Emmerson Mnangagwa to be Sworn in as President of Zimbabwe today

The former Zimbabwean vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was sacked by Robert Mugabe, would be sworn in as the new president today to replace Mr. Mugabe who resigned on Tuesday afternoon after 37-years in office.

South Korea party leader-U.S. must not use military option without Seoul's consent

The chairwoman of South Korea’s ruling party, Choo Mi-ae, said on Wednesday that “under no circumstances” should U.S. President Donald Trump take military action against North Korea without the consent of the government in Seoul.

After IS collapse, Syria government faces US-backed Kurds

 

 With the fall of the Islamic State group's last significant stronghold in Syria, Iranian and Russian-backed Syrian troops now turn to face off with their main rival, the U.S.-backed forces holding large oil fields and strategic territory in the country's north and east.

Q&A: US, Saudi Arabia accuse Iran over Yemen missile launch

 

  Both Saudi Arabia and the U.S. now accuse Iran of supplying ballistic missiles to Shiite rebels in Yemen, including one that targeted the kingdom's capital of Riyadh and its international airport.

US, S. Korea start drills in show of force against N. Korea

 

The United States and South Korea on Saturday started joint naval exercises that will involve three U.S. aircraft carriers in what military officials describe as a clear warning to North Korea.

Saudi arrest of Binladin family scion shatters royal entente

 

 Among those caught in the unprecedented arrests this week of top princes, wealthy businessmen and senior officials was the scion of one of Saudi Arabia's most recognizable families: Bakr Binladin, the chairman of the kingdom's pre-eminent contractor — and Osama bin Laden's half-brother.

Suspected Manchester bomber had ‘desire for revenge’

 Police officers work at a residential property on Elsmore Road in Fallowfield, Manchester, on May 24, 2017, to continue their investigations into the May 22 terror attack at the Manchester Arena.

Twelve Saudi soldiers die in Yemen 'friendly fire' helicopter crash

A military helicopter crash in Yemen that killed 12 Saudi soldiers was reportedly caused by friendly fire.

North Korea says ready to react to ‘any mode of war’ from US — News

An unidentified mobile rocket launcher is displayed during a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung, in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017. ED JONES / AFP

Norway’s Future Jeger Troppen: World’s First Female Special Forces Unit

Soldiers march on the snow-covered hillside at the Terningmoen Camp in Elverum, Norway on March 23, 2017.

Russian Military Plane Will Fly Over the U.S. to Take Pictures—and That's Totally OK

A modified Russian military passenger jet will overfly the United States next week, taking photographs of the ground below and monitoring U.S. government activities. 

New Petition Claims Italian NATO Deployment to Russian Border Unconstitutional

More than 20,000 Italians have reportedly signed a petition against the decision to deploy 150 Italian soldiers to Latvia;

US Will Not Be Happy' With China Embracing Mediator Role in Middle East

China has an interest in, and potential for playing a mediator role in easing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Russian experts told Sputnik.

'It's a Big Mess': Newest US Aircraft Carrier 'is in Serious Trouble'

Russian Air Force Gets New Anti-Stealth Fighter Jets and Multi-Purpose Aircraft

The Russian Defense Ministry reports that since the beginning of the year the Russian Aerospace Forces have received over 30 new advanced aircraft along with over 30,000 units of aircraft weapons.

Armed groups come in from the cold:Syria peace talks

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There's a new venue, new brokers, and new negotiators, but can Syria talks here in Astana resolve the old intractable problems?

Syria war: Russia and China veto sanctions

Russia and China have vetoed a UN resolution to impose sanctions on Syria over the alleged use of chemical weapons.

Trump blames Obama for town hall protests and security leaks

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US President Donald Trump has said he believes Barack Obama is behind a wave of protests against Republican lawmakers, and national security leaks.

Car bomb kills dozens after Isis driven out of Syrian town

Dozens of people have been killed in a car bomb blast near to al-Bab, the Syrian town which Islamic State forces were this week driven from after a major battle with Turkey-backed rebels.

The Russian military rejected German’s criticism of the Berlin parliamentary building replica.

The Russian military on Friday said a planned mini-Reichstag intended for kids to storm at a Moscow Park would serve as a symbol of victory over Nazism.