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.
Netanyahu Publicly Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Testing US Alliance
Israeli PM Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before any Israeli withdrawal. The rare public break with…
HighLebanon records deadliest day since 2006 as Israeli strikes kill 270+
Israeli airstrikes killed over 270 people in Lebanon on Monday, the deadliest day since 2006, as the military expanded operations against Hezbollah across sout…
HighUN Chief Condemns Russian Strike on Odessa Port Hours After Grain Deal
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned Russia's missile attack on Ukraine's Odessa port, a critical hub for grain exports, just hours after a ceasefire agreem…
HighRussian strikes kill woman in Ukraine as NATO jet downs drone over Romania
Russian missile and drone attacks killed a woman in Kryvyi Rig and wounded seven others, while a NATO jet shot down a drone over Romania in the fourth such inc…
HighTrump Vows to Hit Iran 'Extremely Hard' as War Enters Sixth Week, Oil Soars
President Trump delivered a prime-time address on the month-long US-Iran conflict, vowing to continue strikes for 2-3 weeks while Iran mounted fresh attacks on…
HighUkraine strikes Russian oil port and shadow fleet tankers in escalating energy war
Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russia's largest Baltic oil port and shadow fleet tankers, targeting energy infrastructure that funds Moscow's invasion. The…
HighIsrael launches fresh strikes as Iran-US conflict escalates with regional casualties
Israel launched fresh strikes on Iranian ballistic missile and air defence sites on March 1, 2026, escalating regional tensions as the U.S. and Israel defend a…
HighUkraine strikes Russian drone supply hubs as Kyiv faces renewed missile barrage
Ukraine conducted long-range strikes on Russian warehouses in Moscow and Tambov regions allegedly used for drone component supply, killing at least 8 people. T…
HighIran Sets Steep Ceasefire Terms, Rejecting Trump's 15-Point Nuclear Proposal
Iran has rejected Trump's 15-point ceasefire proposal, setting stringent counter-demands including control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and war r…
MediumUS and Russian diplomats meet on Ukraine in Manila as peace talks gain momentum
Top US and Russian diplomats met in Manila to discuss ending the Ukraine war, with the US signaling readiness to help broker peace while Russia warns against c…
HighZelenskyy demands West cut Russia's energy revenues after massive bombardment of Kyiv
Ukraine's president urges the West to cut Russia's energy revenues funding the war after Moscow launches nearly 600 drones and 40+ cruise missiles in a sustain…
HighMarkets Plunge as Middle East Conflict Stokes Inflation Fears, Oil Surges
S&P 500 futures plunged 1.77% as escalating Middle East tensions drove oil prices up 7%, stoking inflation concerns and prompting traders to scale back Fed rat…
HighEU vows crackdown on Russian drones, disinformation as Baltic states seek stronger defense
Von der Leyen pledges EU action against Russian drones and disinformation targeting Baltic NATO members, as regional leaders demand increased military aid amid…
HighIsrael strikes near Beirut as ceasefire talks enter critical second day
Israel conducted strikes south of Beirut as ceasefire negotiations with Hezbollah entered a second day, with a partial truce reportedly holding despite continu…
HighU.S. suggests Israel behind drone strike on Iranian military factory
A U.S. official says Israel likely conducted a drone attack on an Iranian military facility near Isfahan. Iran claims it intercepted the drones with no casualt…
MediumNHS warns of chaos in ADHD and autism care as private providers surge
NHS leaders warn of potential chaos in ADHD and autism care as costs escalate and unregulated private providers expand to meet surging demand for diagnoses and…
HighSatellite imagery confirms ongoing demolitions in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Satellite imagery confirms Israeli forces continue demolishing homes across southern Lebanon despite an active ceasefire, with over 10,000 structures destroyed…
HighRussia includes annexed Ukrainian regions in elections; Kyiv, EU condemn move
Ukraine and the EU condemn Russia's inclusion of annexed territories in parliamentary elections as illegal. Moscow claims 3.5 million voters in occupied region…
HighUS House passes sweeping Russia sanctions as missiles strike Kyiv
The US House passed sweeping sanctions targeting Russian officials and economy while Russian airstrikes struck Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 13 people.
HighRussian forces advance rapidly on Pokrovsk as Ukraine pushes offensive into Kursk
Russian troops are advancing quickly toward Pokrovsk, a key Ukrainian defensive stronghold and logistics hub in Donetsk. Ukrainian authorities urge civilians t…
HighCluster munitions kill, wound 1,063 globally in 2025, near-record toll
Cluster munitions killed or injured at least 1,063 people in 2025, one of the highest annual tolls on record, with Ukraine accounting for 87% of casualties. Th…
HighOil prices surge on reports of drone attack on Saudi facility
Oil futures surged Friday after reports of a drone attack on a Saudi Arabian oil facility in Riyadh, with WTI and Brent crude both gaining over 1.5% amid escal…
HighUS shoots down Turkish drone in Syria, first NATO ally aircraft downed
The US shot down an armed Turkish drone operating near American troops in Syria, marking the first time Washington downed a NATO ally aircraft. The incident oc…
HighIsrael strikes Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
Israeli military continues airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, killing at least 3 people, as tensions with Hezbollah escalate and displacement orders are…
HighEurope's Historic Rearmament Tests NATO's Future as Trump Demands Loyalty
Europe is undertaking its largest military buildup since the Cold War, driven by Russian threats and doubts about U.S. commitment under Trump. NATO faces a cri…
High37 dead after Russian strike on Kyiv weapons depot near homes; investigation launched
A Russian drone strike on a weapons storage facility near Kyiv killed at least 37 people and evacuated nearly 400, with Ukrainian officials launching investiga…
HighU.S. targets 400+ entities in sweeping sanctions push against Russia's war machine
The U.S. imposed sanctions on over 400 entities and individuals aiding Russia's war effort, targeting Chinese companies supplying military technology and trans…
HighUkraine strikes Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy discusses peace terms with Trump envoys
Ukraine used British Storm Shadow missiles to hit a major Russian oil refinery supplying the military, while Zelenskyy reported progress in peace negotiations…
HighTrump positions himself as peacemaker after 90-minute Putin call as Ukraine war intensifies
Trump held a 90-minute call with Putin offering to help resolve the Ukraine war, while Zelenskyy said there's a real prospect to end the conflict. Both leaders…
HighUkraine Pivots to Alternative Grain Routes as Russia Blocks Black Sea Ports
Ukraine is establishing alternative grain export routes via railway and land corridors after Russian military operations blocked traditional Black Sea shipping…
HighTrump Declares Iran MOU Dead as US-Iran Strikes Escalate Over Strait Control
Trump declared the US-Iran memorandum of understanding over after both nations exchanged major military strikes over Strait of Hormuz control, with the US revo…
HighIsrael, US, Iran Exchange High-Tech Strikes as Conflict Escalates Beyond Borders
Israel and the US launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military sites using stealth jets and cruise missiles, prompting Iran's retaliatory ballistic missile…
HighHezbollah's Acting Leader Unveils New Strategy as Israel Deepens Lebanon Air Campaign
Hezbollah's acting leader announces a new strategic 'calculation' aimed at making Israel 'feel pain,' as Israel conducts its deepest air strikes in Lebanon sin…
HighIran escalates with strikes on Gulf allies as nuclear talks teeter on brink
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt peace negotiations while disputing control of the…
HighUK, Australia, Canada condemn Israel's decision not to investigate Gaza aid convoy deaths
Britain, Australia and Canada have condemned Israel's decision not to pursue criminal investigations into an April 2024 airstrike that killed seven humanitaria…
HighHouthis declare maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening Red Sea shipping
Yemen's Houthis announced a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi vessels in retaliation for a Saudi blockade. The move e…
HighIsrael attacks UN peacekeeping bases in Lebanon; Biden urges restraint
Multiple countries condemned Israeli military attacks on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon, with wounded peacekeepers and allegations of war crimes as tensi…
HighGaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas after 15-month war
Israel and Hamas have reached a three-phase ceasefire deal ending the 15-month Gaza war, involving hostage releases and Palestinian prisoner exchanges. The agr…
HighPutin, Xi reaffirm strategic alliance as global tensions mount
Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi met at the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, reaffirming their strategic alliance amid global uncertainty. Xi stated b…
HighIsrael Strikes Tehran's Heart as Iran Confirms Supreme Leader's Death
Israel and the US launched major strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and senior military officials. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks…
HighUS-Iran talks yield progress on Strait of Hormuz, frozen assets in Switzerland negotiations
US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials concluded talks in Switzerland, claiming progress on ending the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Key agreements…
HighTrump signals stronger Ukraine stance at G7, asserts leadership on Russia policy
At the G7 summit in Évian, Trump asserted leadership while signaling alignment with allies on Ukraine, marking a shift toward a tougher position on Russia desp…
HighIsrael Confirms Airstrikes on Iranian Military Targets
Israel's military confirmed airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The escalation marks a significant…
MediumRussia's election test: Can opposition parties dent United Russia's dominance?
Russians vote for the first time since 2022 as United Russia, Putin-backed ruling party for over 20 years, faces potential challenges from opposition parties i…
HighRussian drone strike kills 5, wounds 67 at Ukrainian shopping mall
A Russian drone attack on a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, Ukraine killed five people and wounded 67 others in a daylight strike. The attack is the third on a sho…
HighRussia Scales Back Victory Day Parade, Omitting Military Hardware for First Time in 20 Years
Russia will hold its Victory Day parade without military equipment for the first time in nearly two decades, with tanks and missiles diverted to the ongoing Uk…
HighHouthi territorial gains threaten Red Sea shipping and global oil markets
Iran-backed Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical Red Sea trade gateway linking Asia and Europe, raising concerns about globa…
HighIsrael strikes Houthi ports and power plant in Yemen after Red Sea ship attack
Israel's military attacked Houthi-controlled ports and a power station in Yemen in response to repeated attacks by the Iranian-backed rebel group on Israeli an…
High90-Year-Old Treaty Makes Turkey Gatekeeper of NATO's Black Sea Strategy
A 1936 treaty gives Turkey control over Black Sea access, limiting NATO's military presence while Russia and Ukraine fight. The 90-year-old Montreux Convention…
HighNATO escalation risks direct nuclear conflict with Russia, WSWS warns
The WSWS argues NATO powers are systematically erasing distinctions between proxy and direct war with Russia through Ukraine strikes, risking nuclear escalatio…
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