Bulgarians vote in highly polarized presidential runoff overshadowed by Ukraine war (2026-11-01 07:00 UTC)
Kurz: Voters in Bulgaria are choosing between two candidates with vastly different views of the war in Ukraine and ties with Russia. The runoff comes after a record-low turnout in the first round.
Ukraine loses 1.9% of its GDP since beginning of year due to explosions (2026-11-01 06:45 UTC)
Kurz: Over the past few months, explosions have occurred in warehouses and at facilities in the military-industrial and energy sectors, as well as at port infrastructure sites and data centers serving the Ukrainian armed forces
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 2,100 over past day (2026-11-01 06:45 UTC)
Kurz: The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to November 1, 2026, have reached approximately 1,590,270 personnel, including 2,100 troops killed or wounded over the past 24 hours.
Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia region 699 times in past 24 hours, six injured (2026-11-01 05:58 UTC)
Kurz: Russian troops launched 699 attacks on 55 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours. Six people were injured in enemy attacks on the Zaporizhzhia district.
Russian oil refinery in Kstovo ablaze after reported overnight drone strike (2026-11-01 03:25 UTC)
Kurz: Ukraine has targeted the facility a number of times, including a confirmed strike on Aug. 26 that sparked a large fire. The NORSI suspended operations due to damaged sustained in that attack.
Iranian lawmaker warns of ‘harsher reply than before’ to new threats (2026-11-01 06:41 UTC)
Kurz: Iranian lawmaker warns of ‘harsher reply than before’ to new threats Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, has said the country’s armed forces will respond to any new threats with “an immediate and harsher reply t…
Iran designates Britain’s Royal Navy, RAF as ’terrorist’ groups, report says (2026-11-01 06:04 UTC)
Kurz: Iran designates Britain’s Royal Navy, RAF as ’terrorist’ groups, report says Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday designated Britain’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as “terrorist” organisations, in retaliation for what it described as hostile actions by the British government, incl…
Iran to receive Russian Su-35 jets after war ends, IRGC says (2026-11-01 05:42 UTC)
Kurz: Iran to receive Russian Su-35 jets after war ends, IRGC says Iran has bought Russian Su-35 fighter jets and expects to receive them after the war ends, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Mohammad Akraminia, has said, adding the country’s air force will…
Syria’s counterterrorism dilemma: Who can Washington trust? (2026-10-30 20:33 UTC)
Kurz: A deadly attack on a Christian funeral in Jordan and subsequent Jordanian airstrikes in Syria have sparked a diplomatic dispute between Amman and Damascus. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Research Analyst Ahmad Sharawi to discuss the Islamic State’s possible involvement, the …
Syria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and south (2026-10-30 17:33 UTC)
Kurz: Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in Damascus on October 28 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and reviving energy cooperation. The historic visit came as Syria faces continuing security challenges, inclu…
War’s scars and hope for healing: Sudanese stories through the art of Amani Azhari (2026-10-29 20:51 UTC)
Kurz: Through her series Healing Sessions, Sudanese visual artist Amani Azhari explores women’s experiences of war… The post War’s scars and hope for healing: Sudanese stories through the art of Amani Azhari appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Sudan accuses Ethiopia of launching 162 drone attacks from its territory (2026-10-29 15:29 UTC)
Kurz: Sudan says 162 drone attacks launched from Ethiopian territory have killed more than 400 civilians… The post Sudan accuses Ethiopia of launching 162 drone attacks from its territory appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Binance’s US$6b crypto heist: Five things to know about North Korea’s TraderTraitor hackers (2026-11-01 05:38 UTC)
Kurz: The Oct 29 attack is believed to be the largest crypto heist in history and is latest in a string of high-profile cyber thefts linked to Pyongyang.
Russia surpasses France in African youth appeal, still trails China: survey (2026-11-01 02:00 UTC)
Kurz: Russia’s influence has surged among young people across Africa in recent years, leaping over former colonial power France while still trailing China, a survey of African youths has found. Many young Africans now perceive Russia to be an ally, observers said, warning its rivals to…
Russia, North Korea Test Missiles in the Western Pacific (2026-10-30 20:50 UTC)
Kurz: Russia and North Korea carried out ballistic missile launches this week with Russia conducting a launch of a Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) from the Western Pacific to Russia arctic region, according to a Russian Ministry of Defence (MOD) release on Wednesday while N…
Kurz: The following is a summary of major ship movements and exercises in the Western Pacific over the last week. Around Japan Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) conducted a passenger exchange on Monday with Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) during exerc…
WATCH Rioters ransack shops as Gen Z protests rock Germany (2026-11-01 04:13 UTC)
Kurz: Rioters looted shops and attacked police in Frankfurt during nationwide Gen Z protests, prompting more than 30 arrests Read Full Article at RT.com
France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe (2026-10-31 19:30 UTC)
Kurz: French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a “very high risk” of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as some 320,000 people nationwide took to the streets.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard to Build Navy Landing Ship Mediums (2026-10-30 13:41 UTC)
Kurz: Hanwha Philly Shipyard has won a $269 million contract to build the Marine Corps’ Landing Ship Medium, according to a Friday announcement from the program’s vessel construction manager. TOTE Services, which won a $2.2 billion contract in July to function as the LSM vessel constru…
Florida teenager arrested in an Islamic State-linked bomb plot (2026-10-30 13:34 UTC)
Kurz: A 15-year-old student in Gainesville, Florida, allegedly sought guidance from Islamic State members and supporters on building drones and explosives to attack people at an unidentified indoor location. The post Florida teenager arrested in an Islamic State-linked bomb plot appear…
What’s a Revolution in Military Affairs Good For? (2026-10-29 18:05 UTC)
Kurz: For decades, militaries have chased the next revolution in warfare. But what actually makes a revolution in military affairs revolutionary? Is there one happening now? Does it matter? Is it just about drones and AI or something more? Ryan digs into the promises, pitfalls, and per…