Israeli aircraft struck four residential buildings across Gaza City before dawn on Thursday, killing at least 11 Palestinians including Hamas commander Hassan Labad, his wife, and three of his children. The assault targeted the Sheikh Radwan, Tel al-Hawa, and Shati refugee camp neighbourhoods despite a US-brokered ceasefire in effect since October. The strikes bring the total death toll since the truce began to more than 940, deepening international concern over civilian protection and the
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a newly disclosed uranium enrichment facility — only the third ever publicly revealed — and demanded exponential growth in the country's nuclear arsenal. State media published images of the visit as South Korea's military confirmed the site as a weapons-grade fuel production plant. The announcement signals Pyongyang's intent to expand its nuclear programme ahead of any potential diplomatic engagement with Washington or Beijing.
Ukrainian drones and missiles struck Russian-occupied Crimea and the St Petersburg region on Wednesday, killing at least four people and hitting the Baltic Fleet's Kronstadt base hours before Russia's flagship economic forum opened. The attacks represent one of the most geographically expansive single-day Ukrainian offensives since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. The strikes signal Kyiv's growing capacity to project long-range force deep inside Russian territory while simultaneously
A US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced Wednesday is already under severe strain, with Hezbollah claiming attacks on Israeli soldiers and Israeli airstrikes killing at least 10 people in southern Lebanon hours after the deal was signed. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared military operations would continue regardless of the agreement, while Iran warned that any strike on Beirut would trigger a full-scale resumption of war. The fragile arrangement, which excludes Hezbollah
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a newly disclosed uranium enrichment facility — only the third ever publicly revealed — and demanded exponential growth in the country's nuclear arsenal. State media published images of the visit as South Korea's military confirmed the site as a weapons-grade fuel production plant. The announcement signals Pyongyang's intent to expand its nuclear programme ahead of any potential diplomatic engagement with Washington or Beijing.
Ukrainian drones and missiles struck Russian-occupied Crimea and the St Petersburg region on Wednesday, killing at least four people and hitting the Baltic Fleet's Kronstadt base hours before Russia's flagship economic forum opened. The attacks represent one of the most geographically expansive single-day Ukrainian offensives since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. The strikes signal Kyiv's growing capacity to project long-range force deep inside Russian territory while simultaneously
A US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced Wednesday is already under severe strain, with Hezbollah claiming attacks on Israeli soldiers and Israeli airstrikes killing at least 10 people in southern Lebanon hours after the deal was signed. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared military operations would continue regardless of the agreement, while Iran warned that any strike on Beirut would trigger a full-scale resumption of war. The fragile arrangement, which excludes Hezbollah
A cascading confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran is straining the Middle East's most critical chokepoints, from the Strait of Hormuz to the Suez Canal, while inflaming sectarian divisions across Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen. The conflict is exposing deep structural fragilities in Arab states and testing the limits of the Abraham Accords framework. With nuclear deadlines looming and proxy wars intensifying, the region faces consequences that will reverberate far beyond its
Iran's foreign minister says Iran-US nuclear talks have produced no progress, even as President Trump insists a deal is imminent. Iranian missile and drone strikes struck Kuwait's international airport, killing one and injuring over 60, while Israeli operations continued across Lebanon and Gaza. The US House passed a War Powers Resolution to halt American military action against Tehran, deepening the standoff.
Germany has failed to secure a rotating seat on the UN Security Council, losing to Portugal and Austria after receiving only 104 votes. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the result a 'bitter defeat' and accused Russia of actively lobbying UN member states against Berlin's candidacy. Germany's support for Ukraine and its stance on the Middle East conflict were cited as likely factors in the loss.
China has transformed Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands from a submerged formation into a 6-square-kilometre artificial island in just six months. Satellite imagery suggests early construction of a military-grade runway, mirroring Beijing's earlier build-up in the Spratly Islands. The move intensifies an already volatile territorial dispute involving Vietnam, the Philippines, and other Southeast Asian claimants.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution 215-208, seeking to limit President Trump's ability to conduct military operations against Iran without congressional approval. Four Republicans broke with their party to join a unanimous Democratic caucus in the bipartisan rebuke. The measure faces a near-certain presidential veto and an uphill battle in the Senate, but marks a significant constitutional challenge to executive war-making authority.
Heavy gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades shook central Mogadishu as government forces clashed with armed opposition fighters near the residence of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. The violence erupted on the eve of mass demonstrations against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's controversial decision to extend his presidential term beyond its May 15 expiry. The confrontation raises fears of a repeat of the deadly 2021 standoff that drew international condemnation.
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