Category: 1. Russia

Gee, I wish we had one of them doomsday machines

Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in 33 years. The announcement, made during the president’s tour of Asia and following Moscow’s…

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….

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…

Gaza’s civil defence says at least 50 killed in Israeli strikes

By AFP team in Gaza with Jay Deshmukh in Jerusalem

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 29, 2025

Gaza’s civil defence agency said Wednesday that overnight air…

Romania says US will cut some troops in Europe

by AFP Staff Writers

Bucharest (AFP) Oct 29, 2025

Washington has told Romania and allies it will reduce some US troops deployed on NATO’s eastern flank, the Romanian defence ministry…

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…