Putin had to go 'cap in hand' to beg North Korea for weapons, says the UK's defense secretary
The White House said on January 4 that North Korea had provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and missiles.
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Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term | Bangladesh
Turnout reported to be as low as 40% after boycott by opposition party PM called a ‘terrorist organisation’
Anders Behring Breivik, the right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in 2011 and is now "suicidal" according to his lawyer, appears in court Monday. He claims that his extended isolation is a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits "inhumane" and "degrading" treatment.
Hydroxychloroquine use during COVID pandemic may have induced 17,000 deaths, new study finds
The drug hydroxychloroquine was prescribed off-label during the pandemic and touted in particular by a prominent French researcher.
Beirut airport displays anti-Hezbollah after Lebanese hacker attack
The hackers displayed messages conveying anger toward Hezbollah and Iran for attempting to drag Lebanon into a war with Israel.
Boeing MAX grounding goes global as carriers follow FAA order
International Business News: The grounding of Boeing Co.âs 737 Max 9 quickly gathered pace, with carriers from the US to Panama to Turkey pulling the model from service for inspec
Israelis attacked in Berlin's Potsdamer Platz after speaking Hebrew
Couple in their 20s is approached by an Arabi speaking assailant who first shouts abuses at them and then throws a bottle at the woman followed by a chair and punches the man who rises in her defense, before fleeing
Ukraine Blows Up As Much Naval Tonnage As Russian Shipyards Can Build
Most of the world’s leading navies are getting bigger by tonnage. But not the Russian navy. It’s struggling to grow at all, and for one main reason. The Ukrainian navy.
Michel sparks scramble to stop Orbán taking control of European Council
President under fire after announcing he will run for election as MEP in June and will stand down if he wins
Police probe UK Post Office for accusing over 700 employees of theft. The culprit was an IT glitch
U.K. police have opened a fraud investigation into Britain’s Post Office over a miscarriage of justice that saw hundreds of postmasters wrongfully accused of stealing money.
Sweden says its main foreign policy task in coming years is support to Ukraine
Unidentified drones repeatedly spotted over German military bases where Ukrainians train
German lawmaker Marcus Faber said that he suspects Russia is behind the drone incursions but has no concrete evidence to support the claim because no drones have been intercepted.
Ukrainian Drone Op Takes Out Air Defense Systems Inside Russia
Ukraine’s special forces have been particularly active in the Belgorod region in recent days and this attack comes just days after a raid by Kyiv’s troops into the area.
Pakistan detains over 30,000 Afghan migrants, UNHCR reports
Over the past three months, around 493,000 migrants have either been repatriated to Afghanistan or expelled from Pakistan.
Israel’s talk of expanding war to Lebanon alarms U.S.
A U.S. intelligence assessment found that it would be difficult for Israel to succeed in a war against Hezbollah amid ongoing fighting in Gaza.
U.S. concerned Netanyahu to use Hezbollah conflict to remain in power, report
Sources say U.S. intelligence analysis indicates IDF would struggle to succeed in fight against Iran-backed group while military spread thin while fighting in Gaza; Biden instructs officials to prevent war spread
Drones spotted over military training grounds in Germany where Ukrainians train
For over a year, unidentified drones have been spotted over the training grounds and barracks of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) in Germany, where Ukrainian soldiers are being trained.
France to build 'beyond' planned six new nuclear plants.
France is set to build eight new nuclear plants on top of six already announced, the energy minister has said, arguing more reactors are needed to hit carbon reduction targets.
Maldives suspends 3 officials over 'derogatory' India remarks
Maryam Shiuna and Malsha Shareef along with another deputy minister at the youth ministry Mahzoom Majid were suspended.