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China likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields: US

China is likely to have loaded over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks, according to a draft Pentagon report which highlighted Beijing's growing military ambitions.

EU deplores China dairy duties as ‘unjustified’

Brussels hit back on Monday at Beijing’s decision to slap duties of up to 42.7 percent on some dairy products from the European Union, calling the move “unjustified.”

China says Japan’s nuclear ambitions undermine stability in Asia Pacific

The Japanese leadership’s statements about Tokyo’s potential possession of nuclear weapons pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and challenge the post-war world order, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian has stated at a briefing.

Global nuclear arms control under pressure in 2026: Report

The fragile global legal framework for nuclear weapons control faces further setbacks in 2026, eroding guardrails to avoid a nuclear crisis, according to a report by AFP.

Russia says US intelligence conclusions cited by Reuters ‘not true’

Moscow said on Monday that U.S. intelligence was wrong to believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to seize all of Ukraine and parts of Europe that were once part of the former Soviet Union.

Report: Dengue fever cases surge in southern Iran, raising public health alarm

A sharp rise in dengue fever cases in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has raised serious concerns among health authorities, with infections increasing more than twelvefold compared to last year, Sharq reported.

Iran Army Chief: Armed forces closely monitor enemy moves, will respond decisively to any aggression

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army says the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran closely monitor all enemy movements and will respond decisively to any act of aggression.

IEA figures show increase in Iranian oil production

International Energy Agency (IEA) data show that Tehran has increased its oil production by a significant amount over the past year despite continued US sanctions aimed at restricting the country’s ability to produce and export crude oil.

Foreign Ministry Spokesnan: Iran missile program developed for national defense, not negotiation

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the country’s missile program has been developed to defend Iran’s sovereignty and is not subject to negotiation, emphasizing that Iran’s defensive capabilities are in no way open for discussion.

Ukraine remains ‘fully committed to achieving a just and sustainable peace’: US

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has stated that Russia and Ukraine are committed to achieving peace amid negotiations on ending the ongoing war between the two countries.

Macron ‘betrayed’ Merz over Russia assets: FT

French President Emmanuel Macron “betrayed” Friedrich Merz by failing to back the German chancellor’s push to steal Russian assets frozen in the EU to fund Ukraine, the Financial Times reported.

Gaza health ministry reports ‘alarming’ medicine shortages

Gaza’s Ministry of Health has appealed for increased drug, medical consumables and laboratory supplies, warning of severe shortages after more than two years of Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in the besieged Strip and a crippling blockade.

Israeli army plans to arm 10,000 reserve soldiers at home: Report

The Israeli army plans to arm about 10,000 reserve soldiers with firearms that will be kept permanently in their homes, a step described as a lesson drawn from the Oct. 7, 2023 events, the daily Yedioth Ahronoth has reported.

Israel conducts new raids in Syria’s Quneitra

Israeli soldiers have advanced into the Quneitra area of Syria’s occupied Golan Heights and set up two military checkpoints, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

Chances of peace not improved by European and Ukrainian changes to US proposals: Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide has stated that he was sure the chances of peace in Ukraine were not improved by changes to U.S. proposals made by the Europeans and Ukraine, Interfax reported.

US actions against Venezuela violating intl. law: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has described US actions undermining maritime security in the Caribbean and threats to use force against Venezuela as a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Armed factions to collaborate on weapons: Iraq top judge

The head of Iraq's highest judicial body has stated that the leaders of armed factions have agreed to cooperate on the sensitive issue of the state's monopoly on weapons.

Japan’s nuclear ambitions should be stopped ‘at any cost’: North Korea

North Korea has announced that Japan's nuclear ambitions "must be prevented at any cost", after a Japanese official reportedly suggested the country should possess atomic weapons.

Half a million Palestinians have lost jobs since start of Gaza war

More than half a million Palestinians have lost their source of livelihood in the West Bank and Gaza since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023, according to a report by a trade union.

US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey call for restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy has stated after talks in the US city of Miami.

PM claims Lebanon close to completing disarmament of Hezbollah

Lebanon is close to completing the disarmament of Hezbollah in the south of the Litani River before a year-end deadline as part of a ceasefire accord with Israel, according to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

Zelensky says ‘strength’ to end war with Putin exists with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky once again called on American President Donald Trump to take an active role in negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine, as uncertainty continues to grow around the fate of ongoing U.S.-led peace negotiations.

US intelligence indicates Russia’s war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

U.S. intelligence reports continue to warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that belonged to the former Soviet empire, six sources familiar with U.S. intelligence have claimed, even as negotiators seek an end to the war that would leave Russia with far less territory.

Ukraine’s election format is not for Putin to decide: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday stated that Moscow had no say in the organisation of elections in the country, after Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested halting strikes for Kyiv to hold a presidential ballot.

European taxpayers to foot €3bn yearly for Ukraine loan: Politico

EU taxpayers will have to pay €3 billion a year in borrowing costs to finance Kiev’s collapsing economy and military under a newly approved loan scheme, Politico has reported, citing senior bloc officials.

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