Keywords: War


UN rights office warns of intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza

The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised concerns over what it describes as an intensification of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, reporting dozens of civilian casualties in recent days and calling for full respect for the ceasefire and accountability for alleged violations of......

Germany to invest directly in defence startups through new state-backed fund

Germany is preparing to take direct financial stakes in defence startups as part of a new strategy aimed at strengthening its military technology sector and accelerating innovation in security-related industries. The German government announced on Wednesday the creation of an investment fund that will......

UN warns attacks on Russian e-commerce warehouses could constitute war crimes

The United Nations has raised concerns over recent Ukrainian drone strikes on warehouses operated by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, warning that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure could potentially constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law. UN Human Rights......

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......

Halliburton boosts second-quarter profit as international demand offsets Middle East slowdown

The company said growth across key overseas markets, particularly in Latin America, Europe, and Africa, provided a significant boost to its performance during the quarter. Demand for Halliburton’s equipment and energy-related services remained resilient in these regions, compensating for a slowdown......

D-Day landing beaches in Normandy near UNESCO World Heritage recognition

Nearly two decades after the launch of its application, Normandy is awaiting a decision that could place the D-Day landing beaches among the world’s most significant cultural heritage sites. The region is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the coastline where Allied forces launched a decisive......

Deadly drone strike on bus in Russia's Belgorod region highlights escalating cross-border conflict

A drone strike on a passenger bus in Russia's Belgorod region has killed at least five civilians, including a child, marking another deadly episode in the intensifying cross-border conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Regional authorities said the attack occurred in the town of Shebekino, less than......

MBDA unveils new interceptor designed to counter large-scale drone attacks

European missile manufacturer MBDA has introduced a new interceptor system designed to defend against large-scale drone attacks and waves of low-cost weapons, as recent conflicts highlight growing weaknesses in traditional air defense capabilities. The new Counter Mass Interceptor is aimed at helping......

Türkiye urges continuation of Istanbul talks to prevent wider Russia-Ukraine conflict

Türkiye has called for the continuation of the Istanbul talks framework aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels to help prevent further escalation. Speaking during a joint press conference in Kyiv......