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NATO and Ukraine Set to Discuss Defense Strategies Following Russia’s Hypersonic Missile Launch

Next week, NATO and Ukraine will convene in Brussels to discuss Russia's recent launch of an experimental hypersonic missile, according to diplomatic sources. This assembly of the NATO-Ukraine Council is scheduled for Tuesday and will take place at the ambassadorial level. The meeting was initiated by Ukraine in response to the missile strike that struck the city of Dnipro, officials reported. A NATO spokeswoman stated, "The deployment of such a missile won't alter the conflict's trajectory or dissuade NATO allies from…

Biden Calls on NATO Partners to Sustain Aid for Ukraine During His Visit to Berlin

In a poignant farewell visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden has called on NATO allies to maintain their robust support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, all while the clock ticks down to the upcoming US elections. As Ukraine braces for yet another winter marred by war—a grueling reality coupled with mounting losses in the east—there's palpable unease among Kyiv and its partners. There’s a growing concern that a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House could lead to a significant dip in American…

New NATO Leader Rutte Remains Unconcerned About Upcoming US Election

Mark Rutte, the incoming Secretary General of NATO, expressed confidence in his ability to collaborate with whichever candidate emerges victorious in the forthcoming U.S. presidential election. He stated that he isn't particularly concerned about how the results might affect the alliance's cohesion. Rutte, a steadfast advocate for Ukraine, pointed out his previous work with former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, who has expressed doubts regarding financial support for Ukraine. "I’m not anxious about the…

Afghanistan: Former military interpreters live in

As the Taliban gain ground throughout Afghanistan, Afghans who worked as interpreters for foreign armies live in fear of reprisals. The Taliban are perceived as traitors and have appealed to Western nations to give them visas so that they can flee the country. Although the Taliban say no harm will be done to previous interpreters who show remorse, Afghans working for foreign forces have a hard time believing this promise. Some of them agreed to speak anonymously with FRANCE24. .

Turkey presents assist securing Afghan airport, however

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to secure Afghanistan’s vital Kabul international airport in a bid to improve US-Turkey relations as American and NATO troops complete their pullout from the war-battered country. But a Taliban warning underscores the military and diplomatic challenges of the Turkish offer. The drive to Kabul’s main airport has turned into a crawl during the 20-year US security presence in Afghanistan, with ever-increasing security checkpoints slowing travellers as they inch towards the…

Libya’s Prime Minister to be sworn in to steer a war-torn nation

Libya's new interim prime minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, will be sworn in on Monday to lead the war - torn country's transition to elections in December after years of chaos and division. The North African nation came into conflict after dictator Moammar Gadhafi was overthrown and killed in a NATO uprising in 2011, which resulted in several forces competing for power. A UN-supervised process aims to unite the country and build on a ceasefire in October between rival administrations in the country's…

Prime Minister Dbeibah to be sworn in to steer war-torn Libya

Libya's new interim prime minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, will be sworn in on Monday to lead the war - torn country's transition to elections in December after years of chaos and division. The North African nation came into conflict after dictator Moammar Gadhafi was overthrown and killed in a NATO uprising in 2011, which resulted in several forces competing for power. A UN-supervised process aims to unite the country and build on a ceasefire in October between rival administrations in the country's…

Prime Minister Dbeibah swore an oath to information Libya

Libya's new caretaker Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah took office on Monday after being elected to lead the war - torn country's transition to elections in December after years of chaos and division. The North African nation came into conflict after dictator Moammar Gadhafi was overthrown and killed in a NATO uprising in 2011, which resulted in several forces competing for power. A UN-supervised process aims to unite the country and build on a ceasefire in October between rival administrations in…

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