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Japan is reaching for the sword again
Japan is expanding its strike capabilities with Tomahawks and hypersonic missiles. Could its military buildup revive fears of militarism? Read Full Article at RT.com
After Trump and Zelensky meet in New York, Ukrainian president says he hopes war will end ‘before winter’
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met on September 22 on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, holding talks that lasted about 40 minutes. The two leaders disc…
Top Hamas moneyman killed in Gaza strike, Israel says
Gaza medics say 2nd man killed and two wounded in Khan Younis vehicle strike that took out Hamas's top financial official; Netanyahu, Katz say they 'will not stop until there is n…
High Court delays decision on October 7 state commission until after election
Judges accept AG's opinion and set Jan. 15 deadline for government to respond to petitions; petitioners questioned how AG could deem panel essential yet suggest it be delayed The …
Three minors arrested after repeated vandalization of Jerusalem Reform synagogue
Suspects detained following smashing of plate and ripping down of LGBTQ flag on Yom Kippur, as well as egg-throwing incident on Rosh Hashanah The post Three minors arrested after …
The China-Russia Factor in the Iran War
Insights from Stephen J. Blank.
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
Ukrainian army lacks forces to cover front line in Donbass — former Ukrainian soldier
Borzy specified that, despite attempts to maintain the defensive line using drones, the Ukrainian armed forces continue to lose ground
FSB detains Moscow resident for planning to blow up motorcade with high-ranking official
The detainee planned to carry out a terrorist attack in the Moscow Region
Economic growth in developing Asia projected at 5% in 2026 — report
India is still the leader in the region in terms of growth rate, ADB experts said
Over 82% of Donetsk People’s Republic residents voted in State Duma elections
Elections of the 9th State Duma took place during the three-day voting period from September 18 to 20
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez hails ‘historic meeting’ with Donald Trump in New York
Interim president, who agreed a 65bn-barrel oil deal with the US, did not say whether she would visit her snatched predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, in jailVenezuela’s interim presiden…
Donbass Dome air defense system destroys nine Ukrainian UAVs over DPR in past day
The Ukrainian drones were targeting civilian infrastructure
Russian delegation gets key instructions for current General Assembly session — MFA
According to Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov, particular attention will be paid to countering anti-Russian ini…
Baltic states try secret dip into EU defense purse – media
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have secretly asked the EU for more money for drone defense, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
2 Climbers Found Dead on Russia’s Second-Highest Mountain Peak
The climbers went missing on Sunday while attempting a highly challenging ascent of Mount Dykhtau.
Russia distances itself from two items on UN General Assembly agenda
They concern the 'temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine' and the 'international residual mechanism for criminal tribunals'"
Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage
The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.
West turns Ukraine into global illegal arms trade hub — Russian delegation in Vienna
Russia's chief delegate to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control Yuliya Zhdanova stressed that the illicit trade in Western weaponry and military hardware in Ukra…
In Taiwan, a Disaster Exercise Prepares for Conflict, Too
This year’s natural disaster drill sought to stress-test Taiwan against cascading, multisystem failures – with obvious implications for an invasion scenario as well as an earthqua…
Ukraine loses nearly 1,400 troops in special op zone over past 24 hours — Defense Ministry
Russian Battlegroup North units took control over the Krasny Yar and Potikhonovo settlements in the Kharkov Region in the course of the special military operation over the past day
Warming Himalayas: Nepal’s Climate Justice Test
Nepal’s devastating Himalayan floods have exposed the human and economic cost of a warming region, reviving demand for climate justice.
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
AI, trade, Taiwan and climate: what will and won’t be on agenda at Trump-Xi summit
Two leaders could discuss tech safety issues and US-China trade ties but may skip over climate emergencyAnalysis: AI looms large over Trump-Xi meetingThe leaders of the world’s tw…