War & Conflict
Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
Putin warns West of nuclear response if Kaliningrad attacked
Putin warned the West that Russia would use all weapons, including nuclear, if Kaliningrad comes under attack, amid NATO drills near the Baltic exclave and ong…
HighIran's political leadership loses control as military escalates regional strikes
Iran's president apologized for attacks on Gulf neighbors while the Revolutionary Guard independently continued missile and drone strikes across the region, re…
HighUkraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant this week
Ukraine conducted its third strike on Russian tech giant Yandex this week, damaging a data centre near Moscow and forcing service suspensions. The attacks targ…
HighRiyadh airport missile strike kills 12, injures 300+ as Trump weighs Houthi response
A Houthi missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300, prompting US President Trump to consider military…
HighUkraine strikes Russian refinery as Trump pushes oil cuts to starve war funding
Ukrainian drones hit a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow while Trump calls for immediate ceasefire negotiations and pressure on OPEC to cut oil prices, st…
HighMoscow scales back Victory Day parade amid security fears and Ukraine war strain
Moscow's annual Victory Day parade was significantly reduced in scale due to security concerns about potential Ukrainian drone strikes, with a last-minute ceas…
HighRussia strikes Kyiv after weeks, Putin warns West on missile supplies
Russia struck Kyiv with missiles for the first time in over a month while Putin warned of new targets if the West supplies longer-range weapons to Ukraine. Ukr…
HighRussia, Ukraine escalate deep strikes as Zelenskyy warns of Patriot shortage
Russian and Ukrainian forces killed at least 14 people in tit-for-tat long-range strikes far beyond front lines, with Ukraine targeting energy infrastructure w…
HighUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery twice in week as drone campaign intensifies
Ukraine struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, part of sustained drone campaign creating fuel crisis and hampering Russian military lo…
HighUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery twice in week as Zelenskyy escalates energy campaign
Ukraine claims a second successful strike on Russian oil refineries within a week, intensifying its campaign against Moscow's energy infrastructure as part of…
HighIsraeli strike kills one in Lebanon despite November 2024 ceasefire
One person killed in Israeli airstrike on motorcycle in southern Lebanon despite November 2024 ceasefire. Israel maintains military presence and continues oper…
HighTrump allows Iranian oil tankers through Hormuz as Lebanon ceasefire extends 45 days
US-brokered Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended 45 days as Iran signals openness to peace talks despite deep distrust. Trump allows Chinese tankers with Iranian…
HighTrump Wants Putin to Meet Zelenskyy in Person, but Kyiv and Analysts Doubt It Will Happen
Trump's push for a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting hinges on Kremlin acceptance, which Moscow has not committed to. Ukrainians remain divided over concessions and terr…
HighUkraine warns Belarus over troop buildup as Reuters safety adviser killed in Kramatorsk strike
Ukraine calls on Belarus to withdraw significant military forces from their shared border, warning against Moscow pressure. Meanwhile, a Reuters safety adviser…
HighTrump rules out US troops in Ukraine defense, calls Crimea recovery 'impossible'
President Trump assured that U.S. troops won't defend Ukraine, stating Kyiv's NATO membership and Crimea recovery are 'impossible,' while claiming to arrange t…
HighWestern deportations of Russian activists to Putin's Russia surge sharply
The US and EU are increasingly deporting Russian anti-government activists and deserters seeking asylum, with deportations rising sharply as Western government…
HighUkraine Strikes Russian Energy Sites Despite Trump's Refinery Pressure as Peace Push Continues
Ukraine kept striking Russian energy and industrial targets on Saturday despite Trump's pressure to halt refinery attacks, while a limited Oleshky ceasefire wa…
MediumPutin, Trump Hold 50-Minute Call on Middle East, Iran Nuclear Deal, Ukraine
Putin and Trump held a 50-minute call discussing Middle East escalation, Iran nuclear negotiations, and Ukraine war, signaling potential diplomatic shifts amid…
MediumRussia-North Korea military ties deepen as Ukraine seeks NATO membership
Russia's defence minister met Kim Jong-un to expand military cooperation as North Korean troops deploy to support Moscow's war effort. Western intelligence war…
HighRubio Pressures NATO on Russia, Troop Commitments at Key Summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued stark warnings to NATO allies regarding defense commitments, Russia, and troop deployments, signaling Trump administr…
HighIsraeli airstrike kills Palestinian man and 3-year-old in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a 3-year-old boy, near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah. Israel said it targeted a Hamas milit…
HighIsrael strikes Gaza as Netanyahu vows 'heavy price' after cross-border rocket fire
Israeli military strikes Gaza after rocket fire from Lebanon and Gaza following clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, with Netanyahu vowing a heavy response a…
HighWater crisis deepens in Russian-held Donetsk as diplomatic efforts intensify
Russian-held Donetsk faces severe water shortages as residents queue at tanker trucks, with Moscow blaming Ukraine for a 'water blockade' while Kyiv cites war…
HighTrump to meet Zelenskyy at NATO summit as Ukraine war stalls
Trump plans to meet Zelenskyy at a NATO summit in Turkey this week to push for ending the Ukraine war, as US officials say the battlefield has stalled. Russia…
HighPoland strips Zelensky of top honour over UPA military unit naming
Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky's highest state honour over Kyiv's decision to name a military unit after the controversia…
HighRussia strikes second major Kyiv bridge as infrastructure attacks intensify
Russian drones struck a second major bridge in Kyiv on Saturday, injuring two people and disrupting transport links across the Dnipro River. The escalating att…
HighTrump claims Middle East conflict nearing end as Iran-Israel war intensifies
Trump tells CBS the Iran conflict is 'very complete' and could last just four weeks, as U.S.-Israeli strikes continue and Iran launches retaliatory attacks acr…
MediumIsraeli soldier killed in Hezbollah drone attack as Israel escalates strikes
An IDF sergeant was killed during operational activity in northern Israel following a Hezbollah drone attack. Israel is widening strikes against the terror gro…
HighUS envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Kyiv, signal push for trilateral peace talks
US negotiators Kushner and Witkoff visited Kyiv to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war with Zelenskyy, following talks with Putin in Moscow. Plans for trilat…
HighUS reinforces Middle East as Houthis open new front in expanding Iran conflict
The USS Tripoli arrives with 3,500 troops as Houthis launch first military operation against Israel and Iran threatens regional targets, escalating Middle East…
HighStrait of Hormuz reopens as Trump and Iran edge toward nuclear deal
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened for oil shipments following a US-Iran breakthrough, with both nations moving toward a comprehensive deal that could include u…
HighIsraeli strikes kill 380 in Lebanon since April ceasefire began
Lebanon's health ministry reports 380 deaths from Israeli strikes since April 17 ceasefire, including 22 children and 39 women, as Israel continues operations…
HighHouthi strikes kill dozens in Yemen as Middle East tensions escalate
Iran-aligned Houthis killed dozens of Yemeni troops in coordinated missile and drone strikes, while also attacking Saudi Arabia, escalating Middle East tension…
HighHormuz attacks escalate as US deploys largest military buildup since 2003 Iraq invasion
A Singapore-flagged container ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz after a projectile strike, with over 20 vessels attacked this month. The US is deploying additi…
HighZelenskyy accuses Russia of 'terrorism' as strikes kill eight across Ukraine
Russian drone strikes killed eight Ukrainians on Sunday as President Zelenskyy accused Moscow of terrorism and rejected claims of de-escalation. He called for…
HighZelenskyy vows continued retaliation as Ukraine navigates diplomatic tensions
Zelenskyy vows continued retaliation against Russian energy attacks despite regional pressure, while Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine would be legitimate…
HighIran Conditions US Deal on Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon
Iran's top envoy says a peace deal with the US hinges on Israeli forces leaving Lebanon, as ceasefire terms remain disputed among US, Iran, and Hezbollah with…
MediumIsraeli airstrikes kill three in Gaza as ceasefire unravels
Israeli airstrikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, including two civilians in Gaza City and one militant in the south, marking continued violati…
HighUkraine's AI drones disrupt Russian supply lines in occupied territories
Ukraine is using AI-enabled Hornet drones to systematically destroy Russian supply convoys across occupied territories, with verified footage showing 14+ strik…
HighIsrael Expands Strikes to Lebanon as Iran Retaliates Against US Bases
Israel has expanded military operations to Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites while Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes on US military bases across the Mi…
MediumUkraine launches mass drone strike on Moscow as Russia declares unilateral ceasefire
Ukraine conducted a mass drone attack on Moscow with over 50 drones as Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire, striking residential areas including luxury hig…
HighNATO commander to warn Russia of alliance's defensive readiness
NATO's top military commander will deliver a warning to Russia at a Warsaw security conference, outlining the alliance's strategy to counter potential attacks…
HighIraq's Kataib Hezbollah hails Houthi entry into regional conflict
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah welcomed Yemen's Houthis' official entry into the ongoing conflict against Israel and the US, with the group's leader calling it 'divin…
MediumHouthis claim drone strike on Saudi airbase as cross-border attacks intensify
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a successful drone attack on King Khalid Airbase in southwestern Saudi Arabia, while Saudi forces reported intercepting the strik…
MediumZelenskyy blasts Trump's Russia diesel deal as 'smokescreen' amid peace talks
Trump announced lifting diesel sanctions on Russia, which Zelenskyy condemned as a 'smokescreen' betraying Ukraine during ongoing peace negotiations in Miami.…
HighPutin honors ICC-wanted general as EU, US tighten sanctions on Russia
Putin awarded a courage medal to Army General Valery Gerasimov, the commander of Russia's Ukraine invasion who faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crim…
HighAt least 14 killed as Russia intensifies missile attacks on Ukraine
Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 14 people as Ukraine's air defenses struggle to intercept incoming ballistic missile…
HighZelensky Signals Putin Rejected Trump's Energy Ceasefire With Fresh Strikes
Ukrainian President Zelensky interprets Russian strikes on infrastructure as Putin's rejection of Trump's proposed energy ceasefire, signaling continued confli…
HighBiden urges diplomacy as Lebanon-Israel tensions escalate, renews Gaza ceasefire push
Biden warned at the UN that large-scale war between Lebanon and Israel benefits no one, advocating for diplomatic solutions while also urging Gaza ceasefire an…
HighUkraine Must Fight Before Negotiating, Military Expert Argues
A retired U.S. general argues Ukraine should continue military operations to strengthen its negotiating position before any talks with Russia, warning that pre…
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