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  Seoul (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 North Korea has decided to send a "large-scale" troop deployment to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia's Far East and undergoing training, Seoul's spy agency said Friday. The National Intelligence Service released detailed satellite images it said showed the first deployment of elite North Korean special forces soldiers being moved by Russian military vessels to Vladivostok. Seoul's spy agency said that between October 8 and 13, it had detected "North Ko ... read more |
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UK's Lammy warns China over support for Russia in UkraineBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Chinese support for Russia in its war against Ukraine could hurt Beijing's ties with Europe, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Friday as he made a rare diplomatic visit for talks with his counterpart Wang Yi. ... more 
G7 defence ministers concerned by attacks on peacekeepers, vow Kyiv supportNaples, Italy (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over the escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine. ... more 
Zelensky seeks EU, NATO backing for 'victory plan'Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday that Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he sought EU and NATO support for his "victory plan". ... more
Britain's Lammy in Beijing to push China on contentious issuesBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two nations seek to rebuild frayed ties. ... more |
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U.S. to send $425M in more military aid to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 16, 2024 The Department of Defense will send military aid totaling $425 million to Ukraine to assist with its defense against Russian military aggression. ... more |
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US posts $10 million reward citing Russian election interferenceWashington (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to any foreign person or entity engaging in election interference, it said just weeks before Americans select their next president. ... more  
Zelensky's nuclear arms comments 'dangerous provocation': PutinMoscow (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday condemned comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggesting that Kyiv would seek nuclear weapons if it could not join NATO as a "dangerous provocation". ... more 
EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for RussiaLuxembourg (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 The European Union imposed sanctions Monday against prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of taking part in the transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use against Ukraine. ... more  
Russian strike kills one, wounds 16 in south UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 A Russian missile strike overnight killed a woman and wounded 16 people in Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, where Moscow has ramped up aerial attacks, authorities said Tuesday. ... more |
Russia, China step up cybercriminal recruitment, Sri Lanka arrests 230 Chinese in cybercrime raidsSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Russia, China and North Korea are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated in their recruitment of cybercriminals to steal money, gain intelligence and sway elections, Microsoft said in a threat report released Tuesday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Kremlin denies space programme lagging after SpaceX launchMoscow (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The Kremlin denied on Monday that its space programme was falling behind after US firm SpaceX successfully flew a rocket booster back to the launch pad in a world first. ... more 
China, Russia pledge to strengthen military cooperationBeijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The Chinese and Russian defence ministers pledged on Monday to deepen cooperation between their two countries' militaries as they met in Beijing. ... more
EU slaps sanctions on Iranian officials suspected of providing missiles to RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 14, 2024 The Council of the European Union revealed new sanctions on Monday on seven high-ranking Iranian officials and seven other entities for allegedly providing missile and missile parts to Russia. ... more 
Russia could be able to attack NATO by 2030: German intelligenceBerlin (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 Russia will likely be capable of launching an attack on NATO by 2030 and is ramping up efforts to disrupt Ukraine's Western supporters through sabotage, German intelligence chiefs warned Monday. ... more |
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BBC boss says Russia, China taking 'advantage' of World Service cuts London (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 The head of the BBC warned Monday that Russia and China were exploiting funding cuts that have forced Britain's public broadcaster to scale back its much-lauded World Service network. ... more 
The world's three biggest nuclear hotspotsParis (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 After Japan's anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, here is an overview of today's biggest nuclear hotspots. ... more  
Ukraine opens 'war crime' probe over reporter's deathKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 Ukrainian prosecutors said on Friday they would investigate the death of a Ukrainian journalist in Russian detention as a war crime. ... more 
Clashes on South China Sea, Ukraine dominate Asia summitVientiane (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 The United States and its allies clashed on Friday with Russia and China at a summit in Laos dominated by disputes on maritime claims and Ukraine. ... more |
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X says 'alert' to manipulation efforts after pro-Russia bots reportWashington (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 X was "alert" to any platform manipulation attempts, the Elon Musk-owned site told AFP Friday, following a report that hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts were amplifying US election misinformation. ... more 
Toll from Russian strike on Odesa rises to sevenKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 10, 2024 The toll from a Russian ballistic missile strike on port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region rose to seven dead and 10 wounded, authorities said Thursday. ... more  
Russia says struck Ukraine's Patriot air defence system launchersMoscow (AFP) Oct 10, 2024 Russia said Thursday its missiles had struck two launchers of a US-made Patriot air defence system in Ukraine, with Kyiv admitting the weapon was hit but saying it was lightly damaged and still in operation. ... more 
Discord seen as online home for renegadesSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 Known for its appeal to online renegades, chat platform Discord finds itself in the crosshairs of Turkey and Russia. ... more |
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Germany to tighten staff security checks amid spying fearsBerlin (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 Germany said Wednesday it plans to tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas of government and business amid growing espionage fears. ... more |
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EU unveils new sanctions framework to punish Russia for its destabilizing activitiesWashington DC (UPI) Oct 9, 2024 The European Union on Tuesday established a new framework to impose sanctions against Russia, as the democratic bloc seeks to punish the Kremlin over its destabilizing activities. ... more 
'Sleeper agent' bots on X fuel US election misinformation, study saysWashington (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 Hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts on X are pushing US election misinformation and amplifying false narratives about Democratic contender Kamala Harris, a research group said Thursday, calling them "sleeper agents" for having evaded detection for years. ... more 
UK sanctions Russian army commander over Ukraine chemical weapons claimsLondon (AFP) Oct 8, 2024 The UK government on Tuesday sanctioned the chemical and biological arm of Russia's armed forces and its commander Igor Kirillov over the alleged use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. ... more 
Russian regions up army pay to get more men to fight in UkraineMoscow (AFP) Oct 8, 2024 Several Russian regions have announced significant pay and bonus hikes for those signing up to fight in Ukraine, as Moscow seeks to boost military recruitment in the offensive's third year. ... more |
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