Iran-Russia’s wary alliance: Arming up or breaking down?
The dynamics in world politics rapidly shift. Iran's supply of short-range missiles and drones to Russia has triggered fresh sanctions...
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Russian, Chinese disinformation sites blocked in Singapore
Singapore 23/10 (28.57). Ten fake websites have been blocked by the Singapore authorities over concerns that they could potentially be used to...
Drone strike launched toward Benjamin Netanyahu’s home, Israel says; no injuries reported
Israel's government said a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's house Saturday, with no casualties, as fighting with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Gaza-based...
North Korean troops seen being equipped in Russia ahead of likely deployment to Ukraine
North Korean soldiers have been filmed receiving uniforms and equipment at a training ground in Russia’s far east, appearing to...
‘Spirit of resistance’: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Israel claims to have killed Hamas’s political and military leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Hamas has yet to confirm the claim. The...
Sri Lanka Snubs U.S. & India; Welcomes Chinese Navy’s Three-Masted Tall “Training Vessel” Despite Ban
In a move that can cause fresh tensions in the region, Sri Lanka has allowed the Chinese Navy training ship,...
‘We’re open for business’: CIA seeks more informants in China, Iran and North Korea
In a bid to attract more tipsters, the CIA published a set of online instructions on how to reach out...
Tajikistan: Pamiri minority facing systemic discrimination in ‘overlooked human rights crisis’
The Tajikistani authorities are perpetuating systemic discrimination and severe human rights violations against the Pamiri minority, according to new research...
Islamic State does not like Taylor Swift. Austrian police arrests plotters
Washington/Vienna/Berlin (10/8 – 45.45)After a tip-off by U.S. intelligence officials and only a few hours left Austrian police made swift...
Palestine will not agree to Russia’s exclusion from Middle East settlement — Abbas
Palestine will under no circumstances agree to Russia's exclusion from the Middle East settlement process, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said...
