Politics
Russia releases US Marine Robert Gilman after four years
Trump credits talks with Putin for humanitarian release; US seeks return of other detained Americans
Police raid drug ring in Aachen with SEK support
Over 170 officers targeted trafficking and property crime across the German city and surrounding areas.
Pentagon Urges Faster US Weapons Production Amid Stockpile Concerns
Deputy Secretary Feinberg gives defense firms three weeks to outline acceleration plans as munition levels draw scrutiny.
Donations to Ukraine from Estonia drop sharply
Fundraising groups cite war fatigue and economic pressure as key factors behind the decline in financial support.
Zambia voices cite cost, judicial independence
Individuals highlight economic pressures and legal expectations ahead of the 2026 general election.
Estonian Air Force conducts radar exercise in Lääne and Rapla counties
NATO allies also carry out training flights in Estonian airspace this week, with sonic booms possible.
AOC weighs presidential, Senate runs amid national push
The US representative discusses future political ambitions and personal choices in her first Sunday show interview in over two years.
Trump calls US Democratic midterm candidates 'jihadists'
The US president described the contenders as 'losers' from 'bankrupt countries' in remarks about the upcoming elections.
Malaysia Plans Deportation of 5,000 Rohingya Refugees
Stateless minority faces rising xenophobia and social media disinformation as government announces expulsion measures.
Ukraine seeks local Patriot production as missile stocks dwindle
Kyiv faces a critical shortage of interceptors against Russia’s growing ballistic arsenal, prompting talks on domestic manufacturing and new European defense projects.
US forces fire on Panama-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman
CENTCOM says the M/V Vela Nova ignored warnings during a blockade enforcement operation in the Gulf of Oman.
Sudanese Army Repels RSF Attack Near Ethiopian Border
Qaisan governorate condemns assault on farmers as a war crime amid ongoing conflict.
Houthi attack on cargo ship kills at least two in Red Sea
Casualties reported as projectile strikes vessel off Yemen, marking first deadly maritime strike since regional conflict escalation
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles; Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil refineries and Wildberries warehouse
A renewed Russian missile barrage targets Ukraine's capital and other cities, while Ukrainian drone attacks set fire to Russian infrastructure, including a major online retailer's warehouse.
Prosecutors warn of witness intimidation in Mangione murder trial
Court orders anonymous jury and overflow room as defense seeks televised proceedings amid high public interest.
US ends Haitian TPS, exposing thousands to deportation
Federal court clears way for removals as community members report fear and deserted streets in Florida
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
New rules require prior consent or an existing contract, drawing criticism from industry groups.
Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Tatarstan kills at least 12
Attacks on industrial and civilian targets in Nizhnekamsk highlight widening conflict as WHO warehouse in Ukraine is also hit.
German cities face financial crisis, Association of Cities President warns
Burkhard Jung calls for federal relief as municipal budgets struggle under social and climate costs
Pakistan says US, Iran close to arrangement on Strait of Hormuz
Remarks come as Pakistan's interior minister visits Tehran, amid regional diplomacy over the strategic waterway.
Progress Reported in Oman-Iran Talks on Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes
According to reports, Qatar says both sides have made positive statements, while Iran and Oman agree on corridor coordinates through the strategic waterway.
Three crew killed in Red Sea ship attack; second vessel hit off Pakistan
The suspected Houthi strike on the Tihamah and a US missile attack on the Vela Nova highlight rising maritime threats.
WHO: 101 patients evacuated from Gaza last week
The evacuation process included 164 companions alongside the patients, as reported by the World Health Organization.
Four killed in Houthi missile attack on merchant ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The attack on the Egyptian-owned Tihamah follows a wave of maritime strikes.
Trump declares Strait of Hormuz mine-free and navigable
The US President demands war reparations from Iran, while Tehran sets conditions for reopening the waterway.
Trump says FIFA would make 'terrible mistake' replacing Infantino
The US President defended the FIFA President amid calls for leadership changes from several football confederations.
USA, Israel, and Syria reach deal on secret nuclear facility materials
The IAEA is preparing to remove uranium concentrate and other materials from a Syrian site known as 'Site 99'.
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian refinery in Tatarstan
A drone attack on Nizhnekamsk killed at least 12 people, though some sources report 13, and targeted industrial and civilian sites.
Saumos town hall writes to Macron over emergency wildfire decisions
The French municipality requests inclusion in post-fire planning to prevent standards developed 'far from the field'.
Saudi Arabia condemns Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
Multiple Arab nations reject Colombia's decision as a violation of international law