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Iran FM says US‑Iran deal close as Geneva talks begin
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a U.S.-Iran agreement to prevent conflict is within reach as Geneva talks approach, while emphasizing Iran’s nuclear‑non‑proliferation stance and
Ramaphosa Thanks Putin for Release of 17 South Africans Lured Into Ukraine War
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Vladimir Putin for helping secure the return of 17 South Africans who were allegedly tricked into mercenary fighting on the front lines of the Russia-Uk
Ukraine holds national memorial as war hits five years
Ukraine marked the war’s fifth year with a nationwide minute of silence and a prayer service, underscoring the human toll and ongoing resistance as casualties mount on both sides.
Ukrainians in Donetsk resist land swap with Russia
Residents of the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine face a harrowing dilemma as negotiations consider ceding their territory to Russia for peace, a prospect many Ukrainians vehemently oppose. This pote
Ukrainian Negotiator Calls Talks, US to Monitor
Ukrainian envoy Sergiy Kyslytsya described recent military‑to‑military talks with Russia as business‑like, praised the United States’ active role in monitoring, and warned that without a decisive move
BBC: Russian soldiers see commanders executing troops
Four Russian front‑line soldiers disclosed to the BBC that commanders executed refusing troops for refusing orders, detailing brutal “meat storm” assaults, torture, and a culture of “zeroing” that und
Vladyslav Vlasiuk pushes sanctions to weaken Russia by
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, a Ukrainian bureaucrat, is spearheading efforts to cripple Russia's war machine by lobbying Western allies for intensified sanctions, aiming for a decisive economic impact by 2026.
EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid
Hungary is jeopardizing EU support for Ukraine by threatening to veto both a new package of sanctions against Russia and a massive $106 billion aid package for Kyiv. This obstruction highlights deep d
US attacks Iran, talks set for Thursday
US and Iran are inching toward war as the United States launches attacks on multiple Iranian targets, Iran reports explosions nationwide, and both sides prepare for Thursday talks amid heightened mili
Iran Defies U.S. Nuclear and Missile Demands
Iran's leadership believes that standing firm against U.S. demands regarding its nuclear and missile programs is less threatening to its regime survival than conceding to Washington. This stance escal
China Accused of Secret Nuclear Tests as Arms Race Fears Mount
Accusations that China has secretly conducted nuclear tests, combined with its expanding arsenal and refusal by President Xi Jinping to engage in arms control dialogue, are fueling fears of a renewed
Russia's VAT Hike, Drone Shelters Mark Four Years of War
Four years into its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is absorbing the war at home — higher taxes, drone-attack shelters, recruitment billboards, and memorials to fallen soldiers visible in towns
Iran Prepares for War as Khamenei Tasks Larijani with
Facing potential military attacks and targeted assassinations, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has tasked Ali Larijani, a top national security official, with safeguarding the Islamic Rep
Trump Presses Iran to Capitulate as Geneva Talks Set
Trump's special envoy said Saturday the president is "curious" why Iran hasn't capitulated under US military pressure, as Oman announced fresh nuclear talks for Geneva this Thursday and anti-governmen
Russia launches drone, missile attack on Kyiv ahead of
On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Moscow launched a drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least one person. This escalation occurs despite recent U.S.-mediated talks ai
Aleksei Kolosovsky: Ex-Taxi Driver in Russia's Shadow
The Kremlin's intensifying shadow war against European allies supporting Ukraine relies on individuals like Aleksei Kolosovsky, a former taxi driver, highlighting Russia's strategy of utilizing unconv
Trump Prepares for Xi Summit Amid Tariff and Taiwan
President Trump anticipates a significant meeting with China's Xi Jinping, but simmering tensions over trade tariffs and Taiwan threaten to overshadow the summit. Trump's recent tariff actions, includ
Russia Ukraine war day 1459 fighting intensifies
On day 1,459 of the Russia-Ukraine war, fighting intensified across multiple regions, with both sides claiming successful strikes and civilian casualties. Amidst ongoing military actions, diplomatic e
Russia kills 2 police in Kharkiv; Ukraine hits plant
Russian attacks across Kharkiv and Sumy killed two police officers and wounded civilians, while Ukrainian drones struck a key missile‑manufacturing plant in the Udmurt Republic, sparking fires and inj
Attacking Iran Riskier Than Capturing Maduro
Military analysts suggest that initiating a conflict with Iran presents a greater risk to the U.S. than capturing Venezuelan President Maduro, primarily due to Iran's robust military capabilities and
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