Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy angrily accused the United States of the “dangerous” withdrawal of support critical to its defense against Russia.

The long-delayed opening of the New Yalu River Bridge comes as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions imposed on North Korea.

October has been one of the most violent months in the strait since the beginning of the war between Iran, the United States and Israel.

Three people were killed and six were injured in a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s central Kirovohrad region that lasted more than 10 hours, the State Emergency Service said.

Clashes between police and student demonstrators protesting Albania's long-governing Socialist government have erupted in Tirana. This marks the third consecutive day of violence. On Thursday,

Romanian officials ‌stopped short of explicitly linking ‌the fires onboard the ships to the Russian drones. But the incidents follow drone ⁠strikes on ⁠at least five other cargo ships near the coasts of Romania and ​neighbouring fellow NATO member Bulgaria over the past 10 days.

The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are demonstrating the limits of the kingdom’s military prowess — despite defense spending that far outstrips that of its regional neighbors.

Russia detained a Japanese journalist for alleged espionage, saying he gathered information about Russia's defense capabilities for Tokyo.