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.
U.S. strikes Iranian targets as ceasefire unravels over Persian Gulf tensions
The US military struck Iranian targets after Iran attacked an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the second day of escalating attacks despite an inter…
HighSaudi Arabia assembles international coalition to counter Houthi Red Sea attacks
Saudi Arabia is assembling an international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks, as the Iranian-backed group escalates strikes on oil tan…
HighRussian Orthodox Church sends medieval prince's relic to troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church transported a fragment of 14th-century Prince Dmitry Donskoy's hand to troops in Russian-occupied Ukraine, framing the relic as spi…
HighUN inquiry accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinian children in Gaza
A UN commission of inquiry concluded Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, constituting genocide and crimes against humanity. Israel rejec…
HighUS airstrike reportedly hits wedding in Iran; details emerging
A reported US airstrike struck a wedding gathering in Iran, raising questions about civilian casualties and military operations in the region.
MediumOil prices slip as Iran ceasefire falters, Trump heads to China summit
Oil prices fell as investors awaited developments on Iran's ceasefire and Trump's China summit. Brent crude dropped to $106.95/barrel while analysts expect pri…
HighU.S. Ambassador Condemns West Bank Settler Violence as 'Act of Terror'
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited Palestinian American residents in the West Bank, calling ongoing settler violence an "act of terror" and urging Israeli a…
HighIsraeli strikes kill 1,094 in Lebanon as war toll mounts
Israeli airstrikes have killed 1,094 people in Lebanon since the war began on March 2, including 121 children and 81 women, with 3,119 injured total, according…
HighRussia's ruling party sidelines Medvedev amid war fatigue ahead of September elections
Russia's United Russia party excluded its own chairman Dmitry Medvedev from September election candidates, citing his pro-war stance amid public war fatigue ov…
HighOusted Ukrainian defence minister's political gambit against Zelenskiy fizzles as protests dissolve
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's attempt to challenge President Zelenskiy through public protests and calls for elections has collapsed as…
HighIran Warns of 'Zero Restraint' as Energy Strikes Escalate in Widening Conflict
Iran warns of 'zero restraint' after Israeli strikes on energy facilities, with regional LNG exports disrupted and US seeking $200B military funding as conflic…
MediumTrump reduces Ukraine peace deadline to 10-12 days as Putin remains silent
Trump reduced his deadline for Russia to negotiate Ukraine peace from 50 to 10-12 days, threatening sanctions and secondary tariffs after Putin failed to respo…
HighTrump cancels Iran strike, claims 'deal perimeters' agreed
Trump announced cancellation of a planned military strike on Iran, citing agreement on deal parameters including Strait of Hormuz opening and nuclear concessio…
MediumPutin, Xi Present United Front Against U.S. in Video Summit
Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video summit expressing solidarity against U.S. and Western tensions, with Xi supporting Putin'…
HighIsrael's Lebanon strikes threaten fragile US-Iran ceasefire as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz
Hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, Israel launched massive strikes on Lebanon killing 254+ people, prompting Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz and…
HighTrump to attend NATO summit in Turkey despite alliance tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed President Trump will attend NATO's July summit in Turkey, easing alliance concerns amid Trump's repeated criticis…
HighRussian strike on Kherson kills 5, wounds 20 as Ukraine marks 10 months of war
A Russian attack on central Kherson killed at least 5 civilians and wounded 20 on the 10-month anniversary of the Ukraine invasion. President Zelensky condemne…
HighIran and US Trade Accusations Over Ceasefire Violations Amid Fragile Peace Talks
Iran and the US accuse each other of breaching ceasefire agreements, with Iran firing warning shots in the Strait of Hormuz and both nations exchanging militar…
MediumIran-US ceasefire stalls as Trump rejects Tehran's proposal; Hormuz blockade persists
A ceasefire between the US and Iran holds nominally since April 8, but negotiations stall as Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal and maintains a naval blockad…
HighSaudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan forge NATO-style defense pact as Iran tensions escalate
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact treating attacks on any member as attacks on all, amid escalating Houthi strikes and broader Ir…
HighHouthi missile strike on Yemen port kills four, threatening fragile truce
Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen's al-Makha port, killing at least four and igniting the facility, escalating tensions after a 2022 truce halted majo…
HighTrump's Tuesday Deadline Intensifies as Allies Push Iran Ceasefire Amid Regional Strikes
President Trump extended his deadline to Tuesday for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid last-minute ceasefire negotiations led by US allies, while milita…
HighIran fires missiles at Israel, Kuwait after Trump ultimatum as nuclear plant struck
Iran fired missiles at Israel and Kuwait following Trump's ultimatum, with air defenses activated across the region. A strike near Bushehr Nuclear Plant killed…
HighTrump Returns to UN Amid Iran Conflict and Gaza Ceasefire Tensions
Trump addresses the UN General Assembly amid an ongoing Iran conflict he initiated and persistent Israeli violations of Gaza ceasefire agreements, facing scrut…
MediumRussia strikes Kyiv center in rare attack, killing 19 as peace efforts stall
Russia conducted a massive air assault on Kyiv with 598 drones and 31 missiles, killing at least 19 people including four children and damaging EU diplomatic o…
HighHouthis Declare Red Sea Blockade, Risking Wider Middle East Conflict
Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen declares Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially expanding the regional conflict into a new maritime front.
HighUAE conducted dozens of Iran strikes with US-Israel intel support, WSJ reports
The UAE launched extensive airstrikes against Iran during recent conflict with US and Israeli intelligence support, targeting energy infrastructure and strateg…
HighUS-Iran tensions persist as strikes devastate Iranian economy, ceasefire efforts stall
US and Israeli strikes have crippled Iran's economy, destroying 20,000 factories and eliminating 1 million jobs as Washington enforces a trade blockade. Despit…
MediumHouthis escalate Yemen conflict with coordinated attacks on al-Makha and Marib
Iran-backed Houthis launched coordinated attacks on al-Makha and Marib, including ballistic missiles, forcing Yemen's Mocha port to halt operations amid intens…
HighRussia cancels military hardware display at Victory Day parade citing security concerns
Russia will hold its annual Victory Day parade without displaying military vehicles for the first time since the Ukraine war began, citing security concerns ov…
HighPutin proposes Schröder as Ukraine mediator; Germany, EU, Kyiv reject proposal
Putin has proposed former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine, but both Ukraine and the EU have rejected the proposal d…
HighAppeals court backs release of pro-Palestine scholar in Trump deportation case
A US appeals court rejected Trump administration efforts to re-detain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, ruling his detention violated constitutional rights.…
HighFour European Nations Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel's Participation
Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, and Slovenia announced boycotts of Eurovision 2026 after organizers confirmed Israel's continued eligibility, citing the Gaza huma…
HighUS Embassy in Kyiv Resumes Operations After Three-Month Closure
The US Embassy in Kyiv officially resumed operations after a three-month suspension, signaling continued American commitment to Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing m…
HighUkraine's fuel strikes create gas shortages across Russia, forcing emergency measures
Ukrainian attacks on Russian fuel facilities have crippled domestic gasoline production to 65% of demand, forcing Russia to ban diesel exports and deploy emerg…
HighIsrael Says It Killed Hezbollah Members in Lebanon Hilltop Clash
Israel reported killing several Hezbollah members during a confrontation over a strategic hilltop in southern Lebanon, escalating tensions amid a fragile cease…
HighRussian drone crashes into Romanian apartment building, injuring two in NATO escalation
A Russian drone intended for Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people and triggering a fire. Romania condemned the in…
HighUkraine tests new anti-drone weapon as Zelensky highlights progress against Russian aerial threats
Ukraine's President Zelensky announced successful testing of a new anti-drone weapon designed to counter Russian jet-powered Shahed drones. The development rep…
HighTrump claims Iran hostilities 'terminated' to sidestep war powers deadline
The Trump administration declared a ceasefire with Iran has "terminated" hostilities to satisfy a 60-day war powers deadline, though Democrats and critics ques…
HighU.S. expects Israel's Iran response will be limited to strikes outside Iranian territory
U.S. officials anticipate Israel will respond to Iran's weekend drone and missile attack with limited strikes outside Iran, likely targeting military assets an…
HighHerzog meets Pope Leo XIV as Vatican pushes ceasefire amid Gaza offensive
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican as Israel continues its Gaza offensive. The Pope has called for a ceasefire and criticized…
HighU.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Fragile Truce Frays Over Hormuz Shipping
The US and Iran traded retaliatory airstrikes over attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a preliminary peace agreement signed ear…
HighStevens Claims Primary Wounds Healed After Loss to El-Sayed in Michigan
Rep. Haley Stevens concedes her Michigan Democratic primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed, pledging party unity while maintaining her pro-Israel stance that divided t…
HighUS strikes Iranian nuclear site as Tehran retaliates against oil tanker
The US reportedly struck Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility while Tehran attacked a Kuwaiti oil tanker, intensifying monthlong hostilities. Iran's control of the…
MediumU.S. strikes Iranian ports after warships attacked; Trump pursues deal as Strait closes
U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian ports after Navy destroyers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump pursues a peace deal and…
HighPutin blames Ukraine for student dormitory attack in Lugansk, vows strong response
Putin claims Ukraine deliberately attacked a student residence in Lugansk with drones, resulting in casualties and injuries. Russia threatens a strong response…
MediumRussia Closes German Cultural Centers as Ukraine Support Deepens EU Tensions
Russia announced closure of German cultural centers in retaliation for Germany's support of Ukraine and alleged Russian drone operations on German territory, e…
HighUkraine Escalates Drone Campaign Deep Into Russia, Targeting Oil Infrastructure
Ukraine has launched its largest attack on Moscow since the full-scale war began, deploying drones to destroy strategic sites deep within Russian territory, in…
HighIsrael Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base in Southern Lebanon
Israel has destroyed an underground Hezbollah military complex located beneath Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, a strategic hilltop that has been a foca…
HighSoldier kills four in gun rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea
A soldier opened fire on fellow troops and civilians in Russian-annexed Crimea, killing four people including three civilians. The gunman has been detained and…
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