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Netanyahu Threatens ‘Gates of Hell’ Response if Hamas Does Not Free Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning on Sunday, vowing to "open the gates of hell" if Hamas does not release all hostages still held in Gaza. Speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said Israel and the United States have a "common strategy" to dismantle Hamas' military and political presence in the enclave. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning on Sunday, vowing to "open the gates of hell" if Hamas does not release all hostages still held in Gaza. Speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said Israel and the United States have a "common strategy" to dismantle Hamas' military and political presence in the enclave. -
Ukraine Excluded as U.S. and Russia Begin Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia: Report
Ukrainian officials confirmed Sunday that they have not been invited to the upcoming U.S.-Russia peace talks set to take place in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns that Kyiv could be left out of negotiations determining the country's future. 
Ukrainian officials confirmed Sunday that they have not been invited to the upcoming U.S.-Russia peace talks set to take place in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns that Kyiv could be left out of negotiations determining the country's future. -
Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine as U.S.-Russia Peace Talks Approach
Russian forces have intensified their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the east, with heavy fighting reported near the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukraine's military confirmed 261 combat engagements over a 24-hour period on Saturday, more than doubling the daily average from previous days and marking the most intense day of combat so far this year 
Russian forces have intensified their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the east, with heavy fighting reported near the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukraine's military confirmed 261 combat engagements over a 24-hour period on Saturday, more than doubling the daily average from previous days and marking the most intense day of combat so far this year -
Austrian Authorities Investigate Suspect’s Ties to Islamic State in Fatal Villach Stabbing
A 23-year-old Syrian man accused of carrying out a deadly stabbing attack in Villach, Austria, had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) and was radicalized online, Austrian officials said Sunday. The attack, which occurred Saturday afternoon, left a 14-year-old boy dead and five others wounded, prompting heightened security measures across the region. 
A 23-year-old Syrian man accused of carrying out a deadly stabbing attack in Villach, Austria, had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) and was radicalized online, Austrian officials said Sunday. The attack, which occurred Saturday afternoon, left a 14-year-old boy dead and five others wounded, prompting heightened security measures across the region. -
Zelensky Warns of Waning U.S. Support, Calls for European Army Amid Security Concerns
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the era of guaranteed U.S. support for Europe's security is over, urging European nations to build a unified army as the continent faces escalating threats from Russia. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Zelensky underscored the need for Europe to take responsibility for its own defense amid shifting geopolitical alliances. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the era of guaranteed U.S. support for Europe's security is over, urging European nations to build a unified army as the continent faces escalating threats from Russia. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Zelensky underscored the need for Europe to take responsibility for its own defense amid shifting geopolitical alliances. -
Hamas Releases Three More Israeli Hostages as Ceasefire Holds Amid Tensions
Hamas freed three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 300 Palestinian prisoners, as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel. The release follows a week of heightened tensions that threatened to derail the fragile truce. 
Hamas freed three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 300 Palestinian prisoners, as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel. The release follows a week of heightened tensions that threatened to derail the fragile truce. -
Ukraine Says Russian Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl Containment Shell as Nuclear Safety Fears Mount
A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the containment shell of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. The attack, which came hours before the start of the Munich Security Conference, caused "significant" damage to the sarcophagus encasing the plant's destroyed Unit 4 reactor and sparked a fire that was later extinguished. 
A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the containment shell of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. The attack, which came hours before the start of the Munich Security Conference, caused "significant" damage to the sarcophagus encasing the plant's destroyed Unit 4 reactor and sparked a fire that was later extinguished. -
Russia Bombards Kyiv With Deadly Missile Attack as Ceasefire Talks Falter
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding several others, as the Kremlin ruled out a potential land-swap agreement proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The strikes damaged residential buildings, office complexes, and infrastructure across multiple districts of the capital, adding pressure on Ukraine's air defenses as the nearly three-year war drags on. 
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding several others, as the Kremlin ruled out a potential land-swap agreement proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The strikes damaged residential buildings, office complexes, and infrastructure across multiple districts of the capital, adding pressure on Ukraine's air defenses as the nearly three-year war drags on. -
Israel Threatens Renewed Gaza Offensive If Hostages Are Not Released by Saturday
Israel's fragile ceasefire with Hamas is under threat as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that fighting in Gaza would resume if the militant group does not release hostages by Saturday. The ultimatum came after Hamas postponed further hostage releases, citing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, including restrictions on humanitarian aid and displaced persons returning to northern Gaza. 
Israel's fragile ceasefire with Hamas is under threat as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that fighting in Gaza would resume if the militant group does not release hostages by Saturday. The ultimatum came after Hamas postponed further hostage releases, citing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, including restrictions on humanitarian aid and displaced persons returning to northern Gaza. -
Trump Seeks $500B Rare Earth Deal With Ukraine in Exchange for Military Aid
President Donald Trump said Ukraine has "essentially agreed" to grant the U.S. access to an estimated $500 billion worth of rare earth minerals as part of a proposed deal to secure continued American military support for Kyiv. The agreement, still in early discussions, comes as Ukraine looks to leverage its vast untapped reserves of critical minerals to strengthen its strategic alliance with Washington. 
President Donald Trump said Ukraine has "essentially agreed" to grant the U.S. access to an estimated $500 billion worth of rare earth minerals as part of a proposed deal to secure continued American military support for Kyiv. The agreement, still in early discussions, comes as Ukraine looks to leverage its vast untapped reserves of critical minerals to strengthen its strategic alliance with Washington.
