Conflicts

Trump peace council urges Israel and Hamas to respect Gaza ceasefire

Donald Trump's peace council urges Israel to abide by the current ceasefire in Gaza. It also warns Hamas against flying kites in the area.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least two children, hospital sources say

At least four people, including two children, have been killed and many injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza, hospital sources say.

Foreign Minister: Other countries must do more for Ukraine, says Malmer Stenergard

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) - visiting Kyiv - believes that other countries could do more for Ukraine. She highlights Ukraine's need for air defense.

Russian attacks kill at least 3 as Ukraine marks Independence Day with European leaders in Kyiv

Russian waves of attacks are washing over Ukraine as European leaders celebrate the country's Independence Day in Kyiv. There is a force that keeps us steady - it is the strength of our common circle, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his speech, urging allies to give Ukraine "everything it needs."

Mali says Tuareg rebels release 22 government soldiers

Mali's government said on Sunday that the Tuareg movement had released 22 government soldiers. The latest release follows several similar releases by the separatist movement in recent times.

At least 3 killed in new Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip

At least three people have been killed in new Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

Zelenskyy says elections during war would divide Ukraine and risk the country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says it would be risky to hold elections during the ongoing Russian invasion. Elections now would be a tsunami for the country and would divide Ukraine, Zelensky says.

Norway pledges $9 billion in continued support for Ukraine

Norway is pledging nine billion dollars, equivalent to 85 billion kronor, in continued support for Ukraine. The announcement came as leaders of the Baltic and Nordic countries met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

Massive fires break out at Russian industrial sites after Ukrainian drone attacks, Kyiv Post reports

Following large-scale Ukrainian drone strikes, “massive fires” have broken out in Russian industrial areas, more than 1,000 kilometers from the front lines in Ukraine, reports The Kyiv Post.

Iran warns neighboring countries against helping the US in economic war

Iran warns neighboring countries against participating in the U.S.'s "economic war" against the country. If the conflict escalates, Iran also threatens to strike American companies in the Middle East.

Militant Islamist group attacks worshippers in Nigeria, kills several and abducts dozens

A militant Islamist group in Nigeria has attacked Friday prayer participants, abducting a large number of people and killing several, witnesses said.

Forest fires expose deadly World War I and II bombs across Europe

As forest fires sweep across Europe, a potentially deadly threat to both residents and firefighters battling the flames is being exposed - rusty bombs and shells from both world wars.

Former Lithuanian President Doubts US Would Send Troops if Russia Escalates Baltic Provocations

Arson, cyberattacks and drones going off course. Russia is reportedly escalating provocations around the Baltic Sea to test the borders. Will the US send troops if a border is crossed? I don't know, says former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite.

New Russian attacks on Kyiv as France promises air defense to Ukraine

At least seven civilians were killed in Russian attacks on targets in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine. Ukraine in turn attacked southern Russia, among other places. Two children were killed in a drone strike.

At least 15 killed in Russian double drone attack on Kryvyi Rih shopping mall

The death toll is rising after the Russian attack on a shopping mall in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday. At least 15 people have been killed. “A completely cynical and despicable attack was carried out by the Russians on an ordinary shopping mall,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote in a post on X.

Myanmar airstrike hits Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region, killing at least 14

Myanmar's air force attacked a Buddhist monastery in the Sagaing region on Friday amid ongoing widespread fighting in the country. At least 14 people were killed in the attack.

Pakistan says raids kill 49 militants in border provinces

Pakistani security forces have carried out raids against militant groups in the country's northwest and southwest, killing a total of 49 militants in recent days, authorities said.

Ukraine allies in Coalition of the Willing to meet on National Day

Ukraine’s allies in the “Coalition of the Willing” will meet on Monday to discuss their support efforts, the French presidential office announced.

Iranian President says it is time to end the war with the US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says it is time to end the war with the United States because Iran has the upper hand.

Russian-Australian man charged in Australia over alleged spying for Russia and Ukraine military links

A Russian-Australian man is on trial for joining the Ukrainian army and then trying to share information from there with Russian intelligence.

North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

North Korea has fired about ten ballistic missiles, according to defense sources in South Korea.

EU pressure grows to sanction Ben-Gvir after Gaza killing remarks

Pressure is growing in the EU to punish far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who in recent days posted a video of himself at an execution gallows and said Israel should kill “30 or 40” Palestinians in Gaza every day.

Kyiv declares day of mourning after deadly Russian missile attacks kill at least 16

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv have killed at least 16 people and injured many more. A day of mourning will be held on Friday, according to Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.

At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip, including 9 in Gaza City attack

At least ten people were killed in two separate Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

Ukraine approves Yevheniy Chmara as new defense minister

Ukraine's parliament has approved Yevheniy Chmara as the country's new defense minister.

Israeli army opens criminal investigation into killing of girl Hind Rajab in Gaza

The fate of the little girl Hind Rajab shocked the world. She was found dead next to her relatives after their car was shot at while they were trying to escape an Israeli attack in Gaza. More than two years later, the Israeli military is opening a criminal investigation into the incident.

Ukraine and Russia carry out new prisoner exchange, 103 soldiers each returned

Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream sabotage suspicion

A Ukrainian man has been arrested, suspected of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in 2022, German prosecutors announced, according to media reports.

At least four killed in Russian drone attack on Kherson minibus

At least four people have been killed and four more injured after a Russian drone attack in Kherson in southern Ukraine, the local prosecutor's office said in a statement.

Russians keep holidaying on the Black Sea coast despite drone attacks and wartime hardship

International sanctions, fuel shortages and the risk of Ukrainian drone attacks are putting a damper on Russians' summer vacation plans. But some are continuing to head to Black Sea resorts. "Whatever happens, happens," a vacationing woman tells a Russian news channel.

German politicians demand EU sanctions against Israel’s Ben-Gvir after Gaza remarks

The EU should impose joint sanctions against Israel's ultra-conservative Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, German politicians are demanding after statements that Palestinians "are not even human." Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says she reacts with disgust to Ben-Gvir's remarks.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Calls for Wartime Elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is calling on the government to hold elections. "We cannot let Putin decide when Ukrainians will choose their government," he says.

At least six killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City port, Gaza health authorities say

At least six people have been killed in an Israeli attack on the port of Gaza City, according to Gaza health authorities.

UAE warns of possible missile threat after Iran fires two ballistic missiles

Residents of the United Arab Emirates were warned on Tuesday of a "possible missile threat" after Iran fired two ballistic missiles.