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Putin Says Kursk Recaptured But Ukraine Insists Fighting Still Ongoing
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Saturday that Russian forces had expelled the last Ukrainian troops from the Kursk border region, calling Ukraine's surprise offensive a "complete failure." Ukraine's military, however, rejected the claim, saying fighting continues in the area. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Saturday that Russian forces had expelled the last Ukrainian troops from the Kursk border region, calling Ukraine's surprise offensive a "complete failure." Ukraine's military, however, rejected the claim, saying fighting continues in the area. -
Hamas Proposes Five-Year Gaza Truce in Exchange for Hostage Release, Rejects Disarmament
Hamas has offered a proposal for a five-year ceasefire with Israel in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages, according to officials speaking Saturday ahead of negotiations in Cairo. However, the Palestinian militant group ruled out laying down its arms, a key Israeli demand, complicating prospects for a broader peace deal. 
Hamas has offered a proposal for a five-year ceasefire with Israel in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages, according to officials speaking Saturday ahead of negotiations in Cairo. However, the Palestinian militant group ruled out laying down its arms, a key Israeli demand, complicating prospects for a broader peace deal. -
Explosion at Iran’s Major Southern Port Kills 4, Injures Over 500 Amid Ongoing U.S. Nuclear Talks
A massive explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas, Iran's largest container terminal, killed four people and injured at least 516 others on Saturday, Iranian authorities said. 
A massive explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas, Iran's largest container terminal, killed four people and injured at least 516 others on Saturday, Iranian authorities said. -
Houthi Rebels Down $200 Million in U.S. Drones as Civilian Casualties Mount in Yemen
Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones in less than six weeks, costing the Pentagon over $200 million and marking a sharp escalation in both the scope and cost of Washington's military campaign against the Iran-backed group. The losses come as U.S. strikes intensify and civilian casualties rise, prompting fresh scrutiny from lawmakers in Washington. 
Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones in less than six weeks, costing the Pentagon over $200 million and marking a sharp escalation in both the scope and cost of Washington's military campaign against the Iran-backed group. The losses come as U.S. strikes intensify and civilian casualties rise, prompting fresh scrutiny from lawmakers in Washington. -
Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Outside Moscow on day of Trump Envoy Visit
A senior Russian general was killed in a car bombing just outside Moscow on Friday, hours before U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for high-level ceasefire talks on the war in Ukraine. 
A senior Russian general was killed in a car bombing just outside Moscow on Friday, hours before U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for high-level ceasefire talks on the war in Ukraine. -
India, Pakistan Exchange Fire as Kashmir Attack Sparks Diplomatic Crisis, Trade Losses Top $1 Billion
Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LOC) on Friday, escalating tensions triggered by a deadly attack in Kashmir's tourist resort town of Pahalgam that left 26 dead, the worst violence in the region in a quarter-century. 
Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LOC) on Friday, escalating tensions triggered by a deadly attack in Kashmir's tourist resort town of Pahalgam that left 26 dead, the worst violence in the region in a quarter-century. -
Russia, Ukraine Trade Drone Attacks Despite Trump’s ‘STOP!’ Appeal
At least eight people were killed in fresh drone strikes across Ukraine on Friday, just hours after former President Donald Trump publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "STOP!" attacking Ukrainian territory. 
At least eight people were killed in fresh drone strikes across Ukraine on Friday, just hours after former President Donald Trump publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "STOP!" attacking Ukrainian territory. -
South Korea Indicts Ex-President Moon for Bribery Linked to Son-in-Law’s Job
South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges related to allegations that his son-in-law received a no-show job from a budget airline during his presidency, prosecutors announced Thursday, marking a dramatic turn in the country's turbulent history of post-presidential legal battles. 
South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges related to allegations that his son-in-law received a no-show job from a budget airline during his presidency, prosecutors announced Thursday, marking a dramatic turn in the country's turbulent history of post-presidential legal battles. -
India, Pakistan on Brink After Kashmir Attack as Water Treaty and Visas Suspended
India and Pakistan have entered their most severe diplomatic standoff in years after a deadly militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 people, prompting retaliatory measures that included suspending visas, scaling back diplomatic staff, and halting key bilateral agreements. India and Pakistan have entered their most severe diplomatic standoff in years after a deadly militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 people, prompting retaliatory measures that included suspending visas, scaling back diplomatic staff, and halting key bilateral agreements. -
Russia Unleashes Deadliest Strikes on Kyiv in Months Amid Collapse of U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks
Russia launched its most intense bombardment of Kyiv in nearly a year early Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump publicly accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of undermining ongoing U.S.-brokered peace negotiations with Moscow. The assault, which Ukrainian officials described as a "massive combined Russian attack," killed at least eight people and injured more than 70 across eight regions. 
Russia launched its most intense bombardment of Kyiv in nearly a year early Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump publicly accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of undermining ongoing U.S.-brokered peace negotiations with Moscow. The assault, which Ukrainian officials described as a "massive combined Russian attack," killed at least eight people and injured more than 70 across eight regions.
