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Ukraine reclaims 400 sq km in south as war hits year 4
Ukraine reclaimed 300-400 square kilometers in the south as Russia's invasion entered its fifth year, with Zelenskyy declaring Kyiv is not losing the war despite continued Russian drone and missile ba
Trump 'Not Thrilled' With Iran After Geneva Talks
Trump declared himself "not thrilled" with Iran after Geneva nuclear talks ended without a deal, saying he hasn't decided whether to attack even as the US amasses its largest Middle East military buil
Trump orders federal agencies to halt Anthropic AI use
President Trump directed every federal agency to immediately stop using Anthropic's AI, granting a six-month phaseout for the Pentagon, after Anthropic refused to allow unrestricted military use of it
Trump Unhappy With Iran Talks Progress
President Trump voiced dissatisfaction with the progress of nuclear talks with Iran, even as reports suggest he considered military action. This comes as Senator Rubio plans a trip to Israel to discus
Israel court halts ban on aid groups in Gaza, West Bank
Israel's High Court has temporarily suspended a looming ban that would have forced 37 major international aid organizations to halt operations in Gaza and the West Bank by March 1, buying the groups t
Trump Call Sparked Saudi-U.A.E. Feud Over Sudan War
A diplomatic feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE has erupted, triggered by a request made to President Trump regarding the war in Sudan. This dispute exposes underlying tensions in the Gulf and coul
Israel Faces War With Depleted Missile Defenses
With tensions escalating and a potential conflict looming in June 2025, Israel faces a precarious situation with depleted missile defense systems, raising the stakes for any future war with Iran. The
Ghana says 55 citizens killed in Ukraine, two POWs
Ghana’s foreign affairs minister confirmed at least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting in Ukraine and two are held as POWs, urging action against illegal recruitment that lured hundreds of youths into th
Shin Bet Agent Indicted for Smuggling Goods to Gaza
An Israeli Shin Bet agent has been indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza, joining a growing number of Israelis accused of exploiting their security positions for personal gain during the Gaza conflic
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Make Progress Amid Trump Threats
Amidst escalating tensions and Trump's threats, US-Iran nuclear talks aim to de-escalate while Iran seeks to maintain some nuclear enrichment capabilities. Mediators claim 'significant progress' despi
Kenyan recruiter charged with trafficking men to fight for Russia
A Kenyan recruitment agent has been charged with luring 22 young men to Russia under false job promises, only for them to end up on the front lines in Ukraine, as a government report reveals 1,000 Ken
Trump Opts Out of China Mention Amid Tariff Limits
President Donald Trump omitted any mention of China in his 2026 State of the Union address, breaking a two-decade precedent, as domestic political and legal challenges constrain his approach ahead of
Russia Launches Assault Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
Russia launched a major aerial assault on Ukraine just before planned U.S.-Ukraine talks in Geneva, signaling a deliberate escalation ahead of diplomatic engagement. While the stated purpose of the Ge
Israelis brace again for potential U.S.-Iran war
Israelis are bracing for a potential war between the U.S. and Iran, a conflict in which Iran, though outgunned by the U.S., could still inflict significant damage. As the U.S. and Iran engage in cruci
Kim Jong Un warns Korea, urges US to drop hostility
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un warned South Korea of total destruction, demanded the United States drop its hostile stance, and pledged new nuclear‑missile capabilities while closing the Workers’ Pa
US, Iran claim progress in Geneva nuclear talks
U.S. and Iranian delegations in Geneva reported significant progress in nuclear negotiations, planning to resume talks soon and hold technical meetings in Vienna, though key disagreements on enrichmen
Kim Jong Un vows nuclear expansion, says US must shift
Kim Jong Un told the Ninth Workers' Party Congress that North Korea will accelerate its nuclear weapons and missile development, and that any U.S. dialogue depends on Washington ending its confrontati
Modi Praises Israel, Calls Hamas Attack Barbaric
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Israel’s Knesset, reaffirming India’s unwavering support for Israel, condemning the Oct. 7 Hamas attack as barbaric, and endorsing a UN‑backed Gaza peace
Modi's Israel visit sharpens Pakistan security risk
PM Modi's second Israel visit — his first since 2017 — drew a red-carpet welcome from Netanyahu, with analysts saying new defence agreements and Netanyahu's 'hexagon' alliance will reshape Pakistan's
Russia Shifts Economy to War, Halves Budget for
Russia has reoriented its economy to prioritize the war in Ukraine, dedicating approximately half of its federal budget to the conflict. This massive expenditure, while fueling the war effort, severel
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