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6 November

US Space Force Deploying Ground-Based Jammers to Counter Chinese, Russian Surveillance

The US Space Force is preparing to field two new ground-based systems designed to jam Chinese and Russian spy satellites, expanding the Pentagon’s ability to disrupt enemy surveillance in space.

5 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Units Not Surrounded in Embattled Pokrovsk

Ukraine denied Russia's claims that its forces were encircled by Moscow's troops as they battled to keep hold of Pokrovsk, a strategically located eastern city under intense Russian assault.

5 November

Americas

A Colombian special operations team carries weighted ammo cans during an assaulter stage of Fuerzas Comando 2025 at Ilopango, El Salvador, Aug. 23, 2025. Fuerzas Comando 2025 brings together 16 special operations team from across Central, South America and the Caribbean to test skills through a 10-day special operations forces competition alongside a senior leadership seminar to collectively refine skills and foster military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Hassani Ribera)

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Enlists 2,000 Colombians to Reinforce Front Lines Against Russia

Ukraine has signed up approximately 2,000 Colombian nationals as contract soldiers to help fill critical manpower gaps nearly four years into its war with Russia, according to German media.

5 November

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Seoul Intel Confirms Thousands of N. Korea Troops in Russia Under Construction Cover

North Korea has dispatched around 5,000 military construction troops and 1,000 engineers to Russia since September, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service.

4 November

Europe

Norwegian soldiers conduct training during an exercise with Light Tactical Vehicles during an exercise at an undisclosed location within the European Theater, on Sept. 2, 2025. The Norwegian-led arctic operation was a first-of-its-kind mission to conduct rapid insertion of military assets to remote and austere location. The operation focused on NATO sea denial and maritime domain awareness capabilities and helps set conditions to quickly respond and defeat any crisis or threat to NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Addysyn Tobar)

Staff Writer With AFP

Europe Could Struggle to Mobilize Troops, Arms in Case of War With Russia: Study

Europe could struggle to mobilize enough troops or quickly produce enough weapons in case of a direct confrontation with Russia, a new report warned.

4 November

Americas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addressing a press conference while in front of blue screen

Giulia Bernacchi

Maduro Seeks Military Support From Russia Amid Rising Tensions With US: Report

Venezuelan President Maduro has appealed to Russian leader Putin for military assistance as tensions rise with the US.

4 November

Europe

A serviceman of the 3rd Colonel Petro Bolbochan Brigade of Operational Assignment of Ukraine's National Guard is staying in the trench during a tactical exercise in Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Makes Steady Gains in Ukraine in October: AFP Analysis

The Russian army made steady gains in Ukraine in October, as it focused attacks on the eastern Donetsk region, an analysis of Institute of War data showed.

3 November

Americas

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the US military and the Japanese Self-Defense Force

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Russia, China Have Secretly Tested Nuclear Weapons

President Trump alleged that countries including Russia and China have conducted underground nuclear tests unknown to the public, and that the US would follow suit.

2 November

Europe