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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Key Developments Day 1,191

Russia announced on Thursday the capture of three Ukrainian villages—Stroivka in Kharkiv, and Shevchenko Pershe and Hnativka near Pokrovsk in Donetsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported widespread attacks overnight, including 90 drones and artillery strikes that killed at least seven civilians across......

Hamas rejects US ceasefire proposal over Gaza war conditions

A ceasefire proposal brokered by the administration of former US President Donald Trump is under review by Hamas, though the Palestinian group says it fails to address the core issues driving the conflict in Gaza. According to Hamas officials, the current version of the plan would only prolong the humanitarian......

Israel announces 22 new settlements in the West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Thursday the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank a move he described as "historic." However, this decision is likely to deepen existing tensions between Israel and parts of the international community. Smotrich,......

China deepens ties with Pacific Island nations through high-level summit

China is hosting a significant diplomatic summit with 11 Pacific Island nations as part of its strategy to strengthen regional relations and promote what it describes as a "closer community with a shared future." Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is leading the talks in Xiamen, joined by Kiribati’s......

UN and NGOs condemn US-Israel aid initiative after fatal incident in Gaza

At least three Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in Rafah, Gaza, after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution site managed by a US- and Israel-backed organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The incident has drawn sharp criticism from the United Nations and international......

Syria and Israel hold direct security talks amid shifting regional dynamics

In a surprising diplomatic shift, Israel and Syria have recently initiated direct talks, meeting face-to-face to address mutual security concerns and de-escalate conflict in the border region. According to five sources familiar with the situation, these meetings mark the first open interaction between......

ASEAN strengthens ties with China and Gulf states amid US tariff tensions

In an effort to safeguard their trade-dependent economies from escalating US tariffs, Southeast Asian leaders have launched their first-ever joint summit with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the second day of the annual ASEAN summit. Malaysia,......

Morocco to receive Avante 1800 warship from Spain in 2026

Morocco is set to acquire the Avante 1800 multi-mission patrol vessel from Spain, marking a major step in defense collaboration between the two nations. Spanish shipbuilder Navantia is finalizing construction of the ship at its facilities in Cádiz, with delivery to the Royal Moroccan Navy expected......

Trump Rebukes Putin as Russia Launches Record Drone Strikes on Ukraine

Russia has launched a series of intense drone assaults on Ukraine for three consecutive nights, overwhelming air defense systems and leaving at least 13 people dead, according to Ukrainian authorities. These attacks, among the most aggressive in recent months, occurred shortly after U.S. President Donald......

Macron and wife's interaction in Vietnam clarified by Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office addressed a brief moment during their arrival in Vietnam that sparked speculation. A video showed Brigitte Macron seemingly pushing the president’s face as they stepped off the presidential plane at the start of their Southeast Asia visit. This caused......

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza result in numerous civilian casualties

At least 24 Palestinians have died following two separate Israeli airstrikes overnight in Gaza, including a devastating strike on a school sheltering displaced families in central Gaza, according to medical personnel and Civil Defence officials. The Fahmi Al-Jargawi School in Gaza City had been providing......

Trump Slams Putin after Deadly Russian Strikes on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has fiercely criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin following one of the deadliest air raids in Russia's war on Ukraine. The unprecedented assault, which involved hundreds of drones and missiles, left at least 13 civilians dead and more than 60 injured. In a post......

Sánchez urges global stand against Israel's actions in Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, speaking from Turkey at the opening of the Socialist International Council in Istanbul, condemned the situation in Gaza as unacceptable. He emphasized that remaining silent is not an option for the international community and called for Israel to immediately......