Russia’s rapid escalation in drone production and deployment is reshaping the battlefield in Ukraine, overwhelming defensive systems and forcing Kyiv to confront a shifting, more technologically driven phase of the war.
European leaders moved swiftly to project unity on Ukraine’s behalf after a joint call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pledging unwavering political and military backing as Kyiv evaluates a new U.S. security plan.
A group of students was abducted from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria, according to police, marking the latest in a series of violent attacks that have intensified fears among Christian communities across the region.
Criminal gangs have expanded their presence across the Brazilian Amazon at an alarming pace, now operating in nearly half of the region’s municipalities, according to new assessments by local officials and security analysts. The surge has heightened fears about growing lawlessness in remote communities already struggling with limited police resources and vast, difficult-to-monitor territory.
A powerful snowstorm has taken the lives of five tourists in Chile’s famed Torres del Paine National Park, one of South America’s most popular destinations for trekking and adventure travel. The sudden and severe weather trapped several hiking groups as conditions rapidly deteriorated, leaving rescue teams battling extreme cold and near-zero visibility.
Emergency crews in western Ukraine are working around the clock as they search through the wreckage left behind by a deadly Russian attack that struck a residential area early Monday. The strike, one of the most severe the region has experienced in months, left widespread destruction and a rising death toll as rescuers continue to pull victims from collapsed buildings.
Tensions between China and Japan escalated further this week after Beijing issued a sharp warning that Japanese seafood exports face “no market” in China, deepening an already fraught standoff triggered by remarks from Japan’s prime minister regarding Taiwan.
French authorities announced the arrest of several suspects linked to a daring break-in at the Louvre, ending a month-long investigation that had gripped Paris and raised questions about security at one of the world’s most iconic museums.
NATO air forces were put on heightened alert on Monday as Russian missile and drone attacks on western Ukraine killed at least 25 people and triggered fresh concerns about spillover threats near the alliance’s borders.
Canadian officials are facing mounting demands for transparency after the government confirmed it had questioned a well-known critic of Israeli policies, sparking concerns about political overreach and the protection of free expression in Canada.
Polish authorities have launched an urgent investigation after a crucial railway line used to deliver humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine was deliberately destroyed in what Prime Minister Donald Tusk called a “clear act of sabotage.”
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death after a special tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity, marking one of the most dramatic turns in the country’s political history.
Ukraine is preparing for one of its largest air force upgrades since the start of the war, following an announcement from the Élysée Palace that Kyiv intends to purchase as many as 100 French-made fighter jets.
Mass demonstrations led largely by Gen Z activists swept across several Mexican cities this week, leaving at least 120 people injured as frustrations over corruption and escalating drug-related violence boiled over into the streets.
The British government is preparing to roll out its most far-reaching changes to the asylum system in years, introducing a significantly longer and more restrictive route to settlement for those granted protection. Officials say the overhaul is designed to deter irregular arrivals and “restore control” over the asylum process, while critics warn it risks creating years of uncertainty for vulnerable people.
Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s railway system have intensified in recent weeks, marking a significant escalation in Moscow’s effort to undermine Kyiv’s logistics and civilian mobility. Ukrainian officials report that train lines, stations, and maintenance hubs across multiple regions have been repeatedly targeted, disrupting both military transport and essential passenger services.
China has issued a rare nationwide advisory urging its citizens to avoid travel to Japan, escalating an already heated diplomatic dispute triggered by recent comments from Japan’s new prime minister regarding Taiwan.
As tensions rise in the Caribbean, renewed attention is falling on Venezuela’s aging Soviet-era military and how it compares to the far more modern and well-funded U.S. forces now increasing their regional presence. Analysts say the gap between the two militaries is vast—technologically, strategically, and logistically—raising questions about Venezuela’s actual capabilities should a confrontation occur.
The United States has agreed to sharply reduce tariffs on a range of Swiss goods, lowering duties to 15% as part of a newly negotiated trade arrangement with the Trump administration. The agreement marks a notable shift in recent U.S. trade policy and opens the door for expanded economic cooperation between the two countries.
A new wave of escalation hit both sides of the war as Ukrainian forces launched an attack on a key Russian oil hub while deadly strikes pounded the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, marking one of the most volatile days in recent weeks.
A devastating bus crash on the outskirts of Stockholm has left several people dead and many others injured, prompting a rapid emergency response and an official investigation into what caused the vehicle to veer off course.
British journalist Sami Hamdi has returned to London after spending more than two weeks in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following what officials described as an “administrative detention” related to visa irregularities.
Tensions have flared once again along the Thailand-Cambodia border, casting serious doubt on the future of the peace agreement brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump just months ago. The fragile accord, hailed at the time as a breakthrough in Southeast Asian diplomacy, is now teetering after a Cambodian villager was reportedly killed in fresh cross-border clashes.
Japan’s new prime minister has wasted little time reshaping the country’s foreign policy — and in doing so, has reignited tensions with Beijing, prompting China’s so-called “wolf warrior” diplomats to return to their combative stance on the world stage.
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