Unofficial Russian Telegram channels named the victim as Robert Shageyev, whom they ⁠described as a former Ukrainian naval officer who ​switched ⁠allegiance during Moscow’s ‌annexation of Crimea in 2014.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, sparking a protest from Japan. The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls

Zambians have begun casting their votes in a presidential election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms were enough to overcome widespread frustration over the cost of living.

Human Rights Watch says Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have forcibly disappeared six staff members from a local organization focused on women's and children's rights.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated on Wednesday the possibility of joint strikes on Colombian armed groups, as he welcomed ​the nation into a military-led counter-narcotics coalition after its conservative president took over last week.

Taiwan has stepped up the intensity of the Han Kuang drills , incorporating reservists and more civilians into the exercises with a focus on real-world scenarios. Previously, urba

The contrasting responses between the neighboring nations is a demonstration of how political differences can take on life-or-death importance in catastrophes.

Poland's prime minister says authorities have arrested a Russian citizen allegedly recruited by Russian secret services. The suspect reportedly planned to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in