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France Expands Its Nuclear Deterrence Network Across Europe as Allies Reassess US Security Guarantees

Britain Joins Historic French Nuclear Exercise as Paris Works With 10 European Nations to Strengthen Deterrence Against Russia Europe is entering a new phase of defence cooperation as France seeks to expand the role of its independent nuclear arsenal and build closer security relationships with countries concerned about Russia's military power and the future reliability of American protection. Th…

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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Keep Striking Russian Refineries After Fresh Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signalled that Ukraine will continue targeting Russian oil refineries following fresh Russian attacks on Ukraine, according to a report by The Times of India. His remarks underline Kyiv’s determination to maintain pressure on Russia’s energy infrastructure even as the war continues and international efforts to shape the conflict remain uncertain. The he…

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Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula; No Tsunami Alert Issued

A powerful earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Friday, October 16, with the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reporting a magnitude of 7. The quake occurred at a depth of about 140 kilometres, with its epicentre roughly 123 kilometres southwest of Vilyuchinsk in Russia’s Far East. Initial reports said there were no immediate details confirming damage or casualties. …

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Double Standards in the Trump Diesel Deal With Russia: The Questions Behind the Debate

A recent editorial in The Hindu, titled “Double standards on the Trump diesel deal with Russia,” examines the tensions between public demands for countries to reduce economic ties with Russia and the practical realities of energy markets. The debate touches on sanctions, fuel supply, strategic interests and whether governments apply the same standards to their own decisions that they expect from …

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G7 Moves to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Diesel Through IEA as Energy Markets Face Severe Supply Pressure

The Group of Seven has agreed to coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of oil and refined petroleum products through the International Energy Agency in an attempt to ease severe pressure on global energy markets, with a substantial quantity of diesel to be released within the first 20 days. The decision comes as governments confront exceptionally tight fuel supplies, elevated diesel price…

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says new ballistic missile used in combat Volodymyr Zelenskyy hails use of FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, which manufacturer s

Ukraine has announced the first combat use of its domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, marking another significant stage in Kyiv’s effort to build an indigenous strike capability while reducing dependence on foreign weapons and ammunition. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the development on October 1, saying the Ukrainian missile had been used in combat for the first tim…

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Russia Warns NATO of Possible Nuclear Response if Kaliningrad Is Cut Off as Baltic Tensions Rise

A new warning from Moscow has placed the small Russian exclave of Kaliningrad at the centre of one of the most sensitive security questions in Europe, with Russia telling NATO that any attempt to isolate the territory from the rest of the country could trigger a response involving its entire military arsenal, including nuclear weapons. The warning, delivered through a diplomatic communication to …

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Are We on the Verge of World War III? What Today’s Conflicts Can and Cannot Tell Us About the Risk of a Global War

The phrase “World War III” has moved from the vocabulary of science fiction and strategic speculation into everyday geopolitical discussion. Wars are being fought simultaneously in several regions. Nuclear powers are directly involved in some of them. The United States and China are competing over technology, trade, military power and influence. Russia's war against Ukraine has entered its fifth …

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