Nato secretary general Mark Rutte has visited the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and declared “unwavering” support for Ukraine in the aftermath of a Russian attack on the northern city of Sumy that…
Russia jails woman for criticism; as Sumy buries victims of Russian double strike
by AFP Staff Writers
Moscow (AFP) April 15, 2025
Disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah no longer inconceivable: analysts
By Lynne al-Nahhas
Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) April 15, 2025
The once unthinkable disarmament of Hezbollah could finally be within reach, as the United States pushes…
Gaza rescuers say children among 11 killed in Israeli air strikes
by AFP Staff Writers
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 16, 2025
Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes in the early hours of…
NATO’s Rutte says US-led peace talks ‘not easy’; reaffirms support for Ukraine
by AFP Staff Writers
Odesa, Ukraine (AFP) April 15, 2025
Hamas says ‘lost contact’ with group holding Israeli-American hostage after strike
by AFP Staff Writers
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 15, 2025
WHO says child killed after Israel strike hits Gaza hospital
By Youssef Hassouna
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 13, 2025
An Israeli air strike Sunday hit one of Gaza’s few functioning hospitals, killing a child…
Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault
By Youssef Hassouna
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 13, 2025
‘Several hundred’ Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Zelensky
by AFP Staff Writers
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 11, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that hundreds of Chinese nationals were…
Powerful south Syria armed faction says to integrate into government forces
by AFP Staff Writers
Damascus (AFP) April 13, 2025
A powerful armed faction in southern Syria led by defected military officer Ahmed al-Awdeh on Sunday…