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🇷🇺 Russia·Dawn·16 days ago

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UK military air chief warns space now 'warfighting' frontier

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🇾🇪 Yemen·Dawn·16 days ago

Retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed first head of Makkah Defence Alliance secretariat

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Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of children killed in Gaza

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🇵🇸 Gaza·Al Jazeera·16 days ago

Marco Rubio meets with Russia’s Lavrov in New York.

Syria’s Sharaa says Golan Heights will remain Syrian

Syria’s Sharaa says Golan Heights will remain Syrian Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the UN Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory. "Any attempts that violate our sovereignty, violate international law, will be stopped. Golan will remain Syrian territories. Any other attempts will be thwarted according to Security Council Resolution 497," al-Sharaa said at the UN

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·16 days ago

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UN General Assembly to discuss war, climate and AI

World leaders are heading to New York for the world's biggest diplomatic gathering: the UN General Assembly. Throughout the week, attention will turn to the war in Iran, climate change and the race to rein in AI. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis and Theresa Squatrito from the London School of Economics discuss what to expect.

Mexican drug cartels are rapidly expanding their use of advanced drones, raising concerns among U.S. officials that fighters returning from the Russia-Ukraine war could transfer battlefield drone skil

Mexican drug cartels are rapidly expanding their use of advanced drones, raising concerns among U.S. officials that fighters returning from the Russia-Ukraine war could transfer battlefield drone skills to criminal groups. Officials say cartels are studying drone warfare techniques, including ways to bypass jamming systems, while acquiring larger drones capable of carrying more explosives. Some Colombian fighters with Ukraine battlefield experience are reportedly being recruited to train cartel

Democrats Would Be OK With a Military Coup Removing Donald Trump: Poll

Democrats Would Be OK With a Military Coup Removing Donald Trump: Poll A survey of Democratic voters found that 59% would react positively to US military leaders removing Donald Trump and taking control “to safeguard the Constitution.” READ MORE

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: I recite this from the Quran: Truth has come and falsehood has vanished; indeed, falsehood is bound to vanish. We will continue to serve our people. We will work to serve God. God will always reward you for your actions.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: We call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the lines of the 8th of December 2024. We reject Israeli attempts to impose a fait accompli. We reject their aggressions. The opportunity for peace and security is available to those who wish to live in peace.

🇷🇺 Russia·The Diplomat·16 days ago

The China-Russia Factor in the Iran War

Insights from Stephen J. Blank.

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

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🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·16 days ago

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US envoy Whitaker dismisses claims of Russia’s alleged conflict plans against NATO

The US Permanent Representative to NATO urged against overreacting to drone incidents in European countries

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: Any attempts to violate our sovereignty will be stopped. Golan will remain Syrian territory. Any other attempts will be thwarted according to Security Council resolutions.

Lebanon’s army asks for $3bn to meet demands but international support limited

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Lebanon’s army asks for $3bn to meet demands but international support limited

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🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·16 days ago

UN General Assembly enters second day with key speeches ahead

It’s Day Two of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with a packed programme including speeches by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence will also address the UN Security Council. France 24’s Jessica Le Masurier is covering the gathering for us.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: Stability and security have been established. We are no longer isolated. The Caesar Act was repealed. Also, sanctions were lifted, culminating in cooperation with the European Union. Also, we are no longer part of the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: 3.5 million refugees and IDPs have returned in a safe and decent way. Syria turned from a crisis to an opportunity.

🇷🇺 Russia·UK Defence Journal·16 days ago

MP warns Britain’s deterrence against Russia is its people

Graeme Downie MP says the UK is already in an unconventional war with Russia and argues that "our deterrence is our people" as skills shortages threaten defence resilience. MP warns Britain’s deterrence against Russia is its people first appeared on UK Defence Journal.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: Since liberation, more than 100 states started communicating with us through 4,000 communications. Our capital has hosted more than 60 diplomatic missions. Syria has restored its status in the international community.

🌍 Global·France 24·16 days ago

World leaders weigh AI worries, regulations

AI leaders are due to brief the UN Security Council at an emergency session later today. The meeting comes after weeks of warnings about the potentially uncontrollable risks posed by artificial intelligence. Delano D’Souza reports.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: Last year, I mentioned that Syria came back. Today, I say that Syria is rising, ladies and gentlemen, and our journey in the struggle between good and evil. The bloodshed was stopped. Destruction was stopped. Syria started the journey of reconstruction and recovery.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: When land is usurped, when sanctity is violated, people suffer and pay the price. Falsehood forces people to confront evil. Many wars were waged over history. Unfortunately, our region has seen many of these wars. Sometimes the truth prevails. Sometimes the truth does not. Not all peace is just. Wars have taught us that injustice does not continue forever.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Kyiv Independent·16 days ago

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Ukraine calls on Europe to be more Baltic after EU sanctions buckle

"We urge all other EU members to follow the example of our Baltic friends," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha posted on social media after Lithuania announced it would impose sanctions against Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.

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Tsikhanouskaya warns Russia could use Belarus for new attacks on Ukraine

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said Belarusian infrastructure is already being used to support Russian drone operations, including logistics and equipment for directing drones.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Kyiv Independent·16 days ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·16 days ago

Kwaśniewski says what could prompt Putin to seek ceasefire

A shift in public sentiment in Russia could eventually prompt Putin to accelerate efforts to seek a ceasefire.

🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·16 days ago

Pakistan calls for end to Israel's occupation of Palestine at meeting convened by France, UK, Canada

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Houthi-affiliated media says Saudi airstrikes kill 10 in Yemen, wound 14

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🇾🇪 Yemen·Middle East Eye·16 days ago

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IDF engineers discover 600m underground tunnel in central Gaza

IDF's Southern Command engineering forces located an underground tunnel roughly 600 meters long in the central camps area of the Gaza Strip. It starts east of the yellow line and crosses it. The discovery came during ongoing operations to clear the area. https://t.co/cm1pGDPgzr

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·16 days ago

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Ugugumo rebel group claims capture of Abala city in Afar, Ethiopia

Afar Mujahideen of the Ugugumo rebel group have liberated Abala city, the capital of Kilbet Rasu zone in the Afar region of Ethiopia. Allahu Akbar. Somalis and Afar Muslims must be united. May Allah purify the land of Islam from kufr. https://t.co/CqfV1RmmE8

🌍 Global·X/@warmonitors·16 days ago

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IDF seals Hamas tunnel discovered in Gaza near territory border

Sealing a new found Hamas tunnel in Gaza running past the yellow line into Hamas ran territory - IDF https://t.co/PrYEcdiGQF

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·16 days ago

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Russian Mi-8 helicopter violates Polish airspace near Kaliningrad; Poland scrambles fighters

BREAKING | 🇷🇺🇵🇱‼️ A Russian Armed Forces Mi-8 helicopter violated Polish airspace today near the heavily militarized Kaliningrad region, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets. According to the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command, the helicopter entered Polish airspace north of Braniewo at 11:08, penetrating approximately 300 meters across the border and remaining there for 42 seconds. Polish radar systems tracked the aircraft throughout the incident, while ground forces and air-defe

🌍 Global·X/@visionergeo·16 days ago

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Foreign volunteers retrain as drone operators as Ukraine’s battlefield changes

Some of the Western volunteers who came to Ukraine to fight on the ground are now learning to operate FPV drones as unmanned systems take on a growing role in combat.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·16 days ago

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski:

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski: Defense budgets are, for some reason, larger the closer a country is to Russia. That suggests something, doesn’t it? After all, we would all rather spend this money on something else. But we all understand that being a Russian or Soviet colony does not lead to prosperity. Therefore, unfortunately, we have to bear these burdens.

Syria's Interior Ministry graduated its first all-women police class, about 150 officers from the new Women's Police Institute in al-Tal, after six months of training.

Syria's Interior Ministry graduated its first all-women police class, about 150 officers from the new Women's Police Institute in al-Tal, after six months of training. The ceremony included drill, weapons demos, and an oath, attended by senior ministers and diplomats. Over 15,000 women had applied. Graduates will deploy across ministry units nationwide for community policing, women's cases, and other roles.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski:

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski: Russia’s status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council is questionable. When the United Nations decided that China would be represented by the People’s Republic of China, and no longer by the Republic of China, meaning Taiwan, there was a vote on this matter. But regarding Russia taking the place of the Soviet Union, there was no vote.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·16 days ago

Kremlin sees no sign of “peace track” after Zelensky, Trump statements

Moscow sees no conditions for resuming dialogue on ending the war with Ukraine.