Russian singer who wore sock over his penis is arrested trying to flee country – POLITICO
A Russian singer who got in trouble for performing on stage wearing only a sock to cover his genitals was arrested at a St. Petersburg…
Son of Niger’s deposed president released on bail by military tribunal | Military News
Salem Bazoum had been in detention at the presidential residence with his parents since the coup in Niger in July 2023. Salem Bazoum, the son…
U.S. Navy sailor sentenced to 27 months for stealing military secrets for China
The Justice Department on Monday said a U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 27 months for stealing sensitive information and sending it to China.…
Netanyahu’s coalition bickers over Gaza – POLITICO
Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brittle governing coalition isn’t anywhere near resolving its internal splits over how…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 685
As the war enters ifs 685th day, these are the main developments. Source link
Germany’s Scholz badgers EU countries to boost military aid for Ukraine – POLITICO
BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday urged other EU nations to deliver more military aid to Ukraine, saying Berlin has asked Brussels to…
Pope laments ‘indiscriminate striking’ of civilians in Gaza and Ukraine wars – POLITICO
Pope Francis on Monday denounced the killing of civilians amid ongoing conflicts around the world, including in Gaza and Ukraine. In an address to diplomats…
How to watch Taiwan’s election like a pro – POLITICO
TAIPEI — The stakes for Taiwan’s democracy could hardly be higher in a tight presidential election on January 13, with Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering…
Putin’s attack dogs target ‘almost naked’ pop stars in Russia’s new culture war – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. As New Year dawned in Moscow, some of Russia’s top celebrities will have woken…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 684 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 684th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, January 8, 2024. Fighting Ukraine’s Air Force…
North Korea threatens Seoul as tension builds over military drills | News
Pyongyang conducts live-fire drills close to its coast for the third time in a row as it threatens Seoul. North Korea has threatened an immediate…
Why battling Houthis will be tougher than Somali raiders – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Commercial ships sailing off the coast of Africa are again facing heavily armed men…
Kim Jong-un’s sister vows ‘immediate military strike if enemy sets one foot wrong’ as North Korea ramps up border drills
KIM Jong-un's sister has issued a disturbing warning that the country may unleash an "immediate military strike" on neighbouring South Korea. Kim Yo-Jong, close ally…
China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales | Weapons News
The move follows US approval of $300m in military aid for the self-ruled island, which holds elections in a week. China has announced sanctions against…
US defence chief promises transparency amid secrecy around hospital stay | Military News
Lloyd Austin went to hospital for elective surgery on January 1 but the White House was not notified. United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 683 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 683rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Fighting At least 11…
EU, US warn against Israel-Hamas war expanding into regional conflict – POLITICO
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, both on trips to the Mideast, warned on Saturday against the Israel-Hamas…
Former US general: Israel may win in Gaza, but fail in the region | Israel War on Gaza
US General Mark Kimmitt says Israeli talk of annihilating Gaza ‘sounds good on TV’ but is impractical and illegal. By mimicking United States tactics in…
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in response to killing of Hamas leader – POLITICO
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets at Israel on Saturday in retaliation for the targeted killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut this…
How Israel will fight Gaza genocide accusations in The Hague – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Back in November, Israeli Prime Minister…