's new president has said that morality police will no longer "bother" women over the wearing of the mandatory hijab headscarf, days after the UN warned women were still being violently punished for breaking the strict dress code.
It comes as the UN warns Iranian women still face violent punishment for not wearing the hijab.
Minimum wage in Poland for 2025 higher than in US
Poland said it would increase the hourly rate in Poland to roughly $7,90.
Russia wiped out 80% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with bombs, says Ukrainian President
Putin orders Russia to boost size of army by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million
India set to ink $4 billion deal for 31 Predator drones with US in October
India News: India is poised to finalize a $3.9 billion deal with the US for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones next month. These drones will be assembled locally, with over
Denmark Used Kremlin Cash to Triple Production of Ukrainian Howitzer
Copenhagen and Kyiv officials, worked with domestic producers and overseas suppliers to put modern artillery in the hands of Ukrainian gunners, only three months after the financing came through.
Brazilian mayoral candidate smashes political rival over the head with chair on live TV
Pablo Marcal was rushed to hospital with suspected fractured ribs and breathing difficulties after the attack on live TV.
Putin signs decree increasing number of military personnel, staff to 2.38 million
The decree will take effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will increase the total number of Russian troops by 180,000.
China frees US pastor after 15 years in jail for Christian fundraising
David Lin, who the US says was ‘unjustly detained’, to return home after high-level meeting between countries
Putin Orders Russian Army to Increase Troop Size by 180K
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday increasing the number of soldiers in the Russian military by 180,000, bringing the total number of active servicemen to 1.5 million for this upcoming winter.
Last major American bank exits Russia
Citibank ends Russian operations by November 15. Debit cards deactivated on September 20, with all services halted by September 25. Western banks exit Russia.
South Korean military removes thousands of Chinese-made cameras at bases
The cameras were designed to be connected to a specific server in China, but no actual data was leaked. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Germany delays selling weapons to Israel but continues sales to Qatar, sparking criticism - report
Shortly after October 7, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to Israel and delivered a pledge of unconditional solidarity with Jerusalem.
Israel says ‘high probability’ its own airstrike killed 3 hostages in Gaza last November
The Israeli army announced the conclusions of its investigation into the deaths of Cpl. Nik Beizer, Sgt. Ron Sherman and Elia Toledano, who were kidnapped in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Their bodies were recovered in December, but the cause of death was only recently determined.
Ukraine cannot equip even 4 out of 14 required military brigades – Zelenskyy
Georgia's most powerful man suggests an apology for 2008 war with Russia
Poland's Tusk, America's Blinken discuss ways to ensure Russia's defeat in Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed strategies to ensure Russia's defeat in Ukraine during their meeting in Warsaw on Thursday, officials said.
Hundreds rally in Paris for Iranian women's rights
The march, organized by around 20 human rights associations, took place as 34 women began a hunger strike in a Tehran prison to mark the two-year anniversary of her death.
Forbes: Ukrainian Troops Have Advanced Into Russia Along A New Axis
The town of Vesoloe is the locus of this new invasion.