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Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of warLausanne (AFP) Mar 9, 2026 Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards. ... more  
Russian hackers 'targeting messaging apps': Dutch spiesThe Hague (AFP) Mar 9, 2026 Russian hackers have targeted messaging apps used by Dutch officials, intelligence services in the Netherlands said on Monday, part of what they described as a 'large-scale global cyber campaign.' ... more  
US 'not concerned' by reports Russia aiding Iran's targetingWashington, United States (AFP) Mar 7, 2026 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the United States is 'not concerned' about reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on US troop positions and movements. ... more  
Global arms exports soar on European demand: studyStockholm (AFP) Mar 8, 2026 Global weapons flows grew by almost 10 percent in the past five years, with Europe more than tripling imports, a report showed on Monday. ... more |
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Kremlin says nuclear weapons in Finland would threaten RussiaMoscow (AFP) Mar 6, 2026 Russia said on Friday it saw Finland's move to lift restrictions on hosting nuclear weapons as a potential threat and vowed to respond if Helsinki followed through with the plan. ... more  
EU's Kallas warns anti-drone stock 'limited' as Mideast, Ukraine wars rageBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday the bloc was looking to help Gulf nations fend off Iranian drone strikes, but warned supplies of relevant kit might be limited. ... more  
Equities plunge as energy prices soar on Mideast crisisHong Kong (AFP) Mar 9, 2026 Stock markets plunged Monday as oil and gas prices soared on fears about supplies from the Middle East with the US-Israeli war against Iran continuing into a second week with no sign of letting up. ... more  
Trump defends Iran war decision as oil soars above $100New York (AFP) Mar 9, 2026 Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly four years on Sunday over worries that the spiralling Middle East war could create prolonged supply disruptions. ... more |
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India says to push ahead with Russian oil importsNew Delhi (AFP) Mar 7, 2026 India said Saturday it was pushing ahead with imports of Russian oil, after a temporary US waiver to import crude from Moscow due war in the Mideast - but adding it did not need Washington's permission. ... more  
US opposes UN nuclear watchdog resolution on Ukraine power grid strikesVienna (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 The UN nuclear watchdog's governing body passed a resolution on Thursday - overcoming US opposition - expressing concern over 'repeated and intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure' posing a 'threat to nuclear safety', according to diplomatic sources. ... more 
Mideast war exposes fragile oil, gas dependencyParis, France (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 As in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, the new war in the Middle East is exposing once again how far Europe and others lag in replacing imported fossil fuels with domestic solar and wind power, specialists say. ... more 
Will US oil companies be the big winners from the Iran war?New York (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Energy prices have surged dramatically since the United States and Israel launched their attack on Iran Saturday, and that will almost certainly translate into bigger profits. ... more 
Australian defence firm helps Ukraine zap Russian dronesSydney (AFP) Feb 19, 2026 One of Australia's most highly valued defence firms is helping Ukrainian soldiers knock Russian drones off the battlefield, riding a surge in military spending by Western governments with tech combating the weapon of the future. ... more |
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Iran, Russia to conduct joint drills in the Sea of OmanTehran (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 Iran and Russia will conduct naval manoeuvres in the Sea of Oman on Thursday, following the latest round of talks between Tehran and Washington in Geneva, Iranian media reported. ... more  
Russian era ends at abandoned launchpad in South American jungleKourou (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 'Stop. Danger of death. Work in progress.' ... more 
Drones, sirens, army posters: How four years of war changed a Russian cityVoronezh, Russia (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 A drone whirred through a shopping centre in the Russian city of Voronezh as Shaman, an operator for the Russian army, showed shoppers one of the devices that have dominated the battlefield in Ukraine. ... more  
NATO trains storming Baltic beach to deter RussiaPutlos, Germany (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 Thousands of NATO troops including from Spain and Turkey joined an exercise Wednesday on Germany's Baltic coast that defence officials labelled a show of readiness to deter Russia. ... more  
Madagascar's new leader in Moscow for talks with PutinMoscow (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 The colonel who took power in Madagascar four months ago arrived in Moscow Wednesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said, weeks after Russia sent the island military equipment. ... more |
US says will match alleged Chinese low-yield nuclear testsWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 The United States is ready to carry out low-yield nuclear tests to match alleged secret explosions by China and Russia, ending a decades-old moratorium, a senior official said Tuesday. ... more 
Moscow, Kyiv meet for US-brokered talks after fresh attacksGeneva (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet Tuesday in Geneva for fresh US-brokered talks seeking to end the four-year war, hours after both sides launched a fresh wave of long-range strikes. ... more 
Brazil eyes fossil fuel roadmap 'that unites'Paris, France (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 The hosts of the last UN climate talks want to present a 'roadmap' on reducing dependence on oil, gas and coal that unites nations, they said Tuesday, after a battle over fossil fuels marred the summit in Brazil. ... more  
Russia avoids confrontation in Arctic, Norwegian official saysMunich, Germany Feb 14, 2026 Russia, which has invaded Ukraine and is accused of trying to destabilise Europe and the Baltic Sea, has instead taken a more cautious approach in the Arctic, the head of Norwegian intelligence told AFP on Saturday. ... more |
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EU top diplomat rejects Europe 'bashing' by US as calls grow for a US resetMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 15, 2026 EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas pushed back Sunday against Europe 'bashing' by the United States, as she said Russia must be forced to make concessions in talks to end the Ukraine war. ... more 
Four takeaways from the Munich Security ConferenceMunich, Germany Feb 15, 2026 Team Trump sends a soothing message as Europeans vow to boost defences, the Ukraine war grinds on and China makes some bold pledges. ... more
Bitter cold complicates Ukraine's drone defenceKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 16, 2026 Earlier this winter, Ali's unit was flying an interceptor drone in subzero temperatures on the front when the camera suddenly froze, sabotaging their mission to detect and thwart an incoming Russian attack. ... more 
Kim unveils homes for kin of N. Korean troops killed aiding Russia: KCNASeoul (AFP) Feb 16, 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un touted a newly built street of flats for families of soldiers killed supporting Russia's war against Ukraine, state media reported Monday, with photos showing him accompanied by his daughter. ... more |
China FM says Europe 'cannot be a spectator' on UkraineMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 14, 2026 China's foreign minister said Saturday that Europe 'cannot be a spectator' when it comes to Ukraine and that Beijing hopes the bloc will come up with a plan to resolve the conflict. ... more 
N. Korea's Kim praises bravery of soldiers fighting for RussiaSeoul (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid tribute to the 'matchless bravery' of his country's soldiers fighting in Russia's war with Ukraine as he visited a memorial being built to those killed in the conflict, state media reported Saturday. ... more
Drones, sirens, army posters: How four years of war changed a Russian cityVoronezh, Russia (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 A drone whirred through a shopping centre in the Russian city of Voronezh as Shaman, an operator for the Russian army, showed shoppers one of the devices that have dominated the battlefield in Ukraine. ... more 
Russia is cracking down on WhatsApp and Telegram. Here's what we knowMoscow (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 Russia announced Thursday it had blocked WhatsApp over its alleged failure to comply with Russian legislation, days after restricting access to rival messaging service Telegram for similar reasons. ... more |
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Norway buys French bombs for Ukraine: ministryOslo (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 Norway on Thursday announced it was buying a 'large volume' of French glide bombs as part of a bilateral agreement to support Ukraine militarily against Russia's invasion. ... more 
EU eyes bases for military training in UkraineBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 11, 2026 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday Brussels was eyeing several bases that could be used to train Ukrainian troops in the war-torn country if there is a deal to stop the fighting. ... more 
US cuts leave Ukraine aid at record low: think tankParis, France (AFP) Feb 11, 2026 Military aid to Ukraine hit its lowest level in 2025 as the US pulled funding, leaving Europe almost alone in footing the bill and averting a complete collapse, the Kiel Institute said Wednesday. ... more 
Russia says will stick to nuclear weapons limits if US doesMoscow (AFP) Feb 11, 2026 Russia said Wednesday it would abide by limits on its nuclear weapons set out in a lapsed arms control treaty with the United States, so long as Washington did the same. ... more |
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