Trump Presses Hamas to Disarm, Warns Iran Over Possible US Action
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday delivered renewed warnings toward Iran and reiterated calls for Hamas to disarm, following a high-profile meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Trump’s…
Ukraine War Losses Surge as US Drives Peace Diplomacy
Russian battlefield casualties in Ukraine have increased at their fastest pace in 2025, according to an open-source fatality analysis compiled by BBC News Russian alongside independent monitors. The rise comes…
Saudi Arabia Questions UAE Role in Yemen Port Clash
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued one of its strongest public criticisms yet of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signaling a rare diplomatic rupture between the Gulf allies. The remarks followed…
Gaza Faces Year-End Devastation Amid Continued Israeli Bombing
Gaza is ending another year under extreme pressure, as critical infrastructure struggles to operate amid winter weather, displacement, and continued regional tensions. Aid agencies and local authorities say the challenges…
Trump Notes Venezuela Dock Clash, US Operation Reported in Pacific Zone
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American forces recently targeted a coastal dock in Venezuela, which he described as a key site for launching boats allegedly used to…
Counter-ISIL Operation in Northwest Türkiye Ends in Casualties
Turkish authorities confirmed on Monday that a counter-terrorism operation in the country’s northwest resulted in a gunfight that left security personnel and suspected militants among the casualties. The statement was…
Gaza Faces Growing Crisis as Winter Storms Intensify
Severe winter conditions continued across Gaza this weekend, with heavy rainfall and unusually low temperatures worsening the already fragile living situation for thousands of displaced families. Local emergency responders confirmed…
Trump and Zelensky Hold Strategic Meeting in Florida
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a symbolic shift on Sunday, leaving the war-weary winter atmosphere of Kyiv to meet US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, the president’s private estate in…
Houthi Chief Warns of Israeli Activity in Somaliland
The head of Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement has issued a stark warning to Israel, declaring that any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be regarded as a military target by his…
China Launches Drills Close to Taiwan, Warns on Interference
China has started a new series of military exercises near Taiwan, involving naval fleets, aircraft units, and rocket divisions. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) says the drills are designed to…