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.
European Stocks Rally on Ceasefire Hope as ECB Rate Decision Looms
European shares rose Thursday as investors bet on U.S.-Iran conflict resolution, with banking and retail stocks leading gains despite tech weakness from Broadc…
HighZelenskyy's Serbia visit balances diplomacy, arms deals amid EU pressure
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes his first official state visit to Serbia, seeking military supplies while Serbian President Vucic balances EU integration w…
HighIsraeli strike kills Lebanese general in disputed attack on army vehicle
Israeli forces killed a Lebanese brigadier-general and two soldiers in a vehicle strike in southern Lebanon, prompting a furious response from the Lebanese Arm…
HighIsrael Skeptical of Hamas Disarmament in Trump's Gaza Peace Plan
Israel demands Hamas fully disarm before withdrawing from Gaza, while Hamas insists on Israeli troop withdrawal first. Trump's peace plan faces implementation…
HighExpert warns of 'bumpy road ahead' for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Expert warns Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire implementation will be difficult, with escalating Lebanon tensions complicating U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts.
MediumUS awaits Iran's response as regional tensions simmer over Hormuz
As US awaits Iran's response to a 14-point peace proposal, violence intensifies across multiple fronts: Israeli strikes kill 24 in Lebanon, an Indian sailor di…
HighTrump's Iran escalation options carry heavy risks with uncertain payoffs
Trump is considering military escalation against Iran including potential ground operations to seize strategic targets, but Pentagon officials warn such moves…
HighEU Accuses China of Training Russian Troops for Ukraine Combat
The EU claims China trained Russian troops in drone warfare for use in Ukraine, marking escalating tensions between Western powers and the China-Russia allianc…
MediumIran Demands US Concessions Before Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Ministry demands US sanctions relief, compensation, and military withdrawal before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump counters with his…
HighHouthi commander rises to prominence amid Yemen offensive
A Houthi military offensive in Yemen has elevated an enigmatic commander's standing while threatening regional stability and global oil supplies amid continued…
MediumTrump claims Iran's new leader may be dead as 17-day war intensifies
On day 17 of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, both sides intensify military operations with Israel launching new airstrikes across Iranian cities and Iran res…
HighUS Considers Seizing Iran's Kharg Island as 21-Day War Escalates
A 21-day US-Israeli conflict with Iran has escalated dramatically, with the Trump administration considering seizing Kharg Island to reopen the Strait of Hormu…
MediumPutin unmoved on Ukraine as Russia's war debate quietly emerges
Putin shows no signs of changing course on Ukraine despite four years of war, economic strain, and mounting casualties. Yet emerging debate within Russia's con…
HighBBC gains rare access to heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq amid regional tensions
A heavily targeted US-UK military base in Iraq faced up to 28 drone attacks daily before a fragile ceasefire, with British and American forces maintaining clos…
HighRussia Strikes Ukrainian Apartment Block, Killing At Least Four
Russia launched a missile strike on a residential apartment building in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing at least four people. President Zelensky condemned the a…
HighTrump warns Iran of 'very bad time' as Hormuz tensions escalate amid stalled talks
Trump warns Iran of consequences if peace deal isn't reached soon, while both sides signal openness to talks. Regional tensions remain high with Israel-Hezboll…
HighPoland warns of Russian 'accidental' strikes on NATO allies amid escalating drone threats
Poland's prime minister warns of potential Russian drone or rocket strikes on NATO allies, citing concerns about 'accidental' attacks as tensions escalate in t…
HighIsrael intensifies Iran strikes as Houthis enter conflict; US prepares ground ops
One month into the US-Israel-Iran war, Israeli forces strike Iranian naval weapons facilities and mobile command centers in Tehran while Iran threatens US and…
HighUkrainian Drone Strikes Cripple Russian Oil Refineries, Disrupting Energy Supplies
Ukrainian drone attacks hit Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Kstovo, causing fires, casualties, and forcing facility shutdowns that disrupt energy suppl…
HighIsraeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon, including six paramedics, straining ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes killed 10 people including six paramedics in Lebanon within 24 hours, violating international protections for healthcare workers and straini…
HighUkrainian drone strikes Moscow high-rise as Kremlin tightens security before Victory Day
A Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow high-rise Monday, the third consecutive night of attacks on the Russian capital ahead of scaled-back Victory Day celebrations. R…
HighUS Orders Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia as US-Israel-Iran War Escalates
The US-Israel-Iran conflict intensifies with extensive airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure, diplomatic evacuations from the Gulf, and mounting civilian casual…
HighIran-Israel conflict enters 21st day with energy infrastructure under fire, Strait of Hormuz threatened
Iran-Israel conflict enters day 21 with intensified strikes on energy infrastructure, regional retaliation across Gulf states, and Strait of Hormuz disruptions…
HighUkraine targets Russian logistics as Putin holds press briefing
Ukraine reports significant damage to Russian truck fleet and strategic bridges as part of ongoing military operations, while Putin delivers statements on the…
MediumRussia declares Victory Day ceasefire in Ukraine with threat of retaliation
Russia announced a two-day unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to commemorate WWII victory, while threatening retaliation if Kyiv disrupts the observance.
HighUS-Iran ceasefire frays as Israel targets Lebanon, threatening fragile two-week truce
A two-week US-Iran ceasefire agreed Tuesday unraveled within hours as Israel launched major strikes on Lebanon, prompting Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz ag…
HighKazakh President Publicly Urges Putin to Freeze Ukraine War
Kazakhstan's president Tokayev made a rare public call alongside Putin for a freeze in the Ukraine war, signaling diplomatic pressure from a regional ally on R…
HighPutin signals Ukraine war end after four years amid mixed signals from Kremlin
Putin has suggested ending the Ukraine conflict after four years of war, with Trump claiming resolution is imminent, though Zelensky remains skeptical and Russ…
MediumTrump-Netanyahu rift threatens Iran diplomacy as US-Israel interests diverge
Trump reportedly called Netanyahu "effing crazy" over military strikes in Lebanon, complicating US-Iran nuclear talks. The clash reflects diverging strategic i…
HighRussian drone strikes follow Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects ceasefire claims
Hours after Trump and Putin discussed halting strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, Russia launched over 40 drones hitting civilian targets including a hospital…
HighIsrael defies Trump, strikes Iran as Middle East escalation risks regional war
Israel launched airstrikes on Iran despite Trump's direct plea for restraint, marking the first direct exchange between the nations since April and threatening…
HighCanada breaks EPC barrier as Carney seeks post-Trump alliances in Armenia
Canada becomes first non-European nation at EPC summit as PM Carney seeks new trade alliances after US market losses under Trump, while Armenia pursues Europea…
HighPakistan's COAS Condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza as 'Crimes Against Humanity'
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen. Asim Munir termed Israeli military operations in Gaza 'crimes against humanity,' urging international intervention to halt…
HighRussia Launches Largest Drone Strike of War, Hits Kyiv Government Building
Russia conducted its largest aerial assault on Ukraine's capital with 810 drones and 13 missiles, killing at least two people and damaging a government buildin…
HighRussia scales back Victory Day parade as Ukraine war drags on without triumph
Russia's 2026 Victory Day parade will feature no military hardware for the first time in two decades, signaling the Kremlin's struggle in its prolonged Ukraine…
HighUkraine's drone strikes force Crimea fuel sales halt as war escalates
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian-occupied Crimea's oil facilities, forcing authorities to halt public fuel sales and ration supplies to government ag…
HighLebanon records deadliest day in year as Israeli strikes kill 100, trigger mass exodus
Israeli airstrikes killed approximately 100 Lebanese in the deadliest single day of nearly a year of fighting, with the military targeting 300+ sites across so…
HighRussia and Ukraine trade ceasefire violation accusations as 3-day truce frays
Russia reports killing three Ukrainians within 24 hours and accuses Kyiv of breaching a US-brokered 3-day ceasefire, while both sides trade mutual allegations…
MediumIsrael strikes Tehran as Iran claims hypersonic missile launch; casualties reported
Israel conducted intense airstrikes on Tehran killing at least 585 people including 239 civilians, while Iran claims hypersonic missile launches. Trump alleges…
HighTrump warns Iran of swift retaliation while signaling openness to talks
Trump threatens to rapidly resume conflict if Iran kills American soldiers, while signaling openness to meet Iran's new supreme leader if a peace deal is reach…
HighUkraine launches massive 600-drone attack on Russia in largest strike over a year
Ukraine conducted one of its largest drone attacks against Russia, deploying approximately 600 drones in a major strike on Moscow and surrounding areas. The at…
HighPentagon review confirms 153 civilian deaths from US Yemen strikes in 2025
A Pentagon review found US military strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians and wounded 243 in 2025, with all casualties from three April attacks. The findings m…
HighAid worker killed in Israeli strike while organizing World Cup screenings in Gaza
A Palestinian aid worker who organized World Cup screenings in Gaza was killed in an Israeli missile strike, along with three others including two young brothe…
HighHamas, Israel enter third day of Gaza talks as Trump envoy joins negotiations
Israel and Hamas entered a third day of peace talks in Egypt with senior U.S. officials expected to join, signaling negotiators are addressing core issues in T…
HighLebanon seeks to rebuild amid ruins of conflict and political deadlock
Lebanon attempts to form a new government and implement UN Resolution 1701 following 13 months of war with Israel, while Hezbollah faces military weakening and…
HighRussia's missile drills near disputed islands escalate tensions with Japan
Russia's Pacific fleet conducted large-scale missile tests near disputed islands visited by Putin, drawing sharp criticism from Japan over military escalation…
HighUS intel assesses Russia could launch limited NATO attack by 2029
U.S. intelligence assesses Russia could launch a limited attack on a NATO member between fall 2026 and 2029, likely targeting the Baltics or Poland, to test Ar…
HighIndia's Jaishankar offers mediation help during historic Kyiv visit
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar visited Kyiv offering India's assistance to end the Ukraine war, following PM Modi's recent call to Putin for peace durin…
HighSaudi-Turkey-Pakistan Pact Aims to Counter Iran and Israel Regional Dominance
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement to strengthen regional deterrence, primarily targeting Iranian and Israeli dominanc…
HighXi lands in Pyongyang to reassert China's influence over North Korea
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019, seeking to reassert Beijing's influence over North Korea as Pyongyang strengthen…
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