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.
Gulf States Vow Response After Iran's Ballistic Missile Strikes
Iran launched ballistic missiles at multiple Gulf states on February 28, 2026, following US-Israeli strikes. Gulf nations intercepted most missiles but reporte…
HighShipping resumes through Hormuz after US-Iran deal, but remains well below normal
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, with 172 vessels crossing since June 18, though volumes re…
HighRussian glide bombs kill seven in Kharkiv as Zelenskiy fires air force commander
Russian glide bombs struck Kharkiv killing seven civilians including a 14-year-old girl and injuring 77; Zelenskiy fired the air force commander after an F-16…
HighAssad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes, crimes against humanity
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, now exiled in Russia, has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed duri…
HighArmy rejects 114,000 applicants on medical grounds, raising questions over recruitment rules
Over 114,000 Army applications were rejected on medical grounds in five years, with critics arguing policies are too strict and exclude capable recruits with s…
HighIran's New Supreme Leader Orders Strait of Hormuz Closed Amid Escalating US-Israeli Conflict
Iran's new supreme leader orders the Strait of Hormuz closed while launching fresh attacks on Gulf energy targets, escalating regional conflict as oil prices s…
HighIAEA unable to verify Iran's uranium stockpile for five months after June strikes
The IAEA has been unable to verify Iran's enriched uranium stockpile for five months following Israeli and US strikes on nuclear sites in June. Iran maintains…
HighGaza ceasefire in tatters after eight months of violations and deaths
An eight-month ceasefire in Gaza has deteriorated with widespread violations and approximately 1,000 deaths from Israeli attacks, alongside severe humanitarian…
HighCindy McCain urges Trump administration to boost food aid amid global hunger crisis
Cindy McCain calls for increased food aid funding, linking food security to national security as global hunger reaches historic levels amid regional conflicts.
HighGlobal military spending surges to $3 trillion as geopolitical tensions fuel arms race
Global military spending has risen 41% over the past decade, reaching nearly $3 trillion in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions, technological advancement, a…
HighSAS war crimes inquiry reveals allegations withheld from police over morale concerns
A UK Special Forces chief told an inquiry that war crimes allegations against the SAS were deliberately not referred to military police in 2011 due to concerns…
HighTrump's Iran Operation: Inside the Plan to Eliminate Khamenei
Trump authorized a major military operation against Iran coordinated with Israel, reportedly killing Supreme Leader Khamenei after months of internal debate. T…
MediumRussian drone strike on Kyiv munitions depot kills 37, reignites storage safety crisis
A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian military munitions warehouse near Kyiv, killing at least 37 people and damaging 50+ residential buildings. Ukrainian authori…
HighIranian women defy hardline push to enforce hijab amid economic crisis
Iranian women are increasingly defying mandatory hijab rules despite hardliners' renewed push for enforcement, with authorities appearing reluctant to launch m…
HighIran threatens US-linked oil firms after US strikes Kharg Island export hub
Iran's military warned of retaliatory strikes against US-linked oil companies after American forces attacked military sites on Kharg Island, a critical oil exp…
HighU.N. Commission Finds Israel's Targeting of Gaza Children Constitutes Genocide
A UN commission of inquiry concludes that Israeli military operations deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza post-truce, meeting the legal definiti…
HighUkraine Strikes Russian Oil Rigs in Caspian Sea After Moscow's Massive Attacks
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on three Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea, escalating retaliation for Moscow's massive bombardment that left thousands…
HighLaura Loomer shifts stance on Russia's war during Ukrainian shelter visit
Laura Loomer, a conservative political figure, has changed her position on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, discussing her evolving views in an exclusive AP inter…
MediumHouthis seize Red Sea port, escalating Yemen conflict and disrupting global shipping
Yemen's Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port of Mocha, expanding their control and disrupting maritime traffic. The offensive has killed over 500 people a…
HighSyrian court sentences Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during the 14-yea…
HighRussian deserters face near-certain asylum rejection in Germany despite persecution risks
German authorities are denying asylum applications from Russian military deserters despite documented evidence of torture and forced deployment. A young conscr…
HighIran strikes US Gulf allies after US aerial bombardment escalates Mideast tensions
Iran launched drone attacks on US bases in Gulf allies after overnight US strikes on Iranian military targets. A US strike reportedly hit a wedding party in Ir…
HighIran War Energy Crisis Triggers Deadly Fuel Protests Across Africa
Rising diesel prices from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict are sparking violent protests across Africa, forcing governments to choose between subsidies and social…
HighUNESCO lists Lebanese castle, West Bank site as endangered amid Israeli objections
UNESCO added Beaufort Castle in Lebanon and Sebastia in the West Bank to its World Heritage in Danger list amid Israeli military operations, with Israel reject…
HighRussia launches massive 70-missile strike on Ukraine after Black Sea naval losses
Russia executed one of its most elaborate aerial attacks on Ukraine with 70 missiles and drones early Sunday, following Ukrainian strikes on Russian naval vess…
HighOil prices ease as Saudi supply recovery outweighs Houthi attacks
Brent crude fell 0.78% to $103.06/barrel as Saudi Arabia recovered crude shipments through alternative routes, offsetting concerns from Houthi attacks on energ…
HighCycle of occupation and resistance turns deadly near Nablus
Five Palestinians killed near Nablus as Israel establishes four new outposts, exemplifying the cycle where occupation generates resistance that justifies furth…
MediumIran tensions strain Trump-Netanyahu alliance, exposing US-Israel rifts
Potential US-Iran military conflict strains Trump-Netanyahu alliance, exposing strategic divergences between Washington and Israel while oil markets react to e…
MediumTime Running Out for Iran as US Tightens Economic and Military Pressure
The US and Iran are locked in a strategic standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, with the Trump administration applying dual economic and military pressure while…
MediumRussian drone strikes Romanian building, triggering EU and NATO condemnation
A Russian drone struck a building in Romania, injuring two people and prompting strong EU and NATO condemnation. Russia denies responsibility while tensions es…
HighTrump hails Iran situation as 'going quite well' amid fresh missile and drone exchanges
The US shot down Iranian missiles and drones in the Persian Gulf as both nations exchanged strikes, testing a fragile ceasefire amid stalled peace negotiations.
HighHouthis claim 14-drone attack on Saudi airports and Aramco facilities
Yemen's Houthi militia claimed launching 14 bomb-laden drones targeting Saudi airports and Aramco refineries, citing coalition escalation. Saudi Arabia reporte…
MediumUS strikes Iranian air defenses on Kharg Island as regional tensions escalate
US forces attack air defense systems on Iran's Kharg Island while Israel targets Iranian rail infrastructure, as military tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf…
MediumTurkey launches Ukrainian warship as Crimea faces new attacks
Ukraine receives a new Turkish-built anti-submarine warship as it expands naval capabilities, while Crimea faces missile attacks and Estonia tightens sanctions…
HighOil surges 4% as US-Iran tensions reignite; tech stocks tumble globally
Oil prices surged over 4% following renewed US-Iran hostilities threatening the Strait of Hormuz, while Asian tech stocks plummeted amid inflation concerns and…
HighActive-duty soldier's wife deported as Trump rolls back military family protections
An active-duty US soldier's wife was deported to Honduras, marking at least the seventh military family member removed under Trump's immigration rollback that…
HighGaza flotilla activists allege abuse during Israeli detention
Pro-Palestinian activists deported after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted allege they suffered beatings, sexual assault, and mistreatment while de…
HighIran releases undated video of Supreme Leader as IRGC launches strikes on Israel
Iran released an undated video of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as the IRGC launched missile strikes toward Israel and US bases, prompting emergency aler…
MediumTrump urges Netanyahu to avoid retaliation against Iran after missile strikes
Trump said he would call Netanyahu to discourage Israeli retaliation against Iran's missile attacks, citing concerns that escalation could derail ongoing nucle…
HighRussia Strikes Ukrainian Rail Hub Near Poland Border in Warning to Western Allies
Russia struck a train station on Ukraine's rail network near the Poland border, officials characterize the attack as a warning to Kyiv's Western allies about s…
HighUkraine accuses Israel of purchasing Russian-stolen grain; EU considers sanctions
Ukraine and the EU are confronting Israel over purchases of grain allegedly stolen by Russia from Ukrainian territories, with potential sanctions being conside…
HighOnly 1 in 3 Americans Support Iran War; Majority Unclear on Trump's Strategy
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only one-third of Americans support military action against Iran, with most uncertain about Trump administration's strategic objecti…
HighIsraeli strike kills 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza
Seven aid workers, including six foreign nationals, were killed when their World Central Kitchen convoy came under fire in Gaza. Israeli PM Netanyahu acknowled…
HighIran threatens 'total ruin' as US-Iran tensions escalate amid failed diplomacy
Iran threatens 'total ruin' if war resumes while US conducts military operations against Iranian targets and commercial vessels during ongoing diplomatic negot…
HighPutin claims Ukraine conflict nearing end amid conflicting signals
Putin declares the Ukraine conflict is ending while the Kremlin simultaneously signals peace remains distant, creating contradictory messaging about ceasefire…
MediumIran vows escalating strikes if US-Israel attack infrastructure
Iran warns the US and Israel of intensified retaliatory strikes if its infrastructure is attacked, vowing continued conflict until aggression ceases. The threa…
HighSaudi oil pipeline hit by Iraqi drones as Middle East tensions escalate
Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline after drones from Iraq struck the crucial export route, causing injuries. The attack highlights escalating region…
HighRubio calls on NATO for 'Plan B' to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran standoff
Secretary Rubio calls on NATO to develop military contingency plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Iran maintains its blockade, escalating tensions over cri…
HighNetanyahu claims multiple nations ready to accept Gaza residents
Israeli PM Netanyahu stated several countries are willing to accept Palestinians leaving Gaza, with Trump confirming regional cooperation on a proposed 60-day…
HighOPEC+ Approves Fourth Output Hike as Middle East Tensions Persist
OPEC+ approved its fourth oil production quota increase since the Strait of Hormuz closure, boosting output for July despite ongoing Middle East conflicts and…
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