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2 U.S. Marines attacked during port visit in Turkey, Navy says
The Marines were taken to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution and have returned to the ship, the Navy says.
Afghan women sing in defiance of Taliban laws silencing their voices | Afghanistan
Women push back at law stating they must not sing or read aloud in public by posting videos of themselves singing
Hamas Admits to Issuing New Instructions for Handling Hostages if Israeli Forces Approach
Hamas has issued new instructions to guards on handling hostages if Israeli troops approach hostage holding sites.
Putin arrives in Mongolia, a member of the ICC that issued an arrest warrant for him
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia, a member of the international court that issued an arrest warrant for him.
US seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane
US officials say the aircraft was recovered in the Dominican Republic after having been purchased illegally.
Hamas threatens to release video showing six slain hostages' 'last message'
In the video, all six hostages whose bodies were found by the IDF on Sunday are seen confirming their identities before cutting to a still frame threatening to release their 'last messages.'
EU reminds Mongolia of its obligation to arrest Putin under ICC warrant
The European Union has informed Mongolia of its position regarding the upcoming visit by Russian ruler and war criminal Vladimir Putin to the country and its obligation to arrest him in accordance with a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Brazilian Judges Ratify Ban on X in Deepening Feud With Musk
Putin insists there is press freedom in Russia as long as journalists obey law
Vladimir Putin has insisted that freedom of speech and press freedom are both thriving in Russia in an interview he gave to Mongolian newspaper Onoodor on the eve of a trip to Ulaanbaatar, the transcript of which was published by the Kremlin on Monday.
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal
US President Joe Biden said on Monday that a final deal for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian te
Finland to ban Russians from buying property
Finland unveiled plans for a full ban on property acquisitions by some foreign nationals as security concerns surfaced over purchases with links to Russia near critical infrastructure. Read more at The Business Times.
Poland has right to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine for national security, Polish FM says
Poland and neighboring countries to Ukraine are "responsible for protecting their own airspace," despite NATO's opposition, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sept. 2.
Ukrainian lawmakers call on Mongolia to arrest Putin, call visit 'well-planned provocation'
A group of Ukrainian lawmakers from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's party have written an open letter to their Mongolian counterparts, urging the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to their country this week. "As members of the Ukrainian parliament, we call on the Mongolian authorities to execute
Turkey has formally asked to join the BRICS group of emerging-market nations as it seeks to bolster its global influence
Tourist helicopter crashes near volcano in Russia killing 22 passengers
Beluga whale dubbed ‘Russian spy’ found dead near Norway
The cetacean was first found in 2019 with a harness stamped “Equipment St Petersburg.”
Finland to Ban Russians From Buying Property in Security Fix
If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says
Russian missile strike hits Sumy orphanage in residential area, injuring 13, including two children - Euromaidan Press
Russian forces launched a missile strike on Sumy, targeting an educational facility housing a children's rehabilitation center and orphanage. The attack injured at least 13, including two children.