Conflict

Russia Scores Highest Ukraine Gains Since First Year of War

Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022 as Kyiv was set to host security advisers from allied states despite Moscow's unrelenting strikes.

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Yemen Separatists Launch Two-Year Independence Transition as Strikes Kill 20

Yemen's UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence Friday despite reporting 20 deaths in airstrikes from a Saudi-led coalition.

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Ukraine Hosts Talks With Security Allies in Kyiv

Ukraine is hosting security advisers for crunch talks as Kyiv insists negotiations are zeroing in on a deal, while Russia claims a deadly New Year strike torpedoed the efforts.

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North Korea’s Kim Hails Troops Fighting in ‘Alien Land’: State Media

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed troops fighting in an "alien land" in a New Year message to soldiers.

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Ukraine Reports Record $45B in Military Aid, Massive Drone Deliveries in 2025

Ukraine outlined its key defense developments for 2025, citing record aid of $45 billion and the delivery of millions of strike drones.

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Russia Says Ukraine Attacked Putin’s Home, Kyiv Calls This ‘Lie’

Russia accused Ukraine of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Vladimir Putin's residences, an accusation that Ukraine called a "lie" aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war.

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Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Florida for Crucial Gaza Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of the fragile Gaza truce plan.

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‘Massive’ Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine Energy Sites in Pre-Christmas Attack

Large-scale Russian strikes killed at least three people and cut power to thousands in freezing winter temperatures across Ukraine.

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Ukraine Battles Attempted Russian Breakthrough in Border Region

Ukrainian forces fight off a Russian push in the Sumy region after reports of civilians being forcibly moved from a border village.

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Clashes in DR Congo’s Uvira After M23 Promised to Withdraw

Clashes broke out near Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the M23 group and pro-government militia.

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