President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Ukrainians on Wednesday that Kyiv would defeat Russia and win a fair peace “against all odds” as the future of vital United States military and financial…
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Israel, Hamas locked in fierce clashes in southern Gaza
Israeli troops and Hamas militants were locked in fierce ground combat in Gaza on Wednesday after the Israelis, who are fighting their way through the devastated Palestinian enclave, reached the…
Russia Rejects “Substantial” US Proposal for Release of Jailed Americans
In a diplomatic setback, the United States has announced that Russia has turned down a “substantial” proposal aimed at securing the release of Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich and…
Mauritania’s ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption
A court in Mauritania has jailed former President Mohamed Abdel Aziz for five years for corruption. The court found Aziz guilty of money laundering and abusing his position to illegally…
European Union Warns of Huge Risk of Christmas Attacks
A senior European Union official has said there is a “huge risk of terrorist attacks in the European Union” over the coming holiday season. European Home Affairs Commission Ylva Johansson…
Eleven hikers killed in Mount Marapi volcano eruption
Eleven hikers have been found dead near the crater of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano after it erupted over the weekend.. Twelve others are missing and the search was suspended on…