Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using 242 drones and 36 missiles, including a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile, Ukraine’s air force said Friday. Ukrainian defenses intercepted most of the weapons, but strikes from missiles and drones hit 19 locations, causing widespread damage. Kyiv was among the hardest-hit, with dozens of buildings damaged and at least four people killed and 25 injured, while several … Continue reading Russia uses nuclear-capable missile in ‘massive strike’ on Ukraine

Evgeny Safronov, a 38-year-old Russian journalist who had fled Putin’s regime, died after falling from the seventh floor of his apartment in Meudon, France. Before his death, he left a note claiming his phone and accounts had been hacked, insisting he had never worked for Russian interests. Friends reported that Safronov had been experiencing paranoia and severe distress in the days leading up to his … Continue reading Russian journalist who fled to Paris dies in plunge from apartment

Protests in Iran have continued for a 12th day, with new videos appearing online that appear to show demonstrators in multiple cities despite fears of a government crackdown. Unverified footage from Tehran showed a building described as a government facility on fire, with crowds chanting “Long live the Shah,” while other clips showed street fires and clashes with security forces. Demonstrations were also reported in … Continue reading Tehran on fire as furious protesters ‘burn Iranian regime building down’

The Trump Administration escalated its Venezuela oil blockade by seizing two tankers in the Atlantic and Caribbean, asserting control over how Venezuelan oil reaches global markets. One vessel, a Russian-flagged tanker renamed Marinera, was pursued for weeks before being boarded in international waters for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions, while a second stateless tanker, the M Sophia, was also intercepted for illicit activity. Secretary of State … Continue reading U.S. Seizes 2 Tankers Linked to Venezuela

A far-left extremist group, the “Vulkan Group,” claimed responsibility for an arson attack on Berlin’s high-voltage power cables, causing a blackout that affected 45,000 households. German federal prosecutors opened a terrorism investigation, charging suspects with arson, sabotage, disruption of public services, and membership in a terrorist organization. Repairs to the 300-meter damaged section are expected to be completed by Thursday, while emergency measures—including shelters, hotels, … Continue reading German prosecutors launch terrorism probe into far-left attack behind Berlin blackout

The Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes in Yemen’s Dhale governorate targeting secessionist forces after STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi failed to board a plane for peace talks in Riyadh. The coalition said al-Zubaidi mobilized armed forces in Aden and Dhale, prompting preemptive strikes to prevent escalation. The Southern Transitional Council, backed by the UAE, called for the strikes to stop and said al-Zubaidi remained in Aden overseeing … Continue reading Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen, says STC leader al-Zubaidi has fled

The U.K. and France signed a declaration committing troops to Ukraine under a future peace deal, with security guarantees backed by the U.S. and allied partners. Adopted in Paris by the Coalition of the Willing, the agreement outlines a framework for lasting peace grounded in international law and the U.N. Charter. It affirms that Ukraine’s sovereignty and right to self-defense are non-negotiable and critical to … Continue reading UK, France strike new Ukraine security pact