Keywords: International security


Zelensky says Russia requested 30,000 additional North Korean troops for Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia has requested an additional deployment of 30,000 North Korean soldiers to support its military operations in the war against Ukraine. In a statement published on social media platform X on Saturday, Zelensky said preparations had reportedly......

Morocco prepares to host inaugural training for multinational force destined for Gaza under US peace plan

Morocco is reportedly preparing to host the foundational training program for the upcoming multinational force expected to be deployed to the Gaza Strip, as part of security arrangements tied to the U.S.-led regional peace initiative. According to Israeli media reports, including broadcasts from Kan......

Russia warns of serious global energy security risks if Gulf tensions worsen

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned that any further deterioration in the security situation in the Gulf could have serious consequences for global energy security, as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed concern over the escalation......

Rubio says Iran faces major dilemma as Washington keeps diplomatic door open

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is facing a difficult situation while stressing that Washington remains willing to pursue diplomacy and negotiations, despite what he described as a lack of similar interest from Tehran. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Rubio said the United States was......

Ukraine attacks on Belgorod leave 9 dead and 77 injured, Russian authorities say

At least nine civilians, including a child, were killed and 77 others injured in a series of attacks reported in Russia’s western Belgorod region over the past 24 hours, according to local authorities. The latest casualties were reported in Belgorod and several surrounding districts, where Ukrainian......

Russia criticizes U.S. nuclear testing remarks amid rising arms control concerns

Russia has sharply criticized recent statements from U.S. officials suggesting that the United States could consider resuming nuclear weapons testing, warning that such rhetoric risks increasing international tensions and undermining global arms control efforts. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson......

Turkey weighs participation in Canada-led global defence bank after NATO summit

Turkey is continuing to evaluate whether to join the newly proposed Defence Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a multinational initiative spearheaded by Canada to strengthen defence financing and security cooperation among partner countries. Defence ministry sources said Ankara has not yet reached......

Italy expels two Russian intelligence officers over alleged espionage activities

Italy has expelled two Russian military attachés accused of carrying out intelligence activities under diplomatic cover, marking a new escalation in tensions between Rome and Moscow over alleged foreign interference. The decision was announced by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who said......

Trump declares Iran interim agreement over as tensions escalate again

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an interim understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict had come to an end, marking a new setback for diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the memorandum of understanding......