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  Naples, Italy (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over the escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine. Italy, holding the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven countries, organised the body's first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence, staged in the southern city of Naples that is home to a NATO base. At the top of the agenda was Russia's war against Ukraine, now in its third year. "We under ... read more |
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N.Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be 'significant escalation': NATO chiefBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 If North Korea sent soldiers to support Russia in Ukraine, that would be "a significant escalation", NATO secretary general Mark Rutte warned on Monday. ... more  
Ukraine launches more than 100 drones in large-scale attack on western RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 20, 2024 The Kremlin said Sunday its air defense systems downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones overnight, as Kyiv claims its attacks struck an important munitions plant and a military airfield in western Russia. ... more  
US posts $10 million reward citing Russian election interferenceWashington (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to any foreign person or entity engaging in election interference, it said just weeks before Americans select their next president. ... more 
UK's Lammy warns China over support for Russia in UkraineBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Chinese support for Russia in its war against Ukraine could hurt Beijing's ties with Europe, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Friday as he made a rare diplomatic visit for talks with his counterpart Wang Yi. ... more |
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Poland says dozens troops hurt on Belarus border patrols in 2024Warsaw (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Over 60 Polish soldiers have been injured this year on patrols along the Belarusian border while blocking migrants from crossing illegally into the country, Poland's deputy defence minister said Thursday. ... more |
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US imposes sanctions on firms over Russia drones used on Ukraine Washington (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 The United States unveiled sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine. ... more  
Zelensky's nuclear arms comments 'dangerous provocation': PutinMoscow (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday condemned comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggesting that Kyiv would seek nuclear weapons if it could not join NATO as a "dangerous provocation". ... more 
Ukraine's army brigades battle to make enlisting 'sexy'Kharkiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 The billboard showing an elegant young woman wrapped around a man on a motorcycle, pistol in hand, looks more like a perfume ad than a military campaign. ... more 
Zelensky defends 'victory plan' at EU and NATOBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he explained his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels. ... more |
 
U.S. to send $425M in more military aid to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024 The Department of Defense will send military aid totaling $425 million to Ukraine to assist with its defense against Russian military aggression. ... more  |
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EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for RussiaLuxembourg (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 The European Union imposed sanctions Monday against prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of taking part in the transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use against Ukraine. ... more  
Russian strike kills one, wounds 16 in south UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 A Russian missile strike overnight killed a woman and wounded 16 people in Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, where Moscow has ramped up aerial attacks, authorities said Tuesday. ... more 
Russia, China step up cybercriminal recruitment, Sri Lanka arrests 230 Chinese in cybercrime raidsSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Russia, China and North Korea are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated in their recruitment of cybercriminals to steal money, gain intelligence and sway elections, Microsoft said in a threat report released Tuesday. ... more  
Kremlin denies space programme lagging after SpaceX launchMoscow (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The Kremlin denied on Monday that its space programme was falling behind after US firm SpaceX successfully flew a rocket booster back to the launch pad in a world first. ... more |
China, Russia pledge to strengthen military cooperationBeijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The Chinese and Russian defence ministers pledged on Monday to deepen cooperation between their two countries' militaries as they met in Beijing. ... more
EU slaps sanctions on Iranian officials suspected of providing missiles to RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 14, 2024 The Council of the European Union revealed new sanctions on Monday on seven high-ranking Iranian officials and seven other entities for allegedly providing missile and missile parts to Russia. ... more 
Russia could be able to attack NATO by 2030: German intelligenceBerlin (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 Russia will likely be capable of launching an attack on NATO by 2030 and is ramping up efforts to disrupt Ukraine's Western supporters through sabotage, German intelligence chiefs warned Monday. ... more
BBC boss says Russia, China taking 'advantage' of World Service cutsLondon (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The head of the BBC warned Monday that Russia and China were exploiting funding cuts that have forced Britain's public broadcaster to scale back its much-lauded World Service network. ... more |
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The world's three biggest nuclear hotspotsParis (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 After Japan's anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, here is an overview of today's biggest nuclear hotspots. ... more 
Ukraine opens 'war crime' probe over reporter's deathKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 Ukrainian prosecutors said on Friday they would investigate the death of a Ukrainian journalist in Russian detention as a war crime. ... more 
Clashes on South China Sea, Ukraine dominate Asia summitVientiane (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 The United States and its allies clashed on Friday with Russia and China at a summit in Laos dominated by disputes on maritime claims and Ukraine. ... more  
X says 'alert' to manipulation efforts after pro-Russia bots reportWashington (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 X was "alert" to any platform manipulation attempts, the Elon Musk-owned site told AFP Friday, following a report that hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts were amplifying US election misinformation. ... more |
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Toll from Russian strike on Odesa rises to sevenKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 10, 2024 The toll from a Russian ballistic missile strike on port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region rose to seven dead and 10 wounded, authorities said Thursday. ... more |
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Russia says struck Ukraine's Patriot air defence system launchersMoscow (AFP) Oct 10, 2024 Russia said Thursday its missiles had struck two launchers of a US-made Patriot air defence system in Ukraine, with Kyiv admitting the weapon was hit but saying it was lightly damaged and still in operation. ... more 
Discord seen as online home for renegadesSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 Known for its appeal to online renegades, chat platform Discord finds itself in the crosshairs of Turkey and Russia. ... more 
Germany to tighten staff security checks amid spying fearsBerlin (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 Germany said Wednesday it plans to tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas of government and business amid growing espionage fears. ... more 
EU unveils new sanctions framework to punish Russia for its destabilizing activitiesWashington DC (UPI) Oct 9, 2024 The European Union on Tuesday established a new framework to impose sanctions against Russia, as the democratic bloc seeks to punish the Kremlin over its destabilizing activities. ... more |
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