Saudi Arabia and the Czech Republic have reportedly shut their embassies in Afghanistan, undermining the Taliban regime’s attempts to strengthen…
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Ukraine: Russia reinforcing for February offensive
Offensives are also expected on February 24, to mark a year since the invasion. Thousands of Russian troops are being deployed…
New Czech president risks Chinese wrath with Taiwan call
The newly elected president, Petr Pavel, of the Czech Republic has defied China by calling the president of Taiwan. The…
Serbia president tells Wagner to stop recruiting for Ukraine
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic has criticised Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group for its recruitment drive in the former Yugoslav republic for…
Turkish medical chief convicted on terror claims
The president of Türkiye’s medical association has been convicted for spreading “terrorist” propaganda after she called for an investigation into…
Former Russia intelligence agent says defeat looms in Ukraine
There are reports of mounting internal criticism of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.The Institute for the Study of War (ISW)…
Serbs in Kosovo increase roadblocks while Serbia deploys army on border
Ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo have erected more roadblocks after Serbia deployed its armed forces along the border. Trucks are…
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