War & Conflict
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Ukraine officer tells US that Russia plots big advances
Jun 5, 2025A Ukrainian military officer informed U.S. officials and lawmakers on Wednesday that Russian forces are preparing for significant advances next year, including an objective to sever Ukraine’s access to the Black Sea. This warning comes as... -
Anger as US blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
Jun 5, 2025UN Security Council members criticized the United States Wednesday after it vetoed a resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, which Washington said undermined ongoing diplomacy. It was the 15-member body’s first... -
Chief Adviser leaves for home wrapping up Japan tour
May 31, 2025Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser, concluded his four-day official tour of Japan this morning and departed Tokyo for his home country. “A flight of Singapore Airlines carrying the Chief Adviser and entourage departed Narita International Airport... -
Islamic State claims first attack on new Syria forces since Assad fall: monitors
May 30, 2025The Islamic State (IS) group on Thursday claimed its first attack on Syria’s new government forces since the fall of longtime Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, two war monitors said. In a statement picked up by SITE... -
Gaza rescuers say 22 killed in Israeli strikes
May 26, 2025Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people and wounded dozens more, according to local rescuers. The attacks come as Israel intensifies its military operations, asserting... -
Deadly Russian Barrage Kills 12 in Ukraine as Prisoner Swap Concludes
May 26, 2025Russian strikes killed at least 12 people across Ukraine overnight on Sunday, officials reported, as intense shelling and drone attacks continued even as Kyiv and Moscow completed their largest prisoner exchange since the full-scale invasion began.... -
Trump says ‘not happy’ with Putin after Russia strikes Ukraine
May 26, 2025– In a rare public rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday declared himself “not happy” with the Russian leader after Moscow launched a record number of drones against Ukraine, resulting... -
BSF Pushes 153 Individuals into Bangladesh Through Sylhet, Moulvibazar Borders; BGB Detains All
May 26, 2025The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) today pushed 153 individuals into Bangladesh through the Sylhet and Moulvibazar borders, according to security and law enforcement officials. All 153 individuals were subsequently detained by members of Border Guard... -
Kyiv on alert for combined drone and missile strike: mayor
May 24, 2025Kyiv was on alert early Saturday for a Russian drone and missile attack, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said, after AFP journalists heard explosions. “Explosions in the capital. Air defences have been activated. The city... -
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
May 24, 2025The organizers informed AFP on Friday that Catherine Deneuve of France has joined more than 900 other movie professionals in signing an open letter condemning the alleged “genocide” in Gaza and the film industry’s silence on...