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.
Iran Launches First Missile Strike on Israel Since April Ceasefire
Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel for the first time since April's ceasefire, escalating regional tensions after Israeli strikes on Beirut. Israel vows a…
HighAsia stocks mixed as US-Iran deal uncertainty roils markets
Asian stocks and oil prices fluctuated as US military strikes on Iran threatened fragile ceasefire negotiations and efforts to reopen the Hormuz strait, creati…
HighTrump offers to help end Ukraine war in call with Putin, Kremlin says
Trump offered to help end the Ukraine war during a 90-minute call with Putin, according to Kremlin aide Ushakov. Trump also spoke with Zelenskyy, with both lea…
HighIran-backed Houthis clash with Yemeni forces as civil war risks reignition
Iran-backed Houthi rebels clashed with Yemeni government forces overnight into Thursday, killing dozens of troops and raising concerns of renewed civil war. En…
HighRussian missile strikes Ukrainian shopping centre, killing 14 as Kyiv pushes deeper into Kursk
A Russian missile hit a shopping centre in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, killing at least 14 civilians. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces conduct deep raids into Russian…
HighIran plotting coordinated multi-front assault on Israel with proxy network
Israeli intelligence reports Iran is plotting a coordinated Oct. 7-style attack on Israel involving Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias, with increased mili…
MediumUS and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack, straining ceasefire
The US military struck Iranian targets on June 26 after an Iranian drone hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions despite a recently agree…
HighRussia Orders Foreign Embassies to Evacuate Kyiv, Threatens Retaliatory Strikes
Russia has ordered foreign embassies in Kyiv to evacuate and threatened retaliatory strikes, escalating tensions around Ukraine's Victory Day commemoration des…
HighRussia Surges Defense Spending 27% Amid Escalating Ukraine War
Russia plans to increase defense spending by 27% in 2027 as the Ukraine war continues, with budget documents revealing a major military budget surge amid econo…
HighRussian drone attacks kill civilians in Kyiv as Zelensky pursues diplomatic talks
Russia launched over 200 drones against Ukraine, killing at least 7 people including 4 in Kyiv, as Zelensky proposed diplomatic talks with Putin while celebrat…
HighIsrael intercepta míssil do Iêmen; Netanyahu rejeita cessar-fogo com Hezbollah
Israel's defense forces intercepted a missile from Yemen as thousands sought shelter, with minor injuries reported. PM Netanyahu rejected ceasefire proposals a…
HighIran's military declares war 'inevitable,' dismisses NATO involvement concerns
Iran's military asserts that war with the US and Israel is inevitable and claims indifference to NATO involvement, while indirect US-Iran negotiations remain s…
MediumUS envoy returns to Israel as Hezbollah reports 3 killed in escalating border strikes
Israeli strikes kill three Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon as US envoy Amos Hochstein works to prevent regional escalation. Fighting has intensified des…
HighUkraine escalates drone strikes on Moscow as Russia claims daily attacks
Russia claims Ukraine has targeted Moscow with drones every day in 2026, with 437 drones downed across Russia on Sunday alone. The escalation disrupts airports…
HighU.S., Iran trade strikes as war prospects dim despite Trump's ceasefire claims
U.S. and Iran trade military strikes as negotiations falter, with Iranian officials declaring renewed war "inevitable." Regional tensions spike despite Trump's…
HighRussia poised to reap billions as Iran conflict disrupts global oil markets
Russia could emerge as the major beneficiary from the US-Israel-Iran war through higher oil prices, temporary sanctions relief, and renewed Indian crude purcha…
HighRussia launches deadly drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, killing at least two
Russia conducted large-scale overnight attacks on Ukraine's capital and other regions, killing at least two people and injuring five, including a young child,…
HighTrump announces Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire as diplomatic push intensifies
President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a potential breakthrough after weeks of devastating conflict with Iranian-backed Hezbo…
HighNATO pledges urgent air defences as Ukraine struggles against Russian missile barrage
NATO pledges urgent air defence supplies to Ukraine after it failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a Wednesday attack. President Zelenskyy warn…
HighIran warns of retaliation as Trump says ceasefire on 'life support'
The Iran ceasefire teeters on collapse as President Trump rejects Tehran's peace proposal and warns of potential renewed attacks. Iran's parliament vows to 'te…
HighTrump Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' as US-Israel Conflict With Iran Escalates
Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender as US-Israel military operations intensify. Iran retaliates with ballistic missiles on Saudi Arabia while Israel c…
MediumTrump urges Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
Trump calls on Zelensky to stop attacking Russian energy targets, particularly diesel refineries, amid ongoing military strikes between both nations.
HighPoland scrambles jets as Russia strikes near NATO border amid escalating Ukraine attacks
Russia launched jet-powered drone attacks on Kyiv as Poland scrambled fighter jets in response. The strikes near the Ukraine-Poland border are seen as a warnin…
HighRussia denies Colombian mercenary recruitment as Bogotá investigates thousands fighting abroad
Russia's embassy denied allegations it recruited Colombian mercenaries for the Ukraine conflict, despite investigations and testimony suggesting Moscow enliste…
HighTrump's Iran Deal Traps Netanyahu Between US Alliance and Political Survival
A US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Iran has cornered Israeli PM Netanyahu between confrontation with his American ally or accepting constraints on military…
HighIran ties Hormuz reopening to Middle East peace as Trump rejects June diplomacy deal
Iran's security chief links reopening the Strait of Hormuz to ending regional conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, while Trump administration rejects returni…
HighUkrainian drone strike kills 9 on bus in Russian-occupied Luhansk
A Ukrainian airstrike killed 9 people on a bus in Russian-occupied Luhansk, while Kyiv destroyed a major Wildberries warehouse in Tambov, escalating air campai…
HighNine killed in Israeli strikes as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah fractures
Nine people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon as both Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of violating a fragile ceasefire that began last…
HighUS strikes Iran amid ceasefire as nuclear talks inch forward
The US launched new strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats in self-defense while senior Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar for ceasefire talks. Officials…
HighIran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Israel in Major Escalation
Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel in a major escalation, citing retaliation for killed militant leaders. Israel activated air defenses and o…
HighHezbollah's fibre-optic drones pose unjammable threat to Israeli defences
Hezbollah deploys cable-guided fibre-optic drones against Israeli forces, bypassing electronic jamming systems. The low-cost technology mirrors Ukraine tactics…
HighTrump Dispatches Kushner, Witkoff to Russia and Ukraine With Peace Proposal
US President Trump is sending envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv with a new peace plan for Ukraine that could include security guarantee…
HighTrump signals imminent Strait of Hormuz deal as Iran-Oman talks advance
President Trump says a Strait of Hormuz agreement could be announced soon as Iran and Oman finalize terms for jointly managing the critical waterway, though te…
HighRussia marks Victory Day with scaled-back parade, renewed Kyiv strikes amid war shortages
Russia marked Victory Day with missile strikes on Kyiv and a noticeably diminished military parade, revealing manpower and weapons shortages after a failed win…
HighMiddle East Escalates as Israel-Iran Tensions Spike Over Hamas Chief's Death
Regional tensions spike following Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's killing in Tehran, with Hezbollah launching rocket attacks, US deploying military assets, and fe…
HighIsrael strikes Beirut hours after Iran ceasefire; Trump excludes Hezbollah from deal
Israeli forces struck central Beirut hours after a US-brokered ceasefire with Iran, killing dozens. The Trump administration clarified Hezbollah and Lebanon we…
HighMacron: Russia shows 'desire for war' as European leaders meet on Ukraine security
European leaders meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as Macron accuses Russia of maintaining war appetite despite ceasefire offers. Russia…
HighUkraine launches massive drone strike on Russian military targets near St. Petersburg
Ukraine conducted hundreds of drone strikes against Russian military facilities near St. Petersburg, escalating tensions after Putin rejected a meeting with Ze…
HighRussia scales back Victory Day parade, citing Ukrainian 'terrorist threat'
Russia's Kremlin announced the annual Moscow Victory Day parade will be scaled back, removing military vehicles and cadets due to alleged terrorist threats fro…
High100 Days In: Trump and Iran Locked in Escalating Standoff Over Nuclear Deal
As the US-Iran conflict approaches 100 days, both nations remain locked in military and diplomatic standoff. Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire before negotiations…
HighPutin draws 'red line' on NATO deployment in Ukraine
Putin warned NATO against deploying troops to Ukraine, calling it a red line that would trigger Russian response. He cited NATO expansion as threatening Russia…
HighIran Opens Hormuz Strait as Trump Signals Imminent Nuclear Deal
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial traffic during a 10-day Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, while Trump signals an imminent Iran nuclear dea…
HighUS-Iran tit-for-tat strikes test fragile ceasefire as nuclear talks stall
The US bombed Iranian military sites after Tehran shot down an American drone, prompting Iran to launch missiles at US troops in Kuwait. Both nations claim to…
HighIsrael Votes as Netanyahu Fights for Survival Amid a Decisive Rightward Shift
Israel votes Tuesday in an election seen as pivotal, with Netanyahu seeking to extend his rule amid a rightward political shift shaped by the Gaza war and West…
MediumRussia launches massive ballistic missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least 8
Russia conducted a major wave of ballistic missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, killing at least eight civilians and injuring dozens. Ukraine responded wi…
HighNATO warns Putin growing riskier as Russia escalates covert operations in Europe
NATO's deputy commander warns Putin is increasingly willing to take risks during the Ukraine conflict, while European leaders debate whether Russia might provo…
HighTrump Criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon Strategy at G7 Summit
Trump publicly criticized Netanyahu's military operations in Lebanon at the G7 summit, suggesting a softer approach. The disagreement highlights tensions betwe…
HighDrones spotted over German military base housing Patriot components
Two drones were spotted over a German military base housing Patriot missile components days after an explosive device was found at Leipzig airport, intensifyin…
HighIsrael strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after missile attacks
Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, killing at least four people, in response to missile attacks by the Iran-backed militants. The strikes m…
HighMiddle East ceasefire crumbles as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes
A fragile US-Iran ceasefire unravels as Israel conducts major strikes on Lebanon and Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and regi…
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