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.
Iran's leadership fractures as US ceasefire deadline nears, ISW analysis shows
Think tank analysis reveals deepening rifts within Iranian leadership over peace talks with the US, with military officials opposing diplomacy as a ceasefire d…
MediumUS strikes Iran as Gulf tensions escalate; Strait of Hormuz closed
The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after it attacked a container ship and closed the Strait of Hormuz, while Gulf states reported incoming Iranian missiles…
HighRussian barrage kills nine in Kyiv as Trump retreats on air defense pledge
Russian ballistic missiles killed nine people across five Kyiv districts overnight. President Trump is reversing promised military support for Ukraine's air de…
HighIsraeli strike kills Palestinian, injures child in Gaza City
An Israeli air strike on a motorcycle in Gaza City killed one Palestinian and critically injured a child. The attack is part of ongoing strikes that have kille…
HighIsraeli strike kills Hamas negotiator's son amid peace talks
An Israeli airstrike killed the son of Hamas's chief peace negotiator amid ongoing negotiations with a Trump-led council, raising tensions during delicate dipl…
MediumU.S. depletes advanced missile interceptors shielding Israel from Iran
The US military exhausted over half its advanced THAAD interceptor inventory defending Israel during Iran hostilities, while Israeli forces used significantly…
HighPalestine Marathon returns to Bethlehem after two-year Gaza War pause
Thousands of runners participated in the Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem after a two-year hiatus due to Gaza War restrictions, with concurrent racing in Gaza a…
HighCrimea's major cities plunged into blackout following Ukrainian drone strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes have caused total blackouts across Crimea's major cities including Sevastopol, disrupting Russian operations in the contested peninsula…
HighIrish Alumina Plant Caught in Russia-Ukraine Supply Chain Dispute
An investigation suggests alumina processed at a County Limerick refinery may be supplying Russia's military operations in Ukraine, though policymakers remain…
HighOil prices surge on Middle East tensions amid Russia-Ukraine peace hopes
Oil prices show mixed trading as investors balance Middle East escalation risks against potential Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, with crude posting its ste…
HighIran threatens to 'set ships on fire' as Hormuz traffic plummets amid regional conflict
Iranian military officials threaten to set ships on fire in the Strait of Hormuz as major shipping companies suspend routes following escalated Middle East con…
HighThousands dead in US-Israeli Iran conflict, but true toll likely far higher
Over 7,300 people killed across Middle East since US-Israeli war with Iran began in February, but experts warn actual casualties likely far higher due to repor…
HighIsrael continues Lebanon strikes despite Iranian warnings as deaths mount
Israel conducted military operations in southern Lebanon killing at least 29 people, disregarding Iranian warnings. Israeli forces targeted Tyre and other area…
HighBrooklyn food co-op votes to boycott Israeli products after divisive campaign
Park Slope Food Coop members voted 67% in favor of boycotting Israeli products, ending years of contentious debate that exposed deep community rifts over the G…
HighIran's missile strikes on Gulf allies deepen Middle East crisis as ceasefire crumbles
Iran launched missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating Middle East tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire. Stalled negotiat…
HighUp to 169 killed as Houthis advance on Red Sea heights, threatening global shipping
Up to 169 killed in three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed forces for Red Sea coastal control, displacing thousands and threatening global ship…
HighMoscow's New Normal: Ukrainian Drones Bring War to Russia's Doorstep
A major Ukrainian drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery marks escalation of the conflict into Russia's capital, killing at least one child and shifting public…
HighUkraine Confirms Massive Drone Strike on Moscow Oil Refinery
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow, damaging a major oil refinery and striking civilian infrastructure. President Zelensky framed the strikes as…
HighUS escalates Iran strikes as Strait of Hormuz conflict deepens, oil prices surge
The US launched its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting infrastructure and ports while Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US-alli…
HighTrump Convenes Gulf Leaders as Middle East Conflicts Intensify
Trump meets with Middle East leaders as Iran conflict and Yemen's Houthi-Saudi war intensify, prompting Gulf states to reassess U.S. security commitments.
HighZelenskyy says Ukraine '10% away' from peace deal as Trump shifts on Putin drone claims
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims a peace agreement is 90% complete but warns against weak deals that would only prolong conflict. US intelligence contradic…
HighIn Tennessee missile town, Trump's base holds firm despite national approval collapse
In Kingsport, Tennessee, home to a major munitions plant, Trump maintains strong support despite his national approval rating dropping to 32%, with residents p…
HighTrump announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal; Netanyahu vows hostage return
US President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire with hostage releases and Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza as the first phase of a p…
HighRussia deploys hypersonic Oreshnik missile in major strike on Kyiv
Russia launched a devastating attack on Kyiv using the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, a nuclear-capable weapon, marking an escalation in military technology depl…
HighIran warns escalation in Hormuz as US-Tehran tensions spike over strait control
Iran's chief negotiator warns the US of further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz after military clashes over shipping routes, with both sides trading fire an…
HighAnthropic Reports Claude AI Misused for Weapons Development, Espionage
Anthropic disclosed that its Claude AI model was misused by state and non-state actors for weapons development, cyber operations, and surveillance targeting U.…
HighHuman Rights Watch: Houthi Red Sea Attacks Likely Constitute War Crimes
Human Rights Watch alleges Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden constitute war crimes in at least three cases, targeting civili…
HighUkraine, Russia Exchange 160 POWs Each in Latest Prisoner Swap
Ukraine and Russia conducted a major prisoner exchange, with 160 Ukrainian servicemen released from Russian captivity in return for 160 Russian soldiers. Some…
HighRussia launches massive missile and drone assault on Kyiv, hitting residential buildings and hotel
Russia conducted a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv with missiles and drones, hitting residential buildings and a hotel across all 10 districts, injuring a…
HighNetanyahu directs IDF to expand Gaza control to 70%, defying ceasefire terms
Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to increase Gaza control from 60% to 70%, contradicting October 2025 ceasefire agreement terms. Expansion continues amid stall…
HighOil Surges 2%+ as Middle East Attacks Escalate and Diplomacy Falters
Oil prices surged 2-3% as attacks on Saudi infrastructure, Houthi advances, and failed Iran-Gulf diplomacy intensified concerns over Middle East supply disrupt…
HighUS and Iran escalate tit-for-tat strikes as ceasefire unravels
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes for a second consecutive day, targeting facilities across the region and straining an April ceasefire. Oil prices sp…
HighKim Jong Un meets Putin's defence minister in Vladivostok amid arms concerns
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Vladivostok, inspecting military bombers amid Western concerns about potential ar…
MediumUN appoints envoy as Iran-US tensions escalate amid ceasefire talks
UN Secretary-General appoints French diplomat Jean Arnault as envoy to mediate Iran-US conflict as tensions escalate. Iran reviews US ceasefire proposal while…
HighIsraeli strike kills 4 Palestinians, including child, in Gaza ceasefire violation
An Israeli drone strike on a police vehicle in eastern Gaza City killed four Palestinians, including a child, marking another alleged ceasefire violation since…
MediumZelensky's shock removal of defence minister Fedorov sparks rare public protests
Ukrainian President Zelensky dismissed Defence Minister Fedorov after tensions with military leadership, sparking public protests and resignations from key mil…
HighRussia intensifies crackdown on anti-war voices with detention and electoral ban
Russian authorities detained blogger Ilya Remeslo and barred politician Boris Nadezhdin from parliamentary elections, escalating suppression of anti-war voices…
HighHouthis Launch Second Attack on UAE in Week, Threatening Regional Stability
UAE and US forces intercepted two ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi in a Houthi attack, the latest strike threatening the emirate's status as a secure Middle E…
HighUkrainian drones strike St. Petersburg ahead of Putin's economic forum
Ukrainian drones attacked energy and military facilities in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, ahead of Russia's International Economic Forum with Putin attending. T…
HighOil prices fall to pre-Iran war levels as Strait of Hormuz traffic resumes
Oil prices have retreated to pre-conflict levels as the Strait of Hormuz shipping route gradually reopens following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, though regio…
HighWildberries founder condemns Ukrainian drone strikes as 'terrorist attacks' amid warehouse damage
Ukraine has conducted drone strikes against Wildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, damaging warehouses and logistics centers. Founder Tatyana Kim la…
HighTrump Envoys' Ukraine Visit Marks Tentative Start to Thawed Peace Talks
Trump administration officials visit Kyiv to restart stalled peace negotiations with Russia, though talks face obstacles from ongoing military escalation.
HighRussian double-tap drone strike kills 15 at Ukrainian shopping centre
A Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 15 people and injured 130, including 23 children, with the second wave tar…
HighUS, Syria condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase as escalation
Israel conducted eight airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria, drawing condemnation from Damascus, Washington, and Ankara. The attacks target…
HighNearly 9,000 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since 2023
Lebanese health authorities report 8,920 deaths and 30,595 injured from Israeli attacks since October 2023, with 360,000 people displaced and healthcare worker…
HighArab Americans mobilize behind El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race amid AIPAC spending surge
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has become a flashpoint over US Israel policy, with Arab American voters rallying behind progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed…
HighIran vows 'eye for an eye' as Trump threatens infrastructure strikes over Strait attacks
Iran's leadership warns of 'eye for an eye' retaliation if US attacks infrastructure, as Trump threatens to destroy bridges and power plants for each ship targ…
HighIsraeli strikes kill 8 across Gaza and West Bank in escalating operations
Israeli military strikes killed 5 people in Gaza and 3 in the West Bank, including a Hamas operative. The IDF conducted rare air strikes in the West Bank near…
HighPutin Claims War 'Coming to Close,' Raising Questions About Timing and Intent
Putin claims Russia's war in Ukraine is coming to a close, but analysts question the timing and sincerity of the statement amid ongoing conflict.
HighSaudi defense minister meets Trump after U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iraqi militias
Saudi defense minister held urgent meeting with Trump following joint US-Saudi military strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, prompting Iraqi sovere…
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