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US denies Israel's request for Apache attack helicopters

Sources say final word not said on potential acquisition, and talks ongoing after Gallant raised matter with Austin in meeting last week

Iranian FM: "Hamas has informed us that it can continue fighting for months"

Russian diplomat: Finland would be the first to suffer in Nato conflict

The diplomat is known for his fiery and sometimes confusing comments.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Kuleba: 'Europe doesn't know how to fight wars'

Sitting down with the Kyiv Independent for an interview in Kyiv, Ukraine's top diplomat is sharply dressed and in a good mood. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is among the last Ukrainian top officials who still prefers a suit to a military-style garb. He's happy with the work his ministry has

IDF admits Christmas Eve Gaza airstrike killed dozens of innocents

The Israeli air strike that hit central Gaza's Maghazi refugee camp killed 70 people, according to Reuters citing the Palestinian health ministry spokesman.

Departing Dutch Army commander warns Netherlands to prepare for potential war with Russia

Both the Dutch military and society as a whole need to brace themselves for the possibility of a war with Russia, said Lieutenant-General Martin Wijnen, the departing Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army. "Our society should be preparing themselves for this," he told the Telegraaf in an interview published on Thursday. Wijnen said that the Netherlands should follow the examples set by countries like Sweden, Finland, the Baltic nations. Those countries which border Russia, or are close to it, are better prepared for the outbreak of war.

Russian stars' semi-naked party sparks wartime backlash

China’s BYD to overtake Tesla as world’s biggest electric vehicle seller

BYD's emergence as a global EV leader is yet another sign of China's clout in the automobile industry.

Russia, Iran Officially Ditch U.S. Dollar for Trade

Russia and Iran have agreed to use their local currencies for trade, bypassing the US dollar, amidst broader global efforts to reduce reliance on the American currency.

Israel shows no sign of slowing down, launching new strikes in central and southern Gaza

Israel's ground offensive in Gaza continues to expand. As the death toll rises, Gazans still desperately need basics to survive. Aid trucks roll in, but many Palestinians are starving or without water and Israel announced it will now consider United Nations employee visas on a case by case basis, instead of automatic admission. Amna Nawaz reports.

Biden Administration Announces New Security Assistance for Ukraine

DOD announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.

North Korean leader Kim orders military to accelerate war preparations

Israel Warns That Time for Diplomacy With Lebanon Is ‘Running Out’

Putin's 5-year war plan with Ukraine revealed in conversation with Xi Jinping, Nikkei reports

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Moldova's president says Putin must be stopped

Russia, India closer to joint military equipment production - minister

Russia is drastically underplaying the death toll of its warship exploding, report suggests

Russian officials confirmed their warship Novocherkassk was damaged by Ukraine — but reports suggest they're downplaying the toll.

Russian presidential hopeful loses appeal against authorities' refusal to register her for the race

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine has lost her appeal against election officials’ refusal to accept her nomination for the country’s presidential race that President Vladimir Putin is all but certain to win.

Australian man killed in Israeli airstrike was Hezbollah fighter, terrorist group says

“The Islamic Resistance celebrates the martyr,” said a eulogy praising Australian citizen Ali Bazzi’s death on Hezbollah’s official website.