Putin rules out meeting Zelenskyy and vows to pursue war goals
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for direct peace talks, stating there is 'no point' until a peace deal is agreed upo...
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06 June 2026
U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military announced it shot down four Iranian drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz and subsequently attacked Iranian coastal radar sites. This action was taken i...
05 June 2026
How ISWAP emerged as the dominant jihadist force in Africa’s Lake Chad basin
The article details the rise of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) as the dominant jihadist force in the Lake Chad basin, surpassing Boko Haram. It traces ISWAP's origin...
In open letter to Putin, Zelenskyy calls for meeting and ceasefire
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a full ceasefire to end the ongoing war. The proposal, made in an ope...
01 June 2026
Colombia chooses President amid surge in guerrilla violence
Colombia's presidential election on May 31, 2026, is a critical juncture for the country, with voters deciding between continuing peace talks with armed groups and drug traffick...
31 May 2026
Not all immigrants will have to leave U.S. to seek green cards: Report
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified that not all immigrants seeking green cards will be required to leave the U.S. to apply, walking back an earlier U.S. Ci...
27 May 2026
K9 warriors and robotic dogs steal spotlight at Exercise PRAGATI 2026
Exercise PRAGATI 2026, a multinational military training involving India and 12 friendly nations, showcased the Indian Army's K9 warriors (military dogs, including indigenous Ra...
PM reaffirms stability, prosperity in Indo-Pacific in meetings with Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with the Foreign Ministers of Australia and Japan, reaffirming India's commitment to a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Paci...
26 May 2026
U.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The U.S. military conducted "self-defence" strikes in southern Iran amidst ongoing negotiations for an Iran deal. Former President Donald Trump proposed that any new Iran agreem...
24 May 2026
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran, involving several West Asian countries, Turkey, and mediator Pakistan, has been 'largely negotiated.' The proposed a...
Raul Castro | The old man and the siege
The article details the recent indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro by the Trump administration over a 1996 shootdown incident, highlighting the long and contentious...
23 May 2026
UN nuclear non-proliferation talks fail
Talks at the UN to reaffirm nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament goals failed for the third consecutive time, with negotiators unable to agree on a substantive document to ...