Category: 1. Russia

Russia is forced to respond to NATO’s aggressive actions by developing systems such as the “Burevestnik”, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

“As for systems like the…

Officials in Russia’s Chechnya have announced plans to summon women who appear in public without headscarves for so-called “informational talks.” The authorities say the campaign will promote modesty and respect for local traditions….

Israel defence minister warns Hamas leadership will have no immunity

by AFP Staff Writers

Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 29, 2025

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas leaders on Wednesday that they would have no immunity after a…

EU urges respect for Gaza ceasefire

by AFP Staff Writers

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 29, 2025

The European Union on Wednesday called on “all parties” to respect the Gaza ceasefire, but a senior EU official went further in slamming…

Two Syrian soldiers killed by Kurdish forces: state media

by AFP Staff Writers

Damascus (AFP) Oct 29, 2025

Kurdish forces in northern Syria killed two Syrian soldiers and wounded another in a missile attack on Wednesday, official…

‘Better to go to prison’: Israeli ultra-Orthodox rally against army service

By Michael Blum and Luana Sarmini-Buonaccorsi

Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 30, 2025

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men rallied in Jerusalem on Thursday…

Hamas hands over 2 more bodies, says its committed to cease-fire

by Lisa Hornung

Washington DC (UPI) Oct 30, 2025

Hamas on Thursday handed over the remains of two more bodies it says are former hostages to Israel via the Red…

What we know about Thai-Cambodia truce deal touted by Trump

by AFP Staff Writers

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Oct 26, 2025

US President Donald Trump jetted into Malaysia on Sunday to oversee the signing of a Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact,…

US VP Vance says Gaza ceasefire holding despite ‘skirmishes’

by AFP Staff Writers

Washington (AFP) Oct 28, 2025

US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday the ceasefire in Gaza is still holding despite “skirmishes,” after Israel…

Pentagon chief Hegseth set for multi-country Asia tour

by AFP Staff Writers

Washington (AFP) Oct 26, 2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit four Asian countries in the coming days, the Pentagon announced Sunday, his…