Politics
Ukraine has raised the death toll from Russia’s largest aerial strike on its territory to 13, with at least 60 others injured. The casualties include three children ages eight, 12, and 17 in the Zhytomyr region. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 298 drones and 69 missiles......
For the second consecutive night, Ukraine endured a large-scale assault from Russian drones and missiles, resulting in at least 12 fatalities amid ongoing efforts for a significant prisoner exchange. According to Ukraine’s air force, Russian forces launched 298 drones and 69 missiles overnight,......
As of Sunday, May 25, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached its 1,186th day, marked by deadly attacks and significant diplomatic moves. In a widespread overnight offensive, Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas, killing at least four people and injuring 16 others, including......
On Friday, May 23, intense military actions continued between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian drones caused significant disruptions to air traffic near Moscow, grounding flights at major airports after 35 drones targeting the city were shot down, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. Overall, 46......
Russia’s Defence Ministry reported intercepting 105 Ukrainian drones across various Russian regions, including 35 near Moscow, following a previous report of over 300 drones shot down. In the Kherson region, one person died due to a Russian artillery strike. Over the past day, 35 locations in Kherson,......
In his first general audience at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV made a heartfelt call for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and urged an end to the ongoing violence affecting its people. Around 40,000 people gathered for the event, which followed the historic inaugural Mass attended by approximately......
Andriy Portnov, a former Ukrainian politician closely linked to ex-President Viktor Yanukovych, was fatally shot outside the American School in Madrid’s Pozuelo de Alarcón neighborhood, Spanish authorities reported. The attack occurred early Wednesday morning as Portnov was about to enter......
President Vladimir Putin made a significant visit to Russia's Kursk region on Tuesday, marking his first trip there since Russian forces expelled Ukrainian troops from the area in April. This visit follows Ukraine’s unprecedented incursion into Kursk in August 2024, during which Ukrainian forces......
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over a potential Russian troop buildup near Finland’s border, stating he believes Finland and Norway remain secure. Meanwhile, Moscow criticized NATO’s actions as provocative after Estonia’s failed attempt to seize a Russian oil tanker......
Following a phone conversation lasting over two hours with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will initiate direct negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and ending the ongoing war, which has lasted for four years. Putin affirmed that peace......
In a new diplomatic effort to bring the war in Ukraine to a halt, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold separate phone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The first call with Putin is set for 14:00 GMT, followed by talks with Zelenskyy......
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a state visit to the United States starting Monday, in what his administration calls an effort to "reset" deteriorating ties with Washington now seen by many analysts as their weakest in decades. The visit follows a controversial......
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday, after recent negotiations in Turkey. These talks marked the first direct meeting between the two sides since Russia launched a full-scale......
