Russia foils fresh Ukrainian plan to attack Crimea – Military
Defence
November 17, 2023
Russia foils fresh Ukrainian plan to attack Crimea – Military
Naval aviation has found and destroyed a Ukrainian speedboat and seven sea drones, the Russian Ministry of Defense said The…
Israel undecided on next steps in Gaza – Media
Defence
November 17, 2023
Israel undecided on next steps in Gaza – Media
The country’s leadership is debating whether to invade southern Gaza or reach an interim deal on hostages, the Jerusalem Post…
Hezbollah hits Israeli military bases with series of missile attacks, IDF responds
Defence
November 17, 2023
Hezbollah hits Israeli military bases with series of missile attacks, IDF responds
*Lebanese journalist, facing prosecution over IDF interview, condemns ‘judicial repression’ The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah claims to have caused…
Israel must stop using water as a ‘weapon of war,’ UN expert warns
Defence
November 17, 2023
Israel must stop using water as a ‘weapon of war,’ UN expert warns
*Water deprivation, coupled with the mass displacement of thousands of Palestinians, is the ‘perfect scenario for an epidemic that will…
Biden eases sanctions to get China’s help fighting drug crisis
Business
November 17, 2023
Biden eases sanctions to get China’s help fighting drug crisis
The US has dropped trade restrictions on a Chinese institute to win Beijing’s support in halting the flow of fentanyl…
Biden signs funding bill that excludes Ukraine
Defence
November 17, 2023
Biden signs funding bill that excludes Ukraine
The bipartisan legislation avoided “poison pills” and keeps the US government operational through early 2024 US President Joe Biden signed…
World economy may split into rival blocs – ECB
Defence
November 17, 2023
World economy may split into rival blocs – ECB
Fragmentation will have severe implications for global trade and financial stability, Christine Lagarde warns Growing geopolitical tensions could accelerate the…
Israel-Hamas war creating shell hunger for Ukraine – Zelensky
Defence
November 17, 2023
Israel-Hamas war creating shell hunger for Ukraine – Zelensky
The president has attributed the scarcity of 155mm rounds to the conflict between Israel and Hamas Ukraine has received fewer…
Russian GDP growth to top expectations – Expert
Defence
November 17, 2023
Russian GDP growth to top expectations – Expert
The economy has largely recovered from last year’s sanctions-induced slump, according to VEB The Russian economy could expand beyond previous…
‘One horror does not justify another,’ EU tells Israel
Defence
November 17, 2023
‘One horror does not justify another,’ EU tells Israel
The EU’s top diplomat said he is “shocked by the human suffering” on both sides of the conflict EU foreign…