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Three killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian airfields

A Ukrainian drone strike on two Russian airbases in the Ryazan and Saratov regions has left three service members dead, inflicting minor damage to the two airplanes, the Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed.

US lawmakers to investigate “secret oil deal” between Biden, Saudis

The top-ranking Republican on the US House Oversight and Reform Committee has announced an investigation into whether President Joe Biden forged a secret agreement with Saudi Arabia to help Democrats in November’s midterm elections by driving down oil prices.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 286

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Israeli troops kill Palestinian youth in overnight West Bank raid

One Palestinian was killed and six others were injured in a raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Monday.

Yemen says can return every attack with dozens of drones, missiles

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country is able to respond to the enemy's aggression with remarkable firepower.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 285

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran’s top general warns against any aggression on its territory in Persisn Gulf

The chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff has warned the US forces in the Persian Gulf against taking any hostile action against the Islamic Republic.

Ex-president Hamid Karzai leaves Afghanistan

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai left Kabul for the United Arab Emirates where he will stay for three days before traveling to Germany, his close aide Shahzada Massoud confirmed.

Top Iran military commander: Persian Gulf enjoys full security

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said the Persian Gulf region enjoys complete safety. He added the presence of foreign naval forces in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has diminished remarkably with the Iranian military units projecting power across the region.

Israel’s fighter jets target several positions in Gaza

Israeli warplanes have pounded the Gaza Strip, claiming that the raid is in response to rocket fire from the coastal sliver.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 284

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Syrian president Assad rejected Russian requests to meet with Turkey’s Erdogan: Report

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has rebuffed his Russian allies' efforts to hold a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, citing Turkey’s upcoming elections and the presence of Ankara's troops on Syrian soil.

Palestinian youth killed by Israeli soldiers after being shot four times

Israeli troops have shot dead a Palestinian at point blank, with the Palestinian foreign ministry describing the shooting as an execution. The ministry warned the killing meant to escalate already spiraling violence in the occupied territory.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 283

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Kurdish forces halt joint operation with US after Turkish attack

A spokesman for the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has confirmed all joint military operations with the US-led coalition have been put on hold following Turkish bombardment of its positions in northern Syria.

Biden, Macron support unrest, riots in Iran

US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Thursday jointly saluted Iranians who have poured to the streets across the country for months after the death of a young woman in police custody. Hundreds, including security forces, have died during the protests and deadly riots.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 282: Zelensky aide reveals between 10,000 and 13,000 Ukrainian troops killed

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Lebanese parliament fails 8th time to elect new president

Lebanese lawmakers on Thursday failed for the eighth time to elect a new president. Speaker Nabih Berru scheduled a new session on December 8, as the country's political deadlock continues to prevent consensus on a new president.

Russia warns of risks of sliding into nuclear war

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any conflict between nuclear states, even if it starts with conventional weapons, is likely to escalate into an all-out nuclear war, and thus should be avoided at all costs.

Iran-Russia-China new triangle in multilateral diplomacy: Moscow’s envoy

A senior Russian diplomat says his "productive" talks with his Iranian and Chinese counterparts on issues of common interest are indicative of the emergence of a new triangle in multilateral diplomacy.

Russia names condition for resuming arms control talks with US

Moscow sees no possibility of resuming talks with Washington on the cornerstone New START arms control treaty while the US continues to arm Ukraine, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says

2 Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in WB

Israeli soldiers have shot dead two Palestinians during a raid near the city of Jenin in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 281: Russia says US and NATO are participants in Ukraine war

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Daesh announces death of leader

Daesh terrorist group has lost another leader, according to reports. Abu al-Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi died “in battle”, the terror group has announced.

Bomb blast hits Afghan school, dozens killed and injured

At least 15 people have been killed and 20 others wounded in a bomb blast at a religious school in the northern Afghan province of Samangan, according to a local official.

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