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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Repeatedly Using Banned Landmines, Citing Evidence from War Zone
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused Ukraine of repeatedly using banned anti-personnel landmines against civilians, alleging that the violations were systematically documented by Russian law enforcement agencies. The accusation comes weeks after Kyiv announced its formal withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, a global treaty banning the use and production of such weapons. 
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused Ukraine of repeatedly using banned anti-personnel landmines against civilians, alleging that the violations were systematically documented by Russian law enforcement agencies. The accusation comes weeks after Kyiv announced its formal withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, a global treaty banning the use and production of such weapons. -
Four Dead in Houthi Red Sea Attack on Greek Ship Eternity C, Second Assault in 24 Hours
A Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier came under lethal assault in the Red Sea Monday, marking the deadliest escalation in months of maritime attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. At least four crew members aboard the Eternity C were killed and two injured after drones and armed speedboats struck the vessel approximately 50 nautical miles southwest of Hodeida, Yemen, according to maritime officials and EU naval authorities. 
A Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier came under lethal assault in the Red Sea Monday, marking the deadliest escalation in months of maritime attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. At least four crew members aboard the Eternity C were killed and two injured after drones and armed speedboats struck the vessel approximately 50 nautical miles southwest of Hodeida, Yemen, according to maritime officials and EU naval authorities. -
Russia Launches Record Drone Attack on Ukraine After Trump Slams Putin, Pledges New Aid
Russia launched a record-setting drone and missile assault on Ukraine early Wednesday, unleashing 728 drones and 13 missiles in its most extensive aerial barrage since the start of the war, according to Ukraine's Air Force. The attack came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged additional military aid to Kyiv and sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
Russia launched a record-setting drone and missile assault on Ukraine early Wednesday, unleashing 728 drones and 13 missiles in its most extensive aerial barrage since the start of the war, according to Ukraine's Air Force. The attack came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged additional military aid to Kyiv and sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin. -
Russia’s Transport Minister Found Dead After Putin Firing, Kremlin Cites Suicide, Media Points to Scandal
Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoit was found dead from a gunshot wound on Monday, hours after President Vladimir Putin dismissed him from office. The Kremlin has described the death as "tragic," while investigators say suicide is the most likely cause, amid mounting speculation linking the 53-year-old official to a widening corruption investigation tied to the military's defensive failures in Ukraine. 
Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoit was found dead from a gunshot wound on Monday, hours after President Vladimir Putin dismissed him from office. The Kremlin has described the death as "tragic," while investigators say suicide is the most likely cause, amid mounting speculation linking the 53-year-old official to a widening corruption investigation tied to the military's defensive failures in Ukraine. -
Hamas Accepts Framework for U.S.-Backed Gaza Ceasefire as Hostage Deal Advances
At least 60 days of ceasefire could be within reach in Gaza, as Hamas has reportedly accepted the framework of a U.S.-backed proposal to halt hostilities and begin talks on ending the war with Israel. The proposal, developed by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff alongside officials from Egypt and Qatar, involves a structured exchange of hostages and prisoners and aims to pave the way for a permanent cessation of fighting, according to officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. 
At least 60 days of ceasefire could be within reach in Gaza, as Hamas has reportedly accepted the framework of a U.S.-backed proposal to halt hostilities and begin talks on ending the war with Israel. The proposal, developed by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff alongside officials from Egypt and Qatar, involves a structured exchange of hostages and prisoners and aims to pave the way for a permanent cessation of fighting, according to officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. -
Russia Unleashes Record 539 Drones on Kyiv Hours After Trump-Putin Call; At Least 24 Casualties Reported
Russia launched its largest drone assault to date on Ukraine overnight, striking Kyiv with 539 unmanned aerial vehicles and 11 missiles just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ended in frustration, according to Ukrainian officials. The aerial attack killed at least one person and injured 23 others, marking one of the most destructive assaults of the war's third year. 
Russia launched its largest drone assault to date on Ukraine overnight, striking Kyiv with 539 unmanned aerial vehicles and 11 missiles just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ended in frustration, according to Ukrainian officials. The aerial attack killed at least one person and injured 23 others, marking one of the most destructive assaults of the war's third year. -
Putin Tells Trump Russia Won’t Retreat from Ukraine Goals
President Donald Trump spoke by phone for over an hour on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East, including Iran, according to Russian officials. The call followed a U.S. decision to halt weapons shipments to Ukraine and amid growing questions about Trump's stalled diplomatic push to end the Ukraine conflict. 
President Donald Trump spoke by phone for over an hour on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East, including Iran, according to Russian officials. The call followed a U.S. decision to halt weapons shipments to Ukraine and amid growing questions about Trump's stalled diplomatic push to end the Ukraine conflict. -
Iran Issues Defiant Nuclear Update After U.S. Condemns IAEA Withdrawal
Tensions between Tehran and Washington deepened this week as Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), prompting sharp criticism from the United States and its allies and reigniting fears over the future of the country's nuclear ambitions. 
Tensions between Tehran and Washington deepened this week as Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), prompting sharp criticism from the United States and its allies and reigniting fears over the future of the country's nuclear ambitions. -
Ukraine Kills Russian Navy Deputy Chief Gudkov in HIMARS Strike on Kursk Command Post
Major General Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, was killed in combat near the Ukrainian border, marking one of the highest-level military casualties Moscow has suffered since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian officials confirmed Thursday. 
Major General Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, was killed in combat near the Ukrainian border, marking one of the highest-level military casualties Moscow has suffered since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian officials confirmed Thursday. -
Hamas Demands Ceasefire Guarantees as Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza
Efforts to secure a ceasefire in the nearly 21-month Israel-Hamas war gained traction Thursday as Hamas signaled tentative approval of a U.S.-brokered proposal for a 60-day halt in fighting, contingent on international guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the war. The development comes as Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people in a single day, according to Gaza health authorities. 
Efforts to secure a ceasefire in the nearly 21-month Israel-Hamas war gained traction Thursday as Hamas signaled tentative approval of a U.S.-brokered proposal for a 60-day halt in fighting, contingent on international guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the war. The development comes as Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people in a single day, according to Gaza health authorities.
