insert_link World Israeli air force strikes weapons depots in Syria Former Assad regime weapons depots have been targeted in a series of airstrikes, with Israeli media reporting the operation was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv. todayDecember 16, 2024 16
insert_link World Nato to boost intelligence collaboration NATO has pledged to boost intelligence collaboration to curb alleged acts of sabotage by China and Russia. This comes as foreign ministers from the military alliance are gathering in Brussels for a two-day summit. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital. todayDecember 4, 2024 22
insert_link World US commits to more aid to Ukraine before Trump’s term The United States has announced a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine to help in its fight against Russia. The shipment of landmines and ammunition is the latest from the Biden administration as it works to provide extra assistance to the war-torn nation before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 4, 2024 21
insert_link Africa Chad ends military cooperation with France The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports. Aljazeera further reports that Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah described France as "a key partner" but emphasised that Chad has now "matured and become a sovereign state that fiercely protects its independence." The announcement came on Thursday, just hours after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's visit. While Chad has […] todayDecember 2, 2024 10
insert_link World Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said the United States is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia. He also reiterated Moscow's backing of China's stance on Taiwan. Beijing sees Taiwan as part of China and president Xi Jinping has vowed to retake it by force if necessary. Laura Westbrook reports. todayNovember 25, 2024 17
insert_link World Ukraine Fires First British Storm Shadow Missiles into Russia Ukraine has reportedly fired British Storm Shadow Missiles into Russia. It's the first time the long range cruise missiles supplied by the UK have been used by Kyiv against targets inside Russian territory. Simon Gaitán reports. todayNovember 21, 2024 22
insert_link World Ukraine conflict in focus at G20 Ukraine is the focus of the final day of the G20 summit in Brazil. It comes amid reports Ukraine has used US-made long-range missiles to strike far into Russian territory. Kate Fisher reports from Rio de Janeiro where the summit is being held. todayNovember 20, 2024 15
insert_link World UN Secretary General concerned about the escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine todayNovember 20, 2024 25
insert_link Africa Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa Several African and former Soviet nations have shown interest in purchasing Russia’s vaccine for smallpox and mpox, along with testing kits and antiviral treatments, Russia’s consumer and health watchdog revealed to Reuters. The vaccine, Orthopoxvac, was developed by the Vektor laboratory in Siberia and was officially registered by Russia's health ministry in 2022. According to a Reuters source, clinical trials have demonstrated the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness. todayNovember 14, 2024 9