World
US
The Russian arms dealer freed in a 2022 prisoner swap in exchange for a US basketball player has been reportedly expediting a small arms deal with Yemeni Houthi rebels on behalf of Moscow.
Oct. 8
Russia
The patrol came after the two countries held joint military drills, as the allies deepen ties that have seen NATO dub Beijing an "enabler" of Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Oct. 8
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Post citing intelligence sources reported that six officers from North Korea were among the 20 soldiers killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on Russian-occupied territory near Donetsk.
Oct. 8
Sweden
A video showing a train carrying dozens of the Swedish Pbv 302 armored personnel carriers travelling through Czechia was posted on social media on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Oct. 7
Stephen Hubbard’s case only became public on Sept. 27, when his trial began in Moscow.
Oct. 7
War in Ukraine
The unnamed member of the Dáil Éireann reportedly communicated with an expelled Russian diplomat and agreed to engage paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland on the Kremlin’s behalf.
Oct. 7
Donetsk
Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation says that North Korea has deployed munitions engineers to find out why the ammunition it has supplied is performing so badly.
Oct. 7
Religion
In a move seen by many as a backhanded reprimand, the Pope will promote a young Ukrainian bishop in Australia to cardinal, which might prevent the head of the UGCC from ever becoming one.
Oct. 7
Israel
The Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine has announced the delivery of the Tzeva Adom missile early warning system to Ukraine which will be a vital addition to Kyiv’s air defense capability.
Oct. 7
NATO
Robert Fico reiterated his opposition to Ukraine joining the Alliance, which requires the unanimous approval of all member countries.
Oct. 7
Israel
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Oct. 7
Israel
Ceremonies are planned across Israel to mark the anniversary of the unprecedented attack by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip, which claimed more than 1,200 lives.
Oct. 7
Kazakhstan
InformNapalm’s September report showed how Russia was keeping its military aircraft flying by using Kazakh companies to source French parts and services to avoid Western sanctions.
Oct. 7
War in Ukraine
Zelensky gears up for another high-stakes meeting with allies at Ramstein; Macron tells world to avoid ‘double standards’ in wars; Attacks ramp up in East as AFU wipes out ‘Wasp’ air defense system.
Oct. 7