Foreign Forces Must Leave Syria: IRAN

 It is imperative for the uninvited foreign military forces to withdraw from Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed.

Ultra-Orthodox Israeli Jews Protest Mandatory Military Service

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men on Thursday blocked a major highway in central territories occupied by Israel to protest a recent Supreme Court decision ordering young religious men to enlist for military service.

Four killed in ‘firing incident’ at India military station

At least four people have been killed in what the Indian Army calls a “firing incident” inside a military station in the western state of Punjab.

Putin orders "special service regime" in Russia’s deterrence force - TASS

In response to aggressive statements in the West Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued orders to introduce what he described as a "special service regime" in the Russian army’s deterrence force.

New Gambia President Barrow returns after ousted leader's exile

Gambia's new president returned to the capital on Thursday to take over the government, after its former leader fled into exile.

Gambia’s Defeated Leader Agrees to Cede Power

Defeated Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh has agreed to cede power to the country’s newly inaugurated leader, a Senegalese government official confirmed late Friday.

ECOWAS troops in Gambia halt advance

West African troops in Gambia have temporarily halted their advance aimed at flushing out forces loyal to former President Yahya Jammeh to give room for one final exit solution.

Senegal army enters Gambia in support of Barrow

The Senegalese army says its troops have entered Gambia in support of Adama Barrow, who has been sworn in as president. A political crisis continues in the country as longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh refuses to step down.

African troops on standby as Gambia deadline expires

West African troops are poised to intervene in The Gambia after President Yahya Jammeh's mandate expired and overnight talks to convince him to stand down failed.

Iraqi forces enter jihadist-held Mosul, military says

Iraqi forces fought their way into jihadist-held Mosul on Tuesday as a top commander said the "true liberation" of the city from the Islamic State group had begun.

Moscow ready for joint activity with Tokyo on Kurils under Russian laws: Valentina Matviyenko

Russia will be prepared for joint economic activity on the Kuril Islands with Japan, conducted under Moscow’s jurisdiction, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko told a news conference in Tokyo.

Kuril islands: Japan mulls deal to retrieve Russian-held isles by banning U.S. military from them

Japan might promise Russia that returning the disputed islands off Hokkaido to Japan will not mean that U.S. military forces will be stationed there in line with Japan-U.S. security arrangements, diplomatic sources said Saturday.

Turkish military denies Russian claims of Turkish deployment inside Syria

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has dismissed reported Russian allegations that Turkish troops are inside Syrian territory as “false.”

Syria denies any dispute with Moscow behind Russia pulling out forces

Syria on Monday denied any dispute or problem between Moscow and Damascus, against rumors following Russia's decision to withdraw forces from Syria.

Putin, Obama discuss Russian military withdrawal from Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama discussed the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria early Tuesday morning.

Putin orders withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the defense ministry to begin the withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria from Tuesday.

Russian diplomat: Human rights breaches in Turkey go unnoticed in Western countries

The growing number of human rights violations in Turkey have gone unnoticed by the European Union and the better half of the world community, Konstantin Dolgov, the Russian Foreign Ministry ombudsman for human rights, democracy and the rule-of-law, told the RT channel.

Colombian army captures rebel leader in rescue mission

Colombian armed forces on Thursday captured a local leader of the rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN), according to an army statement.

China denies linkage to US military hacking case

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday denied that two Chinese soldiers are linked to a U.S. military hacking case.

Obama urges Congress to authorize use of force against IS

U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday night called on Congress to authorize the use of military force against the extremist group of Islamic State (IS).