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Ukraine Reclaims Donetsk Ground as Trump Hands Putin Diesel Deal
Kyiv's 'Operation Vivaldi' retook territory in occupied Donetsk this week even as Trump sided with Moscow on energy policy and reportedly extended Putin a diesel arrangement.
Saudi Coalition Downs Drones and Missiles Over Riyadh and Yanbu
The Saudi-led coalition confirmed Friday it intercepted drones and missiles over Riyadh, the Red Sea, and Yanbu, in the broadest aerial attack on Saudi territory in months.
Putin: Russia Building 'Non-Negotiable' Security Zone in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin says Russia is building a buffer zone along the Ukrainian border that will not be subject to negotiation, as fighting continues in several regions.
China's Gold Buying Spree Signals a Pullback From the Dollar
Beijing has expanded its gold reserves for months as officials and analysts describe a deliberate shift away from dollar-denominated assets amid rising geopolitical risk.
Russia Strikes Nine Ukrainian Regions as Zelensky-Trump Rift Widens
Russian forces hit nine Ukrainian regions overnight as tension between President Zelensky and the Trump administration deepens over Kyiv's refinery strike campaign.
Trump Threatens Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site With Strikes
Trump said the US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site quickly, declining to confirm reports of a MOAB bunker-buster strike as Mideast tensions rise.
Trump: Zelensky 'More Difficult Than Putin' as EU Backs Kyiv
Trump escalated criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of an EU leaders' summit in Brussels, calling him harder to deal with than Vladimir Putin as European officials rallied behind Kyiv.
Trump Calls Ukraine Refinery Strikes a 'Disgrace' as Truce Collapses
Trump branded Ukraine's resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries a 'disgrace' as Moscow rejects a ceasefire and Black Sea drone incidents unsettle oil markets.
North Korea Opens New Bridge to China Amid Military Buildup
North Korea held an opening ceremony for a new bridge to China this week, a diplomatic signal that comes alongside submarine missile tests, a new missile launch, and UN-approved medical aid.
Drone Attacks Hit Two Black Sea Tankers, Seven Crew Missing
Emergency teams search the Black Sea after drone strikes hit two chemical tankers Thursday, leaving seven crew members missing in the contested maritime corridor.
Houthis Strike Yemeni Presidential Palace in Aden, Killing at Least 4
Houthi missiles hit the presidential palace complex in Aden on Thursday, killing at least four and triggering six explosions at the seat of Yemen's recognized government.
Zelensky Defies Trump, Ukraine Keeps Hitting Russian Refineries
Kyiv turned Zelensky's brief refinery-strike pause into a renewed drone campaign within hours, striking Russia's Ryazan refinery as tension with Washington over intel-sharing grows.
Houthi Missiles Kill 19, Injure 364 at Saudi Airports, Coalition Says
Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 19 and injured 364 in strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha Airport, the Saudi-led coalition confirmed Thursday.
Five House GOP Members Urge Trump to Cancel Russia Diesel Deal
Five House Republicans signed a letter urging Trump to cancel his administration's Russian diesel import license and raise sanctions on Moscow, The Hill reported.
Houthi Missiles Strike Yemen's Presidential Palace, Killing Guards
Ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace in Aden on Thursday, killing at least two security guards. Yemen's prime minister and cabinet escaped unharmed, an official confirmed.
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill 19, Injure 364
The Saudi-led coalition confirms 19 dead and 364 wounded after Houthi missile attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport on Thursday.
Russia and Ukraine Strike Data Centers to Inflict Economic Pain
Russia and Ukraine have each struck data centers on the other's territory, widening a war of attrition against energy and digital infrastructure meant to raise economic costs, the New York Times reports.
Houthis Hit Aden Presidential Palace, Two Guards Killed
Ballistic missiles struck Yemen's al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, killing at least two security guards; Yemen's prime minister and cabinet escaped unhurt, the information minister confirmed.
Report to Congress Details North Korea's Nuclear, Missile Arsenal
A new report to Congress catalogs North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs as analysts describe Pyongyang drawing closer to Beijing and Moscow while holding firm on nuclear status.
Drone Attack Leaves Tanker Ablaze off Romania, Eight Crew Missing
A search-and-rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after a drone strike left a tanker ablaze off Romania's coast and eight crew members missing, BBC reports.
Houthi Strikes Kill 19, Wound 364 at Saudi International Airports
Coordinated Houthi strikes hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport on Thursday, killing 19 and wounding 364, the Saudi-led coalition confirmed.
China, North Korea Open New Yalu River Bridge After 12-Year Delay
China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong and Sinuiju on Thursday, more than a decade after construction stalled, deepening Beijing-Pyongyang trade ties.
Saudi Arabia Thwarts Missile Strike Targeting Medina
Saudi air defenses intercepted a missile aimed at Medina on Thursday, AP reports. The Houthis denied responsibility, leaving the attacker unidentified as of this filing.
Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of Flouting Spirit of US Peace Push
The Kremlin says Ukraine's resumed refinery strikes undercut US-led peace efforts, its first detailed response after Kyiv ended its energy-strike pause.
Ukraine Missile Strike Damages Six Russian Military Jets at Airfield
Ukraine says a missile strike on a Russian airfield damaged six military jets, Reuters reports, marking a direct hit on air-force assets beyond the resumed refinery campaign.
Drone Attack Leaves Tanker Ablaze Off Romania, Eight Crew Missing
A drone strike set a tanker ablaze in the Black Sea off Romania's coast on Thursday, leaving eight crew members missing with search and rescue operations underway.
Drone Strike Hits Russia's Ryazan Refinery, Fire Confirmed
A drone attack struck Russia's Ryazan oil refinery Thursday, igniting a fire confirmed by the regional governor, as Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes After Ceasefire Fails
Kyiv says it will restart long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, ending a brief energy truce after Moscow kept hitting Ukrainian power infrastructure.
North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles
North Korea's state media reported the test of submarine-fired cruise missiles, the latest step in Kim Jong Un's push to expand the country's naval strike arsenal.
Lavrov, Wang Discuss Ukraine, Iran Cooperation at Asia Security Forum
Russia's Sergei Lavrov and China's Wang Yi discussed bilateral cooperation, the Ukraine war, and Iran at an Asia security meeting, Reuters reported, as the two governments' coordination draws renewed scrutiny.