Putin praises Russian ‘defenders’ as Ukraine deflects another barrage | Russia-Ukraine war News

Putin praises Russian ‘defenders’ as Ukraine deflects another barrage | Russia-Ukraine war News

The Russian leader marked the eve of Orthodox Christmas with a call for ‘justice’ as drones and missiles struck Ukraine. Celebrating Orthodox Christmas, President Vladimir Putin has pledged to support soldiers defending Russia as his army sent another barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight. Speaking on the eve…

All you need to know about the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 | Football News

All you need to know about the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 | Football News

Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups and prize money for AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast. The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF’s) highly anticipated African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to kick off on January 13 in the Ivory Coast, where the continent’s biggest stars are expected to shine…

China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales | Weapons News

China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales | Weapons News

The move follows US approval of $300m in military aid for the self-ruled island, which holds elections in a week. China has announced sanctions against five US arms manufacturers over weapons sales to Taiwan. Beijing claims the self-ruled island as part of its territory and has not ruled out the…

US defence chief promises transparency amid secrecy around hospital stay | Military News

US defence chief promises transparency amid secrecy around hospital stay | Military News

Lloyd Austin went to hospital for elective surgery on January 1 but the White House was not notified. United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said he takes “full responsibility” for the secrecy after it emerged that he had been in hospital since last Monday and that many top White…

Woman in her 90s pulled alive from rubble of Japan earthquake | Earthquakes News

Woman in her 90s pulled alive from rubble of Japan earthquake | Earthquakes News

The 7.6 quake struck on New Year’s Day, causing extensive damage to communities on the Noto Peninsula. A woman in her 90s has been pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan, 124 hours after the area was struck by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 126 people….

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 683 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 683 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 683rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Fighting At least 11 people, including five children, were killed by a Russian missile attack in and around the Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk. Vadym Filashkin, the regional governor of…

Thousands protest in Israel demanding captive release, government to resign | Israel War on Gaza News

Thousands protest in Israel demanding captive release, government to resign | Israel War on Gaza News

Mass protests have taken place around Israel, with demonstrators calling for the return of Israeli captives held in Gaza, the removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government and an end to the war in Gaza. Several thousand supporters, friends and families of the Israeli captives taken by Hamas on October 7…