Zelenskyy warns air defence supplies insufficient, anticipates new Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that allied supplies of air defence systems and missiles were insufficient as Russia prepares n...
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, rejected U.S. negotiations and criticized Israel in a speech on August 24, 2025, emphasizing that Iran would not bow to foreign demands and reaffirming the nation's stance on sovereignty and resistance.
In a speech in Tehran on August 24, 2025, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, rejected the idea of negotiating with the United States, calling it an "unsolvable issue" and stressing that Iran would not yield to American demands. He emphasized that the Iranian nation was deeply offended by U.S. expectations and would resist any attempts at foreign control.
Khamenei also criticized those who urged direct negotiations with the U.S., calling them "superficial" and asserting that the core issue lay beyond talks. He highlighted that the real problem was not about engaging in diplomacy, but maintaining Iran's independence and sovereignty.
He further discussed the recent conflict, claiming that Iran's enemies had believed the attack would destabilize the government. "They were so convinced that the attack would shake the foundation of the Islamic Republic," Khamenei said.
At least four people were injured after a large fire and explosions hit a residential building in the Dutch city of Utrecht, authorities said.
A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for roughly 673,000 passengers on Friday (16 January) as two main lines with some of the world's busiest stations were halted after reports of a fire.
Iran reopened its airspace late on Wednesday after a near five-hour closure that disrupted airline traffic, amid heightened concerns over possible military escalation involving the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the international situation is worsening and that the world is becoming more dangerous, while avoiding public comment on events in Venezuela and Iran.
A SpaceX capsule carrying a four-member crew home from orbit in an emergency return to earth necessitated by an undisclosed serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts splashed down safely early on Thursday (15 January) in the Pacific Ocean off California.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that allied supplies of air defence systems and missiles were insufficient as Russia prepares new large-scale attacks.
Poland plans to expand its armed forces to 500,000 by 2039, including 300,000 active-duty troops and 200,000 reservists, officials said Friday. The enlarged force would feature a new high-readiness reserve unit.
Kyiv is facing its most severe wartime energy crisis, with the capital receiving only about half the electricity it needs, Mayor Vitali Klitschko told Reuters on Friday.
White House announced on Friday the formation of a technocratic committee to oversee the transition of power in the Gaza Strip as part of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the conflict in the territory.
Venezuela confirmed that 47 soldiers died during a U.S. military operation earlier this month that captured President Nicolás Maduro.
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