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RUSSIA – North Korea Military Forces’ training delegation have left for Russia as the two allies deepen defense cooperation. Led by Kim Kum-chol, president of Kim Il Sung Military University, it departed Pyongyang the previous day to visit the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, the Korean Central News … Read more
USA – United States is planning to pressure Israel in attaining a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange during a Monday visit to Washington by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, according to reports from Israel. The Times of Israel cited sources as saying that the remaining sticking points in achieving a ceasefire include the Palestinian … Read more
IRAN – Iran has expressed doubts on the US-brokered ceasefire with Israel since Jerusalem and Washington “have shown that they do not adhere to any international rules and norms,” but affirms its readiness to respond to any new attacks. This was expressed on Sunday in a phone call between Iran’s Chief of Staff and the … Read more
TANZANIA – The African Court on Human and People’s Rights dismissed the objections by Rwanda that it was unfit to hear the case filed by DR. Congo against Kigali. The ruling by the continental Tanzania-based court paves the way for a full hearing into alleged human rights abuses linked to the conflict in eastern Congo. … Read more
AUSTRALIA – The white supremacist group Terrorgram collective have been listed as a terrorist group in Australia. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said that such extremist hatred has no place in Australia. “This group fosters and promotes an ideology that would seek to make some Australians feel unwelcome in their home. It is this extremist … Read more
RUSSIA – Russia on Thursday stated that it captured 2 new settlements in Donetsk Region in eastern Ukraine. A statement by the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that its forces captured the village of Novoserhiivka, located about 18 kilometers (11 miles) southwest of the city of Pokrovsk, a key front in ongoing clashes between Moscow and … Read more
IRAN – Contrary to the touted “complete obliteration of Iranian nuclear program” narrative, an intelligence assessment have found out that the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities resulted to minimal damage. The assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), a key intelligence agency within the US Department of Defense, is based on a battle damage … Read more
USA – Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic primary to become the city’s first Muslim mayor, while the former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. Unofficial results showed Mamdani with 43.50% of first-round votes, holding an over 7-point lead over Cuomo, who stands at 36.38%. The final results will be determined via ranked-choice tabulations, … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have warned Israel from attacking Iran, calling it a violation of the Israel-Iran ceasefire that took effect a few hours ago. This comes after the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to conduct attacks on Tehran, accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire. “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF … Read more
IRAN – Iran have denied that it have violated the Israel-Iran truce announced on Tuesday, dismissing claims that it fired missiles in the occupied territories of Palestine after the ceasefire came into effect. This comes after the Israeli Defense minister Israel Katz ordered IDF to conduct intensive strikes on Tehran, stating that Iran had violated … Read more
ISRAEL – Despite the announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz on Tuesday ordered the IDF to conduct intensive strikes to the Iranian capital, Tehran, accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire. “I instructed the IDF, in coordination with the Prime Minister, to continue the intense strike activity in Tehran to … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian president on Monday stated that serial production of Oreshnik ballistic missiles is underway, while addressing a meeting with graduates of military universities at the Kremlin. He emphasized increasing the combat capabilities of all branches of the Russian military, and reminded that a separate branch of the army dealing with drone warfare … Read more
ISRAEL – The Israeli army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin on Sunday confirmed that the US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities were coordinated with the Israeli army. He noted that Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has been “in constant contact” with both the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and the head … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian president said it is essential to “declare Ukraine a neutral country, outside any military alliances, and without nuclear weapons,” adding that such guarantees are vital for lasting regional stability. He stressed that Russia insists on Kyiv recognizing the results of referendums held in four Ukrainian regions, warning: “Ignoring them would mean … Read more
RUSSIA – President Vladimir Putin has affirmed that Russia Supports Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme, emphasizing that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no evidence suggesting Tehran seeks to build nuclear weapons. “The fatwa in Iran banning nuclear weapons is of great importance,” he added, underscoring the religious ruling as a key element in … Read more
RUSSIA – Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange as agreed in the Istanbul truce talks was carried out today (Friday), the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The ministry confirmed that both sides exchanged groups of servicemen equal in number, though it did not disclose the number of individuals involved in the swap. According to the statement, the repatriated Russian … Read more
ISRAEL – At least 2,517 Israelis have been reported injured in the Israel-Iran conflict as of today (Friday) as per the official data from the Israeli Health Ministry. Observers, however, said the Israeli losses are higher than reported, given the strict censorship imposed by Tel Aviv on publishing any information related to the locations of … Read more
CHINA – Chinese firms have been excluded in the EU public procurement tenders for medical devices according to a European Commission statement on Friday. The tender is worth over 5 million euros ($5.7 million). The Commission said the move is in response to discriminatory practices by China, which the statement said has excluded EU-made medical … Read more
NIGER – A western Niger attack by Daesh terrorist group on Thursday claimed the lives of 34 soldiers and left others injured near Malian border. The attack on Thursday in the town of Banibangou, 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the capital Niamey, was blamed on ISIS (Daesh) in the Sahel region and killed 34 and … Read more
ISRAEL – After the Iranian missile strikes on Thursday which targeted the Israeli Military command and intelligence service near Soroka Hospital, the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vowed intensified attacks on Iran by Israel aimed at undermining the Iranian regime. “The Prime Minister and I have directed the IDF to escalate the intensity of strikes against … Read more