Is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine deepening?
The war sees a surge in attacks by both sides with little diplomatic movement.
Iran president met supreme leader in darkness — and isn’t convinced it was him: report – New York Post
- Iran president met supreme leader in darkness — and isn’t convinced it was him: report New York Post
- Iran’s president denies threatening to resign during talks over strait of Hormuz The Guardian
- Iran’s unseen supreme leader becomes weapon in escalating power struggle, experts say Fox News
- Iran’s president says communication with supreme leader is currently ‘very difficult’ The Times of Israel
- Leader’s Office Denies Claim about Response to President’s Letter تسنیم
Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses – AP News
- Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses AP News
- Amid Intensifying Russian Strikes, Ukraine’s Pleas for Air Defenses Are Falling Flat The New York Times
- Retired Army colonel explains why Patriot missiles are so valuable and in short supply PBS
- Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production The Guardian
- Ukraine says missile interceptor deliveries have fallen to third of 2025 level Reuters
Photos: Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank’s Qalandiya refugee camp
Eight Palestinian people injured after Israeli forces enter homes, shops in Qalandiya, issuing demolition threats.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary for US Senate, narrowly defeating Rep. Haley Stevens.
Puntland forces seize government-held camp in Somalia’s Galkayo
Puntland says it has taken control of Galkayo camp as rival federal-aligned forces retreat following intense clashes.
The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe
Initial evidence suggests aerial drone, found near Ukrainian cargo planes at German airport, came from Russia
The armed drone found at Leipzig airport on Wednesday may not have exploded, but the fact that it got inside the perimeter, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, raises obvious concerns for the security of international aviation.
Though the identity of the culprits is unknown, the initial evidence points firmly towards a Russian-orchestrated plot. It is the first time that a drone with explosives has been found in Europe far from the Ukrainian border.
Continue reading...Trump posts fake picture to cosplay as military general after famously skipping draft – The Independent
- Trump posts fake picture to cosplay as military general after famously skipping draft The Independent
- Trump, who avoided the draft over bone spurs, shares image of himself as a general The Independent
- ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER OUTRAGE Tillamook County Pioneer
- Trump’s Four-Star Fantasy: An Insult to Military Service and Sacrifice SOFREP
- Did Trump post AI image of himself with Generals Patton and MacArthur? Snopes
Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver
A popular Mexican influencer has been shot dead while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where lethal cartel violence has become widespread.
César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the city of Culiacán. The three were dressed in the bright orange jackets and backpacks of food delivery drivers.
Continue reading...Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver
A popular Mexican influencer has been shot dead while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where lethal cartel violence has become widespread.
César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the city of Culiacán. The three were dressed in the bright orange jackets and backpacks of food delivery drivers.
Continue reading...The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine – The New York Times
- The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine The New York Times
- Ukraine's 'turned tide' doesn't comport 'with basic military reality' Responsible Statecraft
- Ukraine uses business principles to maximize Russia’s casualties and economic costs, RAND says Fortune
- Russia Is Far from Defeated Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
- What is driving Ukraine’s momentum in the war? Atlantic Council
Secret funeral reportedly held in Moscow for unnamed major general. He may have died in an assassination attempt on Russian Aerospace Forces chief Alexander Chayko. – Meduza — Новости
- Secret funeral reportedly held in Moscow for unnamed major general. He may have died in an assassination attempt on Russian Aerospace Forces chief Alexander Chayko. Meduza — Новости
- Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant The New York Times
- What we know about the Moscow attack that killed at least five and injured 19 Le Monde.fr
- Russian Embassy in Rome blames Ukraine for deadly Italian restaurant bombing in Moscow AP News
- Son-in-law of Russian aerospace forces chief killed in Moscow blast, journalists say The Kyiv Independent
Stupid American Fails That’ll Make You Cringe – buzzfeed.com
Putin Overhauls War Effort in Ukraine as Russia Seeks Momentum – WSJ
- Putin Overhauls War Effort in Ukraine as Russia Seeks Momentum WSJ
- Putin names head of new Russian drone forces in military reshuffle Reuters
- Putin Announces Reshuffling of Top Military Leadership The Moscow Times
- Putin has reshuffled Russia’s military command. Here’s what you need to know. Meduza
- Meeting with Defence Ministry leadership Президент России
At least one Lebanese person, two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon
The violence comes amid talks between Lebanon and Israel as Beirut pushes for a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.
The Emerging Endgame Of The Russo-Ukrainian War – Eurasia Review
LIV Golf secures ‘lead’ investor for player-driven future after Saudi exit
An agreement with an unnamed investor is approved by the LIV Golf board to replace Saudi Arabia deal.
Trump’s Rare Feat in Iran – contrariannews.org
- Trump's Rare Feat in Iran contrariannews.org
- Opinion | Critics of the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Have It Exactly Wrong The New York Times
- Why Trump’s Israel Normalization Demand May Kill the Saudi Nuclear Deal War on the Rocks
- How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons The Christian Science Monitor
- Saudi Arabia still views the US as its main strategic partner – despite Trump’s nuclear agreement conditions Chatham House
Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country
Rules brought in soon after killing of dozens of protesters, news of which was reported only by overseas outlets
Pakistani authorities have imposed severe new restrictions on international media, including barring them from reporting in most of the country, in a move that has provoked a significant backlash from journalist organisations.
According to the new rules anyone, including Pakistani nationals, should seek permission first if they want to report from anywhere Pakistan except three cities – Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.
Continue reading...Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country
Rules brought in soon after killing of dozens of protesters, news of which was reported only by overseas outlets
Pakistani authorities have imposed severe new restrictions on international media, including barring them from reporting in most of the country, in a move that has provoked a significant backlash from journalist organisations.
According to the new rules anyone, including Pakistani nationals, should seek permission first if they want to report from anywhere Pakistan except three cities – Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.
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