Trump wants to make Orbán UN Secretary-General — WSJ

The Trump administration has suggested that former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán put himself forward as a candidate for the office of UN Secretary-General. A final decision has yet to be made.

Trump denies reports intel sharing with Ukraine allegedly been suspended

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that reports of an alleged halt to the exchange of intelligence with Ukraine are untrue.

White House press secretary unable to say whether USA shares intelligence with Ukraine

The new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, who was appointed by President Donald Trump on October 9, 2026, was unable to answer questions regarding intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

Saudi Arabia loses air support from US a key strategic partner against the Houthis

The United States refused to provide air cover to Saudi Arabia in the ongoing conflict against Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing a diplomatic source. 

Israel Prepares 'Serious and Significant' Response to Iran's Missile Strikes

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is planning a serious and major retaliation to Iran's attack and hopes for assistance from partners in the region, the Israeli Army Radio broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

West fully supported Ukraine’s assault on Russia’s Kursk Region — Defense Ministry

The Ukrainian army’s August invasion of the Kursk Region was carried out with the full backing of Western countries, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Col. Gen. Alexander Fomin stated.

Russian Foreign Ministry told the British Chargé d'Affaires that it is inadmissible to support the terrorist actions of Kyiv

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Tom Dodd, Chargé d'Affaires of Great Britain in Moscow, where he was told that it was inadmissible to support the terrorist actions of Kyiv. Information about this is published on the website of the department.

Sullivan, Nuland To Hold Ukraine Meeting This Weekend With India, Brazil, Others

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will fly to Denmark this weekend to hold an unannounced meeting with officials from countries that have not condemned Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, including India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and possibly China, to boost support for Kiev, Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the plans.

Macron Calls On Iran To Stop Backing Russia In Ukrainian Conflict

 French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation on Saturday with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, calling on the country to stop supporting Russia in the Ukrainian conflict, French media report, citing the Elysee Palace.

EU’s von der Leyen proposes more cash to ease farmers’ concerns over Ukrainian grain

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an extra 100 million euros ($110 million) of support for EU farmers to ease a standoff over Ukrainian grain, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.

UK To Run Out Of Financial Support For Ukrainian Military By End Of 2022 - Reports - UrduPoint

The UK's financial support for the Ukrainian military will run low by the end of the year, The Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing a source in the UK Defence Ministry.

NATO Countries Continue To Increase Support For Ukraine In All Areas - Secretary General - UrduPoint

 NATO's member states are increasing support for Ukraine, including in military, humanitarian and financial areas, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday.

UK must do more to support Ukraine - Commons Defence Chair - BBC News

The UK must do more to support Ukraine as "combat-ready" Russian troops gather on its borders, the chair of the Commons Defence Select Committee says.

Tunisian president's backers rally against 'coup' allegations

 

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Afghanistan Recalls Ambassador to Pakistan, Citing 'Security Threats' - Sputnik International

Relations between Kabul and Islamabad have deteriorated significantly amid allegations by Afghani authorities that Pakistan has provided support to Taliban fighters. Pakistani officials have brushed off the claims.

US Threatens to Cut Aid to Kurdish Units That Go Against Turkey in Afrin

Pentagon spokesman Adrian Rankine-Galloway told the state-run Turkish news outlet Anadolu Agency that any element of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) that says "Hey, we'll no longer fight ISIS and we are going to support our brothers in Afrin" would cease to be considered a coalition partner.

Russia says it provides air cover to YPG in eastern Syria

The Russian military said Monday it has provided air cover to the PKK Syrian affiliate Democratic Union Party's (PYD) People's Protection Units (YPG) militia in eastern Syria.

Syrian Kurds Refuse to Reveal Number of US Bases, Volume of Supplied US Arms

Many analysts have been wondering about the Kurds' refusal to reveal any details over the scale of US support to the mostly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the number of military facilities the US has set up in Northern Syria.

Israeli warplanes target one of the Syrian military positions near Massyaf, killing two army personnel

General Command of the Army and Armed Forces affirmed that the Israeli warplanes fired several rockets from the Lebanese airspace at 02:42 a.m. on Thursday targeting one of the Syrian military positions near Massyaf in Hama countryside , killing two army personnel and causing material damage to the site.

French ministers visit Iraq in support of Daesh fight

The foreign and defence ministers of France are to affirm their country's support in the fight against Daesh (ISIS) during a visit to Baghdad on Saturday.