Russia test-fired its new nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile as part of a broader modernization of its nuclear forces, with President Vladimir Putin calling it the world’s most powerful missile. Putin said the missile, designed to replace the aging Soviet-era Voyevoda system, will enter combat service by the end of the year and is capable of carrying multiple warheads over extremely long distances. The launch … Continue reading Putin says Russia test launches “most powerful missile in the world”

Russian forces resumed large-scale attacks across Ukraine after a U.S.-mediated three-day ceasefire expired, killing at least six people in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine said Russia launched more than 200 drones overnight, striking civilian infrastructure including apartment buildings, energy facilities, and a kindergarten. In Kryvyi Rih, a drone attack killed two people and seriously injured a nine-month-old child, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to condemn the strikes … Continue reading Russian attacks kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say

Kuwait accused Iran of sending six armed Revolutionary Guard members to infiltrate Bubiyan Island, home to a major China-backed port project, in a failed attack earlier this month. Kuwaiti forces detained four suspects, including Iranian military officers, while two escaped, and one Kuwaiti officer was injured. The accusation came ahead of a U.S.-China summit and highlighted continued regional tensions despite a fragile ceasefire with Iran. … Continue reading Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Revolutionary Guard team in failed island attack

The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, which sank off the coast of Spain in December 2024, was reportedly carrying components for two nuclear reactors allegedly destined for North Korea. The ship’s sinking remains mysterious, with investigators suggesting explosions or a possible torpedo attack may have breached the hull. Before the incident, the vessel was escorted by Russian military ships and had listed Vladivostok as its … Continue reading Russian ship ‘carrying nuclear reactors to NKorea’ sinks off Spain

Saudi Arabia reportedly carried out secret airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for Iranian missile and drone attacks during the wider Middle East conflict. The strikes marked the first known direct Saudi military action on Iranian soil and signaled a more assertive stance by Riyadh against Tehran. After the attacks, Saudi Arabia and Iran engaged in intensive diplomacy and reached an informal agreement … Continue reading Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened

The Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group has withdrawn from several key positions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s South Kivu province, marking the first major battlefield shift in months. Congolese military officials said the retreat followed pressure from the national army and diplomatic efforts led by the United States. Rebels pulled back from areas near the city of Uvira toward positions closer to Bukavu, while … Continue reading Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure

A new surge of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee neighborhoods in the capital, Port-au-Prince, with many taking shelter along roads near the main airport. Residents described armed gangs burning homes and spreading fear as criminal groups continue to control more than 90% of the city following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Doctors Without Borders evacuated a hospital … Continue reading New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people

A report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights found that state actors in Mexico are involved in disappearances at an “alarming” rate, often working in collusion with organized crime groups. More than 130,000 people have gone missing in Mexico, mostly during the last two decades of violence linked to the country’s war on drug cartels. The report says disappearances are carried out both directly … Continue reading Disappearances in Mexico involving state at ‘alarming’ rate, says report