(2025-10-26). Russia tested new nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile. tribune.com.pk 
Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable weapon Moscow says can pierce any defence shield, and will move towards deploying the weapon, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. | The test, alongside a nuclear drill last week, sends a message that Russia, in Putin's words, will never bow to pressure from the West over the war in Ukraine as US President Donald Trump takes a tougher stance against Russia to push for a ceasefire. | Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of Russia's armed forces, told Putin that the missile travelled…
(2025-10-26). Did Zelensky wear high heels to look taller. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was mocked by social media users after a photo went viral where the leader was reportedly seen wearing high heels during his trip to Europe.Zelensky landed in Brussels on Oct. 23, where he met European Council President Antonio Costa, before joining the European Council meeting.Costa said during a press conference before the meeting that the EU "will support Ukraine as long as necessary and at any cost."A picture of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly wearing high heels. (X)Activists online allegedly claimed that Zelensky wore shoes that added 6 cm to…
(2025-10-26). US mulls new Russia sanctions, urges Europe to ramp up pressure over Ukraine war. geo.tv 
Plastic letters arranged to read "Sanctions" are placed in front of the flag colours of the US and Russia in this illustration taken February 28, 2022. — Reuters
(2025-10-26). Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Trump not 'wasting time' with Putin as Kremlin envoy visits US. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump on Saturday played down prospects of a summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin anytime soon, even as a top Kremlin negotiator huddled for talks with US officials on ending the war in Ukraine. | "I'm going to have to know that we're going to make a deal. I'm not going to be wasting my time," Trump told reporters "I've always had a great relationship with Vladimir Putin, but this has been ver…
(2025-10-26). Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-10-26). Cuba among first signatories of Convention against Cybercrime. radiohc.cu This Saturday, Cuba became one of the first signatory countries to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, the opening ceremony of which took place at the National Convention Center in the Vietnamese capital. | The so-called Hanoi Convention, adopted in December 2025 after five years of intense negotiations, was signed by Cuban Minister of Justice Oscar Silvera. | The document consists of nine chapters and 71 articles that define cybercrimes and establish mechanisms for international cooperation in the areas of investigation, extradition, confiscation and management of criminal assets, witness protectio…
(2025-10-26). Exclusive interview with UN Resident Coordinator in China: To forge a renewed, inclusive, and effective multilateralism. ecns.cn "Ultimately the UN's greatest achievement is the institutionalization of multilateral cooperation, creating a channel by which global problems can be addressed together rather than by states acting only individually." In a written interview with China News Service, Siddharth Chatterjee, the UN Resident Coordinator in China, reflected on the UN's 80-year journey and offered this assessment.
(2025-10-26). China is supporting multilateralism one institution at a time. scmp.com The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) was inaugurated at its headquarters in Wan Chai on Monday, bringing the new China-led mechanism into operation to fill the void in dispute resolution. With 37 signatories, the organisation is attracting Western interest, particularly from Switzerland. | The IOMed is just one among several bodies announced by or established in China this year. They include the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, Unesco's International…
(2025-10-25). Ukrainian soldiers attacked the Belgorod reservoir. plenglish.com "As a result of the attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Belgorod Reservoir was damaged. We understand that the enemy could attempt another attack to completely destroy the dam," the governor wrote. | Gladkov added that, if that were to happen, flooding of the river plain in the Kharkiv region and several populated areas is possible. The resulting emergency would affect approximately 1,000 people. | Authorities began offering temporary housing in Belgorod to residents at risk of flooding and who have no other options. | According to Gladkov, the areas most at risk are: in the village of Bezlyudovka, Pobeda,…
(2025-10-25). Europe's defence roadmap 2030 lays the groundwork for dictatorship and global war. wsws.org Amid the escalating US-NATO war with Russia, the European Council's adoption of the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 marks a decisive turn toward a fully militarized Europe, laying the groundwork for dictatorship and global war.