2+ hour, 29+ min ago  (611+ words) Officials said the exchange involved multiple countries and included the release of a prominent Russian archaeologist. Belarus has released five prisoners in a US-brokered deal involving Russia, in a rare moment of diplomatic cooperation as Western efforts stall to end…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (288+ words) Rebels captured Kidal after clashes that forced Russian'backed forces to pull back. The Kremlin called for a swift return to peace and stability in Mali after rebel forces seized the northern town of Kidal and appeared to be regrouping for…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (487+ words) Silver linings in Iran talks, Hormuz developments, Ukrainian-Israeli diplomatic spat, and Ukraine's accusation against Steven Seagal " updates from Ukraine and beyond The oil market might never be the same. Russia also reportedly diverted a diesel tanker destined for Brazil mid-way…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (751+ words) Russia plans to recruit 18, 500 foreigners in 2026, using quotas, pressure, and legal vulnerability to fuel its war effort, according to Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR). Russia plans to recruit about 18, 500 foreign nationals into its army in 2026, according to Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR)....

8+ hour, 19+ min ago  (608+ words) During a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan, Tehran's deputy defense minister said his country is willing to share the lessons learned in countering US weaponry. Iran said it is willing to "ready to share the experiences of "America's…...

7+ hour, 57+ min ago  (835+ words) Zelensky warns of new sanctions after another ship carrying allegedly stolen Ukrainian grain reaches Israel, urging action against buyers and transporters in the scheme. Ukraine, amid the arrival of a second ship carrying grain allegedly stolen by Russia to Israel,…...

4+ hour, 53+ min ago  (359+ words) NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, as some members seek to reduce tensions and improve decision-making. Reuters, citing multiple diplomatic sources, said the move could also help avoid a potentially difficult encounter with US President…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago  (452+ words) An alliance of Azawad rebels and Islamist fighters from JNIM is intensifying attacks on Mali's military junta and Russian mercenaries from the so-called "African Corps," steadily gaining ground and capturing equipment. JNIM stands for Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin " a…...

10+ hour, 37+ min ago  (931+ words) Ukraine's foreign ministry has summoned Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky and is slated to issue an official protest note. Another vessel carrying grain linked to Ukraine's occupied territories has reportedly entered the Israeli port of Haifa, raising renewed concerns…...

10+ hour, 49+ min ago  (319+ words) A potential US-Iran agreement may start with restoring pre-war conditions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with nuclear issues addressed later. The United States and Iran may begin a potential peace agreement by restoring the pre-war status quo, according to…...