Ukraine Has Digitized Its Fighting Forces on a Shoestring

In a speech revealing Kremlin efforts to bolster domestic support for its war in Ukraine, Sergei Kiriyenko told state officials they are ‘special forces’ fighting an information war Source

Iranian media also report large fire at oil refinery outside the city of Tabriz Source

The national security minister’s move is directed at a rallying symbol for many Palestinians Source

Retired pontiff was influential in the Catholic Church from early 1960s to his 2013 resignation and beyond Source

Government hopes holiday spending will help struggling economy but concerns linger about spreading infections Source