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Captured Chinese Fighters Say Russia ‘Isn’t as Strong as They Claim’, Warn Others: ‘Don’t Take Part in This War’
Two Chinese nationals captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine warned fellow citizens against joining the war and accused Moscow of misleading them about its military strength. Their statements came during a rare press conference in Kyiv on Monday, just days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Kremlin of deploying hundreds of Chinese fighters on the front line. 
Two Chinese nationals captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine warned fellow citizens against joining the war and accused Moscow of misleading them about its military strength. Their statements came during a rare press conference in Kyiv on Monday, just days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Kremlin of deploying hundreds of Chinese fighters on the front line. -
Iran’s Khamenei Voices Skepticism Despite Progress in U.S. Nuclear Talks
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei described initial nuclear talks with the U.S. as "well carried out," but cautioned that negotiations "may or may not yield results," highlighting deep-seated mistrust between the two nations as they prepare for further discussions this weekend in Muscat, Oman. 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei described initial nuclear talks with the U.S. as "well carried out," but cautioned that negotiations "may or may not yield results," highlighting deep-seated mistrust between the two nations as they prepare for further discussions this weekend in Muscat, Oman. -
Zelensky Urges Trump to Visit Ukraine After Russian Missile Strike Kills 34 in Sumy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a public plea on Sunday for former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine in the aftermath of a Russian missile strike that killed at least 34 civilians in the northeastern city of Sumy. Speaking in an interview broadcast by CBS, Zelensky urged Trump to witness the devastation firsthand before making any decisions or engaging in negotiations with Moscow. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a public plea on Sunday for former U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine in the aftermath of a Russian missile strike that killed at least 34 civilians in the northeastern city of Sumy. Speaking in an interview broadcast by CBS, Zelensky urged Trump to witness the devastation firsthand before making any decisions or engaging in negotiations with Moscow. -
South Korea’s Ousted President Yoon Faces Rebellion Trial Over Martial Law Decree
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in a Seoul courtroom Monday to face charges of rebellion, marking the first criminal trial of an ousted president in the nation's history stemming from a declaration of martial law during a December budget standoff. The trial, which could span several years, centers on allegations that Yoon orchestrated an unlawful deployment of military forces to suppress democratic institutions. 
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in a Seoul courtroom Monday to face charges of rebellion, marking the first criminal trial of an ousted president in the nation's history stemming from a declaration of martial law during a December budget standoff. The trial, which could span several years, centers on allegations that Yoon orchestrated an unlawful deployment of military forces to suppress democratic institutions. -
Russian Missile Strike on Sumy Kills 34, Injures Over 100 in Palm Sunday Attack
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least 34 people and injured 117 others, including 15 children, in Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on Sunday morning, according to Ukrainian emergency services. The attack, which took place as many residents observed Palm Sunday, struck the city center, damaging educational institutions, residential buildings, and public infrastructure. 
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least 34 people and injured 117 others, including 15 children, in Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on Sunday morning, according to Ukrainian emergency services. The attack, which took place as many residents observed Palm Sunday, struck the city center, damaging educational institutions, residential buildings, and public infrastructure. -
Iran Seeks ‘Real and Fair’ Deal as Nuclear Talks with U.S. Begin in Oman Amid Military Threats
Tehran is pushing for what it calls a "real and fair" nuclear agreement as U.S.-Iran negotiations are set to begin Saturday in Oman, a Gulf nation long positioned as a mediator between the two adversaries. The talks follow months of growing tensions and come amid direct threats of military action from President Donald Trump. 
Tehran is pushing for what it calls a "real and fair" nuclear agreement as U.S.-Iran negotiations are set to begin Saturday in Oman, a Gulf nation long positioned as a mediator between the two adversaries. The talks follow months of growing tensions and come amid direct threats of military action from President Donald Trump. -
Death Toll Rises to 218 in Dominican Nightclub Collapse as Rescue Efforts End
Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed earlier this week, killing at least 218 people and prompting Dominican authorities to shift from rescue operations to body recovery. 
Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed earlier this week, killing at least 218 people and prompting Dominican authorities to shift from rescue operations to body recovery. -
UN: 60,000 Gaza Children at Risk of Malnutrition as Food Runs Out Under Israeli Blockade
At least 60,000 children in Gaza are at risk of severe malnutrition as Israel continues to block food, water, and humanitarian aid from entering the besieged enclave, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health. The warning comes six weeks after Israel imposed a near-total blockade on the territory of 2.3 million people, with humanitarian groups now describing the crisis as one of the worst they have ever faced. 
At least 60,000 children in Gaza are at risk of severe malnutrition as Israel continues to block food, water, and humanitarian aid from entering the besieged enclave, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health. The warning comes six weeks after Israel imposed a near-total blockade on the territory of 2.3 million people, with humanitarian groups now describing the crisis as one of the worst they have ever faced. -
Beijing Rejects Kyiv’s Claim of Chinese Fighters in Ukraine, Calls Allegation ‘Totally Unfounded’
Beijing on Wednesday strongly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, calling the assertion "totally unfounded." The diplomatic dispute adds fresh tension to the already strained relations between China and Western governments over the nearly three-year conflict in Eastern Europe. 
Beijing on Wednesday strongly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, calling the assertion "totally unfounded." The diplomatic dispute adds fresh tension to the already strained relations between China and Western governments over the nearly three-year conflict in Eastern Europe. -
Zelensky Says ‘War Must Return’ to Russia as Ukrainian Troops Advance in Belgorod Region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian troops are actively operating in Russia's Belgorod region, marking a rare admission of cross-border incursions and signaling a broader strategy to push the war beyond Ukraine's own territory. The acknowledgment came during Zelensky's nightly address on Monday and followed weeks of battlefield reports from military analysts and Russian sources. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian troops are actively operating in Russia's Belgorod region, marking a rare admission of cross-border incursions and signaling a broader strategy to push the war beyond Ukraine's own territory. The acknowledgment came during Zelensky's nightly address on Monday and followed weeks of battlefield reports from military analysts and Russian sources.
