Russia and China are rivals – how Beijing captured Central Asia
© depositphotos/JEGAS_RA Beijing is paving a new trade route through Central Asia. Despite their many shared interests on the world stage, Russia and China are clearly
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Yitian SAM based in Yema – China showed air defense for low-flying targets
© Screenshot ZN.UA Yitian promises protection where large systems cannot work. The state-owned Chinese company Norinco has developed the Yitian mobile anti-aircraft
Bodies of thousands of dead soldiers returned to Ukraine — Delo.ua
The bodies of thousands of dead were returned to Ukraine. Photo: t.me/Koord_shtab As a result of repatriation measures, the bodies of 1,000 deceased citizens were
A spate of recruitments of Ukrainians is being recorded in Poland
© depositphotos/tashatuvango The Minister urged Ukrainian citizens not to succumb to promises of “quick money.” Minister-Coordinator of Polish Special Services Tomasz
Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya wants to stay in power for another 7 years
Cameroon, a country in Central Africa, has held presidential elections. 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who has been in power since the 1980s, is seeking another seven-year term. This is reported…
Three West African countries announce withdrawal from the ISS
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it an “instrument of neo-colonial repression.” This was reported by the British broadcaster…
Lebanese intelligence finds pop star who was in hiding for 12 years after being accused of supporting terrorists — AP
Lebanese singer Fadel Shaker, who was wanted as an Islamic militant, surrendered to the country's military intelligence after 12 years in hiding. This is reported by the Associated Press, citing…
The last major American bank, Citibank, is finally winding down its business in Russia
From November 1, 2025, the Russian “subsidiary” of Citibank will stop accruing interest and servicing all customer savings and accumulation accounts. Customers have been
Trump on Tomahawk for Ukraine – decision almost made
© EPA/ GRAEME SLOAN But before that, he's going to “ask a few questions.” US President Donald Trump said he has “somewhat” decided to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk
Russia attacked DTEK facility in Donetsk region for the second time in a day
Russia attacked DTEK facility for the second time in a day / Depositphotos The Russian army struck the DTEK enrichment plant in the Donetsk region on October 8. This is