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Belgium launches terror probe after policeman knifed to death
Belgium launches terror probe after policeman knifed to death
by  AFP

A Belgian police officer was killed in a knife attack in Brussels on Thursday, authorities said, as anti-terror prosecutors took charge of the inquiry. Between 2016 and 2018 Belgium witnessed several fatal Islamist terror attacks against the police or military.

Powerful Murdoch media dumps on Trump
Powerful Murdoch media dumps on Trump
by  AFP

The powerful media empire of conservative billionaire Rupert Murdoch appeared to turn its back on Donald Trump Thursday, labelling the former president a "loser" who shows "increasingly poor judgement" after the midterm elections. Trump appeared to confirm the divorce from the Murdoch empire Thursday.

US announces $400 million in security assistance for Ukraine
US announces $400 million in security assistance for Ukraine
by  AFP

The United States will provide air defense systems and surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine as part of a new $400 million security assistance package, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. The package includes four short-range, highly mobile Avenger air defense systems -- the first time they have been provided to Ukraine -- as well as the Stinger missiles they fire.

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