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London, October 17, 2026 (Ghufran): British Army Chief General Sir Roly Walker has issued a warning about the risks of war, urging political leaders to speak openly with the public about the need to prepare for potential conflict. Addressing soldiers in North Yorkshire, the army chief said the British public should be made aware that national defence could require sacrifices and active contributions from citizens. Speaking to military personnel, he said the nation would need them in the future, adding that political leadership must prepare people to make sacrifices for the country’s security and defence. According to media reports, the British prime minister is also expected to launch a new public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging people to prepare for emergencies, including crises, ...

 Washington, October 17, 2026 (Nosheen): US President Donald Trump has waived key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs just days before they were due to take effect under legislation he signed last month, including duties on Russian goods and penalties targeting countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. In an executive order released by the White House on Friday, Trump said the waiver was in the national interest of the United States. The legislation was designed to increase pressure on Moscow over its war against Ukraine, which began in 2022. However, Trump has recently shown a more conciliatory approach towards Russia while publicly criticising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The new measures could have further increased oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections, as ...

 Baku, October 17, 2026 (Ghufran): Delegates from 10 countries staged a walkout during Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address at the summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku. According to international media reports citing the Palestine Information Center, the protest began as soon as Herzog started his speech, reflecting strong political opposition to the participation of an Israeli official amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his delegation reportedly left the hall, while representatives of several other countries also boycotted the address. Azerbaijan is hosting the summit as the current chair of CICA, a 28-member forum established to promote dialogue and coop...