North Korean ammunition supplies to Russia are critical for Ukraine – Defence Intelligence chief
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, has said that North Korea’s supply of ammunition to Russia is critical for Ukraine.
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Biden To Use Rest Of Term Putting Ukraine In 'Best Position,' Adviser Says
U.S. President Joe Biden will use his remaining months in office to strengthen Ukraine, national-security adviser Jake Sullivan said on September 14.
NATO Committee Chairman Says Ukraine Has Sound Military Reason To Strike Deeper Into Russia
The chairman of NATO Military Committee said the question of whether to allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with Western-made long-range missiles is a "political discussion," but from a military standpoint, would be within Ukraine's legal right.
There are now more electric cars than gas cars on Norway's roads
Norway is the world leader in EV sales, but now it's crossed a new landmark: the first country with more EVs than gas cars in service.
Venezuela says it has seized 400 US rifles and arrested foreigners, Americans among them, over alleged plot to destabilize country
4 ISIS leaders killed in raid that left 7 US service members injured
Four 4 ISIS leaders were killed last month in the raid that left seven U.S. service members injured.
U.S., Britain alarmed Russia 'shared nuclear secrets' with Iran - report - i24NEWS
Worries about Russia's role in Iran's quest for the bomb aired during meeting between Biden and Starmer
North Korean missiles rain down on Ukraine despite sanctions
The Hwasong missiles found in Ukraine used common commercially available electronic components made by Western nations as recently as last year.
Ukrainians in Kursk Hit Back at Russian Counterattack
A Ukrainian column of armored vehicles appears to be trying to split the Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast. A lodgment has reportedly been established.
Zelenskyy reproaches Ukraine's allies: so far only Belarus shoots down Russian Shaheds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the democratic world should be embarrassed over the fact that Israel’s allies shoot down missiles and drones over the Middle East but have so far failed to approve a decision to shoot down Russian missiles and Iranian drones in Ukraine’s airspace.
Russia's Medvedev Threatens Nuke Strike Would Turn Kyiv Into 'Gray Spot' On The Map
Russian officials have threatened that a possible decision by the West to allow Kyiv to use donated weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory would result in a major escalation of its war against Ukraine that could include the use of nuclear weapons.
Polish FM says Ukraine has right to use Western weapons to prevent war crimes
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said that Ukraine has the right to use Western weapons to prevent war crimes from being committed by Russia on its territory.
Finland has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 118 million euros
President of Finland Alexander Stubb has decided to provide additional defensive equipment to Ukraine upon the gove ...
NATO could have done more to avert Ukraine war: Stoltenberg
“We could have provided military equipment to prevent the war,” outgoing NATO boss tells Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper.
Women in Iran are going without hijabs as the 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches
The country’s new reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian campaigned on a promise to halt the harassment of women by morality police
Kremlin Revives Soviet-Style Youth Indoctrination as It Eyes ‘Forever War’ With Ukraine and the West
The Kremlin is working to systematically instill “patriotic” values in children and teenagers through a Soviet-style propaganda campaign as it looks toward preparing the next generation for a life shaped by conflict with Ukraine and the West. “We need warriors, gunmen, stormtroopers — those who, at the president’s first call, will rush to the military enlistment offices, not Verkhny Lars,” a Russian government official said, referring to the Russian-Georgian border crossing where tens of thousands of Russians fled the country during the fall 2022 “partial” mobilization for the war.“And there's nothing to be embarrassed about,” he said.
In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence
Belarusians are experiencing a new wave of Russification as Moscow expands its economic, political and cultural dominance to overtake the identity of its neighbor.
US and Britain Postpone Decision on Long-Range Strikes
The leaders of the US and UK met in Washington, where a decision to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow long-range missiles on Russian territory had been expected. Biden’s caution won out.
Zimbabwe orders cull of 200 elephants amid food shortages from drought
Environment minister says country has more elephants than it needs while critics of hunt say they are a major tourist drawcard
'There has been cowardice in criticizing the varieties of Islam': Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch
Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch has ignited a nationwide debate with her recent remarks on integrating Muslims into Swedish society and Sharia practices adopted by immigrants.