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Fighting reached Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold in the east. The city is part of a fortified area. Kostiantynivka, along with other cities, forms a so-called fortress belt in the country’s east - an area well fortified by the Ukrainian military.
Ukraine's drone warfare has led NATO to reassess its future military strategies. Kyiv's use of drones has forced NATO to rethink its approach to defense and counterattack capabilities. Ukraine’s Drone War Has Already Rewritten NATO’s Future Kyiv Post.
The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, prompting Berlin to urge stronger European defence.
The US fast-tracked $8.6 billion in arms deals to Mideast partners, bypassing congressional review. The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U. S.-Israeli war with Iran.
China rejected U. S. sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links, calling them improper and a violation of international law. The Commerce Ministry said Chinese enterprises have the right to conduct normal economic activities with third countries.
A senior Iranian military official said renewed war with the U. S. is likely. The official's comments come as the U. warns shipping companies about sanctions for payments to Iran.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed seven people despite a fragile ceasefire. Attacks hit villages including Kfar Dajal and Lwaizeh. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported an airstrike on a car in the village of Kfar Dajal that killed two people, while another hit a home in the village of Lwaizeh killing three.
Israeli air strikes killed 10 people in southern Lebanon. Drones and planes hit several towns despite a ceasefire since April 17. Drones and planes hit several towns despite 'ceasefire' since April 17 as Hezbollah pledges to continue its attacks.
UK Prime Minister Starmer called for tougher action against Gaza protests, citing a rise in antisemitic incidents. Prime Minister Starmer suggested that repeated pro-Palestinian marches have had a “cumulative effect” linked to the rise in antisemitic incidents in the U. K.
Global Sumud Flotilla activists arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea. Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.
Spirit Airlines shut down due to Iran war fuel shock.
The Malian government has launched an investigation into soldiers accused of involvement in Al-Qaeda-linked attacks. The violence has sparked fighting across the country's north, raising concerns about gains by armed groups.
Iran claims the US rejected a new proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has blocked nearly all shipping from the Gulf for over two months, except for its own vessels.
US President Trump compared the US Navy to pirates for enforcing the Iran blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. He said it was a profitable business. The US president says the ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'a very profitable business'.
Zambia has cancelled the RightsCon 2026 conference, citing a mismatch with national values. The world's largest human rights and tech summit was scheduled to start but was blocked by the Zambian government.
Spirit Airlines is shutting down after rescue talks collapsed, ending bailout hopes. The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.
Sheffield Wednesday is out of administration after a US consortium completed its sale.
The US has a significant military presence in Europe, with 68,000 personnel stationed across 31 bases in over a dozen countries. The troops are deployed in various European nations. The US troops are stationed in more than a dozen Europe. an countries.
Workers and trade unions marked May Day with rallies around the world on Friday. Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
The UK driving-test wait time is 22 weeks in England and Scotland, up from five weeks. The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.
Indonesia is pushing for a strengthened United Nations system that delivers tangible results on the ground. The country's outgoing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tri Tharyat, emphasized the need for real impact from UN reform.
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