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Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years over Ukraine war criticism
Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years over Ukraine war criticism
Russian court sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in jail
A Russian court on Monday, August 17, sentenced prominent opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison over his criticism of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.
Ukraine's recently fired defense minister describes the "technological war" with Russia
Ukraine's recently fired defense minister describes the "technological war" with Russia Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov is breaking down the technological efforts from both sides…
Ukraine's recently fired defense minister describes the "technological war" with Russia
Ukraine's recently fired defense minister describes the "technological war" with Russia
‘Emirati money buys a lot of conscience’: How UAE-linked recruiters sent Colombians into Sudan’s war
‘Emirati money buys a lot of conscience’: How UAE-linked recruiters sent Colombians into Sudan’s war
‘Emirati money buys a lot of conscience’: How UAE-linked recruiters sent Colombians into Sudan’s war
A UAE-based security company with extensive links to the Emirati state recruited and deployed Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), including during the…
Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer Wildberries
Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer Wildberries
Blair and Kushner meet with Hamas and Netanyahu over peace for Gaza
Blair and Kushner met with Hamas ahead of crunch talks with Netanyahu aimed at saving 15-point roadmap for peace in Gaza - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Sir Tony…
AI Pledge Allegiance To The Flag
AI Pledge Allegiance To The Flag
AI Pledge Allegiance To The Flag
AI Pledge Allegiance To The Flag
AI Pledge Allegiance To The Flag
AI Pledge Allegiance To The Flag By Bas van Geffen, senior macro strategist at Rabobank As Bloomberg recounts that “the ceasefire is set to expire today,” there is little left of that truce to begin…
Pentagon awards nearly $23bn for US Navy's "most important strike weapon"
U.S. defense giant Raytheon has pledged to "dramatically accelerate" its production of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles under a new Pentagon contract, after concerns emerged that stockpiles had…
Could Putin unleash drone strikes into Nato territory?
Could Putin unleash drone strikes into Nato territory?
Could Putin unleash drone strikes into Nato territory?
Could Putin really fire long-range drones into Nato territory?
Ukraine could use own ballistic missile against Russia within months, former defense minister says
Ukraine could use own ballistic missile against Russia within months, former defense minister says
Ukraine could use own ballistic missile against Russia within months, former defense minister says
Ukraine could use own ballistic missile against Russia within months, former defense minister says Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, joined CBS News' Aidan Stretch to discuss the…
Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer
The attacks began on a July weekend and have continued for a month, stretching from Moscow and St. Petersburg, to cities in the south, and eastward to the Ural Mountains.
Indonesia neutrality tested by joint naval drill with China
Indonesia neutrality tested by joint naval drill with China
Indonesia neutrality tested by joint naval drill with China
Indonesia neutrality tested by joint naval drill with ChinaAugust 17, 2026 On August 12 an Indonesian frigate briefly joined a naval exercise with China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in…
Meet Russia's richest woman, a billionaire whose e-commerce company is being targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes
Meet Russia's richest woman, a billionaire whose e-commerce company is being targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes