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's peace overture signals Russia's military desperation in Ukraine war
Putin is calling for Ukraine peace negotiations as Russia faces military setbacks including damaged oil infrastructure and logistics failures, signaling desper…
MediumRussia-Ukraine War: Key Things to Know as Kyiv Pressure Mounts and Talks Resume
Russian forces kept pressure on Kyiv and struck across Ukraine as both sides prepared to resume talks, with civilian deaths mounting in the war's third week.
HighRussia claims Ukraine launched major drone attack after rejecting ceasefire talks
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, with Russia claiming to have intercepted over 50 drones headed for the capital ahead of Putin's Victory Day mi…
HighUkraine Vows to Target Russian Refineries as Moscow Escalates Civilian Airstrikes
Ukraine's Zelenskyy announces plans to intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's alleged new military doctrine targeting civilian inf…
HighIsrael Strikes Iranian Petrochemical Plant as Trump Pushes Deal With Tehran
Israel says it struck the Mahshahr petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran despite Trump's push for a deal with Tehran. Houthis claimed a missile attack on…
HighKyiv hit by Russian missile barrage as Ukraine strikes satellite network deep in Russia
Russia launched intensive missile attacks on Kyiv causing fires in multiple districts, while Ukraine struck Russian military facilities including a satellite r…
HighTrump claims 'total control' of Strait of Hormuz as Iran disputes and shipping stalls
As the US-Iran conflict nears six months, Trump claims total control of the Strait of Hormuz while Iran disputes this and maintains blockade. Regional tensions…
HighAustralia evacuates Kyiv embassy as Putin's scaled-back parade draws security threats
Australia's Kyiv embassy is on high alert after Russia threatened massive missile strikes ahead of a heavily scaled-down Victory Day parade, as a fragile three…
HighRussia intensifies assault on Ukraine with second day of massive missile and drone strikes
Russia launched a second consecutive day of large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing at least 8 people including a child and injuring 44 in Ky…
HighIran Rejects US Hormuz Proposal as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Airports and Tanker Attacked Off Oman
Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, as Iran rejects a US proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Airlines…
MediumRussia's weaponless Victory Day parade signals military vulnerability amid Ukraine war
Russia's scaled-back Victory Day military parade without heavy weapons displays signals military strain and vulnerability amid ongoing Ukraine conflict, while…
HighZelensky ends strike pause as US support tensions escalate
Ukraine's president ends a three-day pause on striking Russian energy infrastructure, citing continued Russian attacks and US pressure tactics including intell…
HighIran Denies Role in Houthi Attacks, Offers Mediation Between Riyadh and Yemen
Iran's foreign ministry rejected Saudi accusations of involvement in Houthi attacks, offering to mediate between the two sides while reiterating that the Yemen…
HighMiddle East Conflict Escalates: Iran Denies Hormuz Closure Plans Amid Widespread Military Strikes
Intensifying military operations across the Middle East involve Iranian retaliatory strikes, Israeli air attacks, US military involvement, and regional missile…
HighUS-Iran peace talks stall over 'word' disputes as both sides accuse ceasefire violations
Diplomatic talks between US and Iran stall over minor disagreements while military tensions escalate, with Iran warning of severe retaliation for continued str…
HighUkraine destroys two Russian naval aircraft and Iskander missile system in 1,000km drone strike
Ukrainian forces destroyed two Russian Tu-142 naval aircraft and an Iskander missile system in a drone strike on Taganrog military base over 1,000 km from Kyiv…
HighIsrael intensifies Lebanon strikes despite ceasefire expectations and US-Iran talks
Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and orders intensified attacks despite ceasefire negotiations and US-Iran agreement expectati…
HighKyiv strikes Russian satellite network as Moscow retaliates with missile barrage
Russian forces attacked Kyiv early Sunday, causing fires in multiple districts, while Ukraine claimed successful strikes on Russian military facilities and a s…
HighRussia intensifies assault on Kyiv, shells mosque sheltering 80 in Mariupol
Russian forces shell a mosque sheltering 80+ people in besieged Mariupol while advancing toward Kyiv's center. Ukraine reports 1,300 soldiers killed as humanit…
HighMissile strike on Riyadh airport kills 12, injures 300+ in deadliest Gulf attack
A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, marking the deadliest attack in the Gulf Arab reg…
HighLebanon Teeters on Brink of Civil War as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates
Lebanon risks descending into civil war as Israeli military operations against Hezbollah intensify, with the conflict becoming a flashpoint in broader Iran-rel…
HighUS Envoy to Visit Kyiv and Moscow as Putin Signals 'Chance' of Peace Amid Escalating Strikes
Zelenskyy says US negotiators will visit Kyiv and Moscow soon as Putin claims a chance for peace, while Russian and Ukrainian strikes continue to cause civilia…
HighIsraeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon as ceasefire holds fragile ground
Israeli military attacks have killed dozens in Lebanon within days despite an active ceasefire, with operations including tunnel destruction and forced displac…
HighUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery 750 miles from border, killing at least 13
Ukrainian drone strike on Taneco refinery 750 miles inside Russia kills at least 13 people, marking one of deadliest attacks on Russian territory as Kyiv escal…
HighKyiv hit in fresh Russian missile attack as both sides escalate strikes
Russia launched missiles at Kyiv as Ukraine struck Russian military targets and infrastructure with drones, killing civilians on both sides. Ukraine simultaneo…
HighAl Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza strike as journalist death toll reaches 260
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza refugee camp, becoming one of at least 260 journalists killed since October 2023. I…
HighUkraine peace summit convenes as Russia escalates attacks and hardens ceasefire demands
Zelenskiy attends Swiss peace summit with major Western leaders while Russia and China absent; simultaneous escalation sees hundreds of drone/missile exchanges…
High13 killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire extension
Lebanese health ministry reports 13 killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, including four women and a child, as fighting continues despite a three-…
HighTrump claims ceasefire talks with Israel and Hezbollah as attacks pause
Trump claims to have negotiated with both Israel and Hezbollah, announcing a halt to military operations in Lebanon. Iran reportedly suspended peace talks with…
MediumIsrael presses Lebanon strikes as Trump urges restraint on Netanyahu
Israel launches fresh strikes on southern Lebanon despite Trump's public criticism of PM Netanyahu's actions. The strikes occur as a US-Iran deal aimed at endi…
HighTrump Offers 15-Point Iran Ceasefire Plan as Tehran Denies Talks and Oil Nears $100
A live blog tracks the escalating US-Israel-Iran war, including a reported 15-point US ceasefire plan, Trump's five-day delay on energy strikes, and disputed c…
MediumAir Raid Sirens Sound for Hours as Russia Keeps Up Strikes on Ukraine on New Year's Day
Russia continued intense missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions on New Year's Day 2023, with sirens sounding for hours as Putin signalle…
HighTrump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine War
Trump signs comprehensive Russia sanctions legislation over Ukraine war, extending measures to Iran and Houthi supporters while raising concerns about potentia…
HighRussia strikes Kyiv, Kharkiv as three-way peace talks begin in Abu Dhabi
Russia launched strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv injuring at least 15 people as high-level peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US began in Abu Dhabi, with M…
HighU.S. intelligence warns Israel likely to undermine Iran peace deal
U.S. intelligence officials warn that Israel is likely to sabotage potential Iran peace negotiations, complicating diplomatic efforts as Trump administration s…
HighRussian drone strike injures three in Kharkiv as war enters day 801
Russian drone debris struck civilian targets in Kharkiv, injuring a 13-year-old child and two women, as Russia claims territorial gains and Ukraine presses all…
HighUkraine war stalls as Trump-Putin summit delayed, three capitals clash on peace path
Diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war have stalled with no Trump-Putin summit date set, while Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv present conflicting visions for…
HighRussian forces outnumber Ukrainian troops 6-to-1 in Pokrovsk sector amid 261 daily clashes
Russian forces significantly outnumber Ukrainian troops in key Pokrovsk front areas, with 261 battlefield clashes reported in a single day as Moscow intensifie…
HighUS strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship amid fragile ceasefire
The US military struck Iranian missile and drone facilities Friday in response to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a…
HighUkraine Strikes Russian Chemical Plant in Bryansk with Storm Shadow Missiles
Ukraine's military targeted a chemical plant in Russia's Bryansk region using Franco-British Storm Shadow missiles, claiming it produces gunpowder and explosiv…
MediumVance claims Iran talks lay groundwork for war-ending deal as oil markets stabilize
VP Vance claims direct talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland establish foundation for permanent deal ending the US-Israel war that began in February, wit…
HighSlovakia PM pushes EU to lift Russian energy sanctions amid broader Ukraine war developments
Slovakia's PM Robert Fico calls for EU to end sanctions on Russian oil and gas to address energy crisis, while Ukraine pursues diplomatic talks with US envoys…
HighPutin claims Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end' amid stalled military gains
Russian President Putin claims the Ukraine conflict is coming to an end, though Russian forces remain unable to capture all of Donbas after four years of Europ…
HighIsrael threatens 'forceful' response to kites launched from Gaza
Israel threatens forceful military action against Hamas over kites launched from Gaza, while Hamas claims they are children's toys. The incident highlights ten…
HighZelenskyy warns of massive Russian attack and risks to European allies
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has issued warnings of a planned major Russian military offensive against Ukraine and cautioned of potential risks to European co…
HighRussian strikes intensify assault on Kyiv's infrastructure, mayor warns
Russia has intensified drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, hitting critical infrastructure including bridges and data centres. Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko warns the…
HighRussia resumes Ukraine attacks after rejecting ceasefire extension
Russia has resumed attacks on Ukraine after a 30-hour Easter ceasefire, killing at least three people in Kherson and rejecting a US-backed proposal to extend t…
HighUkraine Strikes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker in Mediterranean with Aerial Drone
Ukraine successfully conducted its first aerial drone strike on a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean, marking an escalation in efforts to disrupt…
MediumUkraine pivots to security provider, targeting seven NATO drone deals by year-end
Ukraine is shifting from military aid recipient to security provider, targeting defense deals with seven NATO countries by year-end while sharing drone experti…
HighIsraeli strike kills five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, including Pulitzer winner
An Israeli airstrike killed five Al Jazeera journalists including Anas Al Sharif near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Israel claims Al Sharif led a Hamas cell, bu…
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