Elderly US citizen pleads guilty in Russia of fighting for Ukraine | Conflict News

Elderly US citizen pleads guilty in Russia of fighting for Ukraine | Conflict News

Stephen James Hubbard, 72, was allegedly fighting in Izyum before he was captured by Russian forces in April 2022. Stephen James Hubbard, a US citizen, has pleaded guilty in a Moscow court to charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, according to Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency. RIA said…

Israel says has started ‘targeted ground raids’ in Lebanon | Conflict News

Israel says has started ‘targeted ground raids’ in Lebanon | Conflict News

Military describes attacks as ‘limited, localised and targeted’ and supported by air force and artillery. The Israeli military says it has begun “targeted ground raids” on villages in southern Lebanon. The incursions backed by air strikes and artillery began “a few hours ago”, targeting Hezbollah “in villages close to the…

US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain | Conflict News

US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain | Conflict News

US officials offer little clarity on future of two-decade US military presence in Iraq amid ‘transition’. The United States and Iraq have said that a US-led coalition in the country to fight ISIL (ISIS) will wind down by the end of 2025, but they left the door open to a…

At least 3,661 killed in ‘senseless’ Haiti gang violence this year: UN | Armed Groups News

At least 3,661 killed in ‘senseless’ Haiti gang violence this year: UN | Armed Groups News

UN rights chief calls for crackdown on arms trafficking that fuels ‘criminality’ and widens humanitarian crisis. At least 3,661 people have been killed in Haiti in the first half of this year amid the “senseless” gang violence that has engulfed the country, according to the United Nations. The UN Office…

Trump to meet Zelenskyy after Harris promises ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support | Russia-Ukraine war News

Trump to meet Zelenskyy after Harris promises ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support | Russia-Ukraine war News

The Republican candidate for US president has claimed he could rapidly make a deal to end the Ukraine war. Donald Trump has said he will meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy after criticising the Ukrainian president on the campaign trail and expressing doubts about Ukraine’s ability to beat Russia. Trump, the Republican candidate…

Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks | Conflict News

Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks | Conflict News

Surprise call comes with the generals, who seized power in 2021, under major pressure from their opponents. Myanmar’s military coup leaders have urged their opponents to put down their weapons and start political dialogue, in a surprise move that was swiftly rejected. The State Administration Council (SAC), as the military…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 945 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 945 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 945th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, September 27, 2024. Fighting Ukraine’s military said Russian forces fired 78 attack drones and six missiles over various regions during an hours-long attack from Wednesday into Thursday. Air defences destroyed 66 drones…

Putin outlines new rules for Russian use of vast nuclear arsenal | Nuclear Weapons News

Putin outlines new rules for Russian use of vast nuclear arsenal | Nuclear Weapons News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could respond with nuclear weapons if it were attacked with conventional arms in the latest changes to the country’s nuclear doctrine. In a televised meeting of Russia’s Security Council, Putin announced that under the planned revisions, an attack against the country by…

Zelenskyy tells UN that Russia must be ‘forced into peace’ | Russia-Ukraine war News

Zelenskyy tells UN that Russia must be ‘forced into peace’ | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukrainian president stresses Russia, which invaded in February 2022, has been the ‘sole aggressor’ and ‘sole violator’ of the UN Charter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the United Nations Security Council that negotiations will not be enough to end the war in Ukraine and that Russia needs to be…