Afghanistan launches new strikes on Pakistani border posts

 Afghan forces have carried out a new round of attacks on Pakistani military positions in the border areas of the Khost Province, the Ariana News Afghan TV channel reported, citing sources.

Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was "probably" Russian, says Sweden

A drone jammed by the Swedish military after it was spotted near a French aircraft carrier docked in Malmo was "probably" Russian, Swedish defence minister Pal Jonson has said.

Hungary sends helicopters to Ukrainian border to protect energy infrastructure

The Hungarian Defense Ministry has taken additional measures to defend its energy infrastructure from possible attacks by Ukraine, sending helicopter units to the border, Defense Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky said.

UN expert on Palestinian territories denounces ‘toxic’ attacks against her

The UN expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as “toxic” attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation.

Russia says it has handed over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies

Russia has handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine and has received the bodies of 35 Russian soldiers in return, Russia's top negotiator has said.

Rubio defends Maduro capture as Caribbean leaders raise concerns

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, telling Caribbean leaders – many of whom objected to the move – that the country and the region were better off as a result.

Cuba says four shot dead on US-registered speedboat

Cuba's Interior Ministry has announced that four men on a US-registered speedboat were shot and killed after being intercepted in Cuban waters.

Hungary to Deploy Military Personnel, Equipment Near Key Energy Facilities - Orban

Hungary will deploy military personnel and equipment near key energy facilities, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday.