Keywords: Conflict


Israel strikes Iran despite Trump's call for restraint

Israel launched air strikes against military targets in Iran early Monday, escalating tensions despite direct efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to prevent further confrontation. Explosions were reported in Tehran and Isfahan, marking Israel's first attacks on Iranian territory since the ceasefire......

Deadly drone strike highlights worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Sudan's ongoing conflict continues to take a devastating toll on civilians, as a deadly drone strike on a market in the central part of the country has once again highlighted the dangers faced by communities living in war-affected areas. The attack occurred in the North Kordofan region, one of the......

Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt St. Petersburg during major economic forum

A wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeted St. Petersburg and surrounding regions on the final day of a major international economic forum, prompting heightened security measures, airport disruptions, and emergency alerts across northwestern Russia. Authorities in St. Petersburg reported a large-scale......

Trump says Iran retains about one-fifth of its missile arsenal amid ongoing tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Iran retains approximately 21% to 22% of its missile arsenal after more than three months of conflict and heightened tensions in the Middle East. In an interview with an American television network, Trump said that Iranian military capabilities have been significantly......

Putin rejects Zelensky's proposal for direct peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for face-to-face negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, arguing that Moscow seeks a comprehensive settlement rather than a temporary ceasefire. The refusal came after Zelensky published an open......

Trump vows US will prevail over Iran amid tensions

The president of the United States said the country would prevail over Iran either through force or through a negotiated agreement, as diplomatic efforts remain stalled and regional tensions persist. He stated that the United States would “win militarily or on paper” and warned of a rapid......

Russian strikes kill three across Ukraine as Kyiv renews ceasefire call

Three people were killed in separate Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, according to regional authorities, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his appeal for a ceasefire and direct negotiations with Moscow. Ukrainian military officials reported that Russia launched a large-scale......

Israel and Lebanon agree conditional ceasefire tied to Hezbollah withdrawal

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a conditional ceasefire following two days of talks held in Washington under United States mediation. The deal links its implementation to a full cessation of Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of all its operatives south of the Litani River, according to a joint statement......

EBRD revises down growth outlook for 2026 amid energy shock

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lowered its growth forecast for the economies in its coverage area for 2026. The institution now expects aggregate expansion of 3.1 percent, a decline of 0.5 percentage points compared with its February projection. The revision reflects the economic......