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France’s Far-Right Chief Bardella Wants Ukraine to Pay for Europe’s Help

Jordan Bardella, president of the far-right National Rally party, said France’s unconditional support for Ukraine should...

Russia's Lavrov claims start of 'real war' with Germany after Moscow accused of Leipzig Airport attack

Russia's foreign minister claimed Germany has started "a real war" after his country was accused of launching explosive-...

US Energy Chief Says Navy to Defend Hormuz Until Iran Backs Down

US Navy escorts that are helping tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz are essential to sustaining crude flows through the ...

US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin and headed to Kyiv as part of Trump's new efforts to broker agreement.

Inside front-line Zaporizhzhia as Russian FPV drones move closer

In this report, the Kyiv Independent's Nick Allard and Asami Terajima travel across Zaporizhzhia, a major industrial hub...

First round of talks with US envoys ends in Kiev

According to Reuters, national security advisers to the British, French, and German leaders have arrived in Kiev to take...

The Falklands dispute: What’s it got to do with Israel and the US?

The Falklands dispute: What’s it got to do with Israel and the US? Argentina has restated its claim to sovereignty over ...

US forces redirected 92 commercial vessels during Iran blockade: Centcom

US forces redirected 92 commercial vessels during Iran blockade: Centcom US forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels...

Russian forces strike two Ukrainian army’s logistics centers in Odessa Region

According to the ministry, Geran-4 Seeker drones have state-of-the-art electronic guidance system that makes it possible...

U.S. envoys in Kyiv for Russia-Ukraine peace talks after meeting with Putin

Sunday’s visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner marks the first by President Donald Trump’s emissaries to the Ukrainia...

What the US militarisation of Latin America could look like

More US military involvement and larger regional defence budgets mean less social spending and worse democracy outcomes.

Ukraine-Russia talks: What are the US objectives?

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of ...

U.S. envoys hold talks with Zelensky on first Kyiv visit

The envoys arrived in the Ukrainian capital by train, hoping to revive negotiations to end Europe's worst conflict since...

What China’s Lop Nur desert base expansion means for PLA stealth jets in race with US

China is rapidly expanding a flight-test facility deep in its western desert, satellite imagery has revealed, a push tha...

Under Prabowo, Indonesia is more active than ever – but less free

Indonesian diplomacy is in overdrive, but more China dependence is narrowing Jakarta’s options.

Deadly Iran wedding strike likely due to U.S. weapon missing a nearby target

Six missiles launched by Navy jets targeted a communications complex in the coastal town of Kuhestak. One missed.

How significant are the Yemeni government’s military gains against the Houthis?

Government forces make gains as fighting escalates, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.

Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns

Leon Panetta tells Guardian US is risking ‘forever war’ and says Pentagon ‘turmoil’ sending message of weaknessDonald Tr...

US Races to Boost Missile Interceptor Output

The US retains significant munitions capacity for operations against Iran, but stocks of sophisticated interceptors miss...

Russia calls Leipzig drone attack accusations 'start of real war'

The German government concluded last week that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport l...

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Kiyv after Putin talks

The two US offcials are meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with national security advisors the UK,...

US redirect 92 ships since resumption of naval blockade of Iran — CENTCOM

The United States resumed the naval blockade of Iran on July 14

US Envoys Test New Opening in Ukraine Talks

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for their first official visit to Ukraine after more than thre...

The Falklands dispute: What’s it got to do with Israel and the US?

The Falklands dispute: What’s it got to do with Israel and the US? Submitted by Daniel Tester on Fri, 09/04/2026 - 15:00...

U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part o...

U.S. Navy Accelerates Tomahawk Production Citing ‘Current International Conflict’

Citing a "current international conflict", the U.S. Navy is modifying a SLAM-ER contract with General Dynamics to fast-t...

Germany plans anti-sabotage shield after airport drone attack

Germany is planning a broad package of measures to strengthen its defences against drone attacks, cyber intrusions and o...

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Kyiv to hold talks on ending war

Arrival marks the pair’s first visit to Ukraine and comes day after ‘substantive plans’ were discussed in MoscowThe US n...

Putin’s meeting with Witkoff, Kushner shows atmosphere of trust — Kremlin spokesman

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov made this statement in an interview with Pavel Zarubin of Vesti

Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Ukraine — media outlet

It is not specified how long the US representatives will stay in the Ukrainian capital

Russian air defense forces down 4 aerial bombs, 400 Ukrainian drones over past 24 hours

In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that units of the Ukrainian military lost approximately 1,315 militar...

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of ...

Berlin planning 'protective shield' to defend against sabotage, report says

The new plan would see the creation of a "Cyberdome," a network of digital sensors that would help seek out and intercep...

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi has warned that Tehra...

US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?

The US and Iran attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz, as the two sides try to exert control over the strategic waterway.

Free and Open Indo-Pacific: A Pillar of Deeper Regional Cooperation

Japan’s Indo-Pacific vision has outlasted its creator and found new partners. Beijing is not pleased.

US delegation lands in Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine capitals ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to pause strikes on each other'...

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 09/06/2026 - 09:33 Warni...

🔴 Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after 'substantive' talks with Putin

Trump Envoys Arrive in Kyiv in New Push to End Russia’s War

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for the first time amid skepticism that Washington’s renewed p...