Category: 1. Russia

Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription

By Anna Smolchenko and Didier Lauras with AFP bureaus

Paris (AFP) Mar 16, 2025

Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow’s war…

Hundreds killed in Gaza as Israel renews attacks targeting Hamas

by Darryl Coote

Washington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2025

Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza on Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians in what is the first major attack since…

Lebanon says seven killed in clashes on Syria border

by AFP Staff Writers

Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 17, 2025

The Lebanese health ministry on Monday said at least seven people were killed and 52 wounded in clashes on the border with…

US kills ‘multiple’ leaders of Iran-backed rebels in Yemen; Huthis vow ‘escalation’

by AFP Staff Writers

Sanaa (AFP) Mar 16, 2025

A White House official on Sunday said a wave of United States air strikes on Yemen killed senior…

Lebanon reports deadly strikes as Israel says responded to gunfire

by AFP Staff Writers

Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 16, 2025

Israel’s defence minister said the military responded to stray gunfire from Lebanon Sunday, after Lebanese…

Hospitalised Pope calls for end to world conflicts

by AFP Staff Writers

Vatican City (AFP) Mar 18, 2025

Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy’s newspaper of record, as the…

Israel defence minister confirms air strike in Damascus

by AFP Staff Writers

Jerusalem (AFP) Mar 13, 2025

Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the Israeli Air Force conducted a strike in Damascus on Thursday, with the military…

Lebanon appoints new army chief

by AFP Staff Writers

Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 13, 2025

Lebanon named a new head of the armed forces Thursday to succeed Joseph Aoun, who was appointed president earlier this year.

“Brigadier…

Myanmar village air strike kills at least 12, says local official

by AFP Staff Writers

Letpanhla, Myanmar (AFP) Mar 16, 2025

A Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a…

During their roughly one-hour phone call on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that “American ownership” of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants would be “the best protection” for them, White…