Jordan demands Russia stop recruiting citizens after two killed in fighting

Jordan has demanded that Russian authorities stop illegally recruiting its citizens after two Jordanians were killed fighting in the Russian military.

Hong Kong: Firefighters search for missing in tower blocks fire

Firefighters are still searching for hundreds of missing people after a massive fire tore through multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong.

US begins to recruit mercenaries for Ukrainian army in the Philippines — Russian MFA

US representatives have launched a campaign in the Philippines to recruit local citizens to fight on the side of the Ukrainian armed forces, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.

Operations suspended at major Iraq gas field following drone attack

A drone attack prompted the suspension of operations at the Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest gas fields in Iraqi Kurdistan, field engineers said on Wednesday.

At least 14 killed as fire engulfs Hong Kong towers

A massive fire has ripped through multiple high-rise residential blocks in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, killing at least 14 people and injuring scores of others as authorities struggled to bring the blaze under control.

Russian diplomat emphasizes that Moscow will not move any red lines in peace talks

Moscow welcomes Washington’s efforts to find reasonable solutions to the Ukraine issue but no one should expect Russia to abandon its core positions in the conflict, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said at a press conference.

Thailand large-scale floods, the worst floods in years

Parts of Thailand are battling record floods, which have killed at least 18 people and prompted authorities to deploy military ships and helicopters to support relief efforts.

Sweden wants long-range weapon systems able to strike inside Russia

Sweden’s military wants long-range cruise missiles able to strike targets deep inside other countries, a deterrent which the defence minister said on Tuesday was needed to match Russia’s own long-range capabilities.