WAR

Russia denies claims of Ukrainian ‘breakthrough’ in Bakhmut

MOSCOW, May 11, 2023 (AFP) - Russia late Thursday denied claims by pro-Moscow bloggers and the head of the Wagner…

North Korea’s Kim orders intensified ‘real war’ drills

  Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea's military to intensify drills for a "real war", state media reported Friday, as the…

PNP: Over P14 million worth of illegal drugs seized in Cebu ops; 4 nabbed

(Eagle News)--Over P14 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in two police operations in Cebu, the Philippine National Police…

Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘greatest challenge’ to global economy, says US Treasury chief Yellen

  by Jack MOORE Agence France Presse Russia's war in Ukraine poses the greatest threat to the global economy, US…

Indonesian president delivers Zelensky’s message to Putin

  MOSCOW, June 30, 2022 (AFP) -  Indonesian President Joko Widodo said in Moscow on Thursday he delivered a message…

Former Nazi camp guard, 101, gets five-year jail sentence

  by David COURBET Agence France Presse A German court on Tuesday handed a five-year jail sentence to a 101-year-old…

Rolex worn during WWII ‘Great Escape’ sells for $189,000 in New York

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- A Rolex watch worn by a British prisoner during the real-life "Great Escape" from…

Argentina president seeks special tax on Ukraine war windfalls

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Argentina's president vowed Monday to pursue a special tax on company profits boosted by the war…

Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial as Moscow says Kyiv shelled Russian city

  by David Stout, with Dmitry Zaks in Kramatorsk Agence France Presse KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukraine announced it will…

Ukraine FM asks China to be security guarantor: interview

  BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Ukraine's foreign minister has asked China to provide security guarantees for Kyiv, in a lengthy…

Another 52,000 Ukrainians flee war as refugees

by Nina LARSON More than 5.3 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia invaded two months ago, the United…

EU defies gas ‘blackmail’ as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine

by Dave CLARK with Emmanuel PEUCHOT in Kharkiv The European Union warned Russia on Wednesday it would not bend to…

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