Russia repairs damaged combat armor from the Ukraine war on the front line. Tank engine is replaced in 2 days, according to a Russian combat veteran and expert. Source
The Australian share market advanced on Tuesday as energy and materials stocks propelled the benchmark to its highest level since February 10. Source
Vasyl Maliuk, Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), disclosed the details of a special operation to destroy the Russian headquarters in Polissia and aid in the liberation of Kyiv Oblast that took place in March 2022. Source
Anthony Albanese clocked up a VIP flight bill of almost $4m in his first year as Prime Minister, newly released data reveals. Source
About 20 representatives of the Ukrainian community in Finland came to the countrys Ministry of Justice on 8 December, protesting against its refusal to extradite Russian militant Yan Petrovsky. Source
Moscow has long been singing the praises of its stealth Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, yet the aircraft remains conspicuously absent from the airspace over Ukraine. Source
Following a record breaking session on Wall Street overnight, Australian shares extended their gains on Wednesday to near record highs. Source
Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu has commended Ukraine for making changes to its national minority laws in line with suggestions from the EU and the Council of Europe. Source
Diplomatic tensions between Australia and China have continued to thaw after Beijing lifted trade restrictions on three Australian abattoirs. Source
The foreign ministers of Estonia and Lithuania, Margus Tsahkna and Gabrielius Landsbergis, have criticised the International Olympic Committee’s decision to allow the Russians to participate in the 2024 Olympics in Paris as neutrals, as this is against everything the Olympics should stand for. Source
Iran has begun modification of its Karrar MBTs. Five [according to sources more] modified Karrar tanks were seen being transported by Volvo FH16 trucks. Source
Venture capital (VC) is a high-risk, high-reward game. Source
Ukraine has managed to bring back 387 of the nearly 20,000 children abducted by Russia. Source
The Australian sharemarket extended its winning streak to a third day on Tuesday, buoyed by an increase in interest rate-sensitive stocks as traders await fresh US CPI data to be released on Wednesday night (AEDT). Source
If the US stops supporting Ukraine and Russia comes to NATO’s borders, it will have to act in accordance with NATOs Article 5 and pay with the blood of Americans. Source
For two consecutive years, the U.S. Air Force has aimed to retire a portion of the F-22 Raptor fighter jets, but their efforts have been stymied by Congress. Source
The federal budget deficit forecast for this financial year has been slashed to just $1.1bn, all but guaranteeing Jim Chalmers will deliver back-to-back surpluses. Source
Reports from a pro-Russian TG channel suggest a MiG-29 fighter jet of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's Airborne Forces was shot down by an R-37M air-to-air missile Source
The Russians want to build a so-called special military operation museum in occupied Crimea [special military operation is what Russian propaganda calls the war in Ukraine – ed.]. Source
The Australian share market firmed on Wednesday as healthcare, financials and materials stocks offset heavy losses booked by oil producers. Source