Sudan's army reclaims key highway to besieged El Obeid
Sudan's military claims to have regained full control of Al Sadarat highway connecting Khartoum to El Obeid, which has been under siege by the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.
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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.
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Africa's Energy Pivot: How Renewables Are Reshaping the Continent's Future
African nations are pivoting toward Chinese-backed renewable energy infrastructure to escape fossil fuel dependence, driven by geopolitical instability and plummeting clean energy costs. This shift positions China as Africa's strategic partner while the U.S. risks losing economic and geopolitical influence.
Indian markets snap 5-day losing streak as oil prices fall on US-Iran pause
Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded after five consecutive sessions of decline, driven by sharp drops in crude oil prices following US-Iran military pause and improved global sentiment.
Five climbers found dead on Mount Elbrus after group strays in bad weather
Five foreign climbers, believed to be Bosnian, died on Russia's Mount Elbrus after their group strayed from route during rapidly deteriorating weather. Two survivors were rescued from the group of seven.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes; child killed in Chernihiv supermarket attack
Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged attacks killing at least 10 people, including a child at a Chernihiv supermarket. Both sides deny targeting civilians as civilian casualty rates surge in 2026.
West Bank tensions escalate after deadliest clash; settlers target Palestinian homes
Following the deadliest West Bank clash in 2026 that killed two Israelis and four Palestinians, Israeli settlers launched retaliatory attacks on Palestinian communities while over 130 Palestinians were detained in military raids.
Pentagon reclassifies four war deaths as 'Overseas Operations' amid ceasefire dispute
The Pentagon reclassified four U.S. service members killed in July as "Overseas Operations Casualties" rather than Iran war deaths, reducing the official conflict death toll from 18 to 14 despite the deaths occurring after military action resumed.
Lod Airport massacre survivor's family finds closure in terrorist's death
Kozo Okamoto, a Japanese Red Army terrorist who killed 26 people in a 1972 Lod Airport attack, has died. Victim families express forgiveness despite Okamoto never showing remorse during his 78-year life.
Mali's conflict enters perilous phase as separatists and al-Qaeda affiliate forge unprecedented alliance
A joint offensive by Mali's separatist FLA and al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM in April 2026 has fundamentally transformed the conflict, creating an unprecedented military partnership that challenges both the Malian state and Russian forces while complicating peace prospects.
ASEAN Faces Critical Test as South China Sea, Myanmar Tensions Mirror Middle East Risks
ASEAN foreign ministers convened in Manila to address escalating military tensions in the South China Sea and Middle East conflicts, recognizing the region's potential for global instability if disputes are mismanaged.
Presidente electo de Colombia romperá relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba y Nicaragua
El presidente electo colombiano Abelardo de la Espriella anunció el cierre de 14 embajadas y 15 consulados, además de romper relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba y Nicaragua, mientras suspende la apertura de embajada en Palestina.
Mali's separatists and al-Qaeda allies reshape conflict with unprecedented military partnership
A joint offensive by Mali's separatist FLA and al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM has fundamentally transformed the northern conflict, creating an unprecedented military partnership that complicates peace prospects and threatens regional stability.
China's Strategic Ascent Reshapes Global Power Balance
China demonstrates growing military and economic capabilities, challenging US supremacy through strategic restraint and calculated responses to Western pressure, signaling an emerging multipolar world order.
Indian markets poised for positive open as crude softens, geopolitical tensions ease
Indian equities signal a positive market open as softer crude oil prices and easing Iran-US tensions boost investor sentiment, though F&O expiry and FPI volatility remain key concerns.
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Fighting Pauses for Second Day
Oil prices decline as the US and Iran maintain a ceasefire for a second consecutive day, with no military strikes reported and markets signaling optimism toward conflict resolution.
Trump administration pauses Iran strikes, signals opening for diplomatic talks
The Trump administration has signaled a pause in military strikes against Iran, creating space for diplomatic negotiations while Tehran has also halted retaliatory strikes.
Space becomes invisible battlefield as China aids Iran against U.S. in Middle East war
Chinese space technology is enabling Iranian precision strikes against US assets, marking history's first proxy war in space and shifting the balance of power in the Middle East conflict.
Lebanese families return to rubble as Israel accused of demolishing homes in 'pilot zones'
Lebanese residents returning to southern 'pilot zones' find widespread destruction, with Lebanon's army accusing Israel of bulldozing homes and obstructing repatriation efforts.
Ukrainian drones strike Belgorod and southern Russian cities in overnight attacks
Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked Belgorod and multiple southern Russian cities, striking logistics warehouses, FSB facilities, and killing a Communist Party official with at least two confirmed dead.
U.S.-Iran fighting pauses as diplomatic talks show progress
A two-day pause in US-Iran fighting follows nearly two weeks of intense conflict and reflects progress in diplomatic negotiations, though concerns mount over US munitions depletion.
Hamas Elevates Survivor Al-Hayya as Political Chief, Signaling Continuity Over Reform
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new political leader, a veteran negotiator and survival expert whose appointment signals organizational continuity rather than reform despite Gaza's devastation.
UN Chief Guterres Visits Syria's Notorious Sednaya Prison in Historic Tour
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured Sednaya prison in Syria during his first visit to the country since 2009, marking symbolic engagement with the regime's former detention facility.
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes, Signals Openness to Talks Amid Escalation Concerns
Trump administration halts Iran strikes to create space for negotiations, with military advisors citing concerns about depleting air defenses. Tehran has reciprocally paused retaliatory actions.
Dollar retreats as US-Iran tensions ease, oil prices fall
The dollar retreated as US-Iran military tensions de-escalated, reducing geopolitical risk premiums and causing oil prices to decline from elevated levels.