Chancellor Olaf Scholz suggests that the war in Ukraine could last until 2025

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hinted on Saturday that the war in Ukraine could last until 2025, at the same time guaranteeing Germany's support, which - he said - might need to be increased if other allies "hesitate", reports EFE and Agerpres .

Ukraine in 'mortal danger' without aid, Olena Zelenska warns

Olena Zelenska has warned that Ukrainians are in "mortal danger" of being left to die if Western countries don't continue their financial support, BBC reports.

Paris' Louvre museum to hike ticket prices by 29%

The Louvre art museum in Paris will hike its basic entrance fee next year by 29%, adding to concerns that visitors coming to Paris for next year's Olympic Games will face spiralling costs, Reuters reports.

Bulgaria to send 100 armored vehicles to Ukraine, ignoring president’s veto

Bulgaria’s parliament has overridden President Roumen Radev’s veto on the agreement between Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry and Ukraine’s Defence Ministry on Bulgaria supplying Soviet-era armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, ratified by Parliament last month, the Sofia Globe reported.

Baghdad attack: U.S. Embassy targeted, no casualties

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was targeted by two rocket salvos on Friday morning, October 27, 2023. No casualties were reported, according to a U.S. embassy spokesperson, quoted by Reuters.

War-torn Ukraine sees bumper crop despite export challenges

Ukraine's Ministry of Agriculture revised up its forecast for the 2023 grain harvest to 59.7 million tons, marking a significant increase from previous estimates and exceeding the 2022 yield despite the ongoing war.

Putin announces 2024 re-election bid

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his intention to seek re-election in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. The announcement was made during an event commemorating the Day of the Heroes of the Fatherland, as reported by RIA Novosti, a Russian news agency.

Ongoing war in Ukraine: Latest developments

On Friday morning, the Ukrainian Air Force issued an urgent warning regarding potential Russian cruise missile strikes. Authorities reported that the projectiles were launched from strategic Tu-95MS bombers and directed towards southern and eastern regions.

March 17 set for Russian presidential election

Russia's path to President Vladimir Putin's potential fourth term became clearer on Thursday as the Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, set the date for the 2024 presidential election. The vote will be held on March 17, 2024.

Brussels shooting: Four Injured, one critical

Four people were injured, one seriously, in a shooting on a major commercial artery in Brussels on Wednesday evening, announced the police of the Belgian capital, as reported by AFP.

Israeli forces advance in Gaza, pursuing Hamas leader

The Israeli military continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, attacking from all directions after capturing the major city of Khan Yunis, where they are actively pursuing Hamas leader, Yahya Sinouar, on Palestinian territory, reports AFP.

Zelensky promises Ukrainians victory against Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky told his fellow citizens on Wednesday that Ukraine will defeat Russia and achieve a fair peace, “despite all the vicissitudes”, as the future of vital military and financial aid from the US is in doubt, Agerpres reports.