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US objects to using Russia’s immobilized assets for Ukraine loan: Politico

The administration of US President Donald Trump has opposed the European Union’s initiative to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine via a reparations loan, Politico Europe has reported, citing two senior European diplomats.

Turkey says Russian-flagged tanker attacked in Black Sea

A Russian-flagged tanker en route to Georgia has been attacked in the Black Sea, Ankara has confirmed. Last week, Russian authorities accused Kiev of carrying out drone attacks on commercial vessels in the area.

ECB balks at €140bn Ukraine payout backed by Russian frozen assets: FT

The European Central Bank has refused to support a proposed €140 billion payout to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets held at Belgium’s Euroclear, the Financial Times has reported, citing officials familiar with the discussions.

Fifteen EU states to dispatch weapons worth billions of euros to Kiev under SAFE plan: EC

Fifteen EU countries will send arms and military equipment worth billions of euros from the EU's SAFE militarization program (formerly ReArm EU) to Kiev, European Commission representative Thomas Regnier has stated.

Trump says he’s ‘very satisfied’ with Syrian president

US President Donald Trump has stated that he is “very satisfied” with Syria’s new government since it took over.

Russia claims captured key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine

Russia has claimed that it has captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub that has been under siege for almost two years.

Russia responds to NATO pre-emptive attack threat

A recent statement by a NATO general that the bloc could consider a “pre-emptive strike” against Moscow shows that it is seeking escalation and wants to derail the Ukraine peace process, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

British special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan: Report

UK special forces in Afghanistan executed suspects without facing repercussions despite widespread knowledge of their behavior in the army chain of command, a former senior British officer told a public inquiry.

Iran FM: U.S. “excessive demands” blamed for stalled Tehran–Washington talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has blamed US “excessive demands” for the failure of recent Tehran–Washington nuclear negotiations, saying certain actors inside the United States “did not want the talks to succeed,” ultimately preventing any outcome.

World’s biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level: Report

The world’s biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services in 2024 as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as countries’ rising military spending, according to a report released Monday.

NATO member states begging US to U-turn on troop numbers: Bloomberg

NATO member states in Europe are pressing Washington to maintain its troop presence in the region, stressing that November drills in Romania highlighted European countries’ dependence on US support, Bloomberg has reported.

Iran warns over implications of Israeli incursions into Syria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has warned that Israel’s escalating incursions into Syria and Tel Aviv’s territorial ambitions there pose serious risks to security and stability across the wider West Asia region.

Sons of Pakistan’s Imran Khan voice fears for his safety

The sons of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan fear that authorities may be hiding “something irreversible” about his condition, after more than three weeks without any evidence that he is still alive.

Asia floods death toll surges past 1,000 as military aids survivors

The death toll in the flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday, as the hardest-hit countries — Sri Lanka and Indonesia — deployed military personnel to assist survivors.

Afghan suspect in Washington shooting likely radicalized in US: American security official

The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington may have been radicalized after entering the US, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has stated when questioned about his motive on Sunday talk shows.

Coming week could be ‘pivotal’ for Ukraine: EU

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas has stated that this week could be crucial for the push to end the Ukraine war, as US representatives head to Moscow after talks with Kyiv's negotiators.

Shanghai Bloc conducts Sahand-2025 anti-terror exercise in Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) is hosting the Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill with members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Iran’s East Azarbaijan Province.

At least 357 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since ceasefire: Report

At least 357 Palestinians have been killed and 903 others injured in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire accord took effect on Oct. 10, local authorities have announced.

Florida talks aimed at ‘creating a pathway’ for sovereign Ukraine: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday stated that negotiations with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida were aimed at "creating a pathway" for a sovereign Ukraine, as the United States pushes to end Russia's war against its neighbor.

Israelis protest outside Herzog’s home to demand rejection of Netanyahu pardon request

Scores of Israelis protested near President Isaac Herzog’s home in Tel Aviv on Sunday night to oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a presidential pardon from corruption charges.

Trump says sets no deadlines for Russia on Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has stated that he is not seeking to set any deadlines for Moscow regarding the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict.

NATO says needs to be ‘more aggressive’ towards Russia

NATO members should find ways to be more aggressive towards Russia, the US-led alliance’s top military chief has stressed.

Iran’s president highlights importance of unity, cooperation among Muslim states

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that borders across which trade, science, and culture flow, will never be crossed by terrorism or weapons.

Navy chief reaffirms Iran’s sovereignty over Persian Gulf Islands, says foreign claims to fail

The commander of the Iranian Navy reaffirmed the historical and undeniable right of the Iranian nation to the islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf, stressing that foreign powers’ policies and ambitions toward the trio  are destined to fail.

Iran offers to extend Gas deal with Turkey, calls for boost in energy, economic cooperation

The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the Islamic Republic is one of the most reliable energy suppliers for Turkey and expressed Iran’s readiness to extend the gas contract and expand cooperation in the electricity sector.

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