Category: 1. Russia

Zelensky says Ukraine, allies must resist Russian ‘deception’

by AFP Staff Writers

Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 13, 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukraine and its allies must work together to pressure Russia into…

Blast at Hezbollah site in Lebanon kills six soldiers

By Jonathan Sawaya

Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Aug 9, 2025

The Lebanese army said a blast at a weapons depot near the Israeli border killed six soldiers on Saturday, with a military…

Israeli military says approved plan for new Gaza offensive

By Alice Chancellor with AFP team in Gaza City

Jerusalem (AFP) Aug 13, 2025

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had approved the framework for a new offensive in…

Australia to recognize Palestinian state

by Darryl Coote

Washington DC (UPI) Aug 11, 2025

Australia will recognize the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday, making Canberra the latest Western…

Hezbollah: Lebanon risks civil war if government enacts disarming plan

by Dalal Saoud

Washington DC (UPI) Aug 15, 2025

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem issued a strong warning to the Lebanese government against moving forward…

Lebanon’s Hezbollah rejects cabinet decision to disarm it

by AFP Staff Writers

Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Aug 6, 2025

Hezbollah said Wednesday that it would treat a Lebanese government decision to disarm the militant group “as if it did…

Israel plans to ‘take control’ of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism

By David Stout and Herve Bar with AFP team in Gaza

Jerusalem (AFP) Aug 8, 2025

Israel’s military will “take control” of Gaza City under a new plan approved by…

Israel military says approved plan for new Gaza offensive

by AFP Staff Writers

Jerusalem (AFP) Aug 13, 2025

The Israeli military said Wednesday it had approved the “framework” for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, days after the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed battlefield gains on its eastern front against Russian forces on August 16 as both sides sought military advantages ahead of Zelenskyy’s planned White House meeting with President Donald…