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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

A world in need of peace

The article discusses the rising global conflicts and tensions, indicating the highest levels of hostility since World War II, as documented by international observatories.

Feb 28 โ€ข 21:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He Escaped from Colombia and Pursued the American Dream in the U.S.: His Story Came to Cinema

Manolo Betancur's story of escaping Colombia's armed conflict to seek a new life in the United States is now captured in the documentary short film 'The Changebaker'.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Israel does not confirm that Iranian Ayatollah is a target but says 'high officials' were targeted

Israel's armed forces have not confirmed if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was targeted in airstrikes against Iran, stating instead that 'high officials' involved in plans to destroy Israel have been aimed at.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,265,900 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia has lost approximately 1,265,900 troops in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, including significant losses over the past day.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Iran-backed armed group warns of โ€˜long warโ€™ if US strikes Tehran

An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group warns the US of severe consequences and a lengthy conflict if it attacks Tehran.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Will the confrontations between Pakistan and Afghanistan turn into a long-term conflict?

Tensions are escalating between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes in Afghanistan against armed groups, claiming self-defense and alleging Afghan support for these groups.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim President Warns Current Dispute Could Trigger War, Endanger All of Ethiopia

Ethiopia's Tigray Interim President cautioned that recent political disputes must be resolved peacefully to prevent potential armed conflict that threatens the entire nation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

UN rights chief warns conflicts have nearly doubled since 2010

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights highlights a worrying trend of increasing armed conflicts globally, noting that the number has nearly doubled since 2010 to around 60 active conflicts.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Photos of the Sweida Exchange Spark Controversy Over Treatment of Detainees

The recent exchange of detainees in Sweida has ignited a heated debate among Syrians regarding the treatment of prisoners, especially noting the differences in health and condition of those released by the Syrian government versus armed groups.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pakistan's airstrike on Afghanistan: Know where the attacks occurred?

Intense fighting has erupted again along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the Pakistani military conducting airstrikes and Afghan border forces responding with armed conflict.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Breaking | Iranian Armed Forces Spokesman: Any Unwise American Action Will Ignite a Widespread Fire in the Region

The Iranian Armed Forces spokesman warned that any unwise action by the United States could lead to widespread conflict in the Middle East.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Digital Shelter Can Protect Cultural Heritage in War

A report from Sweden's National Heritage Board suggests that a digital shelter could be key to protecting the country's cultural heritage in the event of war or armed conflict.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Gunfire off Cuba: The Boat Came from Florida

Cuban coast guards engaged in a deadly confrontation with armed individuals from a speedboat originating in Florida, resulting in four fatalities and several injuries.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

What is known about the attack by the Cuban regime on a U.S. boat that left four dead

An armed confrontation between the Cuban Coast Guard and a speedboat registered in Florida resulted in four deaths and six injuries, as tensions escalate between Cuba and the United States.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Forceful Politics or Hugs

Mexico is embroiled in an undeclared armed conflict against drug cartels, with mixed results from its 'hugs not bullets' strategy, which has led to increased violence and drug trafficking.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Russia's 'Friends' Have Run Out of Patience: An Unexpected Decision from Moscow to Smooth Over the Situation

Moscow has issued a 'STOP list' prohibiting citizens from 43 countries, including key allies, from joining the Russian armed forces amid rising tensions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headlines: A turning point in the war in eastern DRC

The armed forces of the DRC have launched simultaneous attacks on M23 positions in eastern Congo following a significant development in the conflict.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tรตnu Kibena: The Estonian state has not clarified what citizens should do in the first hours of war

The article discusses the lack of clarity from the Estonian government regarding what citizens should do in the early stages of an armed crisis.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Havรญล™ov, an armed man barricaded himself in a house; police are on the scene

Police are responding to a situation where an armed man has barricaded himself inside a house in Havรญล™ov.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Burundi Reopens Border With DR Congo After Two-Month Closure

Burundi has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following a two-month closure due to regional violence.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Armed clash again between Thailand and Cambodia

Thailand's military reported an armed incident with Cambodia along the border, accusing Cambodia of violating a ceasefire agreement.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Ukraine: The army announced that it has recaptured over 400 square kilometers of land within a month

Ukraine has recaptured over 400 square kilometers of territory, including eight villages, along the southern border since late January, according to the head of the Ukrainian armed forces, Oleksandr Syrskiy.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: How War Worsens the Cholera Epidemic in South Kivu

The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo exacerbates a cholera epidemic in South Kivu, where over 800 cases have been reported due to population displacements caused by violence.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

After 'incursions', Chad closes its border with Sudan

Chad has closed its border with Sudan due to repeated incursions by armed groups involved in the neighboring country's war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Chad shuts Sudan border until further notice

Chad has closed its border with Sudan until further notice due to escalating clashes with armed groups crossing from Sudan.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Violent clashes reported between the army and Twirwaneho fighters in South Kivu

Violent clashes between Congolese armed forces and Twirwaneho fighters, allied with the AFC/M23, have escalated in South Kivu, resulting in significant displacement among local populations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

What has brought back the specter of confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

Recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are reigniting fears of confrontation due to accusations of harboring armed groups and conducting cross-border attacks.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

In Iraq, Shiite armed groups ready to take up arms alongside Iran

In Iraq, Shiite armed groups have mobilized thousands of volunteers to support Iran in the event of a U.S. attack.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The killing of four officers.. What is happening in eastern Chad?

Four senior military and police officers were killed in clashes with armed men in eastern Chad, raising concerns about security and the potential spillover of conflict from Sudan.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Violent battles in the Sudanese city of Tina and UN warnings of the collapse of the health sector

Intense fighting has erupted in the strategic city of Tina in North Darfur, with harsh military confrontations reported between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, alongside UN warnings of a deteriorating health situation.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The largest military deployment since the invasion of Iraq: the United States prepares for a possible armed conflict with Iran

The United States is undertaking its largest military deployment in the Middle East since the Iraq invasion in response to rising tensions with Iran.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

V. Putin fell into his own traps: there are no prospects on the front

The article discusses Russia's diminishing chances of victory in Ukraine, highlighting stagnant progress on the battlefield and significant challenges facing its armed forces.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

"Indiscriminate" attack in Nigeria โ€“ many dead

An indiscriminate attack in northwest Nigeria has reportedly left at least 40 people dead as armed bandits besieged a remote village.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Childhood Under Attacks: The Story of Lionel, a Boy Who Became a Soldier at 11 Years Old

The article recounts the harrowing tale of Lionel, an 11-year-old boy from the Central African Republic who was forced to become a soldier amid violent conflict and loss of his parents.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Poland's President: Polish Citizens Should Leave Iran

Polish President Donald Tusk has urged Polish citizens to leave Iran immediately amid rising tensions that could lead to armed conflict.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,256,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia's troop losses in Ukraine have reached approximately 1,256,910 since the invasion began.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces repel 237 Russian attacks on front over past day โ€“ Ukraine's General Staff

Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled 237 attacks from Russian troops in a single day, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Day 1457 of the War: Ukraine Set Fire to an Oil Base in Velikie Luki with Airstrike

Ukraine's armed forces conducted an airstrike on an oil base in Velikie Luki, Russia, igniting a significant attack amidst ongoing tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Warning letter: Britain is urged to make massive investments in the armed forces

A letter signed by several former military and intelligence leaders warns that the UK must double its defense spending to avoid potential conflict.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Russia is modernizing its armaments factory with Western machinery โ€“ Comrade: 'Thank God, the Russian armed forces are the most corrupt in the world'

Russia is currently modernizing its armaments production facilities with machinery from Western countries, indicating reliance on foreign technology amidst the ongoing conflict.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Missions of the Armed Forces

The Ecuadorian Armed Forces are prepared to fulfill specific missions as outlined in the Constitution, focusing on national defense, while also taking on police roles amidst internal conflict as declared by President Daniel Noboa.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Ukrainian civilian casualties rose by 26% in 2025, researchers say

Civilian casualties in Ukraine have increased by 26% in 2025 due to intensified Russian strikes on urban areas and infrastructure, according to Action on Armed Violence.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warning from the United Kingdom and Germany: The risk of war between Russia and NATO is rising

British Marshal Sir Richard Knighton and German General Carsten Breuer express deep concerns about the increasing risks of armed conflict between Russia and NATO, emphasizing the urgent need for strengthened defense investments among member states.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: 25% More Civilian Casualties in 2025 Compared to Previous Year

The number of civilian casualties in Ukraine has increased by 26% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to reports from the NGO Action on Armed Violence.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Opposes Illegal Recruitment of Citizens - Russia War

The Nigerian government has warned against the illegal recruitment of its citizens into foreign armed conflicts, particularly linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Gaza hospital against Doctors Without Borders

A hospital in Gaza criticizes Doctors Without Borders (MSF) for its claims of armed threats within the facility and for halting all non-life-saving work, asserting that their armed presence is actually for protection.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces clarify that document regarding the media is not in force

The Armed Forces of Ecuador clarified that an internal document concerning media presence during military operations is outdated and was misrepresented following a leak.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,253,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Russia has lost over 1.25 million troops in the conflict since February 2022.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Multiple Conflicts Threaten Stability in the Resource-Rich African Sahel

The African Sahel region faces intense and widespread tensions that threaten the stability of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso due to separatist demands, armed group activities, and smuggling networks, compounded by international competition for influence.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Doctors Without Borders Suspends Activities at Hospital in Gaza Due to Presence of Armed Men

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has halted non-critical medical operations at Nasser Hospital in Gaza due to reports of armed individuals within the facility.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:19 UTC

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