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Even in Saudi Arabia, Renewable Power Is Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels
Russian jamming leaves some high-tech U.S. weapons ineffective in Ukraine
Confidential Ukrainian assessments obtained by The Washington Post show how accuracy rates of some Western weapons fell after Russian jamming disrupted guidance systems.
Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine, Orbán says
Hungary's prime minister says that he will seek to opt his country out of any NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine.
U.S. Fears Joint North Korea-Russia ‘October Surprise’: Report
The White House is increasingly concerned about the military alliance between Putin and Kim, six U.S. officials told NBC News.
Ex-US Marines fighter pilot loses bid to block extradition to the United States over China training allegations
Ukraine Says Has ‘Stopped’ Russia in Kharkiv, Now Pushing Back
Meanwhile, state-owned train operator Ukrzaliznytsia reported a flurry of attacks on the Kharkiv region's railway system overnight that damaged tracks, train carriages and buildings.
Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut
AL-ARISH, Egypt: Some of the food supplies waiting to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt have begun to rot as the Rafah border crossing remains shut to aid deliveries for a third week and people inside the Palestinian enclave face worsening hunger. Rafah was a main entry point for humanitarian relief as well
Russia has figured out how to mess up Ukraine's crucial Starlink battlefield internet, report says
For the first time, the Russian military has caused widespread disruptions to Starlink in Ukraine, according to The New York Times.
Hungary Working to ‘Redefine’ Its NATO Membership, Orban Says
Israel ordered to immediately halt Rafah offensive by top U.N. court
Israel is unlikely to comply with the order, which the International Court of Justice has no power to enforce, but the landmark ruling will pile pressure on the increasingly isolated U.S. ally.
Vladimir Putin ready to 'freeze' war in Ukraine with ceasefire recognising recent Russian gains, sources say
Vladimir Putin reportedly views recent gains in the war as enough to sell a victory to the Russian people, saving him from making unpopular decisions like spending more money and mobilising more people.
Russia is just an enemy we need to destroy – Zelenskyy
Spanish Deputy Prime Minister declares that 'Palestine will be free'', uses 'From the river to the sea' antisemitic slogan - EJP
The slogan “is a clear call for the destruction of Israel, fomenting hate and violence. Antisemitic statements are incompatible with a democratic society and it is unacceptable coming from a deputy prime minister. We hope Spain will live up to its promise” to fight antisemitism, said Israel’s embassy in Madrid. “We call on EU foreign
Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines, sources say
IDF finds additional three bodies of hostages in Gaza
According to IDF intelligence, the hostages were murdered during the October 7 massacre and were taken by Hamas terrorists to Gaza.
China starts second day of war games around Taiwan to test ability to 'seize power'
China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability to ‘seize power’
Hacked data reveals which US gun sellers are behind Mexican cartel violence
Russian border guards remove shipping markers from Estonian waters in Narva River
Russia's border guard removed more than 20 buoys demarcating shipping lanes from the Narva River on Thursday (May 23), Estonia's PPA said. The government is seeking clarification.