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.
Healey's Defence Resignation Exposes Starmer's Strategic Weakness
Defence Secretary John Healey resigned over PM Starmer's £2bn defence funding offer, deemed insufficient to meet NATO commitments amid geopolitical tensions wi…
HighUS and Iran Exchange Military Strikes in Gulf Escalation
The US and Iran conducted reciprocal military strikes in the Persian Gulf, with Iran launching drones toward the Strait of Hormuz and US forces responding with…
HighRussia launches large-scale attack on Kyiv; at least 21 dead across Ukraine
Russia conducted a large-scale aerial assault on Kyiv with missiles and drones, striking residential buildings, killing at least one person and wounding 20 in…
HighRussia launches massive drone and missile barrage across Ukraine, striking 15+ regions
Russia conducted a large-scale attack on Ukraine with over 100 missiles and drones targeting at least 15 regions, killing at least one person and wounding doze…
HighUS approves $2.7B Ukraine air defence package as Russian attacks persist
The US State Department approved a $2.68 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence upgrades as Russian attacks continue across the country and peace neg…
HighIsraeli forces capture Hamas security chief in Gaza City raid
Israeli special forces captured a Hamas internal security chief during a raid on Gaza City, with reports of multiple casualties including children among Palest…
HighIsraeli forces, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank incidents
Israeli settlers and military forces killed two Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents on Friday, amid escalating violence and forced displacement driven…
HighTrump pressures Netanyahu to avoid Iran retaliation as Middle East tensions escalate
Trump warns Netanyahu against military response to Iranian missile attacks, threatening to pressure Israel while urging Iran back to negotiations amid escalati…
HighLatin America's Authoritarian Right Realigns With Israel as Global Isolation Deepens
Latin America's authoritarian right-wing governments are rapidly improving ties with Israel, reversing previous diplomatic breaks and aligning with Netanyahu's…
HighUkraine strikes Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea for first time
Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea for the first time, halting production at Lukoil's Filanovsky field and marking an escalati…
HighUkraine's new commander vows intensified offensive as EU pursues 21st Russia sanctions package
Ukraine's newly appointed commander-in-chief Mykhailo Drapatyi pledges to intensify offensive operations across all domains as the EU works toward a 21st sanct…
HighNorth Korean troops unlikely to shift Ukraine war's balance, experts say
North Korea has deployed 14,000-15,000 troops to Russia with plans for 30,000-50,000 more, plus ballistic missiles. Experts doubt this will shift the war's tra…
HighUkraine Launches Drone and Missile Barrage on Moscow During Russian Elections
Ukraine conducted a major drone and ballistic missile attack on Moscow and other Russian targets on the final day of Russian elections, marking an escalation i…
HighGermany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, but response sparks debate over adequacy
Germany blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig Airport but responded with mild sanctions, sparking debate over whether hybrid attacks constitute wa…
HighDrone Strike on Russian Beach Kills 7, Injures Dozens, Officials Report
A Ukrainian drone struck a crowded Russian beach, killing at least 7 civilians and injuring dozens more, according to Russian officials. The incident marks an…
MediumRussia launches major bombardment of Kyiv and Ukrainian cities
Russia conducted a significant bombing campaign targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, intensifying military pressure on Ukrainian defenses amid ongoing co…
HighPutin's Visit to Disputed Islands Escalates Tensions With Japan
Putin visited the Kuril Islands, territory seized from Japan in WWII, prompting sharp criticism from Tokyo amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine sanctions.
HighUS Envoys Confirm Israel Deployed Iron Dome System to UAE
US envoys officially confirm Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and military personnel to the UAE, marking a significant deepening of defense coopera…
HighIran-backed Iraqi militia commander vows retaliation for US airstrike deaths
An Iranian-backed Iraqi militia commander has vowed to retaliate against the US for four fighters killed in a June airstrike, promising a significant military…
HighUS and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire unravels over strait disputes
The US launched strikes on over 80 Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked commercial vessels, prompting mutual accusations of ceasefir…
HighPutin critic Boris Nadezhdin flees Russia after parliament candidacy barred
Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to France after being barred from parliamentary elections and designated a foreign agent by Moscow autho…
HighUS munitions stockpile 'dangerously low' as Iran talks progress
US long-range precision missile supplies have been nearly exhausted during Iran operations, with THAAD arsenals depleted by 80%, raising concerns about militar…
HighDemocrats Press Hegseth on Casualty Reporting From Iran War
Democratic senators are pressing Defense Secretary Hegseth to provide complete accounting of U.S. troops killed or wounded in Iran, citing inadequate casualty…
HighIsrael Claims Destruction of Major Hezbollah Underground Base in Lebanon
Israel claims it has destroyed a major underground Hezbollah military base in southern Lebanon using airstrikes, while Lebanese officials report indiscriminate…
HighTrump reportedly confuses Iran with Ukraine in Putin call, claims 159 ships sunk
Trump allegedly confused Iran with Ukraine during a call with Putin, claiming Ukraine was defeated with 159 sunken ships. Putin proposed a ceasefire for May 9…
MediumHouthis seize strategic Red Sea port, escalating threat to global shipping
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured a strategic port city in Yemen, escalating regional tensions and threatening critical Red Sea shipping routes and globa…
HighRussian mercenaries strike Mali rebels as military loses key northern base
Russian paramilitary forces conducted air strikes against rebel advances in Mali after jihadist and separatist groups killed the Defence Minister in a coordina…
HighRussian drone strikes train near Ukraine-Poland border after Johnson's departure
A Russian drone hit a Ukrainian train near the Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and European security officials departed. No casualties reported as pa…
HighUkraine secures ATACMS from Turkey as overnight attacks kill dozens across both nations
Overnight drone and missile attacks killed several in both Ukraine and Russia, with strikes targeting key logistics and export infrastructure. Ukraine has repo…
HighDozens feared trapped in rubble after Russian strike kills 15 in eastern Ukraine
A Russian rocket strike on a five-story apartment building in eastern Ukraine killed 15 people with two dozen feared trapped in rubble. Ukrainian officials con…
HighChina, Russia coordinate on West Asia diplomacy as Trump pressures Iran
China and Russia pledged cooperation to ease West Asia tensions through dialogue and ceasefire, as Trump threatens military action against Iran over the Strait…
HighUkraine targets Wildberries warehouses, bringing war's economic impact to Russian civilians
Ukraine has struck Wildberries warehouses, Russia's major e-commerce retailer, bringing economic disruption and the war's impact closer to Russian civilians.
HighUS weapons stockpiles depleted; Europe faces arms shortage amid Ukraine, Iran conflicts
US defense stockpiles depleted by conflicts in Ukraine and Iran leave NATO allies unable to receive promised weapons, forcing Europe to consider independent de…
High100 Days of War: How Russian Invasion Devastated Ukrainian Village of Vilkhivka
Global News investigation documents 100 days of war in Vilkhivka, Ukraine, where Russian occupation, shelling and alleged war crimes killed civilians including…
HighUS strikes Iranian targets as nuclear deal talks stall over wording disputes
US military conducted 'self-defense strikes' on Iranian missile sites amid ceasefire and ongoing peace negotiations. Talks are progressing but stalled over dis…
HighIsrael strikes Tehran as Iran claims missile attack on Netanyahu's office
Israel launched fresh air strikes on Tehran as Iran claimed retaliatory missile attacks on Netanyahu's office, marking a sharp escalation in direct military ho…
MediumIran warns US against Strait of Hormuz interference, threatens Gulf allies
Iran's military warned it will not tolerate US interference in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to treat Gulf state cooperation with US forces as an act of…
HighUkraine warns Iran against escalation and Russian support
Ukraine's foreign minister warned his Iranian counterpart against further escalation and continued support for Russia, signaling diplomatic efforts to isolate…
HighTrump says no rush on Iran war, claims Netanyahu alignment amid Senate limits
Trump says he has no timeline for ending the Iran war and remains aligned with Netanyahu on potential further action. The statement comes as the US Senate cons…
HighRussia resumes strikes on Kyiv as US diplomatic pause ends
Russia conducted overnight missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 2 people and injuring 7, marking the resumption of strikes after a brief pause coinciding…
HighUkrainian vendor survives Russian 'human safari' drone attack in Kherson
A Russian drone pursued and attacked a 52-year-old Ukrainian vegetable seller in Kherson, injuring him with shrapnel. President Zelensky shared video of the in…
HighPope Leo XIV opens up on conclave election, hints at diplomatic efforts in Middle East
Pope Leo XIV shared insights into his election during a papal plane press conference, discussing his spiritual approach, future travels to Africa and Latin Ame…
HighKim Jong Un's Foreign Travel: A Factbox of Trips by Train and Jet
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to visit Russia's Vladivostok by armored train this month to meet Putin, likely discussing weapons supplies for Rus…
MediumPope Leo XIV calls for 'never again war,' welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV declared 'Never again war!' in his first Sunday blessing, calling for peace in Ukraine, Gaza ceasefire, and hostage release, marking…
HighIsrael completes retaliatory strikes on Iran as U.S. signals end to direct military exchange
Israel has completed targeted strikes on Iranian military targets in retaliation for Iran's earlier ballistic missile attack. U.S. officials characterize the e…
HighGlobal condemnation as Iran strikes UAE in first attack since ceasefire
The UAE intercepted 15 Iranian missiles and four drones, marking the first attack since an April ceasefire. Global powers including Saudi Arabia, Germany, UK,…
HighOil Gains on Strait Closure, Iran Talks Offer Diplomatic Hope
WTI crude and gasoline prices gained on weaker dollar and Strait of Hormuz closure, though diplomatic hopes for US-Iran talks this weekend limit upside. Supply…
HighGlobal attacks on schools surge 40%, leaving 10,600 students and staff harmed
Attacks on education worldwide jumped 40% with 8,556 incidents across 83 countries in 2024-2025, killing or harming 10,600 students and staff. Military occupat…
HighGuardian investigation: Israeli 'guilt by association' tactic led to killing of seven aid workers
A Guardian investigation reveals seven aid workers were killed in an April 2024 Israeli airstrike due to a military practice designating targets by association…
HighTrump swaps new Air Force One for older jet over Iran security fears
President Trump abandoned his new Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 in Turkey and flew the legacy Air Force One after US-Iran military confrontation escalated, citing…
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