ISS astronauts in evacuation mode as Russia attempts to fix widening air leak

NASA ordered astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to transfer to their docked Dragon spacecraft as a measure of precaution as the Russian crew was carrying out repairs on the Zvezda module after detecting new air leaks, NASA Spokesperson Bethany Stevens said.

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast

Ukraine says it has struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian territories.

Hungary lifts ban on allocation of €6.6 bln from EU fund for armaments for Ukraine

 The new Hungarian government has agreed to use the European Peace Facility to provide military assistance to Ukraine, lifting the ban imposed by the previous cabinet headed by Viktor Orban, the Nepszava newspaper quoted sources as saying.

Iran Urges US to Unfreeze 50% of Assets Immediately After Memorandum - FM

Iran is demanding that the United States unfreeze at least 50% of its foreign assets immediately following the signing of a memorandum of understanding, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday.

UN peacekeeper from Serbia killed in south Lebanon

A United Nations peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon, the force and Serbian authorities said Thursday, after a base was hit in the south where Israel and Hezbollah are fighting.

Over 20 drones downed over Sevastopol, house damaged

 More than 20 drones have been downed over the Crimean city of Sevastopol with minor damage but no casualties,  Mikhail Razvozhayev wrote on Telegram.

Germany fails to secure UN Security Council seat

Germany failed to win a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council on Wednesday, a rare diplomatic setback widely attributed to international backlash over Berlin’s staunch support for Israel.

Several wounded in drone attacks on St Petersburg ahead of ‘Russian Davos’

Several people were hurt in Ukrainian drone attacks on St Petersburg on the opening day of Russia’s largest investment forum hosted by the city, local governor Alexander Beglov has said.