Russia: No other nations have weapons like ours- Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will continue to test Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missiles. The missile fired on Thursday was “successfully” tested, Putin says, adding that no other nations have…

Lebanon: Beirut hit by massive Israeli strikes

Israel has carried out massive air strikes on central Beirut, Lebanese media say, and there are reports of several deaths. An eight-storey residential building was completely destroyed with five missiles…

Ukraine: Kyiv seeks upgraded anti-ballistic missile system – reports

Ukraine is seeking to obtain the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), or to upgrade its Patriot anti-ballistic missile defence systems, according to…

Russia: President Putin says Moscow will continue testing new missile fired at Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will keep testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat and has a stock ready for use, while Ukraine said it was already at work…

Russia: What has been said about the scary Oreshnik missile

On Thursday, the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was hit by a Russian air strike which eyewitnesses described as unusual, triggering explosions that went on for three hours. The attack included…

Ukraine: Kyiv wants ‘concrete outcomes’ against Russia at Nato talks next week

Ukraine’s foreign minister Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybihasays he hopes emergency talks with Nato in Brussels next Tuesday will lead to “concrete and meaningful outcomes” against Russia. His comments come after Russia…

Haiti: MSF halts work in Port-au-Prince over attacks

The humanitarian medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has suspended its operations in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, following a violent attack on its staff and the alleged killing of two…

UK: Jaguar’s rebrand prompts mockery, confusion online

British luxury carmaker Jaguar is under fire over a colourful new advertising campaign that promotes inclusivity but lacks one key ingredient – any reference to cars. Released across multiple social…

Australia: Authorities proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban

Australia’s centre-left government has introduced a “landmark” bill in parliament to ban children under 16 from social media. The legislation could see platforms such as X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram…

Somaliland: Opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi wins presidential election

 Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, leader of Somaliland’s opposition, has been elected president of the breakaway region of Somalia, according to reports.Abdullahi – also known as Irro – of the Waddani Party…