Source link American ships and troops in the Middle East prepared for a likely Iranian attack on Israel on Friday, as President Joe Biden urged Tehran to change its mind. Iranian leaders have vowed to “punish” Israel for the April 1 airstrike on the consulate in Damascus, Syria that killed seven officers of the elite […]
Source link Washington has intercepted and transferred to Kiev thousands of Kalashnikov assault rifles and machine guns, with over half a million rounds of ammunition, as well as grenade launchers and sniper rifles, the US Central Command announced on Tuesday. The transfer took place on April 4 and included “enough materiel” to equip a single […]
Source link Allies and adversaries alike have denounced the massacre at the Crocus City Hall concert venue Governments around the world have condemned the act of terrorism at the Crocus City Hall concert venue outside Moscow on Friday evening, in which at least 40 people were killed and over 100 injured. Messages of condolences and […]
Source link President Vladimir Zelensky has tapped former commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny as Kiev’s new envoy to the UK Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny has been appointed the country’s new ambassador to the UK, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. The ministry said it has already informed London about the development, formally requesting approval from it. […]
Source link Festival organizer Rosmolodezh says the large attendance at the event in Russia dispels the myth that Moscow is isolated Moscow’s embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has organized a departure ceremony for more than 60 delegates heading to Russia to represent the Central African nation at the World Youth Festival (WYF) […]
Source link The naval vessel arrived in Colombo over the weekend amid concerns about Beijing’s activities in the Indian Ocean The Indian Navy’s INS Karanj, a diesel attack submarine, docked in Sri Lanka over the weekend; its visit coincides with a Chinese vessel’s arrival in the Maldives, another island nation in the Indian Ocean which […]
Source link Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that he will deploy members of the Florida National Guard to assist Texas in repelling an “invasion” of illegal immigrants. US President Joe Biden’s administration has fought to prevent Texas from sealing the border. Roughly 1,000 soldiers will be sent to Texas, DeSantis’ office said in a statement […]
Source link The aircraft provided for training purposes have served the Norwegian military for “over 40 years,” the nation’s Armed Forces say The Norwegian F-16 fighter jets, which Oslo provided to support the Ukrainian pilots’ training program, have touched down in Denmark, as announced by the nation’s Armed Forces on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. […]
Source link Asia-to-Europe shipping prices have doubled as logistics giants are forced to reroute cargos around the southern tip of Africa Container freight rates are surging as attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on cargo ships in the Red Sea have forced shipping giants to send vessels around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, Reuters reported […]
Source link Russia is committed to “uncompromising fight” against terrorism, the president has said Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolence to the Iranian leadership on Wednesday, condemning the killing of people who came to visit the grave of General Qassem Soleimani as “shocking in its cruelty and cynicism.” At least 95 people […]
Source link As New Delhi continues its delicate balancing act, S Jaishankar’s interactions in Moscow come under close scrutiny in Western capitals Aaryaman Nijhawan is an international relations researcher and political commentator. He is a graduate of the University of Delhi, and the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). As the five-day visit of External […]
Source link The Chinese leader vowed “complete reunification” ahead of elections on the island Beijing will use “any means” to prevent the separation of Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, adding that the island’s reunification with the mainland is inevitable. The remarks came as part of Xi’s speech to the Central Committee of […]
Source link Latvia has donated 271 confiscated cars to Ukraine this year and is reportedly planning to send several dozen more in the near future, according to the Delfi news outlet. Under an amendment to the Law on the Support of Civilians of Ukraine, adopted in February, Latvia can transfer any vehicles classed as belonging […]
Source link An autistic British teenager who was a key member of the international hacker gang Lapsus$ and leaked 90 clips of the yet-to-be-released game Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA6) was involuntarily committed to a secure hospital on Thursday. The court specified that he should remain there until doctors deem him no longer dangerous. While […]
Source link The two guided missile destroyers were tasked with patrolling the waters near Aden amid disruptions involving Houthi rebels India has reportedly deployed two naval destroyers in the Gulf of Aden, which connects the Red Sea in the West with the Arabian Sea in the East, as part of maritime security and anti-piracy operations. […]