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Myanmar junta readies for sham poll
News, Published on 11/10/2025
» Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who currently serves as both the army's commander in chief and the country's head of state, has reshuffled the government's administrative structure in preparation for planned elections later this year.
'Massive attack' cuts power in Ukrainian capital
AFP, Published on 10/10/2025
» KYIV — The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early Friday by what the air force called a "massive attack", as Russia pummeled Kyiv's infrastructure, cutting off water and energy supplies.
Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump Gaza plan
Published on 05/10/2025
» CAIRO/JERUSALEM - Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight and on Sunday, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as traumatised Palestinians hoped a US plan to end the war would soon ease their suffering.
Russian drones hit train station in Ukraine
Published on 04/10/2025
» KYIV - Two Russian drones struck trains at a station in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, killing one person and injuring about 30 others, officials said on Saturday, with Ukraine’s foreign minister accusing Moscow of deliberately hitting passenger trains.
Hostage families urge immediate end to Gaza war
AFP, Published on 04/10/2025
» GAZA STRIP - The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Saturday said it was “essential” to end the Gaza war immediately, as Israel bombarded the territory even after US President Donald Trump called on it to stop.
Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists
AFP, Published on 02/10/2025
» JERUSALEM — Israel said on Thursday it will deport pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla intercepted at sea as they headed towards Gaza, adding that none of the vessels had successfully breached its maritime blockade.
Israel to deport intercepted Gaza flotilla activists
AFP, Published on 02/10/2025
» JERUSALEM — Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean.
Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Oil Prices Higher
Published on 19/09/2025
» Global crude oil prices have edged higher in recent months as prolonged wars and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy supplies. Between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ICE Brent crude rose by US$1.51 per barrel from the previous quarter, averaging US$68.16 per barrel. The increase was driven mainly by the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Although US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a peace deal and ceasefire, the summit ended without agreement, and both sides continued retaliatory strikes.
Russia flexes military muscle with hypersonic missiles and bombers during drills
Published on 14/09/2025
» MOSCOW - Russia said on Sunday that it had fired a Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise missile at a target in the Barents Sea and that Sukoi Su-34 supersonic fighter-bombers had carried out strikes as part of joint military exercises with Belarus.
Romania, Poland scramble aircraft as drones strike Ukraine
AFP, Published on 14/09/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion into its airspace Saturday, as Poland scrambled aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine.