Russia
Far-right Russian extremists take responsibility for bomb threats on Rome-bound flights - report
The group claimed to have placed explosives on Aer Lingus flight EI402 from Dublin and Finnair flight AY1761 from Helsinki, warning that an "explosion will occur in 60 minutes."
Putin holds talks with Iranian security chief as Turkish soldier killed by fire from Iran
US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal
Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's highest honor for women after brokering Oleshky ceasefire
AI is helping Kurds defeat Turkey’s century-long campaign of assimilation - opinion
After a century of Turkish suppression, AI is helping Kurds reclaim their language, rediscover their history, and revive their identity.
Russia, Ukraine begin localized ceasefire to allow for humanitarian operation in Oleshky
The ceasefire will enable aid deliveries and allow evacuations from a frontline town suffering acute shortages of food and medicine.
Romanian intelligence identifies Russian sabotage network thought to have caused industrial fire
Romanian President Nicusor Dan alleged that Russia had significantly escalated attacks on NATO's eastern flank this month.
Putin to meet Iran's Pezeshkian, Emir of Qatar on Tuesday in Moscow, Kremlin says
Putin will meet the Iranian President and Emir of Qatar after hosting leaders of a Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow.
France works with 10 European nations to increase strength as nuclear deterrent - report
The 'forward deterrence' plan involves the creation of new infrastructure, communications, early-warning and intelligence-sharing links with France's allies.
'MAGA conservatives' dream candidate': Trump administration eyes Orban as next UN chief - report
According to the report, Washington believes, based on previous discussions, that Russia and China would also back Orban, potentially making him a joint candidate supported by all three powers.
America's Wagner Group: Starlink crisis in Ukraine shows dangerous reality for US allies - opinion
Almost as soon as news of the newly imposed limits was disclosed by Ukrainian officials, the game of finger-pointing between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Starlink’s CEO, began.
Rubio describes Russia-Ukraine war as territorial dispute ahead of November peace talks
"At its core, (the war) is about 11% of one part of that country that Russia wants and cannot take militarily and that Ukraine is unwilling to give up," Rubio said.
Bread as a weapon: The ugly pedigree of ‘no service, no shekel’ - opinion
The idea that those who do not serve should not be fed has a pedigree — Lenin, Stalin, Mao, Hitler — and a Jewish history that Israel, of all countries, should remember. The strategy never succeeds.
Europe should be included in Ukraine peace discussions, Kremlin aide says
Zelensky said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the US had agreed to meet at a technical level in the first half of November in Abu Dhabi.
