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Germany plans rapid expansion of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters amid fears of Russian attack

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Berlin is drawing up plans to rapidly expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters, the government’s most senior civilian protection official has said, warning the state needs to be prepared for an attack from Moscow within the next four years.
Middle East

Israel warns of more strikes on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed

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The Israeli army will continue to bomb Lebanon if Hezbollah is not disarmed, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned, stating “there will be no calm in Beirut” and “no order or stability in Lebanon” unless Israel’s security is assured.
Americas

Trump quietly pressuring US Senate to weaken Russia sanctions: WSJ

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The White House is urging Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to soften his sanctions bill against Moscow, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing congressional staffers.
Europe

Britain, France abandon plans to recognise Palestinian state at NY conference

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The United Kingdom and France will abandon previous plans to recognise a Palestinian state at an upcoming conference in New York, according to diplomats.
Europe

EU seeking to target Russia’s financial reputation: FT

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The European Union is considering adding Russia to its anti-money laundering “grey list” in an effort to cause reputational damage and increase financial pressure on Moscow, the Financial Times has reported.
Middle East

Israel army lacking more than 10,000 soldiers: Spokesperson

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Israel’s military has announced it lacks more than 10,000 soldiers, including about 6,000 for combat units, as it presses an intensified campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Trade unions from dozens of countries protest against Saudi Arabia’s treatment of migrant workers

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Trade unions from 36 states have filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) over the treatment of migrant labourers in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by The Guardian.
Europe

Trump says Zelensky gave Putin ‘reason to bomb the hell out of’ Ukraine

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The recent Ukrainian drone attacks on long-range nuclear-capable Russian bombers have sharply increased the risk of escalation and given Moscow a valid reason to retaliate with force, US President Donald Trump has stated.
Middle East

Internal EU report shows Israel committing war crimes in Gaza

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A confidential European Union report has found that Israel is committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip, including the use of starvation as a weapon of war, according to Belgian public broadcaster VRT, which said the document has been circulating among top EU officials since November 2024.
Middle East

Israeli military faces severe equipment fatigue, technical failures in Gaza: Report

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The Israeli army is facing growing logistical and mechanical challenges amid the prolonged war in the Gaza Strip, with mounting technical failures affecting its tanks, armored vehicles, and weapons, according to a report.
Americas

US on track for biggest nuclear weapons spending hike since Cold War: Report

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"The White House has proposed a spending increase on nuclear bomb development not seen since the Cold War, the Los Alamos Study Group says in a report.
Americas

US imposes fresh round of sanctions against Iran despite negotiations

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The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran despite Washington’s engagement in indirect talks with Tehran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Middle East

Iran Envoy: US veto of UNSC Gaza resolution to lead to more catastrophic military campaign

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Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, said the US veto of a UN resolution, calling for an end to the Israeli regime’s genocide in Gaza, has actively enabled the continuation of a catastrophic military campaign that has already killed tens of thousands of civilians, most of them women and children, and driven Gaza to the edge of absolute collapse.
Europe

US presses NATO member states to agree on defence spending hike

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United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has pressed NATO member states to agree to President Donald Trump’s demand for a major increase in defence spending ahead of a summit later this month.
Americas

US redirecting anti-drone tech from Ukraine to American forces in Middle East: WSJ

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is redirecting anti-drone technology earmarked for Ukraine to its own troops based in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported.
Middle East

Most people across the globe have negative views of Israel: Survey

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The majority of people across the world have a negative view of Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war in the Gaza Strip, according to a Pew poll.
Europe

Russia ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine drone attack: Putin tells Trump

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US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for more than an hour on Wednesday, but he conceded the talks would not lead “to immediate peace” in Ukraine, and warned that Moscow would respond to Kiev’s successful attacks this week on Russia's airfields.
Americas

Trump signs travel ban targeting 12 countries, including Iran

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday inked a proclamation banning travel into the United States for individuals from a dozen countries, citing national security concerns.
Europe

Majority of Brits support weapons embargo on Israel

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A majority of British people support a full arms embargo on Israel amid the war in the Gaza Strip, according to a new poll commissioned by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
Middle East

Syria to give IAEA access to suspected former nuclear sites: Grossi

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Syria’s new government has agreed to give inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to suspected former nuclear sites immediately, according to the atomic agency’s chief, as Damascus makes further inroads to rejoining the international fold.
Middle East

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

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The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it was not linked to the release of hostages, saying it would embolden Hamas.
Europe

Putin refutes Zelensky’s call for peace talks, citing Ukraine’s deadly bridge attack” in Russia

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President Vladimir Putin questioned the value of ongoing peace talks with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of orchestrating deadly attacks on infrastructure in Russia that killed seven people and injured 115 others.
Europe

Public figures in Germany call on government to take clear stance against Israel

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Numerous public figures in Germany have urged the government in Berlin to take a clear stance against Israel in an open letter obtained on Wednesday by the Der Spiegel news magazine.
Middle East

Almost 2 million Muslim pilgrims begin annual Hajj pilgrimage

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Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims started the soul-searching journey of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Europe

Record number of Russians support peace negotiations, end of war in Ukraine: Poll

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The number of Russian citizens who support peace talks and an end to the war in Ukraine has reached a record high since the start of the conflict, according to a poll by the independent Russian pollster Levada Center.
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