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Ukraine says it attacked two Russian oil refineries
Ukraine stopped operations at two Russian oil refineries located over 800 kilometers from the border, according to the General Sta
topicPrince Harry and others ordered to pay millions over failed lawsuit
Prince Harry, Elton John, and six others must pay an initial 9.5 million pounds, or $13 million, to Associated Newspapers after lo
topicUkraine’s Record Strikes Push Russians Back to Gasoline Lines
Ukrainian drone strikes have shut down two Russian oil refineries located over 800 kilometers from the border, forcing Moscow to b
topicUS threatens Britain over Falklands
Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands by threatening sanctions against
topicUS allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
The United States and Israel are six months into a war with Iran, with recent strikes on Iranian targets triggering missile and dr
topicParents and two daughters killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that no real solution for Gaza exists without the migration of Palestinians. This follo
topicSeven-year-old girl pulled alive from debris in Nepal
Rescuers pulled Sanjaya Shah and Kabir Maharjan alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday, nine days after floods devastated the Hi
topicPacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit
The 55th Pacific Island Leaders Forum concluded in Palau with leaders failing to reach a unanimous condemnation of China's ballist
Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport
Russia has dismissed allegations that it orchestrated a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, calling the claims fabricated. In r
topicIran launches retaliatory strikes against US bases in Middle East
Vice President JD Vance stated Thursday that the current conflict with Iran is not a war, though he confirmed the administration h
topicU.S. Cancels Marines Drills With South Korea
South Korea is exploring military contributions to secure the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. cancels joint amphibious landing exerci
topicUAE says Iran launched two missiles at it
Iran launched missiles and drones at US military installations in the UAE and Kuwait as retaliation for US airstrikes. While the U
topicChina & Taiwan Update, August 25, 2026
Pacific Island nations issued a joint statement Thursday rebuking a Chinese missile test conducted in their region. The group main
topicPublic say Prince Harry and Meghan should pay for their own security
President Donald Trump stated he is "happy" Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left the United States after six years in Californ
topicHormuz oil tanker hit in US-protected route
President Trump asserts that oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to normal, though available data indicates tra
topicInternational order is breaking down in the Gulf
Iran launched attacks against U.S. allies across the Gulf in retaliation for American military strikes. These strikes targeted IRG
topicUkrainian strike sets fire to an oil refinery in southern Russia
Russia warns that Ukrainian attacks may eventually target citizens in Western countries, while the air war enters its fifth year.
topicFrance Needs a President Who Isn’t for the Bosses
The race to replace Emmanuel Macron continues without new policy proposals or a defined schedule. Candidates remain divided over t
topicSerbian war criminal Ratko Mladic to be buried with 'state honours'
European Union members and officials are condemning Serbia's decision to grant military and state honours to convicted war crimina
topicWhy has the US halted its bombing of Iran?
The United States has not halted its bombing of Iran, but President Donald Trump is reportedly considering declaring the war over.
topicRussia withdraws ambassador from Britain
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador from Britain after the UK government summoned the envoy over a reckless attack on Leipzig airp
topicSenior German politicians call for ban on parts of far-right AfD
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised for a major electoral breakthrough, with projections suggesting the nationalist party
topicHundreds of workers feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as Nepal flood deaths cross 900
Rescue teams pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday, nine days after catastrophic floods hit the Himalayan re
topicUS nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say
Chevron is expanding its Venezuelan operations following an agreement announced by President Donald Trump on August 28. The deal g