Powerful explosions reported in Kyiv

 A series of loud explosions were reported in the Ukrainian capital early Thursday morning. 

US denies Abbas visa for UN General Assembly again

 The United States has refused Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week’s UN General Assembly in New York, AFP reports, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Argentina steps up its legal offensive against oil companies in the Malvinas (Falklands)

 The Argentine judiciary has ordered a halt to the commencement or continuation of work on the Sea Lion oil project in the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands. 

International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte must remain in custody

 According to the court's ruling, the trial on the merits is scheduled to begin on November 30. 

Russia to make no agreements with Europe on issues related to its security — Lavrov

  Russia does not intend to enter into any contracts or agreements with the EU on issues of its national security, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the International Youth Festival, as TASS reported.

Lavrov warned Europe in case it attacks Russia

 We have stated repeatedly that we have no intention of attacking Europe.