The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced Monday morning the interception of 193 Ukrainian drones overnight. Meanwhile, local Russian authorities reported one fatality in the attack. Escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian Drone War Drone Attack:  47 drones were shot down over the Bryansk  region, and 40 over the Moscow  region, with most headed towards the capital. Russian Casualties/Impact: Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz stated that a Ukrainian drone hit a minibus in

The Israeli intelligence agency (Mossad) has accused the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of being behind attempted attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in several countries during 2024 and 2025. According to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office in the name of the Mossad, an IRGC officer named Sardar Amar  was named as the mastermind behind the plot. Amar is reported to work under the command of Quds Force  commander, Esmail Qaani . Plot Details

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet signed a joint "peace agreement," supervised by US President Donald Trump. Before the signing, the Cambodian Prime Minister thanked Trump for his "decisive leadership," stressing that differences must be resolved by peaceful means. The process of weapons withdrawal and the release of prisoners of war will begin " immediately ," according to the Thai Prime Minister. Trump clarified that his administ

Ukrainian media outlets have revealed the "catastrophic situation" of Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donetsk region amid continuous Russian shelling. Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) disclosed Ukrainian casualty figures over a 24-hour period and confirmed its forces' control over 9 new villages and settlements in the combat zones, particularly in Donetsk. Deterioration in Donetsk Ukrainian media reports indicated a significant and accelerating deterioration  

The United States revealed on Saturday an initial list of nations that have expressed interest in contributing to the deployment of an "international stabilization force" in the Gaza Strip. The list included two Arab countries: Qatar and Egypt. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio , en route from Israel to Qatar, stated that " several countries " are interested in joining the force but require more details regarding the mission and the rules of engagement . Candidate Countries a

In a phone interview with Time  magazine, US President Donald Trump  detailed how the Gaza ceasefire materialized and outlined his vision for the region's future. Warning Israel on the West Bank Trump emphasized his rejection of Israel annexing the West Bank, stating: " It's not going to happen. It's not going to happen ." Trump attributed this stance to a promise he made to Arab nations: "It’s not going to happen because I promised the Arab countries. It’s not going to happe

Israeli media reports revealed on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that the "sovereignty" bills over the West Bank should not proceed. Channel 12 reported: "It was announced in the ruling coalition that the sovereignty laws in the West Bank will be suspended until further notice." Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz  confirmed to Israeli Army Radio that Netanyahu had instructed him "not to move forward in promoting further bills related to soverei

The Danish rotating presidency of the European Union announced on Wednesday that member states have officially approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. The package includes a ban on Russian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports. The Danish presidency stated: "We are pleased to announce that we have just been notified by the remaining Member State that it has now lifted its reservation regarding the 19th sanctions package." It added that, co

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Wednesday that his country possesses five thousand Russian-made anti-aircraft missiles to counter US military threats. Maduro’s statement came after the United States launched a series of strikes off the Venezuelan coast in September, targeting boats it claimed were used for drug smuggling. Maduro said on Wednesday that " any military force in the world recognizes the power of the Igla-S missiles, and Venezuela has no less than

The United States announced new sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies. The move is intended to increase pressure on Moscow to negotiate a peace agreement in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump  made the announcement from the Oval Office, following his meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte  to discuss peace efforts. Trump stated: " I felt the time was right. We have waited too long ." This action comes just one day after Trump annou

General Fabien Mandon, the French Army Chief of Staff, emphasized that his forces must be "ready for a shock within 3 or 4 years" in the face of Russia, which might seek "to continue the war on our continent." This warning was made as part of his justification for France's ongoing "rearmament efforts." Speaking on Wednesday before members of the Defence Committee of the National Assembly , General Mandon — who took command of the French Armed Forces on September 1st — stated

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, warned that the move by the Israeli Knesset towards annexing the West Bank would threaten President Donald Trump's plan to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Rubio also confirmed, as reported by Reuters, that countries from outside the Middle East are prepared to contribute to an international force for Gaza. This warning followed the Israeli Knesset's preliminary approval in the first reading, yesterday, Wednesday, of draft laws to impose

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the cancellation of a planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing a lack of progress in diplomatic efforts and his feeling that the timing was inappropriate. "We canceled the meeting with President Putin, I didn't feel it was appropriate," Trump told reporters at the White House. He added: "I didn't feel like we would reach the desired goal. So I canceled it, but we will do it in the future." Trump expressed hi

During his speech at the European Union-Egypt Summit, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his aspiration for an active and major European role in the Gaza reconstruction conference following the cessation of the conflict. Sisi indicated that he exchanged views with EU member states on the regional crises in the Middle East. He also called for the " necessity of all foreign forces leaving Libya  to preserve its territorial integrity and sovereignty." Regarding th

The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, announced today, Wednesday, that his country will not resume negotiations with the United States as long as Washington insists on presenting "unreasonable demands," according to the Iranian Tasnim news agency. The agency quoted Araqchi as saying: "The talks underway with the United States, as well as the New York negotiations, have been suspended and have not progressed due to the exaggerated American demands." Araqchi mentioned th

US Vice President, J.D. Vance, expressed "great optimism" on Tuesday regarding the durability of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at a press conference in Israel, Vance affirmed that the implementation of what he called "Trump's Plan" for peace is proceeding "better than expected." Vance stressed that Washington is not imposing anything on Tel Aviv, adding that the Israeli government is " assisting greatly " in the plan's execution. He also noted that a command cente

Ukrainian officials reported today, Wednesday, that Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least five people. The escalation follows US President Donald Trump's decision yesterday to suspend a planned meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grinchuk  stated that a "massive overnight attack" targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure  was still ongoing as of Wednesday morn

US President Donald Trump announced he does not want to "waste time meeting" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, following the suspension of a planned direct summit concerning the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump indicated that the core obstacle leading to the summit's cancellation was Moscow's refusal to cease fighting along the current frontline. Trump's remarks confirmed an earlier statement by a White House official that "there are no

In a pivotal development on the international scene, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday for an urgent mission aimed at stabilizing the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, amidst escalating military operations in eastern Rafah in the southern part of the Strip. Vance’s visit is part of the White House’s efforts to salvage the recently reached truce, as President Donald Trump expresses growing concerns that Israeli Prime Minist

Gaza is witnessing troubling changes on the ground following the recent ceasefire arrangements. Israeli authorities have begun delineating the 'yellow zone' with concrete blocks and yellow markers, covering nearly 50% of the territory. These areas have seen an Israeli military withdrawal, yet remain under its fire control. This process is rooted in a US-mediated agreement that established a line of withdrawal, restricting Palestinian movement beyond this boundary. Israeli mil