'They're just meat': Russia sending military, civilian offenders to war October 03, 2023 at 01:19AM

Russian penal units known as "Storm-Z" squads have been sending hundreds of military and civilian offenders, including drunk recruits and convicts, to the frontlines in Ukraine this year, according to multiple sources. These penal squads, which are embedded within regular army units, have sustained heavy losses and are considered expendable infantry by the Russian defense ministry.

4 killed as 14-year-old opens fire at mall in Thailand's Bangkok October 03, 2023 at 01:12AM

Four people were killed and a few others injured after a 14-year-old suspected gunman opened fire at a luxury mall in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday.The Thai police have taken the suspected teen shooter into custody.The Metropolitan Police Detective Department said on its Facebook page that the 14-year-old was being questioned over the incident at the Siam Paragon mall.

Donald Trump civil fraud trial enters second day as business empire hangs in balance October 03, 2023 at 12:13AM

Donald Trump's civil trial in Manhattan continues, with accusations of inflating asset values to secure more favorable loan and insurance terms. New York's Attorney General, Letitia James, is seeking fines of at least $250 million and a permanent ban on Trump and his sons from running businesses in New York. Trump has denied wrongdoing and his lawyers have said they will appeal.

UAE holds major oil and gas conference ahead of hosting UN climate talks October 02, 2023 at 11:06PM

The president-designate of the upcoming UN Cop28 climate talks, Sultan al-Jaber, has urged oil and gas companies to play a central role in addressing climate change. His call comes as the industry increases production to take advantage of rising global energy prices.