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One year ago today Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, Europe entered into a security crisis not seen since World War II and Black Sea blockades created global shock waves that prompted worldwide food shortages. Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly believed his “special military operation” would take just days for his …

Algerian authorities on Thursday dissolved a decades-old pro-democracy group that participated in the peaceful protests which helped force the North African country’s long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika from office in 2019. The Youth Action Group, known by its French acronym, RAJ, and the left-leaning Movement for Democracy and Socialism party that …

The United States Ambassador to the United Nations predicted Thursday’s vote on a resolution on achieving peace in Ukraine will “go down in history.” “Colleagues, today we are gathered to discuss an important, historic resolution – one that will promote diplomacy, dialogue, and a lasting peace in Ukraine. The timing …

Russia is in talks with China to purchase 100 combat drones, according to a new report published just days after Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. had evidence Beijing was weighing lethal aid to Moscow in its war against Ukraine.  Der Spiegel reports that Moscow is looking to …

North Korea on Friday said it test-fired long-range cruise missiles in waters off its eastern coast a day earlier, adding to a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations as its rivals step up military training. The launches came as the United States and South Korea held a simulated military exercise in …

North Korea test fired strategic cruise missiles off its eastern coast on Friday to demonstrate the “war posture of the DPRK nuclear combat force,” state media outlet Korean Central News Agency said.  Four Hwasal-2 missiles were fired from Kim Chaek City and traveled about 1,240 miles before landing in the …

The German city of Hannover has reached an agreement with climate activists to stop blocking roads, after its mayor announced Thursday that he supports several of their demands. Mayor Belit Onay said he held talks with representatives from the group Last Generation in recent days to stop them gluing themselves …

Israel’s far-right government has granted approval for over 7,000 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, settlement backers and opponents said Thursday. The move defies growing international opposition to construction in the occupied territory. The announcement came just days after the U.N. Security Council passed a statement strongly …

Prosecutors in northeastern Poland have charged a Russian man living in Poland with having spied for Moscow between 2015 and 2022, officials said Thursday. The man, who was not identified, has been in custody since April. POLAND’S DUDA TO PUSH BIDEN ON INCREASING US PRESENCE IN COUNTRY AMID RUSSIA THREAT: …

An Italian court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants on trial over the deaths of 29 guests and staff when an avalanche buried an Apennine mountain hotel six years ago, Italian media, including state TV at the courthouse, reported. Tons of snow raced down a forested slope and smashed …