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 Escalates Sea of Azov Campaign, Targeting 11 More Russian Ships
Ukraine reports targeting 11 additional Russian ships in the Sea of Azov while conducting drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, claiming over 100 Russian ve…
HighIsrael defies withdrawal demands, complicating Iran peace talks
Israeli Defence Minister Katz says IDF troops will remain in southern Lebanon, contradicting Iran's ceasefire conditions and complicating US-Iran peace talks a…
HighTrump claims 'Board of Peace' secures Gaza disarmament deal with Hamas
Trump claims his 'Board of Peace' has brokered a disarmament agreement with Hamas and other Gaza armed groups, involving phased Israeli withdrawal and internat…
MediumRussia and North Korea Open First Road Across Shared Border
Russia and North Korea inaugurated their first road crossing, symbolizing deepening ties as North Korea supplies troops and ammunition for Russia's Ukraine war…
HighIsraeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon amid escalating conflict
Israeli airstrikes killed three journalists in south Lebanon while Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces in border villages. The West Asia conflict is disrupting g…
HighCrimea faces energy crisis as Ukraine intensifies strikes on fuel infrastructure
Ukrainian attacks have forced Russian-occupied Crimea to halt fuel sales and cancel tourism, creating severe energy shortages. Authorities suspended children's…
HighHouthi attacks wound 11 in Saudi Arabia amid escalating cross-border strikes
Houthi forces attacked Saudi Arabia near the Yemen border, injuring 11 civilians including a child, following a deadly strike on Yemen troops. Saudi Arabia war…
HighIsraeli Minister Calls for Nightly Killings of Dozens in Gaza
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir calls for killing 30-40 Palestinians nightly in Gaza, beyond active threats. His comments reflect escala…
HighIran Protests Intensify as Khamenei Funeral Concludes Amid Regional Tensions
Protests have erupted across Iran following the conclusion of Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral, amid reports of succession tensions and regional military esca…
MediumLebanon-Israel peace framework signed as US-Iran tensions escalate
Lebanon, Israel, and the U.S. signed a trilateral peace framework on June 26, 2026, while U.S. and Iranian forces traded military strikes over shipping attacks…
HighUkraine mobilises troops as Russia gains ground; Japan urges US aid commitment
Ukraine's parliament passes controversial mobilisation bill to address severe troop shortages as Russian forces outnumber Ukrainian troops 7-10 times in easter…
HighUS 'not there yet' on Iran deal as Middle East tensions escalate
JD Vance says US-Iran nuclear negotiations are close but unfinalized, with sticking points on uranium enrichment, as Israel expands Gaza operations and intensi…
HighRussia escalates European sabotage campaign targeting defense sites
Russia is suspected of orchestrating a coordinated sabotage campaign across Europe targeting military and defence facilities, with over 165 suspected cases in…
HighU.S. and Iran Navigate Precarious Path From Military Escalation to Potential Accord
The U.S. and Iran have moved from escalating military strikes toward potential diplomatic resolution, with ceasefire negotiations underway amid uncertainty abo…
MediumUkraine's War Hero Budanov Pivots to Peace Negotiations
Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's decorated military leader and former spy chief, now advocates for negotiated settlement with Russia as talks are expected to resume t…
HighFrance to Supply Ukraine with Rafale Jets, SCALP Missiles in Major Defense Deal
France is providing Ukraine with Rafale fighter jets, SCALP missiles, and air defense systems as part of a major military aid package. Ukraine is also pursuing…
HighZelensky proposes direct talks with Putin to end Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Zelensky issued an open letter to Putin proposing a bilateral meeting and total ceasefire during negotiations to end the war. The Kremlin r…
HighZelensky seeks Trump approval for 20-point Ukraine peace plan at Mar-a-Lago meeting
Ukrainian President Zelensky meets Trump in Florida to secure approval for a 20-point peace proposal to end the Russia conflict, following a major Russian miss…
HighIsraeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as Trump cease-fire plan stalls
Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza killing at least five people, including a child, days after Trump announced a breakthrough Hamas disarmament agreement aime…
HighXi and Putin's 'Best Friends' Bond Tested by Power Imbalance
Xi Jinping's ceremonial welcome of Putin to Beijing raises questions about their alliance as Russia's Ukraine war deepens Moscow's dependence on China, while W…
HighZelenskyy Submits War-End Proposals to US as Diplomatic Momentum Builds
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the US aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, while warning of Russian military mo…
HighNATO fears Europe unprepared for prolonged Russia conflict as hybrid warfare gains ground
NATO defence planners warn Europe lacks public war readiness for sustained conflict with Russia, while Moscow's hybrid warfare and rising pro-Kremlin populist…
HighRussia strikes Ukraine as ceasefire takes effect, killing dozens
Russia conducted military attacks on Ukraine killing 25-28 people hours before a ceasefire proposed by President Zelenski was set to begin at midnight, with ac…
HighIran's naval vessel hit in US strikes as Strait of Hormuz traffic plummets
US military operations destroy Iranian naval vessels including the IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi corvette, causing Strait of Hormuz traffic to collapse by 70-94%…
HighHegseth Warns Putin of 'Firepower' as US Signals Expanded Ukraine Weapons Support
US Defense Secretary Hegseth warns Putin of increased costs for continued aggression, signaling more weapons deliveries to Ukraine including potential Tomahawk…
HighUkraine targets Russian shadow fleet as peace talks reach critical juncture
Ukrainian sea drones disabled a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea as part of efforts to cut Moscow's war funding, while diplomatic tensions rise over US-brok…
HighZelenskyy and Trump blame China for Ukraine war, vow victory is possible
Zelenskyy and Trump accused China of enabling Russia's war effort through economic support, with both leaders calling for Beijing to pressure Moscow into peace…
HighHouthis claim attacks on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea amid naval blockade
Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea using missiles and drones, enforcing a maritime blockade announced against Saudi Arabia…
HighTrump threatens NATO over Iran war as US weighs 10,000 more Mideast troops
The US considers deploying 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East as the Iran conflict intensifies, while Trump criticizes NATO's non-involvement and prai…
HighPentagon questionnaire probes NATO allies on political loyalty to US
Pentagon questionnaire obtained by Al Jazeera probes NATO allies on political loyalty to Trump administration policies, including support for Iran operations a…
HighIsrael escalates Lebanon rhetoric amid ceasefire tensions
Israel intensifies military operations in Lebanon despite ceasefire agreements, with rhetoric escalating and Hezbollah deploying advanced drone technology in r…
MediumIsrael strikes Iran nuclear sites as US sets two-week deadline on military involvement
Israel and Iran's eight-day conflict intensifies with airstrikes on nuclear infrastructure and missile exchanges. The US sets a two-week deadline to decide on…
HighUkraine escalates drone strikes on Russian refineries, cutting 25% of refining capacity
Ukraine intensifies drone attacks on Russian refineries and industrial targets, reducing Russia's refining capacity by 25%. Multiple facilities including Ryaza…
HighIsrael y Líbano acuerdan alto el fuego mientras Trump busca paz con Irán
Israel and Lebanon reach a ceasefire agreement in Washington while Iran and US exchange military strikes. Trump claims progress toward Iran nuclear deal despit…
HighTrump rules out U.S. troops in Ukraine peace deal, offers air support instead
Trump declares no US troops will be deployed to Ukraine as part of peace negotiations with Russia, while European leaders discuss post-war security arrangement…
HighTrump Ties Ukraine Aid to Rare Earth Metals Deal as Russian Forces Advance
Trump demands Ukraine guarantee rare earth metal supplies in exchange for continued US military aid, while Russian forces gain ground around Pokrovsk amid Ukra…
HighU.S. strikes Iran after drone attack tests fragile ceasefire
The U.S. conducted military strikes on Iran Friday after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, testing a week-old interim ceasefire agreement…
HighIsrael Prepares for Renewed Iran Conflict, Builds Target Bank With US
Israel is coordinating with the US to build military target databases and preparing for potential renewed fighting with Iran, while raising alert levels amid c…
MediumNetanyahu vows to maintain Lebanon presence as 5th round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins
Direct Israel-Lebanon negotiations resume in Washington as Netanyahu vows to maintain Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon, while competing US-Iran ta…
HighNATO jets scrambled as Russia unleashes largest drone-missile barrage on Ukraine in weeks
NATO fighter jets were scrambled in Poland after Russia launched its largest combined drone and missile strike on Ukraine since early September, killing at lea…
HighUkraine strikes Russian logistics hubs, kills 9 in escalating drone campaign
Ukrainian drones struck Russian warehouses, oil depots and military targets across multiple regions, killing 9 and injuring over 80. Kyiv said the strikes targ…
HighPutin accused of war crime as drone hunts market vendor in 'human safari'
Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes after drone footage shows targeting of a civilian market vendor in Kherson, while both sides intensify strikes on infrastr…
HighIsrael continua ataques no Líbano apesar de cessar-fogo com Hezbollah
Israel conducted airstrikes targeting three Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon, killing at least one person. The attacks occur despite a November 2024 cease…
HighHouthi missile attack on Yemen port kills at least four amid regional escalation
Houthis launched ballistic missile attack on al-Makha port, killing at least four civilians according to Yemen's government. The strike escalates tensions amid…
HighIran Launches Missiles as Trump Signals Mideast War Winding Down
Iran launched new missile attacks on Israel and Gulf states Thursday, rejecting Trump's ceasefire overtures while maintaining control of the Strait of Hormuz.…
HighRussian advances stall as Ukraine gains ground; 14 killed in massive drone barrage
Russia recorded almost no territorial gains in March 2026, its smallest advance since September 2023, as Ukrainian counteroffensives and communication disrupti…
HighIran Sets 30-Day Ultimatum on US Port Blockade Amid Stalled Peace Talks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a 30-day deadline for the US to lift its naval blockade, presenting a 14-point peace plan demanding non-aggression guar…
HighUkraine strikes Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, halting production
Ukrainian forces conducted drone attacks on a Russian oil rig in the Caspian Sea for the first time, halting production at Lukoil's Filanovsky field. The strik…
HighTrump visits Qatar base as Gaza violence escalates, 54 killed in overnight strikes
Trump visits Qatar's Al-Udeid Air Base while Gaza experiences intense airstrikes killing 54+ civilians overnight. The visit aims to reshape U.S. Middle East po…
HighRubio downplays US troop withdrawal from Germany as Trump escalates pressure
Secretary of State Rubio downplays Trump's threatened withdrawal of US troops from Germany, though the plan raises concerns about NATO defense capabilities and…
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