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Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Nobel Peace laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, Director of the Centre for Civil Liberties, says that with the diesel-supply deal with Moscow Donald Trump "is openly financing this war, by lifting sanctions is providing Russia with opportunities to earn more money" adding that "extra money will be converted in rockets and drones and additional deaths among the civilian population".

A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 15: First, reported Starlink disruptions in Ukraine make the European front pages. Next, US papers go into more detail about the situation. Also, an unusual alliance forms in Germany between far-right and far-left parties. Meanwhile, the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards have been announced. Finally, Finland flaunts its smelly islands.

Russia reports a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery on Thursday, after Ukraine's president says a pause is over following fresh Russian attacks.

Kyiv's mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, has advised those residents who can "temporarily relocate" for the winter to do so. That advice has been met with derision at best from many residents, who say his administration is responsible for failing to better prepare the Ukrainian capital for Russian attacks. In particular, they complain of a severe shortage of adequate bomb shelters.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered attacks on Russian oil refineries to resume, ending a three-day pause on strikes in response to US President Donald Trump’s call last week for an “energy ceasefire.” Moscow has continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure and civilian targets over the last few days leading to a mounting death toll. Tony Halpin reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Ethiopia has won many battles in its north but never ended a war there by force alone. The record of 1961 to 2026, its human cost and its price explain why. The post Why Ethiopia Cannot Win by Force Alone appeared first on The Rio Times.

Eritrea became independent in 1993 after a 30-year war and a UN-observed referendum. Some Ethiopian voices still question it because Ethiopia lost its coast. The post Why Eritrea Is Independent, and Why It Is Questioned appeared first on The Rio Times.

October 27 vote could test whether Israel's ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza.

Iran says it does not seek an endless war, but vows to fight until the US accepts its demands as ships sink in Hormuz.

Elon Musk said Wednesday that any restrictions on Ukraine's use of Starshield were decided by the US government after Ukrainian officials and US lawmakers raised concerns over disrupted satellite communications and their impact on Kyiv's defence against Moscow.

A Ukrainian military officer is on trial in Germany over an act of sabotage that remained unsolved for years.

Almost one million people cut off from food aid as health infrastructure overwhelmed by war-wounded.

What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.

Morocco’s phosphate giant OCP SA is looking to attract foreign investors for some of its businesses, as supply disruptions caused by the Iran war hit profits at the state-owned company.

One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.

Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war.

The worst Ebola outbreak ever in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 9,000-case mark, with the number of deaths exceeding 4,000 since early October, health authorities said Tuesday.

Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region. The regional governor reported one person was killed.

Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on Ukraine

The US and Europe can’t agree on how to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Egypt’s state-owned Banque du Caire is seeing strong interest in its sale of a 30% stake this month, as the Middle East’s most populous nation shrugs off turmoil elsewhere in the region to host two major initial public offerings.

The midterm odds favour Democrats in both chambers. Here is what a Democratic Congress could stop and what Trump could still do on tariffs, sanctions and war. The post Midterm Odds and the Limits of Trump’s Power appeared first on The Rio Times.

The risk of a region-wide war is increasing, but if cooler heads prevail, a peaceful arrangement can still be reached.

Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in GDP amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran.

The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies despite rising energy prices caused by the Iran war. But it warned that poorer countries that are not benefiting from the AI boom remain particularly vulnerable to energy shocks, economic uncertainty and mounting debt.

Australia’s central bank raised its key interest rate two weeks ago because upside risks to inflation were coming to pass and waiting could prove costly, while adding the outlook would be heavily influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Nato’s top military commander said the alliance is “ready to fight tonight” if it is attacked, as European officials warn Russia could test Nato’s defences with increased covert attacks or a limited military incursion. European nations have in recent months faced an escalation of covert Russian activity, including an arson attack on an Estonian defence company and a failed attempt to attack a Ukrainian aircraft at a German airport. If Russia decides to attack Nato, the alliance will respond by...

El Nino-induced drought is affecting roughly half of the country as three-year long war continues.