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.
Houthis claim Saudi base strike as Yemen fighting intensifies, threatening Red Sea shipping
Iran-backed Houthis claim drone and missile strikes on a Saudi military base as fighting with Yemen's government forces intensifies, displacing tens of thousan…
HighIran escalates regional tensions with Kuwait airport strikes as diplomatic talks stall
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked Kuwait airport and US military bases in retaliation for alleged US strikes, killing at least one Indian national and wound…
HighUkraine deploys long-range drones extending strike capability deep into Russian territory
Ukraine's military intelligence has deployed drones with 3,500 km range, extending strike capabilities deep into Russian territory including Siberia and previo…
HighIran War Threatens Gulf's Economic Stability and Global Energy Security
Escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict risks disrupting 20% of global oil supplies through Strait of Hormuz, undermining Gulf states' carefully built image as stab…
HighIran holds massive funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei amid political symbolism
Iran conducts funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with massive crowds expected in Tehran, amid analysis of religious and political mes…
HighIsrael expands Tehran strikes as Trump warns residents to evacuate
Israel broadens air campaign on Tehran following surprise military strikes, as Trump warns residents to evacuate and denies ceasefire efforts. The escalating c…
HighIsraeli airstrikes hit Lebanon as Hezbollah issues evacuation warning to northern Israel
Israeli Air Force conducts airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon as regional tensions escalate. Iran-backed Hezbollah issues evacuation warnings to Is…
MediumUkraine Strikes 13 Russian Shadow Fleet Ships in Black Sea Campaign
Ukrainian drones struck 13 Russian shadow fleet vessels in the Black and Azov Seas, intensifying efforts to disrupt Moscow's maritime operations and cut supply…
HighOil surges past $115 as Iran conflict chokes Hormuz, sparking violence in South Asia
Brent crude surged to $115/barrel as the Iran-Israel war disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, triggering fuel rationing, violence at petrol stations in South As…
HighU.S. gas prices surge past $4/gallon as Iran war strains household budgets
U.S. gas prices surged past $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022 due to Middle East supply disruptions from the Iran war, straining household budgets an…
HighCeasefire strained as Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is deteriorating as Israeli military operations kill dozens, with conflicting casualty reports ranging from…
MediumUS strikes Iran after cargo ship attack; tensions test fragile ceasefire
The US struck Iranian military sites Friday after a drone attack on a cargo ship, testing a fragile week-old ceasefire agreement. Iran's Revolutionary Guards t…
HighYemenis fear return to war as Houthi attacks shatter fragile 2022 truce
Yemen's 2022 ceasefire unravels as Houthi rebels escalate attacks on government areas, reigniting fears of renewed civil war among civilians already traumatize…
HighIran Accuses U.S. of Ceasefire Violation as Trump Pursues Negotiated Settlement
Iran accuses the U.S. of violating a ceasefire agreement as the Trump administration launches fresh strikes on Iranian military targets, while pursuing a negot…
HighRussian missile and drone attack kills at least 22 in Ukraine, destroys apartment building
Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine killing at least 22 people and destroying an apartment building, as Kyiv seeks international suppor…
HighUkraine's Energy Strikes Test Russia's War Capacity as Fuel Shortages Mount
Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy infrastructure are forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports, creating global supply pressures while testing whether economic da…
HighUkrainian drones strike St Petersburg as Putin's economic forum opens
Ukrainian drones hit oil facilities near St Petersburg as Putin prepares to address a major economic forum attracting 130 countries. Russia claims air defenses…
HighUS launches ninth night of strikes on Iran as regional violence escalates across Gulf
The US conducted its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran early Monday, targeting military capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and regional all…
HighOil surges past $100 as U.S. and Iran escalate strikes in Gulf
Brent crude topped $100/barrel as US-Iran military tensions escalated with strikes on oil tankers and Iranian missile attacks on a Jordanian base hosting US fo…
HighHezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Strike as Lebanon-Israel Talks Resume
An Israeli military operation killed a Hezbollah commander amid escalating tensions. Negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are underway in the US as a fragil…
HighIran Fires Missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain; US Retaliates as Ceasefire Talks Stall
Iran fired ballistic missiles at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, which the US said failed or were intercepted. The US responded with strikes on an Iranian faci…
HighIran vows retaliation after Ukraine strikes vessel in Caspian Sea
Iran's foreign minister accused Ukraine of striking an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea at Israel's behest and vowed retaliation. The incident marks potential…
MediumRussia launches ballistic missile barrage on Kyiv and Ukrainian regions
Russia conducted a significant overnight ballistic missile strike on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, with explosions reported across the capital. The attack…
HighKremlin warns of attacks on UK drone factories amid Ukraine weapons support
A Kremlin advisor warned that UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources' as Britain escalates military support to Ukraine with advanced missile…
HighTrump Faces Wary NATO Allies at Turkey Summit Amid Ukraine, Iran Tensions
Trump attends NATO summit in Turkey to meet Zelenskyy while facing allied tensions over defense spending, Iran war involvement, and Greenland acquisition plans.
HighPentagon Quietly Revises Iran War Casualty Reporting Methods
The Pentagon has quietly changed how it reports casualties from the Iran conflict, removing four recently killed troops from official death toll records as tot…
HighTrump claims Iran ceasefire resets war powers clock, but legal experts dispute the interpretation
Trump administration claims a ceasefire with Iran has ended hostilities and reset congressional war powers limits, but legal experts argue ongoing military ope…
HighTrump vows to 'avenge' troops as US-Israel intensify Iran strikes after Khamenei killing
Trump pledged to 'avenge' three US service members killed in Kuwait and issued ultimatums to Iran's leadership as US and Israeli forces intensified strikes fol…
HighZelenskyy ousts popular defence minister Fedorov in surprise reshuffle
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy dismissed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov despite international support, as part of a broader government reshuffle. Fedorov, cr…
HighIran strikes Gulf allies after US attacks, threatens ceasefire collapse
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following US airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations. The escalation centers on control of t…
HighUkraine Targets Russian Logistics Hub Wildberries With Drone Strikes on Moscow
Ukraine conducted large-scale drone attacks on Russian warehouses, including Wildberries logistics facilities, targeting Putin's economy while managing domesti…
HighIran launches first missile strike on Israel since April ceasefire, retaliating for Beirut bombing
Iran launched missiles at Israel Sunday, breaking a ceasefire in place since April, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on suspected Hezbollah positions in sout…
HighRussia intensifies offensive against Ukraine's Donbas fortress cities
Russia is intensifying military operations against Ukraine's key fortress cities in Donbas, with advances reported near Kostiantynivka and Dobropillya as Ukrai…
HighNATO's welfare-to-warfare pivot masks austerity agenda, critics argue
The Morning Star argues that NATO countries are conducting a coordinated campaign to justify cuts to welfare and pensions by exaggerating military threats, pri…
MediumUS declares Iran hostilities 'terminated' under War Powers Resolution
A Trump administration official declared US-Iran hostilities that began in February have officially terminated under War Powers Resolution, citing a two-week c…
HighPutin Unmoved on Ukraine as Russian Public Sentiment Shifts
Putin maintains hardline stance on Ukraine despite military setbacks and growing domestic discontent, as public discourse in Russia shows signs of shifting ami…
HighErdogan praises Hamas solidarity, condemns Israeli military operations
Turkish President Erdogan praised Hamas's solidarity in an Al Jazeera interview while condemning Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, warning of escalation ris…
HighRussia reports civilian deaths in Black Sea strike as Ukraine reshuffles leadership
Russia claims Ukrainian drones killed at least 11 civilians including children in strikes on Black Sea resorts, while Ukraine reshuffles leadership with peace…
MediumSaudi Arabia faces escalating Houthi missile threat after ceasefire collapse
Yemen's Houthi group fired missiles at Saudi Arabia's capital for the first time since 2022, breaking a ceasefire and prompting warnings of further escalation…
HighGulf Tensions Escalate as Iran-US Military Standoff Disrupts Global Energy Markets
Intensifying military conflict between Iran, US, and Israel threatens global energy stability as airstrikes, missile strikes, and alleged pilot ejection escala…
MediumIsraeli military strikes Gaza after rocket fire from Hamas territory
Israeli military struck Hamas targets in Gaza early Sunday after militants fired two rockets into Israel, with no immediate casualties reported on either side.
HighZelenskyy condemns 'shameful' spy agency shootout as Ukraine faces intensifying Russian strikes
Zelenskyy condemned a shootout between Ukraine's SBU and GUR intelligence services that wounded three officers, calling it 'shameful' as Russia intensifies dro…
HighIsrael's Leaders Watch From Sidelines as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Progress
Israeli leaders remain sidelined from U.S.-Iran peace talks while continuing military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, signaling skepticism toward dipl…
MediumZelensky touts 500km drone strikes on Moscow as game-changer in Ukraine war
Zelensky claims Ukrainian forces executed large-scale drone attacks over 500km away on Moscow region, the most intense in years, signaling expanded military re…
HighRussia seizes Nestle, French retailers in latest Western asset grab
Russian authorities seized assets of Nestle and three French companies via presidential decree, transferring operations to a newly-created state entity as reta…
HighTrump Rejects Iran's Hormuz Proposal as Nuclear Talks Stall
Peace talks between the US and Iran remain deadlocked as Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while deferring nuclear discussions. The…
HighShip catches fire after suspected Houthi missile strike in Gulf of Aden
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels likely attacked a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden with a ballistic missile, setting it ablaze. The attack continues a p…
HighRussia Tests Burevestnik Missile as Kremlin Frames Move as Security Response
Russia completed final tests of its Burevestnik missile with unlimited range, claiming it responds to European militarism. Trump criticized the test, urging Pu…
HighRussian advance slows dramatically as Ukraine holds ground in year-long offensive
Russia seized 84 sq km in June 2026 but its rate of territorial advance has slowed 16-fold over the past year, according to military assessments from ISW and D…
HighUS strikes Iranian radar sites after downing drones in latest Gulf escalation
US forces struck Iranian radar sites after intercepting Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating with ballistic missiles. The exchange m…
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