Keyword "conflicts (general" - List of latest news (267 results)

22/04 Huthis target US bombing in front of contact with Iemenitas troops

The Ienenitic rebels Huthis said today that US combat planes have launched at least 25 bombings against their front line positions with the internationally recognized government forces of Yemen.

20/04 UN Secretary-General "deeply concerned" with US attacks on Yemen

The United Nations Secretary-General (UN) said he was “deeply concerned” about the United States attacks to a oil port in western Yemen that resulted in 80 dead, according to the Huthis rebels.

13/04 Darfur can be next "conflict battlefield" and origin of new country

The Darfur region in western Sudan may be the next "conflict battlefield" and, consequently, the origin of a new country, researchers from the Institute of Security Studies.

28/03 Putin takes Trump's plans seriously to Granelândia and warns of conflicts in Arctic

Russian President Vladimir Putin considered today that the plans of US homologous, Donald Trump, to take control of Granelândia are serious and warned that the Arctic could become a "trampoline for possible conflicts."

27/03 Rubio admits that a ceasefire agreement with Russia "will take time"

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said today the United States will consider Russia's demands for a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, but warned that a peace agreement "will take time."

25/03 Russian American negotiations in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine end after more than 12 hours

Negotiations between US and Russian authorities about the conflict in Ukraine ended tonight after more than 12 hours, and the two countries will issue a joint statement on Tuesday, Russian state agencies have advanced.

25/03 Mondlane announces ceasing of violence from today after meeting with the PR of Mozambique

Former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane announced an agreement with the Mozambican President to cease violence from today, including police and members of the Frelimo party, and guarantees of medical assistance to those injured during protests.

19/03 United Kingdom praises Trump's progress in the sense of a ceasefire in Ukraine

The United Kingdom greeted today “the progress made by President Donald Trump towards a ceasefire” in Ukraine after Trump woke up with Russian homologous, Vladimir Putin, a 30-day truce limited to energy infrastructure.

18/03 Israel "resumed fighting" in the Gaza Strip to release hostages - Minister

The Minister of Defense of Israel announced that the country "resumed the fighting" in the Gaza Strip until all hostages still retained by the Palestinian Islamite Movement are released

17/03 Trump will talk to Putin on Tuesday to end the war in Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump said he would talk to the Russian homologist Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to try to end the war in Ukraine

17/03 In Venezuela there are more and more Portuguese elderly needed to live in solitude

In Venezuela there are more and more cases of Portuguese elderly needed to live in solitude that need follow -up, warned the president of the Portuguese Damas Charity Society (SBDP), Lucecita Fernandes

17/03 Trump and Putin are expected to meet this week to discuss Ukraine situation

The US envoy to Russia said today that US President Donald Trump will meet "this week" with Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation of Ukraine, the AFP agency reports.

16/03 Huthis reacts the US attack with offensive against war ships

The Shiite rebels Huthis assured today that they launched a military operation against the American aircraft carrier and its northern Red Sea war ships with 18 missiles and drones, in response to the US attack.

15/03 USA launch attacks against Yemen with Trump to promise “overwhelming lethal force”

The US president said he today ordered air strikes today to the capital of Yemen, Sanaa, and promised to use an “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran -backed rebels, stop attacking ships in a vital maritime corridor.

15/03 Zelensky believes that "really possible agreement" is possible for a truce

Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, said today that the president of Ukraine believes that "there is really a possibility of reaching a" ceasefire agreement with Russia, but wants all parties to "do their work" after being received by Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev.

07/03 Trump threatens to decree “large scale” sanctions against Russia to force peace

United States President Donald Trump today warned that he is considering the imposition of “large-scale” sanctions against Russia to force direct negotiations with Ukraine leading to a ceasefire.

04/03 Canada announces a retaliation decision against tariffs imposed by the United States

Canada announced the decision to retaliate immediately against the US tariffs on Canadian products, imposing 25 percent rates on US imports worth 102 billion euros.

04/03 Urgent Ukraine: Trump determines suspension of military aid to Kiev

WASHINGTON, 04 Mar 2025 (Lusa)-US President Donald Trump ordered on Monday the suspension of military support to Ukraine, which fights the Russian invasion, following the altercation during the visit last week of Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to White. White House source quoted by the Associated Press (AP) ref ...

03/03 Trump warns that US is losing patience with Zelensky

US President Donald Trump warned today that "the United States will not tolerate this much longer," referring to the position of the Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, about the Ukraine war.

03/03 Zelensky admits a new meeting with Trump and a mineral agreement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke willing to meet with his US counterpart and to sign the agreement on minerals that he was headed after Friday's discussion at the White House.

01/03 Australia reaffirms support for Ukraine after verbal confrontation between Zelensky and Trump

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country will "support Ukraine" for the time it is needed, hours after a verbal confrontation between US and Ukraine presidents

26/02 Judge gives Trump Administration two days to unlock thousands of millions of dollars of foreign aid retained

A federal judge today gave the Trump administration less than two days to unlock thousands of millions of dollars in foreign aid from the United States retained.

17/02 Macron spoke to Trump before meeting with European leaders in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron has now gathered emergency in Paris "the main European countries" to discuss Ukraine and European security after talking to US President Donald Trump, according to Elisha.

16/02 Israel defines the future of the respite after full US support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced today that he will summon the Security Council "as soon as possible," after the US president said he would support any Israeli decision on the truce.

14/02 Renounce the borders of Ukraine prior to 2014 “not concession” to Putin - USA

The US Secretary of Defense defended today that the renunciation of Ukraine to the borders he had before the annexation of Crimea in 2014 is not a "concession" to the Russian President but a "recognition of the harsh realities of power."

11/02 Zelensky willing to “exchange” territories with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to “an exchange” of territories with Russia, in the context of eventual US-mediated peace negotiations, considering that Europe alone will not be able to ensure its safety.

03/02 Excluding Ukraine from negotiations between US and Russia is “very dangerous” - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he excludes his country from negotiations between the United States and Russia over the war in Ukraine would be "very dangerous"

26/01 Trump defends removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip

United States President Donald Trump argued that the Arab nations should receive more Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip, potentially withdrawing a sufficient part of the population to "simply clean" the territory

23/01 Saudi Arabia tells Trump it wants to invest $600 billion in the US

The crown prince informed Donald Trump that Saudi Arabia wants to expand investment and trade with the United States by 600 billion dollars (576.56 billion euros) in four years

23/01 US President says war in Ukraine will end if oil prices drop

US President Donald Trump today urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower the price of oil, arguing that “if the price were to drop, the war between Russia and Ukraine would end immediately”.

21/01 Israeli army chief resigns due to Hamas attack

The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, announced today his resignation citing the security failures that allowed the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

19/01 Poland fortifies borders with Russia and Belarus to prevent possible invasion

Poland began the construction of the “Eastern Shield” on the borders with Russia and Belarus, a wall with different types of barriers and obstacles, anti-tank structures, surveillance systems and possibly mines, to protect itself from a possible invasion.

16/01 Huthis claim new attack on US aircraft carriers

Yemen's Huthi rebels today claimed a new missile and drone attack against the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and “other warships” in the Red Sea, reports that have not yet been commented on by the United States.

14/01 Number of “Eagle S” crew investigated for sabotaging cables in the Baltic rises to 9

Finnish authorities announced today that the number of crew members of the freighter “Eagle S” suspected of involvement in the maneuver that damaged the Estlink 2 submarine power cable and four telecommunications cables has increased from eight to nine.

11/01 Moscow promises to respond to new US sanctions against oil and gas

Moscow will respond to new sanctions imposed on Friday by the United States against its energy sector, the Kremlin said today, highlighting that Russia continues to feel like a reliable and important player in the international hydrocarbons market.

07/01 Ukraine: Warsaw defends “return to internationally recognized borders”

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski today defended “the return to internationally recognized borders” of Ukraine, leaving the door open to possible territorial concessions “on the initiative of Ukraine”.

02/01 Venezuela announces reward of one hundred thousand dollars for information to capture Urrutia

Venezuela today announced an offer of a reward of 100,000 US dollars (97.4 thousand euros) for information on the whereabouts of opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia.

28/12 Several North Korean soldiers died in Ukraine today after being captured

Several injured North Korean soldiers died today in Ukraine after being taken prisoner, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, accusing Russia of having offered these soldiers only "minimal protection".

25/12 Japan conveys concern to Beijing over China's military activities

The Japanese Government today expressed “serious concerns” to Beijing regarding Chinese military activities in the East and South China Seas, adding that Japan is “attentive” to the situation around Taiwan.

21/12 Ukraine: Argentina accuses Russia of “serious legal violation” for attack on embassies in Kiev

Buenos Aires, 20 December 2024 (Lusa) - The Argentine government today “strongly” condemned the Russian attack that hit several diplomatic representations in Kiev, including the Argentine and Portuguese ones, calling it a “serious violation” of international law. “The Argentine Republic strongly condemns the attack by the Russian Federation today, December 20...

20/12 Putin's "disrespect" reached "new level" with attack that damaged Portuguese embassy

The president of the European Commission stated today that Putin's “disregard for international law has reached a new level”, following a Russian missile attack that damaged the Portuguese embassy in Kiev.

16/12 Maria Corina Machado says the end of the regime in Venezuela is approaching

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado sent a message to Venezuelans today in which she states that the end of the current regime in Venezuela is approaching and asks them to pay attention to the signs.

14/12 US Army rescues citizen missing 7 months ago in Syria

The United States army has rescued a citizen missing for seven months in Syria, one of the thousands released from former President Bashar al-Assad's prisons this week by the rebels, an American official said today.

13/12 Donetsk military chief dismissed due to "critical situation" of troops

The head of the Operational Tactical Group responsible for the Donetsk region, Oleksandr Lutsenko, was fired today due to the "critical situation" of Ukrainian troops in the city of Kurakhove, according to Ukrainian deputy Mariana Bezugla and the DeepState platform.

10/12 Zelensky open to receiving Western troops in agreement to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today expressed openness to the possible deployment of Western troops to Ukraine to guarantee the country's security, as part of a broad effort to end the war with Russia.

08/12 Trump says al-Assad “fled” after losing support from Russia

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad “fled” Syria after losing the support of Russia, his protector, the elected head of state of the United States of America, Donald Trump, said today on the Truth social platform.

01/12 António Costa spends his first day in Kiev as president of the European Council

The new president of the European Council, António Costa, arrived in Kiev today to spend the first day of his term, accompanied by the head of European Union (EU) diplomacy, to guarantee support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion.

01/12 US says the seizure of Aleppo is due to the Syrian regime's dependence on Russia and Iran

Washington, 01 Dec 2024 (Lusa) - The White House attributed the seizure of the Syrian city of Aleppo by rebel groups to the dependence of the Bashar al-Assad regime on Russia and Iran. “The persistent refusal of the Assad regime to get involved in political process and its dependence on Russia and Iran created the conditions for current events, including...

29/11 Ukraine: Zelensky would agree to end the war in exchange for joining NATO even without immediate Russian return of territories

Editorial, 29 Nov 2024 (Lusa) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is prepared to end the war in Ukraine in exchange for joining NATO, even if Russia does not immediately return the seized territories. In an interview with the British television station Sky News, the Ukrainian President explained that joining NATO (Organization...

26/11 NATO reaffirms support for Kiev in emergency meeting after Russian ballistic missile attack

NATO countries today reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, at an emergency meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss Russia's use of new generation and experimental weapons in the war against the neighboring country.

24/11 Israel counts 250 'rockets' fired today from Lebanon

Around 250 rockets were fired today at Israel from Lebanon by the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah, the Israeli Army told France Presse (AFP), one of the highest numbers in recent weeks.

20/11 Ukraine: US closes embassy in Kiev due to fear of Russian air attack

Kiev, 20 Nov 2024 (Lusa) - The United States embassy in Kiev will close after being alerted to a "possible significant air strike" against Ukraine, after Moscow threatened to respond to the use of long-range US missiles against Russian territory. The US embassy says it has "received accurate information...

19/11 President of Abkhazia resigns after protests against agreement with Moscow

The president of the Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia, Aslan Bzhania, resigned, something that had been demanded by opponents who had been protesting for days against an investment agreement with Russia

19/11 Venâncio Mondlane among those accused of "conspiracy"

The president of the Democratic Revolution (RD) party, Vitalo Singano, a Renamo dissident, is accused of “conspiracy” in a crime of “violent alteration of the rule of law”, which also targets presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, according to the Attorney General's Office. Mozambican Republic.

18/11 Nordic countries advise citizens to prepare for war

Sweden, Finland and Norway are warning their respective citizens to prepare for a potential war, given the worsening situation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the BBC reported today.

18/11 Moscow says Putin warned of consequences of attacks with long-range weapons

The Russian Foreign Ministry said today that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already warned the West of the consequences of allowing Kiev to use long-range weapons for attacks on Russian territory.

17/11 Zelensky says that Putin does not want to negotiate peace but to escape his isolation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today accused Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin of not wanting peace if he feels like negotiating, but rather ending his isolation.

15/11 Russia stops gas supplies to Austria

Russia will stop supplying gas to Austria from Saturday, Austrian oil and gas group OMV announced today, following legal litigation with Russian state company Gazprom.

15/11 Scholz-Putin conversation opened "Pandora's box"

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, today criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's phone call to Vladimir Putin, considering that it opened "Pandora's box" and will only have the effect of reducing the Russian leader's isolation.

13/11 Moscow threatens “destructive” reaction if Kiev is allowed to attack Russia

The Russian Foreign Ministry warned today that any Western authorization for Ukraine to attack targets on Russian territory with long-range missiles will be met with an “immediate and destructive” response.

10/11 United States attacks Huthi weapons warehouses in Yemen

The United States carried out several air strikes this morning against Huthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen, the Pentagon said.

09/11 Government says that cargo does not justify denying entry into Lisbon to a ship heading to Israel

The Government today refused, based on the cargo manifest, that there was justification for denying entry into the port of Lisbon to a ship that is allegedly involved in an “illegal arms supply scheme” to Israel.

06/11 Former defense minister says he was fired for contradicting Netanyahu on war and hostages

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant acknowledged today that he was fired for having contradicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on three issues related to the war, arguing that the hostages held in Gaza should return as "as quickly as possible".

03/11 USA reinforces presence in the Middle East with sending bomber planes

The United States army announced the deployment of bomber planes in the Middle East, hours after Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatened the US and Israel with "a crushing response"

03/11 Taiwan detects 37 Chinese planes and drones near the island

Taiwanese authorities said today that they had detected 37 Chinese planes and drones near the island, including combat planes, as part of “long-range” training flights carried out by Beijing.

02/11 Israeli naval forces capture senior Hezbollah official in northern Lebanon

Israeli naval forces captured, in a special operation, "a senior member of Hezbollah" in the Lebanese coastal city of Batroun, about 54 kilometers north of Beirut, Israeli military sources reported today.

25/10 Zelensky refused to receive Guterres after "humiliation" in Kazan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refused to receive UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Kiev due to the Portuguese's visit to the Russian city of Kazan as part of the BRICS summit, France-Presse reported.

18/10 North Korea has already sent its first contingent to Russia - Seoul

North Korea has sent its first contingent of 1,500 special forces soldiers to Vladivostok, in the Russian Far East, and will send more in the near future, South Korean intelligence said today.

15/10 North Korea destroys roads connecting the country to the South

North Korea today destroyed several sections of roads connecting the South, the South Korean army reported, after Pyongyang announced that it would cut off transport routes to the neighboring country.

06/10 Netanyahu challenges proposed embargo on arms sales to Israel

The Israeli Prime Minister today criticized the French President and the French-speaking countries who called for the suspension of arms supplies to Israel, because of the war in Gaza and Lebanon.

06/10 Thousands of people call in Paris to boycott Israel and ceasefire in Gaza

Thousands of protesters gathered in Paris today to demand a boycott of Israel by the French government and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of complicity in the “genocide” of the Middle East.

29/09 Russian MNE warns Europe against any “suicidal adventure” with Kiev

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov once again warned European states not to confront Moscow as they continue their “suicidal adventure” alongside Ukraine.

28/09 Israel announces death of Hezbollah leader

The Israeli army announced today the death of the leader of the Lebanese armed Islamist movement Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in an attack on Friday on the organization's headquarters in Beirut.

27/09 Russia accuses Western countries of hindering links with the Kaliningrad enclave

Russian presidential advisor Nikolai Patrushev today accused Western countries of "making connections between the country and Kaliningrad as difficult as possible" in order to isolate this Russian enclave located on the banks of the Baltic.

22/09 Hezbollah launched 150 rockets at Israel, which continues to attack Lebanon

The Israeli Army announced today that it continues to attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after detecting the launch of around “150 rockets, cruise missiles and drones” towards northern Israel since dawn.

21/09 Israeli attack on school in Gaza leaves 17 dead, eight of them children

Gaza Civil Defense said on Saturday that an Israeli attack on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City left 17 dead, including eight children and five women.

20/09 Russia warns against Israeli military operation in Lebanon

Russia today warned against a large-scale Israeli operation in Lebanon and called for a “catastrophic scenario” to be avoided.

20/09 Stoltenberg says goodbye, warning of danger of "isolationism" between the US and Europe

The outgoing secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, today warned the United States of America (USA) and European countries about the danger of “isolationism”.

19/09 Venezuela's Public Ministry issues arrest warrant for Argentine leader

Venezuela's attorney general issued an arrest warrant against the President of Argentina due to the seizure of a Venezuelan plane, in a decision already repudiated by Buenos Aires

13/09 Ukraine: Moscow criticizes delivery of Russian firefighting helicopters to Kiev

Moscow, September 13, 2024 (Lusa) – Russia today condemned the delivery of six Russian firefighting helicopters to Ukraine by the Portuguese Government, completed at the end of last week. “We consider that the transfer of these aircraft to the Kiev regime is another hostile step towards our country,” said the Ministry of Business spokeswoman.

10/09 Venezuela: Government accuses Blinken of announcing "coup d'état" against Maduro

Venezuela today accused US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, of announcing a "coup d'état" for stating that President Nicolás Maduro and his representatives should not be allowed to “grab power by force”.

08/09 Edmundo González Urrutia leaves Venezuela for exile in Spain

Venezuelan politician Edmundo González Urrutia, who the opposition says won the July 28 presidential election, left Venezuela for Spain, the country's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced.

06/09 Olaf Scholz guarantees there is no place for anti-Semitism and Islam in Germany

The German Chancellor stated today that neither “anti-Semitism nor Islamism has a place” in the country, referring to the suspicion that Thursday's attack in Munich was a foiled Islamic incursion against the Consulate General of Israel.

04/09 Ukrainian Foreign Minister resigns

Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmitry Kuleba, resigned in a letter addressed to the country's Verkhovna Rada (parliament).

03/09 US condemns “unjustified” arrest order and considers actions against Maduro

The US Government today condemned the “unjustified” arrest order issued against the leader of the opposition in Venezuela, Edmundo González Urrutia, admitting reacting against the government of Nicolas Maduro.

30/08 Ukraine: Kremlin not afraid of Putin's arrest in Mongolia, member of the ICC

The Russian Presidency does not fear that Vladimir Putin will be detained in Mongolia during his official visit next week due to the arrest warrant of the International Criminal Court (ICC), of which the Asian country is a member state.

26/08 US helped Israel defend Hezbollah attack

The United States of America helped the Israeli military monitor the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah's attack on Israel this morning, but did not intervene directly, a senior US defense official said.

24/08 Ukraine: Russian ambassador says Portugal should consider Putin's initiative instead of "reckless Russophobic adventure"

The Russian ambassador in Lisbon said that Portugal and other European countries should consider President Vladimir Putin's initiative to build “an equal and indivisible security architecture” in Eurasia instead of “participating in the reckless Russophobic adventure”.

22/08 EU mission rescues crew of ship attacked in Red Sea

The European Union (EU) mission in the Red Sea today announced the rescue of the crew of a Greek oil tanker attacked on Wednesday, but warned that the ship now represents an environmental and navigational danger.

21/08 EU diplomat chief says ending arms restrictions in Ukraine would facilitate peace

The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, defended today that lifting restrictions on the use of Ukraine's military capabilities would allow progress in peace efforts and save lives in this country.

20/08 Blinken says Israel accepted ceasefire proposal in Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said today that Israel has accepted a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, and called on the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas to do the same.

17/08 Moscow warns that Ukrainian attack “could cause large-scale disaster in Europe”

Russia today warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the risk posed by the Kursk and Zaporizhia nuclear power plants due to attacks by Ukrainian forces.

17/08 Kiev claims advances of between 1 and 3 km on Kursk

Ukraine claimed advances of between one and three kilometers today in some points in the Russian border region of Kursk, the target of an invasion by Ukrainian forces last week.

15/08 Venezuelan opposition refuses new elections

The Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, today rejected Brazil's proposal for new elections to be held as a way to resolve the political crisis triggered by the July presidential elections.

13/08 Zelensky claims control of 74 Russian locations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today claimed control of 74 locations on Russian territory, where his forces launched an offensive last week that resulted in the evacuation of tens of thousands of civilians.

11/08 Russian air strike leaves two dead in Kiev

A 35-year-old man and his 4-year-old son were killed in the early hours of the morning by falling missile debris during a Russian attack on Kiev, Ukraine's emergency services announced.

11/08 Supreme Court cannot block presidential results – Venezuelan opposition

The Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela announced, at the request of President Nicolás Maduro, the expert examination of the electoral material of the parties and candidates for the presidential elections on July 28, the results of which are contested by opponents

09/08 Russia estimates it killed around a thousand Ukrainian soldiers in the attack on Kursk

Russian authorities today claimed to have killed 945 Ukrainian soldiers at the hands of Russian forces as part of the offensive launched this week by the Ukrainian Armed Forces against the province of Kursk, in the west of the country.

07/08 State of emergency declared in the Russian region of Kursk invaded by Ukraine

Kiev, Aug 7, 2024 (Lusa) – The Russian region of Kursk entered a state of emergency today, after the incursion by Ukrainian forces on Tuesday, said the acting governor of this territory, which borders Ukraine. “The operational situation continues to be difficult in the border areas. To eliminate the consequences of the entry of forces ...

07/08 Ultra-Orthodox Jews against mandatory military service invade Israeli military base

Ultra-Orthodox Jews who oppose mandatory military service in Israel today invaded a military base near Tel Aviv, the Army said.

04/08 Supreme Court urges CNE to publish minutes of the July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela

Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice has urged the National Electoral Council to publish the minutes of the last presidential elections in which Nicolás Maduro was re-elected, but whose results the opposition disputes.

03/08 Attack in Mogadishu leaves undetermined number of dead

Somali police announced today the death of six members of the jihadist group Al-Shebab involved in Friday night's attack on Lido beach, Mogadishu, which caused an undetermined number of deaths and injuries.

02/08 CNE of Venezuela ratifies Maduro as re-elected President with 51.95% of the votes

The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela today ratified President Nicolás Maduro as the winner of Sunday's presidential elections, with 51.95% of the votes, in a process considered fraudulent by the opposition and part of the international community.

01/08 Venezuela's Public Ministry confirms 1,062 detained in protests

The Venezuelan Public Ministry announced today that 1,062 people were detained in post-election protests in the country, one day after President Nicolás Maduro announced a reinforcement of military and police patrols.

25/07 Venezuelan Armed Forces will comply with the Constitution and accept electoral results - minister

Venezuela's Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino López, said today that the Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) will comply with the country's Constitution and that whoever loses Sunday's presidential elections will have to accept the results.

24/07 Russia warns that it will strengthen the Navy in the face of threats from the US and NATO

Russia must strengthen its Navy in response to growing threats from the United States of America (USA) and NATO, said today Nikolai Patrushev, advisor to the Russian presidency for the development of the country's naval industry.

23/07 Venezuelans expect radical change in presidential elections

Venezuelans go to the polls on Sunday to elect the president who will direct the future of Venezuela for the next six years and voters interviewed by Lusa hope that the presidential elections will produce a radical change in the country.

22/07 EU boycotts ministerial meeting in Budapest, calling another in Brussels

The outgoing High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs today called an informal meeting for Brussels at the end of August, boycotting a similar meeting that was planned for Budapest, to show that “there are consequences”.

21/07 Russia says it intercepted two US bombers in the Arctic

Russia said today it had sent fighter jets to intercept two long-range military bomber planes from the United States that approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea in the Arctic.

21/07 Türkiye ready to build military base in northern Cyprus

The Turkish President said today that the country is available to build a naval military base in northern Cyprus “if necessary” to protect the enclave, which is not controlled by authorities in Nicosia.

21/07 Air strikes hit Yemeni city controlled by Huthis

The city of Hodeida, in western Yemen, under the control of Huthi rebels, was hit today by air strikes that caused strong explosions, an AFP correspondent and local media reported.

13/07 Russian and US Defense Ministers talk about reducing the risk of escalation

Russian and American defense ministers discussed "reducing the risk of escalation" in a telephone conversation, according to both parties, two days after Washington announced the deployment of long-range missiles in Germany.

11/07 Russia warns it will take measures to counter NATO threat

Russia is planning measures to "counter the serious threat" posed by NATO, considered "de facto" fully involved in the conflict over Ukraine, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov warned today.

10/07 UN expresses concern about hostages captured by the Huthis in Yemen

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today expressed its extreme concern about the UN and non-governmental organization (NGO) hostages captured in June by Huthi rebels in Yemen.

09/07 Zelensky considers Modi's trip to Russia devastating for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today considered Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Russia, aimed at strengthening ties with Moscow, devastating for peace in Ukraine.

05/07 Von der Leyen warns Orbán that visiting Moscow will not “appease Putin”

The President of the European Commission today warned the Hungarian Prime Minister that "appeasing Putin" will not prevent him from continuing the invasion of Ukrainian territory, after it was announced that Viktor Orbán is in Moscow.

04/07 Orbán "has no mandate" to negotiate with Russia on behalf of the EU

European Council President Charles Michel said today that the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) "has no mandate to engage with Russia on behalf" of the 27 member states.

01/07 Tusk warns of “great danger” for French and Europeans after far-right victory

The Polish Prime Minister today warned of "a great danger" for France and Europe, following the results of the first round of the French legislative elections, warning of the rise of the radical right in Europe and Russian influence.

28/06 Russian Interior Minister in the USA, where he is the target of sanctions

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived on Wednesday in the United States, where he is the target of sanctions, to participate in the United Nations (UN) in the IV Summit of Police Chiefs of Member States.

26/06 French government dissolves four far-right groups and one Islamist

The French Government today announced the dissolution of four far-right groups and one Islamist, just days before the first round of legislative elections.

26/06 Armenia accuses Russia of returning Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan

The Secretary of the Armenian Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, today accused Russia of withdrawing the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenia and returning it to Azerbaijan.

26/06 US Health Director General declares gun violence public health emergency

The Director General of Health of the United States today declared that armed violence is a public health crisis, due to the rapid increase in the number of deaths and injuries from firearms in the country.

25/06 Pyongyang sent around 350 balloons with garbage towards the South – South Korean army

North Korea sent a new salvo of hundreds of balloons containing trash south of its border, Seoul's army announced today, with the South Korean President accusing Pyongyang of "a despicable and irrational provocation".

25/06 Zelensky fires commander accused of incompetence and abuse of power

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today fired a senior army officer who was accused by another commander of incompetence and abuse of power, at a time when the country continues to fight against the Russian invasion.

24/06 Ukraine: Delivery of 1,400 ME of profits from frozen Russian goods accepted by EU ministers

European Union (EU) countries today reached an agreement on the provision of 1,400 million euros to Ukraine next month, coming from the proceeds of frozen Russian financial assets, the head of European diplomacy announced.

23/06 Russia shoots down 33 Ukrainian drones over four border regions

Early this morning, Russian anti-aircraft forces shot down a total of 33 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones (unmanned aircraft) over four border regions in Russia.

23/06 Pope and Russian ambassador to the Vatican discussed Putin's conditions for Ukraine

Pope Francis received the Russian ambassador to the Holy See, with whom he spoke about President Putin's conditions for peace in Ukraine, such as the withdrawal of annexed regions and the renunciation of NATO, Russian diplomacy reported today.

21/06 South Korea fires shots after North Korean soldiers cross border

The South Korean army said it fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border between the two countries.

20/06 Japan says alliance between Russia and North Korea worsens regional security

Japan said the security situation around the country is "increasingly difficult" after Russia and North Korea signed a treaty on mutual military assistance in the event of an attack.

18/06 Dozens of North Korean soldiers cross border into South Korea

Several dozen North Korean soldiers crossed the border into South Korea before withdrawing after warning shots from the South Korean army.

17/06 Brazil among countries that did not sign final peace summit communiqué

Brazil was one of the countries that did not sign the final communiqué of the Peace Summit in Ukraine today, a document that calls for the involvement of all parties in peace negotiations and “reaffirms the territorial integrity” of Ukraine.

16/06 Peace “cannot be a Ukrainian capitulation” - Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron defended today that peace in Ukraine “cannot be a capitulation” of the country, at a summit organized in Switzerland to seek solutions to the war unleashed in 2022 by Russia on Ukrainian territory.

15/06 Taliban supreme leader defends application of Islamic law in the country

The supreme leader of the Taliban, 'mullah' Haibatullah Akhundzada, today defended the application of Islamic law ('sharia') in Afghanistan, in a message issued before the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha ("celebration of sacrifice"), which is celebrated next Monday.

15/06 US says Putin's Ukraine ceasefire plan unacceptable

The United States Government described as unacceptable the proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who promised to start peace negotiations if Ukraine withdraws from four regions and gives up joining NATO.

14/06 NATO dismisses Putin's "good faith" proposal for peace and says it is "more aggression"

The Secretary General of NATO considered today that the Russian President's ceasefire proposal was “not made in good faith” and that it is, on the contrary, in the direction of “more aggression” by Ukraine.

14/06 Putin promises ceasefire if Kiev abdicates from NATO and occupied territories

Russian President Vladimir Putin today promised to "immediately" order a ceasefire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kiev began to withdraw troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO.

13/06 Trump in Washington for the first time since storming the Capitol for charm operation

Former US President and presumed future Republican candidate Donald Trump returns today to the capital, Washington, for a charm operation with congressmen and senators from his party, in anticipation of the November 5th elections.

13/06 Hezbollah threatens to intensify attacks on Israel

The Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah will intensify attacks against Israel after the death of a senior commander in an Israeli attack, Hashem Safieddine, head of the executive committee of the pro-Iranian organization, warned today.

10/06 Kim Jong-un's sister promises North Korea's response to Seoul's propaganda

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un today promised “a new response” to Seoul's propaganda against the North Korean regime through loudspeakers along the border, describing the situation as “very dangerous”.

10/06 UK denies Huthi attack on warship

The UK Ministry of Defense today denied an alleged missile attack by Huthi militias against the warship HMS Diamond, after the Yemeni group reported a precise attack aimed at the British vessel.

07/06 No NATO country under immediate military threat from Russia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today that there is no immediate military threat from Russia to NATO countries, after Moscow accused Western allies of seeking escalation in Ukraine.

07/06 Putin satisfied with Russian economy despite sanctions for Ukraine invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin today welcomed the growth of Russia's economy, which he said was faster than the world average, despite the sanctions imposed on the country due to the war in Ukraine.

06/06 Swedish companies suspected of circumventing European sanctions imposed on Russia

Ericsson, Volvo and other Swedish multinationals are under suspicion by the European Commission of having exported products to Russia, despite the sanctions imposed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Swedish Government said today.

01/06 China accuses the US of wanting to build an Asia-Pacific version of NATO

China today accused the United States of wanting to build “an Asia-Pacific version of NATO” to maintain hegemony in the region.

01/06 NATO will respond to the intensification of Russian hybrid attacks

NATO countries will respond to the increase in hybrid attacks carried out by Russia against several Atlantic Alliance nations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured today.

31/05 Hungary says it is being pressured to enter a wider conflict

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today accused the Western allies of wanting to drag Hungary into an armed conflict, as happened during the First and Second World Wars, even comparing them to German Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

31/05 Vatican predicts that use of NATO weapons in Russia could lead to 'uncontrollable escalation'

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, considered today that authorizing the use of weapons supplied by NATO to Ukraine on Russian territory would mean an “uncontrollable escalation” of the conflict.

27/05 NATO Parliamentary Assembly authorizes Ukraine to attack Russia with allied weapons

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly, an independent institution of the Atlantic Alliance, today approved a declaration of support for Ukraine's ability to attack military targets in Russia also with weapons supplied by allied countries.

26/05 Zelensky invites US and Chinese presidents to Geneva Peace Summit

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, today invited his counterparts from the United States, Joe Biden, and Chinese, Xi Jinping, to participate in a peace summit to be held in Lucerne (central Switzerland) on June 15 and 16.

26/05 Russia shoots down 14 Ukrainian drones in three border regions

Russian anti-aircraft defense today shot down 14 Ukrainian drones (unmanned aircraft) in the Russian border regions of Kursk, Oryol and Belgorod, a region that was attacked on Saturday night with 30 missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

26/05 Zelensky guarantees that Ukrainian troops “control fighting” on the border

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assured on Friday that the country's troops managed to take “combat control” of the border zone in the northeast of the country, where Russian forces entered to attack the region from Kharkiv.

26/05 At least 30 dead and 60 injured in clashes between rebels and military in Darfur

At least 30 people died and more than 60 were injured in the crossfire between the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (FAR) and the Sudanese Army in Al-Fashir, the last stronghold of the armed forces in the Darfur region.

25/05 Stoltenberg defends attacks on military targets in the face of Russian advance in Kharkiv

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today defended Ukrainian attacks on targets on Russian territory as long as they are of a military nature, as part of defense operations against Russia on the front line in the Kharkiv region (north).

24/05 Brazil and China defend political solution to the war in Ukraine

The governments of Brazil and China called for a political solution to the war in Ukraine, in a joint statement aimed at establishing conditions for a return to peace

24/05 China says it surrounded Taiwan to test takeover of the island

China said the ongoing military maneuvers, in which ships and planes are surrounding Taiwan, are aimed at testing its ability to “seize power” on the island.

20/05 United Kingdom and Finland sign partnership facing the risk of “Russian aggression”

The United Kingdom and Finland will establish a strategic partnership to strengthen diplomatic ties and confront the “threat of Russian aggression” in Europe, the British Foreign Office announced.

17/05 NATO says Russia does not have numbers for major advances in Ukraine

NATO revealed today that Russia does not have sufficient military capacity for major progress in Ukraine, after a meeting at the Atlantic Alliance headquarters in Brussels.

15/05 Ukrainian forces retreat from Kharkiv front due to Russian attacks

The Ukrainian army announced Tuesday night that it had withdrawn forces from "certain areas" of the front in the northern Kharkiv region, where Russia launched a new offensive on May 10.

14/05 FLEC-FAC says it killed 12 Angolan soldiers and promises more attacks

The Front for the Liberation of the State of Cabinda - Forças Armadas Cabindesas (FLEC-FAC) reported today that 12 Angolan soldiers died and four were seriously injured in clashes with their armed forces, promising to intensify the attacks.

13/05 Switzerland won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest

Switzerland today won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, taking place in Malmö, Sweden, with the theme “The Code”, in a ceremony with boos for the Israeli representative and calls for peace.

10/05 Zelensky fires department head of colonels accused of plotting to kill him

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, today dismissed the head of the State Protection Department (UDO), which until two days ago included two colonels detained for alleged involvement in a Russian conspiracy to assassinate him.

02/05 Macron reaffirms hypothesis of sending Western troops to fight Russians

French President Emmanuel Macron today once again admitted the possibility of sending Western ground troops to Ukraine in the event that Russia "breaks through the front lines" and Kiev requests such support.

01/05 US Congress threatens to retaliate if ICC orders the arrest of Israeli officials

The president of the US House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson, indicated today that several Republican congressmen are working on legislative retaliation against the International Criminal Court (ICC), allegedly preparing arrest orders for Israeli officials.

28/04 Moscow claims control of Novobakhmutivka

The Moscow Ministry of Defense today claimed control of the village Novobakhmutivka, in the eastern zone, where the army has been advancing against the Ukrainian defense.

26/04 North Korea foresees response to new mechanisms for complying with sanctions

North Korean authorities today admitted taking action if the United States of America implements a new mechanism to toughen and monitor sanctions imposed against Pyongyang.

22/04 French aircraft carrier returns to operations in the Mediterranean under NATO control

After eight months of work and testing at sea, the French aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle departed southeastern France today for six weeks of operations in the Mediterranean, making its debut under NATO operational control.

22/04 Trump supporters want to remove president of the lower house for approving aid to Ukraine

Radical Republican supporters of former US President Donald Trump, led by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, today threatened to call for the impeachment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, for his role in approving aid to Ukraine.

21/04 Pope asks not to remain “indifferent” in the face of the current “dangerous global conflict”

The Pope said today, at a reception for members of the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences, that faced with the “dangerous global conflict” taking place in various parts of the world, to which “one cannot be indifferent”, “cultural diplomacy” is necessary.

21/04 North Korea announces "very large" warhead test - state agency

A warhead was designed for cruise missiles and a new type of anti-aircraft missile.

19/04 Ukraine's allies have more anti-aircraft systems available and announcements are coming soon

NATO's secretary general revealed today that the countries of the political-military bloc have identified anti-aircraft defense systems that can be made available to Ukraine and said he expects “announcements soon”.

19/04 Putin supports re-election of Crimean leader after Ukrainian attack on military airfield

Russian President Vladimir Putin today supported the re-election of the leader of Crimea, Sergei Axionov, despite the successful attack carried out on Wednesday by Ukraine on a military airfield, which demonstrated the fragility of the defenses of that annexed peninsula.

19/04 EU countries send anti-aircraft defense systems to Ukraine in "a matter of days and weeks"

The president of the European Council revealed today that it is “a matter of days and weeks” before European Union (EU) countries send the anti-aircraft defense systems that Ukraine has incessantly requested.

18/04 Belgium and the Czech Republic denounce Russian interference in a letter to the Commission

The Prime Minister of Belgium denounced today that there is Russian interference in the European elections, in a joint letter with his Czech counterpart addressed to the presidents of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.

18/04 Ukraine: EU countries deploy anti-aircraft defense systems in a "matter of days and weeks" (W/AUDIO)

*** Audio service available at www.lusa.pt *** Brussels, April 18, 2024 (Lusa) – The president of the European Council revealed today that it is “a matter of days and weeks” until the countries of the European Union (EU) send the anti-aircraft defense systems that Ukraine has incessantly requested. “This is not a matter of months, it is a matter of days and weeks”,...

17/04 US and Chinese Defense Ministers meet for the first time in a year and a half

The defense ministers of the US and China met today for the first time in a year and a half, the Pentagon announced, in a new sign of the two superpowers' willingness to maintain dialogue despite still high tensions.

15/04 Iran seized Portuguese-flagged ship for “violation of standards”

Iran said today that it had captured the freighter MSC Aries, Portuguese flag and registered in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, and owned by the company Zodiac Maritime Limited, based in London, in violation of international maritime standards.

13/04 Iranian forces rob Portuguese-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz

A Portuguese-flagged cargo ship was stormed near the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces today, according to an Iranian news agency associated with the Revolutionary Guard.

13/04 Ukraine: Situation on the eastern front has 'deteriorated considerably'

The situation on Ukraine's eastern front "has deteriorated considerably in recent days", Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandre Syrsky admitted today, noting an intensification of the offensive by the Russian army, which is advancing in the direction of Chassiv Iar.

12/04 France says Russian defense minister refuses to be corrected by lies

France today accused Russian Defense Minister Serguei Shoigu of not accepting to be corrected in his lies, responding to the summons by Russian diplomacy of the French ambassador in Moscow.

11/04 UN condemns “cruel” trend of double attacks in Ukraine

The UN today condemned “cruel and unacceptable” attacks on relief services and injured people in Ukraine, describing a “disturbing pattern” of resorting to double attacks.

11/04 Borrell says he is certain that Russia will try to interfere in the European elections

The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, said today that he is certain that Russia will try to interfere in the elections for the European Parliament, which will take place between June 6th and 9th.

10/04 Switzerland announces international peace conference for Ukraine in June without Russia

Switzerland will hold a high-level international conference on peace in Ukraine on June 15-16, but Russia does not intend to participate, the Swiss government announced today.

09/04 Iranian Revolutionary Guard warns it may block Strait of Hormuz

The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy, Ali Reza Tangsiri, warned today that Iran could block the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of maritime crude oil traffic passes, if the "enemy" puts pressure on the Persian country.

19/03 Meloni rejects troops on the ground but toughens speech against Putin

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni today expressed her opposition to the French President's idea of ​​a potential deployment of troops to Ukraine, considering that this could constitute a “dangerous escalation”, but toughened her criticism of Russia.

18/03 North Korea fires ballistic missile during Blinken's visit to Seoul

North Korea fired a ballistic missile, said military officials in South Korea, where US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is participating in a democracy summit.

17/03 Russia says it shot down 35 Ukrainian drones on the last day of the presidential elections

The Russian army said it shot down 35 Ukrainian drones that were flying over several regions of the country, including the capital Moscow region, on the last day of voting for the Russian presidential elections.

17/03 Indian Navy frees cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates

The Indian Navy said it had taken control of a cargo ship, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates in December, and released the 17 crew.

17/03 Ukrainian attack on refinery in southern Russia leaves one dead

Several Russian regions have been the target of multiple Ukrainian drone attacks, targeting energy infrastructure, this week, at a time when Russia is holding presidential elections

16/03 France, Germany and Poland promise not to escalate war but donate more weapons to Ukraine

France, Germany and Poland guaranteed today that they will not take the initiative to escalate the war launched by Russia in Ukraine, just days after Emmanuel Macron admitted sending European and NATO troops to Ukrainian territory.

16/03 Ukraine: US and G7 threaten Iran with sanctions for sending weapons to Russia

The United States and allies warned Iran today that the main Western economies will impose new sanctions on the Tehran regime if it moves forward with the supply of ballistic missiles to Russia, thus aiding the invasion of Ukraine.

15/03 Finland wants to stop migration encouraged by Russia

Finland intends to adopt a temporary law to curb “instrumental migration” that it attributes to Russia, after observing an influx of asylum seekers at the border, the Government announced today.

15/03 Taiwan confirms presence of elite US troops on outlying islands

Taiwan has confirmed the presence of members of the US Army Special Forces on the archipelago's outlying islands, where they are stationed to identify "weaknesses" or "blind spots" in the defenses of territory claimed by Beijing

12/03 Ukraine recalls Vatican ambassador in protest against Pope's words

Ukrainian diplomacy today summoned the Vatican representative in Kiev to protest against the Pope's statements, who on Saturday called on the conflicting parties in Ukraine to have “the courage to raise the white flag” and negotiate.

12/03 Biden respects Pope but warns that peace depends on Moscow

The White House said today that US President Joe Biden respects the Pope, who on Saturday proposed a “white flag” between the parties to end the conflict in Ukraine, but warned that peace depends on Moscow.

11/03 Elite Ukrainian troops fought Russians in Sudan to cut off funding

Ukraine sent special forces to Sudan to combat Russian troops and prevent them from exploiting mines in this African country, trying to cut off sources of financing for a war with no end in sight.

11/03 Russian ships in Iran for joint exercises with Iranian and Chinese navies

Russian ships from the Pacific Fleet arrived at the Iranian port of Chabahar today to participate in joint naval exercises with Iran and China, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.

10/03 Moscow says Russian army has gained advantageous positions

The Russian army has advanced and taken more advantageous positions in the last 24 hours in the Kupiansk, Donetsk and Avdiivka sectors of the front line in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry announced today.

10/03 Moscow and Kiev claim interception of dozens of 'drones'

Ukraine and Russia today claimed to have shot down dozens of drones launched by both armies, but admitted that some hit targets and caused at least one injury on the Russian side.

07/03 North Korean leader wants to reinforce military exercises in the face of allied maneuvers

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for "the intensification" of army maneuvers during a visit to a military base, when military exercises are taking place in Seoul and Washington, in the south of the peninsula

06/03 Latvia began to strengthen border protection with the Russian Federation

The Latvian government announced today that it has started installing fortifications on the border with the Russian Federation, as part of the so-called Baltic defense line agreed by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, in January.

05/03 North Korea accuses South and US of trying to intimidate country with military exercise

North Korea has accused the United States and South Korea of ​​trying to intimidate the country by holding an annual military exercise that began on Monday.

03/03 Russia announces more military assets in response to Finland and Sweden joining NATO

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced today that more military resources will be mobilized in response to Finland and Sweden's accessions to NATO.

02/03 Germany investigates "very serious" information leak in the army

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced today that Germany is conducting an in-depth investigation into a leak of information from army officers who discussed confidential matters related to the war in Ukraine.

29/02 Kiev claims to have shot down two more Russian fighter planes

The Ukrainian Air Force today claimed the shooting down of two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers, after reporting the destruction of another Russian fighter plane in eastern Ukraine.

27/02 No soldiers from Europe or NATO will be sent to the conflict in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz guaranteed today that "no soldiers" will be sent to Ukraine by European or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries, rejecting the possibility raised the previous day by French President Emmanuel Macron.

25/02 Explosion felt near a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden

Washington and London carried out 18 attacks on eight different Huthi installations on Saturday, in response to the Iranian-backed Shi'ite movement's firing on ships in the Red Sea, the Pentagon announced.

24/02 In the Chiùre school yard, people play to forget days of escaping on foot

In the school yard of Namicire, town of Chiùre, children play without worries on a Saturday without classes, which they don't have, and in a place they came to know after days of walking to escape the terrorist attacks in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.

24/02 US warns of possible ecological disaster after Huthis attack on ship

A cargo ship damaged in an attack by Yemen's Huthi rebels left a huge oil slick in the Gulf of Aden and could cause a serious ecological disaster, the United States warned.

24/02 Lula accepts Lavrov's invitation to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia

The Brazilian head of state, Lula da Silva, accepted on Thursday the invitation made by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, to participate in the BRICS Summit, in October, in Russia, indicated an official statement from Brasilia.

20/02 Putin offers North Korean leader Russian-made car

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, gave the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, a Russian-made car, in a demonstration of the close relationship between the leaders, according to the North Korean state press

20/02 Polish border blockade reflects erosion of solidarity - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned today that the blockade of the border between Poland and Ukraine by Polish truck drivers and farmers demonstrates the "erosion of solidarity" with his country fighting the Russian invasion.

17/02 Biden calls Zelensky to assure his support in the war against Russia

US President Joe Biden called his Ukrainian counterpart today to assure his support in the war against Russia, while the House of Representatives, in Republican hands, refuses to approve a new military aid package.

15/02 Missionaries, priests and nuns are fleeing to Pemba

Missionaries, priests and nuns are fleeing from remote villages in Cabo Delgado to Pemba, the capital of that province in northern Mozambique, due to attacks by terrorist groups associated with the Islamic State, the Christian organization ACN reported today.

15/02 Kiev recognizes “extremely complex” situation on the front line

The new commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, today called the situation on the battlefield “extremely complex”, admitting that Kiev is short of men and weapons, while a new US aid package is blocked in Congress.

14/02 Putin orders the confiscation of assets of anyone who criticizes the army

Russia will begin confiscating the money and assets of people convicted of disseminating “false information” about the Russian army, according to a law promulgated today by President Vladimir Putin.

12/02 Iran guarantees "success" in missile launch by one of its ships

The commander-in-chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Hosein Salami, today announced the “success” of the test launch of a long-range ballistic missile from one of the Iranian Navy ships.

12/02 French MNE defends Europe with “second life insurance” in addition to NATO

The head of French diplomacy today defended a Europe of Defense, a “second life insurance” in addition to NATO, in response to controversial statements by former North American president Donald Trump about member states that do not pay their share.

06/02 Germany will contribute frigate to European mission in the Red Sea

Germany will contribute a frigate to the European mission in the Red Sea against attacks by Huthi rebels, the German Defense Ministry confirmed today, announcing that the ship will set sail on Thursday from Wilhelmshaven

06/02 The Netherlands will send six more F-16 fighters, bringing the total to 24

The Netherlands will send six more F-16 fighters to Ukraine, bringing to 24 the number of combat planes promised to Kiev, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said today.

02/02 North Korea launches cruise missiles for the fourth time in ten days

The South Korean army announced that the North launched several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea, the fourth test of its kind in ten days.

01/02 Opponent Navalny asks to vote at the same time against Putin in the presidential elections

The leader of the Russian opposition, Alexei Navalny, today proposed to Russians who oppose President Vladimir Putin that they vote at the same time in the March elections, in a demonstration that he considered safe.

31/01 US official says in Kiev that Putin will have “beautiful surprises” ahead

The number two at the US State Department, Victoria Nuland, assured today during a visit to Kiev that “beautiful surprises” await Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Army on the battlefield in Ukraine.

30/01 EU with political agreement to use profits from Russian assets to support Ukraine reconstruction

Member States' ambassadors to the European Union (EU) today reached an agreement in principle to use profits from frozen Russian assets, which should raise 15 billion euros, to support the reconstruction of Ukraine.

29/01 US will respond to attack by pro-Iran militias that killed 3 soldiers

US President Joe Biden today held pro-Iran militias responsible for the attack that killed three US soldiers on the Jordan-Syria border and promised that the United States will respond.

28/01 North Korea fires several cruise missiles - South Korean army

The South Korean army announced that North Korea fired several cruise missiles, at a time of growing tensions between the two neighbors on the Korean peninsula.

27/01 Russia puts writer Boris Akunin on wanted list

The Russian Interior Ministry today placed writer Boris Akunin, one of the most read contemporary writers in Russia, on the wanted list, about a month after he was included on the official list of "extremists and terrorists".

26/01 Putin says Russian plane was shot down by Kiev, which doubts prisoners on board

Russian President Vladimir Putin today accused Ukrainian forces of “mistakenly or deliberately” shooting down an Il-76 military transport plane in the border area, while Kiev questions whether the device would transport Ukrainian prisoners, as Moscow claims.

26/01 Army prepares tank platoon for NATO mission in Slovakia

The Army began today in Santa Margarida the preparation of a Platoon of Combat Vehicles to integrate the Multinational NATO force to be sent to Slovakia, being “the first” national projection of these vehicles for a theater of operations.

22/01 Thousands of Russians support presidential candidate who challenges Putin

Thousands of Russians have so far expressed their support with their signatures for the former liberal deputy who intends to become the presidential candidate “for peace” and against the current Russian President, Vladimir Putin, in the elections between March 15th and 17th.

21/01 Zelensky will not sign an agreement that hands Donbass and Crimea to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed today that he will not sign any agreement that involves handing over Crimea and Donbass to Russia, at the same time that he reproached his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for not truly wanting peace.

21/01 Ukraine: 18 killed in attack on market in Donetsk region

At least 18 people died in today's attack by Ukrainian forces on a market in Donetsk, the capital of the region with the same name annexed by Russia last year, according to mayor Alexei Kulemzin.

21/01 North Korea says Putin expressed willingness to visit country soon

North Korea said the Russian President expressed a desire to visit the country in the near future, in response to an invitation from leader Kim Jong-un, the official KCNA news agency reported today.

21/01 Russia confirms disappearance of plane with six people on board

Madrid, January 21, 2024 (Lusa) – The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) confirmed the disappearance of a charter flight in northern Afghanistan, with six people on board, after Afghan authorities reported the crash of an airplane. It is, according to Russian authorities, a Falcon 10 plane, owned by the company ...

18/01 At least seven killed in Iran in Pakistani attack - Iranian state television

At least seven people died in southeastern Iran following a Pakistani missile attack, Iranian state television reported.

16/01 Blinken assures Zelensky that the US will maintain support for Kiev

The head of US diplomacy, Antony Blinken, today promised continued US support for Ukraine, after a meeting in Davos with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

15/01 Russia is enlisting a thousand volunteers a day into the Army, according to Kiev

Ukrainian intelligence spokesman Vadim Skibitski said today that more than a thousand Russians voluntarily enlist in the army every day, attracted by particularly attractive salaries.

14/01 More than 80 countries discuss a peace plan for Ukraine

More than 80 countries met in Switzerland today to seek a consensus on a peace formula for Ukraine proposed by its President, Volodymyr Zelensky, but the Swiss co-organizers admitted they were still far from including Russia.

14/01 Terrain instability suspends rescue of disaster victims in Colombia

Authorities in western Colombia have suspended rescue operations following a landslide that caused at least 34 deaths due to unstable terrain.

12/01 Russia calls for Security Council meeting over attacks on Huthis

Russia has called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, following attacks by the United States and United Kingdom against Huthi rebels in Yemen, in retaliation for offensives against ships in the Red Sea

12/01 US and UK launch retaliatory strike against Yemen's Houthi rebels

US and British forces bombed several sites used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, in a retaliatory attack for the insurgents' offensives against shipping in the Red Sea, US officials told the Associated Press

09/01 Russian air defense kills two of its paratroopers in 'friendly fire' incident

Russian air defense mistook its own paratroopers for Ukrainian soldiers during training in the Rostov region, in southern Russia, and fired shots, killing two of them, media outlets in the region reported.

09/01 Presidential candidate in Taiwan William Lai says he wants to talk to China

The presidential candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan, William Lai, highlighted his intention to maintain peace in the region and resume "dialogue" with China, at a press conference where he was accompanied by Hsiao Bi-khim, running mate

07/01 North Korea fires artillery for the third day in a row

North Korea today resumed artillery exercises with live ammunition on the western coast, near the maritime border with South Korea, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

05/01 China calls for restraint after North Korean projectile fire

China today called for "calm and restraint to all parties" after North Korea fired more than 200 projectiles near its border with the South.

05/01 Germany sends more missiles for air defense and armored systems to Ukraine

The German Government today announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes several missiles for air defense systems, Marder armored vehicles and ammunition for Leopard tanks.

04/01 Huthis launch maritime drone to attack ships after US and allies issue “last warning”

An unmanned armed vessel (maritime drone) launched from Yemen controlled by Shiite Houthi rebels exploded today "a few miles" from the United States Navy and commercial ships, a US military source said.

04/01 Stoltenberg convenes NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss latest Russian attacks

The secretary general of the Atlantic Alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, called a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council for January 10 to discuss the latest Russian bombings in the country invaded since February 24, 2022.

31/12 Toll of attack on the Russian city of Belgorod rises to 24 dead

The death toll from Saturday's attack on the Russian city of Belgorod has risen to 24, the governor of the region of the same name, which borders Ukraine, announced today.

31/12 Venezuela accuses Argentina of violating international agreements by confiscating plane

Venezuela accused Argentina of violating international agreements on air navigation by agreeing to confiscate, at the request of the United States, an Iranian-Venezuelan plane, detained since June 2022 in Buenos Aires.

29/12 NATO "vigilant" after Russian missile enters Poland

NATO Secretary General Jens Soltenberg assured today that the Atlantic Alliance will "continue to be vigilant", after Poland reported that "everything indicates" that a Russian missile crossed part of its territory this morning.