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.
US Aviator Describes 'Free-Falling' After Plane Shot Down Over Iran
A US Air Force officer described free-falling with a damaged parachute after his F-15E was shot down over Iran in April, leading to a complex 48-hour rescue in…
HighTrump Signals Possible Iran Military Action, Says Decision Pending
Trump signals he hasn't decided on large-scale Iran strikes while meeting with senior advisors, as Tehran responds with increased seriousness to escalating ten…
MediumAtaque de drones iraní a Kuwait deja un muerto; escalada amenaza negociaciones de paz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Kuwait's international airport that killed at least one person and wounded over…
HighUS Diplomats Walk Out on France Over UN Human Rights Criticism
US diplomats walked out during a UN Security Council meeting as France criticized America's human rights record, escalating tensions between allies over a UN h…
HighCanada Pledges C$350M Air Defense Package to Ukraine, Forges 100-Year Defense Pact
Canada announces a C$350 million air defense package for Ukraine and pledges to produce millions of drones, with one-third designated for Ukrainian forces, as…
HighAttack on Strait of Hormuz vessel kills one, reignites oil supply concerns
An Iranian commercial vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and reigniting concerns about threats to global oi…
MediumUS strikes ISIS targets in Syria, destroys communications hub and weapons caches
The US military conducted five airstrikes against ISIS positions in Syria between January 27 and February 2, destroying communications centers, weapons depots,…
HighIreland leads seven European nations condemning Israeli demolitions of Bedouin homes
Seven European nations, including Ireland on the UN Security Council, condemned Israel's demolition of Bedouin homes in the West Bank's Area C, affecting 70 pe…
HighTrump pledges Memphis troop deployment, eyes Chicago as preferred target
Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard and military troops to Memphis, Tennessee to control crime, while expressing preference for Chicago intervention…
HighSpanish flotilla activist detained by Israel escalates protest with dry strike
A Spanish activist from a Gaza-bound flotilla detained by Israel has escalated his hunger strike to a dry strike, refusing water. The UN is demanding his immed…
HighNetanyahu rechaza plan de paz de Trump y exige desarme total de Hamás antes de retirada
Netanyahu rechaza el plan de 15 puntos de Trump para Gaza, insistiendo en que Israel no se retirará hasta el desarme total de Hamás, mientras advierte sobre 'i…
HighLatvia tightens bus service restrictions to Russia and Belarus amid security concerns
Latvia is rejecting new permits for passenger bus routes to Russia and Belarus citing national security concerns, though existing routes remain until 2027. The…
HighU.S. soldier missing in Morocco after attempting water rescue during exercises
A U.S. soldier is missing after jumping into water to rescue another service member during military exercises in Morocco. Search operations continue as officia…
HighFact Check: Iran Did Not Invite Prabowo to Mediate US-Israel Talks
Tempo.co fact-checks viral claims that Iran invited Indonesian President Prabowo to mediate US-Israel talks, finding no evidence of such invitation. Pakistan,…
HighTrump confirma reunión con Netanyahu y afirma: "Sabe quién es el jefe"
Trump confirmó un próximo encuentro con Netanyahu en la Casa Blanca, afirmando mantener una excelente relación con el premier israelí. La reunión ocurriría tra…
High55 nations still enforce capital punishment as global trend shifts toward abolition
Amnesty International reports 883 executions in 2022 across 55 countries, with China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia leading. Despite global abolition trends, 28,282 i…
HighHamás libera el primer grupo de siete rehenes israelíes en acuerdo de alto el fuego
Hamás entregó el primer grupo de siete rehenes israelíes supervivientes del ataque del 7 de octubre de 2023. Se espera la liberación de 13 rehenes más con vida…
HighAtaques israelíes dejan cuatro muertos en Gaza, incluidos menores
Ataques israelíes en la Franja de Gaza han dejado al menos cuatro muertos, incluidos menores de edad, en operaciones que continúan pese a los acuerdos de alto…
MediumUN finds Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians constitute crime against humanity
UN inquiry documents Russian forces systematically using drones to hunt and bomb Ukrainian civilians near frontlines, forcing thousands to flee in what constit…
HighIsrael recluta rabinos para combatir la campaña de espionaje iraní
Israel incorpora rabinos a campaña de concientización contra operaciones de espionaje iraní que buscan reclutar agentes en múltiples sectores. Autoridades han…
HighTrump threatens 50% tariffs on China if it arms Iran
Trump warns China of 50% tariffs if it provides missile systems to Iran, citing US intelligence reports of potential arms transfers ahead of his planned May vi…
HighPhiladelphia-area school district faces tens of thousands in extra fuel costs as diesel prices surge
A Philadelphia-area school district faces tens of thousands in additional fuel expenses as diesel prices surge amid geopolitical tensions. Rising energy costs…
MediumIran conflict threatens global fertilizer supply, risking food security
Escalating tensions with Iran risk disrupting fertilizer supplies and fuel costs, potentially threatening food security globally with billions of meals at risk…
HighIran escalates Gulf attacks following fresh US strikes
Iran has renewed attacks on Gulf states following another night of US military strikes, escalating regional tensions and military confrontation in the Middle E…
HighChancellor warns on grocery prices as Infantino faces FIFA pressure
UK Chancellor John Healey vows to crack down on grocery price gouging and fuel costs while warning of further cost-of-living pain from Iran tensions. The pledg…
HighDR Congo sues Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged military aggression
DR Congo filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of breaching international treaties and supporting armed groups since t…
HighU.S. Removes Syria From Terrorism Sponsors List, Lifting Sanctions
The U.S. removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, lifting economic sanctions and signaling potential diplomatic normalization following the cou…
HighIran threatens 'economic warfare' and exclusion zone near Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions escalate
Iran threatens the US with economic warfare and missiles while announcing plans for a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabi…
HighPalestinians celebrate Spain's World Cup victory amid political solidarity
Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank celebrated Spain's World Cup victory, viewing it as recognition of Spain's diplomatic support for Palestinian causes.
MediumGuardian uncovers suspected insider trading in Polymarket bets on US-Iran ceasefire
The Guardian reports eight suspicious Polymarket accounts may have used insider information to bet $70,000 on a US-Iran ceasefire before March 31, potentially…
HighHouthis Develop Homegrown Weapons Using AI, Reducing Iran Dependence
Yemen's Houthis are increasingly manufacturing advanced weapons independently using AI and other technologies, reducing their dependence on Iranian support.
HighGermany and Poland forge defence pact as European power dynamics shift
Germany and Poland have signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement, signaling strengthened military ties as Europe's geopolitical balance shifts in respo…
HighEU Breaks Hungary's Veto, Approves Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers
Hungary's government ended PM Orbán's months-long veto, allowing the EU to approve sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank and Hamas o…
HighGlobal executions hit 44-year high as 2,707 people put to death in 2025
At least 2,707 executions were recorded globally in 2025, a 78% increase from 2024, with Iran and Saudi Arabia accounting for the majority. Amnesty Internation…
HighU.S. launches new strikes against Iran targeting military infrastructure
U.S. Central Command conducted a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting ammunition depots, command centers, and warehouses in what officials…
HighU.S. Military Chief Warns of Probable Afghan Civil War as Taliban Consolidates Power
US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley warns that civil war is probable in Afghanistan as Taliban consolidates power, risking terrorist group resurgence wit…
HighIran, US Establish Strait of Hormuz Hotline as Tehran Asserts New Control
Iran and the US have agreed to establish a telephone hotline for the Strait of Hormuz to prevent misunderstandings between vessels. Iran's chief negotiator sta…
HighHamas anuncia Khalil al-Hayya como novo líder político do movimento
O Hamas anunciou a eleição de Khalil al-Hayya como novo líder político do movimento, quase dois anos após o assassinato de Yahya Sinwar por Israel.
HighIslamic State Mozambique Shifts to IED-Centric Strategy After Territorial Losses
Islamic State Mozambique has intensified improvised explosive device attacks since June, shifting to asymmetric tactics after territorial losses to Rwandan and…
HighTrump asserts US control of Hormuz as Iran threatens prolonged conflict
Trump claims US control of the Strait of Hormuz while Iran threatens to prolong conflict, causing shipping traffic to plummet and global oil stockpiles to depl…
HighPetro acusa Netanyahu de genocídio endossado por democracias ocidentais
Presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro critica duramente Israel por crimes de guerra contra palestinos, denunciando a hipocrisia de democracias ocidentais que end…
HighOil tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran escalates tensions amid US economic pressure
An oil tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical US-protected shipping route, as Iran vows retaliation against US economic pressure. Two mariners w…
HighIran Strikes US Base After Reported Exchange Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC targeted a US airbase following reported American strikes near Bandar Abbas Airport, marking the latest escalation in tense exchanges between US an…
MediumLos hutíes ganan influencia en el «Eje de la Resistencia» iraní mientras tensiones escalan en Oriente Medio
Los hutíes ganan influencia dentro de la alianza de Irán mientras controlan estrechos estratégicos clave, lo que genera tensiones regionales y afecta el comerc…
MediumUN detentions by Yemen's Houthis reach 69 as humanitarian crisis deepens
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns the detention of approximately 70 UN employees by Houthi authorities in Yemen on espionage charges, warning it u…
HighNigeria's Paradox: Exporting Jet Fuel While Airlines Face Crippling Shortages
Nigeria has become Europe's largest jet fuel supplier via the Dangote refinery, but domestic airlines face crippling fuel scarcity and high prices due to dereg…
HighNetanyahu sabotages ceasefire as Iran emerges regional power in fragile truce
A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran collapsed within hours after Netanyahu rejected the agreement's terms, escalating regional conflict and potentially…
MediumKuwait and Saudi Arabia report new drone attacks as Middle East tensions escalate
Iran maintains de facto blockade of Strait of Hormuz following US-Israel offensive, with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia reporting new drone attacks. G7 nations face p…
HighOil tanker hijacked off Yemen coast amid fears of Houthi-pirate coordination
An oil tanker has been hijacked off Yemen's Shabwa coast and is being steered toward Somali waters, raising concerns about potential coordination between Houth…
HighUAE's OPEC Exit Reshapes Global Oil Dynamics
The UAE has shocked the oil market by announcing its withdrawal from OPEC, citing economic incentives to pursue independent production strategies amid regional…
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