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Europe
Ukraine Moves to Fortify Embattled Bakhmut as Russia Closes In
Ukraine pledged to bolster its defenses in frontline Bakhmut after reports that Kyiv was withdrawing from the city that has become a symbolic prize in the war.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea Accuses US of ‘Intentionally’ Aggravating Relations
North Korea's foreign ministry accused the US of "intentionally" ramping up tensions by flying in joint military drills with South Korea.
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Europe
Czech Inflatable Weapon Decoys a Hit as Ukraine War Rages
A Czech company producing inflatable weapon decoys, including HIMARS and Abrams tanks, said it had seen a spike in demand since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Africa
At Least 12 Killed in Jihadist-Hit Burkina
Between 12 and 14 people were killed last week in northern Burkina Faso, a region that has been battered by jihadist insurgents.
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Europe
Wagner Boss Says Bakhmut Fighters Lack Ammo
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group has complained his forces still lack ammunition, blaming possible "betrayal."
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Air
Al-Qaeda Confirms Top Figure Killed in Yemen Strike: Monitor
Al-Qaeda confirmed the death of a senior figure in the jihadist network's Yemen branch in a suspected US air strike last month.
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Asia Pacific
Pakistan Suicide Bomber Kills Nine Police Officers
A suicide bomber killed nine police officers and wounded 16 others in an attack on their truck in southwestern Pakistan.
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Europe
Toll From Azerbaijan-Armenia Border Clash Rises to 5
An exchange of fire along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh region in the Caucasus left at least five dead.
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Europe
Germany Wants to Buy Old Swiss Leopard Tanks: Bern
Berlin has requested that German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall be permitted to acquire old Swiss Leopard tanks, guaranteeing they will not be transferred to Ukraine.
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Europe
Battle for Ukraine’s Donbas ‘Painful and Difficult’: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Zelensky said Kyiv's forces were in a "painful and difficult" battle in the eastern Donbas region, which includes Bakhmut.
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