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.
Ukraine intensifies shadow fleet strikes as Russia pounds Kyiv and Odesa
Ukraine's military struck a dozen Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers supplying Crimea while Russian missiles hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring 12 people. President Zele…
HighIsraeli strike kills Lebanese general as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
An Israeli airstrike killed a Lebanese army general and two soldiers, occurring days after a ceasefire agreement. The IDF stated the incident is under review.
HighIsraeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after ceasefire extension
Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon killing six people including three paramedics hours after agreeing to extend a ceasefire, while also eliminatin…
HighIran Launches Missile Barrage at US Bases in Qatar and Iraq in Major Escalation
Iran fired ballistic missiles at US military bases in Qatar and Iraq in retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, marking direct escal…
HighUkraine marks 1,000 days of war as allies clear long-range strikes on Russian soil
Ukraine reaches the 1,000-day milestone of Russia's invasion with continued missile attacks killing 10 in Odesa. Western allies move to expand Ukraine's strike…
HighRussia claims Kursk gains as Ukraine seeks UN verification of seized territory
Russia claims it retook two villages in Kursk while ordering evacuations near the Ukrainian border, continuing its counteroffensive against Ukraine's August in…
HighPoland weighed Ukraine partition in war's early days, ex-FM says
Former Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski revealed Warsaw considered partitioning Ukraine in the war's first days, citing uncertainty about Ukraine's su…
MediumIsraeli troops kill two in south Lebanon, drawing ceasefire violation accusations
Israeli soldiers killed two men in southern Lebanon, the first fatal incident since a weekend ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israel claims they were operatives posi…
HighOil surges past $111 as Trump keeps Iran military option open amid ceasefire stalemate
US-Iran military tensions intensify as Trump keeps military options open despite ceasefire signals. Brent crude surges above $111/barrel amid Strait of Hormuz…
HighTrump pivots to Ukraine after Gaza ceasefire, considers Tomahawk missiles for Kyiv
After brokering a Gaza ceasefire, Trump pivots to ending the Ukraine war, considering long-range Tomahawk missiles for Kyiv while pressuring Putin to negotiate…
HighMiddle East Crisis Widens as Ceasefire Falters; Trump, Xi Discuss Strait of Hormuz Security
Escalating Israel-Hezbollah fighting and Iran-US tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping routes and global energy supplies, while BRICS nations debate regi…
HighTrump envoys Witkoff and Kushner head to Moscow and Kyiv for peace talks
White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv to meet with Putin and Zelenskyy in a renewed diplomatic push to end the Ru…
HighIsraeli strikes in southern Lebanon intensify as US-Iran peace talks stall
Israel conducted overnight strikes in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah reported intense fighting, coinciding with postponed US-Iran talks aimed at ending regional…
HighIsrael continues strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah
Israel continues military operations against Lebanon despite announcing a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, raising questions about the agreement's viability…
HighIsrael-Hezbollah Fighting Persists Despite Multiple Ceasefire Attempts
Despite multiple ceasefire agreements, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues with casualties on both sides and ongoing military operations in Lebanon…
HighIran attacks Kuwait airport as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks advance amid fragile peace
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait's airport killing one and wounding 63, escalating tensions as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks stall and Israel-Leba…
HighNato chief Rutte warns Russia's reckless actions strengthen European defence resolve
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russia's escalating hybrid attacks across Europe and unrelenting assaults on Ukraine demonstrate desperation, but…
HighUkraine targets Russian shadow fleet as peace talks reach critical juncture
Ukrainian sea drones disabled a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea, marking the third shadow fleet strike in two weeks as diplomatic efforts toward a ceasefir…
HighIran launches missile barrage at Israel, shattering fragile ceasefire
Iran fired missiles at Israel Sunday, the first attack since an April ceasefire, escalating regional tensions and complicating U.S.-led mediation efforts to en…
HighTrump claims Iran war 'very complete' as conflict reshapes Middle East
Trump tells CBS the Iran-Israel war is "very complete" and could end in four weeks, but contradicts himself calling it "the beginning" of building a new countr…
HighU.S. escalates Iran strikes as shipping grinds to halt, oil prices surge
The U.S. conducted its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran while President Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure for each ship attacked in the…
HighNetanyahu Seeks to End U.S. Financial Aid to Israel Over Decade
Israeli PM Netanyahu tells CBS he wants Israel to eliminate American financial military support over ten years, citing declining U.S. public support for Israel…
HighLebanese question 'pilot zone' plan as Israel withdraws from villages it never occupied
Residents returning to southern Lebanese villages under a US-brokered pilot zone plan claim Israel never occupied their towns, suggesting the framework agreeme…
HighTrump offers Ukraine Patriot missile production licence amid escalating Russian strikes
Trump pledges to grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot interceptor missiles to counter Russian ballistic attacks, though experts question feasibility of d…
HighPutin Rejects Peace Talks, Claims Victory Despite Stalling Offensive
Putin rejected Zelensky's ceasefire offer and reiterated maximalist war goals at Russia's economic forum, while claiming inevitable victory despite ISW assessm…
HighRussia claims Africa Corps thwarted Mali coup as rebels seize key town
Russia claims its Africa Corps prevented a coup in Mali, but local reports suggest troops negotiated their exit from Kidal after rebel forces killed the defens…
HighIsrael Strikes Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone Launch; Military Conducts Multi-Front Readiness Drill
Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched two explosive drones at Israeli forces in a buffer zone. The IDF said it intercepted o…
HighIran's economy faces mounting pressure as maritime disruptions spread beyond Hormuz
Iran's economy deteriorates as US naval blockades, Houthi disruptions in Red Sea, and attacks in Caspian Sea threaten oil exports and trade routes. Domestic fu…
HighLebanon death toll from Israeli strikes exceeds 3,000 despite ceasefire
Lebanon's health ministry reports 3,020 deaths from Israeli strikes since March, with over 400 killed since a ceasefire began in April. The fragile truce shows…
HighIsrael strikes Sanaa after Houthis fire cluster missile, escalating Yemen conflict
Israeli airstrikes struck Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday in retaliation for a Houthi cluster missile attack, marking an escalation in the months-long conflict…
HighIran Threatens Tel Aviv Strikes If Israel Continues Lebanon Operations
Iran's National Security Council warned of potential missile strikes on Tel Aviv if Israeli operations in southern Lebanon persist, despite a US-announced ceas…
HighTrump Criticizes Netanyahu Over 'Vicious' Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
President Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over strikes on Beirut, calling them "vicious" and questioning the military operation's civ…
HighRussia, Ukraine trade blame as US-brokered ceasefire nears collapse
As a US-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine approaches its end, both sides accuse each other of violations and continued fighting, with no signs of g…
HighPutin claims Ukraine war 'coming to an end' after subdued Victory Day parade
Putin suggested the four-year Ukraine conflict is concluding and expressed willingness to meet Zelensky to sign agreements, remarks made after a subdued Victor…
HighBurnham pledges missile blueprints to Ukraine in first PM foreign visit
UK PM Andy Burnham visits Kyiv to provide Ukraine with blueprints for long-range missile production, pledging continued support against Russian aggression amid…
HighIran-Israel Conflict Escalates as Trump Issues Infrastructure Ultimatum
US-Israel military operations against Iran intensify with Trump threatening infrastructure destruction by deadline, while ceasefire negotiations collapse and r…
MediumIsrael maintains southern Lebanon strikes as fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah holds
Israel continues attacking southern Lebanon while respecting a partial ceasefire that shields Beirut from strikes. The fragile deal, brokered by the US, faces…
HighU.S. and Iran trade fire as ceasefire talks stall; Hezbollah rejects Lebanon truce
The U.S. and Iran traded military fire Friday despite ceasefire efforts, with the U.S. shooting down drones and striking Iranian targets while Iran launched mi…
HighKushner meets Hamas as diplomatic push aims to break Gaza ceasefire stalemate
Trump envoy Jared Kushner held rare talks with Hamas leadership in Egypt to advance a stalled 15-point US-backed ceasefire plan, ahead of meetings with Netanya…
HighNetanyahu claims Iran victory, vows indefinite Lebanon presence despite US deal
Netanyahu declares historic victory over Iran while rejecting withdrawal from Lebanon, as a US-Tehran preliminary agreement sparks criticism in Israel over per…
HighIsraeli strikes kill one in southern Lebanon, breaching June ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike killed one person and injured 11 in southern Lebanon, marking one of the deadliest bombings since the June ceasefire began. Israel cited H…
HighHouthis seize Red Sea port of Mocha, escalating Yemen conflict
Yemen's Houthi rebels captured the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday, advancing toward the critical Bab al-Mandab strait and intensifying region…
HighRussian drone attacks kill six in Ukraine as ceasefire expires
Russia launched 800 drones across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people, as a US-brokered three-day ceasefire expired. President Zelensky warned of…
HighUkraine and Russia announce separate truces amid threats over Moscow military parade
Ukraine and Russia declared separate temporary ceasefires around Russia's Victory Day celebrations, with mutual threats of massive attacks if terms are violate…
MediumIran's European threats: Strategic posturing or credible risk to NATO allies?
Iran has threatened Bulgaria and southeastern Europe in retaliation for US military operations, targeting NATO bases and strategic infrastructure. Analysts deb…
HighVance warns Israeli critics: Trump is your only ally, don't bite the hand that feeds you
VP JD Vance rebuked Israeli cabinet members criticizing Trump's Iran deal, asserting Trump is Israel's sole powerful ally while referencing $4bn annual US mili…
HighRussia Deploys Nuclear Warheads to Belarus Amid NATO Tensions
Russia has delivered nuclear warheads to Belarus and conducted joint nuclear exercises with Lukashenko, escalating military posturing as NATO tensions rise and…
HighZelenskyy's Tongue-in-Cheek 'Decree' Permits Moscow Victory Day Parade as Three-Day Ceasefire Begins
Ukraine and Russia confirmed a three-day ceasefire from May 9-11, with Zelenskyy sarcastically 'decreeing' Moscow can hold its Victory Day parade. Despite the…
HighZelenskyy's Tongue-in-Cheek 'Decree' Permits Moscow Victory Day as Three-Day Ceasefire Begins
Ukraine and Russia confirmed a three-day ceasefire from May 9-11, with Zelenskyy issuing a tongue-in-cheek decree allowing Moscow's Victory Day parade while fi…
HighRussian attacks kill 20+ as Moscow and Kyiv propose rival, unilateral ceasefires
Russia and Ukraine declared rival unilateral ceasefires ahead of Victory Day commemorations, but continued attacks killed over 20 people, with neither side agr…
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