Almost half a million people worldwide could die by February due to extreme heat caused by El Niño

El Niño—a natural climate pattern that typically amplifies global temperature rises—has now reached "super" proportions and is approaching record-breaking intensity.

Finland, Ukraine sign drone deal to expand defense cooperation

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an agreement Wednesday to expand defense and security cooperation, including in drone technology, Finland’s Defense Ministry said.

Russia views any military cargo for Kiev as legitimate target, Maria Zakharova said again

 All shipments of military supplies, destined for Ukraine, are becoming a legitimate target for the Russian military, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said, commenting on the signing of the 100-year partnership declaration by Canada and Ukraine.

Warsaw states that a Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated Polish airspace for 42 sec from Kaliningrad

Warsaw states that a Russian Armed Forces Mi-8 helicopter violated Polish airspace this morning for 42 seconds north of Braniewo: 

Netherlands asks EU to prepare 'blocking statute' to protect ICC from further US sanctions

The Netherlands has asked the European Commission to prepare a "blocking statute" to protect the International Criminal Court (ICC) from possible further US sanctions, the foreign minister said Wednesday.

Iran explains why it did not leave the UN chamber during Trump's verbal attacks

 Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei explained on Wednesday why his country's delegation did not walk out of the UN General Assembly hall during the speech by U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he leveled slanders and threats against the Persian nation.