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Six Killed, 90 Wounded in Russian Strike on Ukraine Shopping Center
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in Ukraine killed six people and wounded around 90 others Friday, Reuters reported, in the latest mass-casualty attack on a civilian venue.
North Korea Fires Missiles After Trump Calls Kim 'Well Behaved'
North Korea fired ballistic missiles Friday as President Trump called Kim Jong Un 'well behaved,' continuing a two-day streak of launches on the Korean Peninsula.
Kyiv Collects Its Dead After Russian Missile and Drone Strike Kills 16
Residents of Kyiv recovered bodies and tended to pets in the streets Thursday as rescue workers confirmed 16 dead after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack.
Kyiv: 16 Dead After Russian Missiles and Drones Strike the Capital
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing 16 people as residents emerged to collect bodies from rubble and emergency teams worked through the night.
Kyiv Death Toll Rises to 16 as Ukraine Warns of 200-Missile Salvo Threat
Russia's overnight strike killed 16 in Kyiv and wounded dozens more. Defense officials warn of combined salvos up to 200 missiles as interceptor stocks fall to multi-year lows.
North Korea Fires 10 Missiles After Rejecting Trump's Overture
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Thursday, hours after dismissing a U.S. decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea.
Taiwan Proposes Record $35B Defense Budget as China Pressure Mounts
Taiwan proposes a record $35 billion defense budget for 2027 as Beijing's military pressure grows, highlighting the stakes in one of the world's most contested waterways.
South Korea Estimates North Korea Has Up to 120 Nuclear Warheads, Far Above Trump's Figure
Seoul's latest intelligence assessment puts Pyongyang's arsenal at up to 120 warheads, a figure significantly higher than what President Trump has cited as he pursues diplomatic talks with Kim Jong Un.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Trump Pursues Kim Nuclear Talks
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday, Japanese authorities confirmed, in a direct challenge as President Trump publicly seeks to restart nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Russian Missiles Kill 12 in Kyiv as Zelenskyy Faces Domestic Pressure
Ukrainian officials confirmed at least 12 dead and dozens wounded after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on Thursday, as President Zelenskyy confronts pressure at home.
Russia Kills at Least Eight in Massive Missile Strike on Kyiv Region
Russian missiles struck apartment blocks and warehouses across Kyiv and surrounding areas Thursday, killing at least eight and wounding 20 as Zelenskyy faces domestic pressure.
Russian Ballistic Missiles Kill at Least Three in Kyiv
Russian ballistic missiles struck Ukraine's capital, killing at least three people, Kyiv's mayor said, as Russia continues targeting civilian infrastructure.
Kim Yo-jong Denies 50,000 North Korean Troops Are Headed to Russia
Pyongyang's top spokeswoman dismisses Zelensky's claims of a fresh troop surge, as Trump announces he expects to meet Kim Jong-un and warns North Korea holds 57 nuclear warheads.
China Completes First Stage of Work at Disputed South China Sea Reef
Satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters shows Beijing has finished an initial construction phase at a contested reef, advancing its campaign to reshape the South China Sea.
USS Benfold Lost Power for Four Days in the South China Sea
The USS Benfold lost electricity for four days in the South China Sea last month, leaving sailors without toilets, air conditioning, galley service, or potable water.
Russia Reports Drone Strike Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russia reports a Ukrainian drone struck near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, intensifying international concern over nuclear safety amid ongoing warfare.
Pentagon Audits 30 U.S. Universities for Russia, China, and Iran Research Ties
The Defense Department is investigating suspected links between 30 unnamed U.S. universities and 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran.
Deaths Mount as Russia Ramps Up Missile Strikes on Ukraine
Russia has escalated its missile campaign against Ukraine, with Al Jazeera documenting rising civilian deaths and deepening trauma as attacks intensify.
Ukraine Drones Strike Moscow as Russian Missiles Kill 10 in Kharkiv
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone offensive against Moscow while Russian missile strikes killed at least 10 civilians in the Kharkiv region, escalating both sides of the conflict on the same day.
Taiwan Pushes Defense to Record High as China's Economy Stumbles
Taiwan is committing more to its military than at any point in modern history while new data shows China's economy lost momentum in July, reshaping the cross-strait balance.
Trump Cuts South Korea Drills, Cites 'Great Respect' From Kim Jong Un
President Trump reduced joint military training with South Korea, saying Kim Jong Un has shown him 'great respect' — prompting Senate Democrats to call the move delusional.
Ukraine Energy Grid Hit 13 Times in a Week as Russia Doubles Down
A Ukrainian energy company reports serious damage to its facilities after 13 Russian strikes in seven days, as analysts warn Moscow may be setting conditions for a longer, broader conflict.
Pentagon Signs $22.9B Raytheon Tomahawk Deal Amid Missile Shortage
The Pentagon announced a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon on Monday to accelerate Tomahawk missile deliveries amid reports of shortages tied to recent strikes.
Taiwan Raises Defence Spending Above $31 Billion as Beijing Pressure Builds
Taiwan has approved a defence budget exceeding $31 billion, one of its largest military commitments, as Chinese military pressure on the island shows no sign of easing.
Ukraine Months From Striking Russia With Domestic Ballistic Missiles
Ukraine's former defence minister says Kyiv is months away from fielding domestically produced ballistic missiles capable of striking targets inside Russia, marking a pivotal escalation in the war.
Drone and Missile Strikes Kill 19 Across Russia and Ukraine
France 24 reports at least 19 dead in dual-front aerial exchanges, as both sides sustain a campaign of deep strikes that has become the conflict's defining feature.
Kim Jong Un Oversees Nuclear Missile Tests From North Korean Destroyer
North Korea's leader personally supervised nuclear-capable missile launches from a repaired destroyer Sunday, adding a naval dimension to Pyongyang's expanding weapons posture.
Russia Strikes Ukraine as Kyiv Drones Hit Wildberries Warehouse Near Moscow
Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine killing at least three people, while Kyiv struck a Wildberries warehouse near Moscow in a major escalation of deep strikes.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Kyiv, Sparking Fires as NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Romania
Russia struck Kyiv with missiles Sunday, sparking fires and injuring at least one person, while a NATO aircraft intercepted a drone over Romanian airspace and Ukraine launched 130+ drones at Russia.
Kyiv Hit by Missile Barrage After Zelenskyy Targets Russian Satellites
Ukraine's capital absorbed a fresh Russian missile assault as Zelenskyy escalated strikes on Moscow's satellite network, and a NATO jet downed a drone over Romania.