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INDEX: GLOBAL CONCERNS | WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION | UNITED STATES | RUSSIA | EUROPE | THE BALKANS | MIDDLE EAST | AFRICA | ASIA & PACIFIC | LATIN AMERICA | SPACE |

SPECIAL FILES: RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR

Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack Targets Multiple Russian Regions, Including Moscow
Image: This photo released by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev official telegram channel shows the site of the damaged multi-storey residential building following an alleged Ukrainian drone attack in Ramenskoye, outside Moscow, Moscow region, Russia, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev official telegram channel via AP)
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Germany Announces Temporary Controls on All Land Borders
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies Berlin, September 9, 2024 — Germany has announced that it will extend temporary border controls to all its land borders starting September 16, a move aimed at strengthening internal security and curbing irregular migration. The announcement was made by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, who confirmed that
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Tensions Rising in the East: Belarus Reinforces Border with Fresh Troops
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies  In a significant development reflecting the escalating tensions in Eastern Europe, Belarus has announced a substantial reinforcement of its military forces along its border with Ukraine. According to Alexander Volfovitch, Secretary of State of the Security Council of Belarus, this move is a response to concerns
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Ukraine’s Military Faces Crisis: Low Morale, Desertion Amidst Relentless Russian Offensive
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies KYIV, Ukraine—On the front lines of Ukraine’s relentless battle against Russian forces, the Ukrainian military is facing a growing crisis of morale and desertion. Commanders report that exhaustion, insufficient reinforcements, and the psychological toll of war are taking a devastating toll on soldiers, particularly in eastern
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Ukraine Holds Russian Territory, But Faces Setbacks in Donbas
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies The Ukrainian army has managed to retain control over more than 1,000 square kilometers of land in Russia’s Kursk region, almost a month into a daring cross-border incursion. This operation provided a significant morale boost for Kyiv’s forces while delivering a humiliating blow to Russian President
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Over 180 Combat Clashes in a Single Day: Ukrainian and Russian Forces Battle Across 11 Fronts
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies Russian forces mount intense assaults on the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove fronts, putting extreme pressure on Ukrainian defenders. A staggering 181 combat clashes were recorded over the past 24 hours on 11 different fronts, as Russian forces launched a concentrated series of assaults across eastern Ukraine. The
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US “Alarmed” by Iranian Missile Transfer to Russia
Washington expresses deep concern over reports of Iranian ballistic missile shipments to Moscow. The United States has voiced serious alarm following reports that Iran has supplied short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. According to The Wall Street Journal, which cited an unnamed US official, the delivery is part of an emerging
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UK Exposes Russian Military Unit’s Global Cyber Campaign
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies LONDON — The UK, alongside nine international allies, has publicly identified Russia’s GRU Unit 29155 as the group responsible for a series of high-profile cyber attacks and digital sabotage targeting governments and critical infrastructure worldwide. This marks the first time the UK has directly attributed such
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Armed Man Shot Dead Near Israeli Consulate in Munich
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies  Munich, Germany – An armed 18-year-old Austrian man was shot dead by German police on Thursday near the Nazi documentation centre and the Israeli consulate in Munich, after a tense exchange of fire. The shooting occurred close to the location of a memorial service marking the
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Chinese Spy Mayor’ Wanted by the Philippines Arrested in Indonesia
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies A former Philippine mayor, Alice Guo, who was accused of spying for China and had been on the run for weeks, has been arrested in Indonesia. Her capture marks the culmination of a cross-border manhunt that spanned four countries and drew international attention. Guo, the former
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UK Government Suspends Arms Licenses to Israel Following Hostage Executions by Hamas
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies In a controversial move, the UK government has suspended thirty arms licenses to Israel just days after Hamas executed six Israeli hostages. The decision has sparked sharp criticism from Israel, with the Prime Minister’s Office condemning the suspension as a “shameful decision” that will not deter
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Ukraine Condemns Mongolia for Failing to Arrest Putin During Visit
By Smartencyclopedia with Agencies KYIV – Ukraine’s foreign ministry has condemned Mongolia for failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the country, calling it a severe blow to international criminal justice. This marks Putin’s first trip to a member nation of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
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