Russian Conscription Rising Since Invasion Of Ukraine
President Putin orders the conscription of 133,000 new servicemen in Russia’s autumn draft, taking the 2024 total to 283,000 – up by 11% from 2022.
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American Labor Activism
Dockworkers who went on strike on October 1 are just the latest union to echo demands for better contracts. At least 250 strikes and other labor actions have been recorded so far this year.
Italy Opens Controversial Migrant Center Overseas
Italy has opened the first of two controversial migrant camps in neighboring Albania – a move it hopes will reduce the number of illegal sea crossings to its shores.
Europeans Skeptical Ukraine Will Win War, Polling Shows
According to a new poll, while the majority of Ukrainians believe Kyiv will prevail in its war with Russia, most Europeans see a negotiated peace as the most likely outcome.
Over 20 NATO Allies To Hit Defense Spending Target
A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations will meet the alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said.
Finland Set To Host New NATO Battle Group
Finland is on track to become the ninth country to host a NATO multinational battle group after ministers supported the move in Brussels on Friday.
Russia Preparing For Possible New Offensive In Ukraine
Russian troops are reportedly gathering near Ukraine’s northeastern border in a sign of a possible new offensive aiming to expand Moscow’s foothold in the region.
Support For Labour Soars Ahead Of UK Election - Infographics
The Labour Party has extended its lead over the Conservatives, according to the first exclusive YouGov poll of the UK election campaign for Sky News.
U.S. Marijuana Use Outpaces Alcohol
Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking alcohol in the U.S., according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Russian Forces Open A New Front In Ukraine - Infographic
Russia’s latest offensive has expanded the battlefield along the border, sending thousands of civilians fleeing to Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Putin Proposes Andrei Belousov As Defense Minister - Infographic
Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated civilian economist Andrei Belousov as his new defense minister, replacing long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu.
The Superpower Battle For Semiconductor Supremacy - Infographic
A global technology war is heating up as superpowers funnel billions of dollars into developing the next generation of semiconductors – intensifying a showdown with China for chip supremacy.
Israel Hostage Hopes Rise - Infographic
After weeks of deadlock, Israel has softened its stance on the conditions for a hostage deal with Hamas, raising hopes of a breakthrough in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Gaza.
U.S. Plan To Deliver Aid To Gaza By Sea - Infographic
The U.S. military is building a large floating pier off Gaza’s coast to help bring more aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran-Israel Military Strength Compared
Shadow warfare between Israel and Iran increasingly threatens to spill over into open conflict. Iran avoids state-on-state hostility by pursuing asymmetrical warfare through proxy armies.