Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 3, wounds dozens
Russian President Vladimir Putin also announces a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile.
Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia, accused of trying to buy uranium
Country in the South Caucasus has witnessed several serious incidents involving the illicit trade in nuclear materials in recent years.
Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings
Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country’s territory.
Putin warns of harsh response to ‘Europe’s militarisation’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged a “significant” response to “Europe’s militarisation” and says the hysteria around his country potentially attacking NATO is “nonsense”.
South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean ship crosses sea boundary
South Korean military fired dozens of warning shots at a North Korean vessel that crossed the contested Northern Limit Line sea boundary.
US approves $780m sale of Javelin missiles to Poland as Russia threat grows
The key NATO front-line state is bolstering its defence as the threat of a Russian incursion into its territory grows.
France’s Macron says Europe likely to reimpose sanctions on Iran soon
In late August, France, Germany and the United Kingdom initiated a 30-day process to reimpose sanctions in the absence of a negotiated deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.
North Korea getting a raw deal on support for Russia’s war: Report
In an uneven friendship, Moscow has gained up to $9.8bn worth of arms, plus troops on the battlefield, says German study. North Korea may have received less than $1bn.
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