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Guterres Condemns Russia, Ukraine, Demands Ceasefire
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned both Russia and Ukraine, demanding urgent de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire as attacks intensify between the warring sides.
Zelenskyy to Visit Russia-Friendly Serbia for First Time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make his first official visit to Serbia on Saturday, one of the few European countries that have refused to sanction Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine Strikes Destroy Fifth of Wildberries Capacity
Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged or destroyed over a fifth of Wildberries' warehouse capacity in three weeks, sending shockwaves through Russia's retail sector and threatening tens of thousands of
Trump: Iran war ending soon; Tehran denies direct talks
President Trump claims the US war with Iran is 'going to end pretty soon,' but Tehran says it is negotiating only with Oman over Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, not directly with Washington.
Philippines Condemns Anti-China Casket Protest in Manila
The Philippine Foreign Ministry disavowed threats of violence against foreign officials after five caskets bearing anti-China messages, including photos of Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders, were f
Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know
Houthi missile strikes killed at least 30 Yemeni government soldiers and wounded Saudi civilians, as intelligence warned that Iran-backed forces may soon target Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure an
Europe stalls on US Hormuz naval coalition
The US has spent months trying to build an international naval coalition to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but the UK and France — its key European allies — are stalling, preferring de-
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Deal
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will formalize a Sunni Muslim defense bloc in Mecca on Friday, with the pact arriving as Gulf states absorb attacks from Iran and its regional allies.
GOP Plans 'Socialism Telethon' at First Midterm Convention
Republicans will use their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas to frame Democrats as captives of their activist left, aiming to shift the midterm narrative away from a referendum on Trump.
South Korea ministers clash over North Korea engagement
South Korea's Foreign and Unification ministers publicly sparred over how to engage Pyongyang, exposing internal rifts within President Lee Jae Myung's government as it pursues a peace-first pivot to
South Korea ministers clash over North Korea peace push
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun publicly rebuked Unification Minister Chung Dong-young's North Korea outreach proposals as 'idealistic,' exposing a rare internal split within President Lee Jae
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday in Jeddah, bringing three major Sunni Muslim powers into a formal pact as Gulf states face attacks from Iran following U
Typhoon Dolphin Grounds Flights in Okinawa
Typhoon Dolphin swept past Okinawa on Friday with winds of 144 kph, shutting Naha Airport and grounding all flights while 240 residents took shelter. The storm also threatens Kyushu households still r
Trump May Need Iran Concession to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump may need to compromise with Iran to reach a deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint where Tehran retains leverage to threaten shipping despite thousands of US strikes.
Typhoon Dolphin Hits Japan, 260,000 Evacuate, 500 Flights Cancelled
Category 1 Typhoon Dolphin bore down on southwestern Japan, triggering evacuation orders for roughly 260,000 people and grounding more than 500 flights, while striking a Kumamoto region still displace
Trump hits polysilicon with 15% tariff to counter China
President Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on polysilicon, citing national security and China's near-monopoly on the chip-making material.
US Intel: Putin Could Test NATO With Limited Incursion
US intelligence has concluded that Putin could probe NATO's defenses with a limited incursion, according to a WSJ exclusive corroborated by The Telegraph, which reported a potential Russian attack on
Iran warns Gulf states of retaliation if US strikes
Iran has issued explicit warnings to Gulf states that it will target their oil, power, and water infrastructure if the US strikes Iran, launching a diplomatic push to enlist Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman,
Explosive Drone at Leipzig Airport Raises Election Meddling Fears
An explosive drone discovered at Leipzig-Halle Airport — a strategic hub for NATO and Ukrainian military cargo — has intensified fears that Russia is meddling in upcoming German state elections where
Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Disarmament Deal Before Elections
Hamas agreed to disarm under Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, but Netanyahu rejected the framework and refused to withdraw Israeli troops until Hamas is fully disarmed — a stance experts link to upco
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