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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently described a massive drone strike on Russian airbases as Ukraine's "most long-range operation" in the over three years of ongoing conflict. Mr. Zelensky confirmed that operatives involved in executing the drone strikes had been successfully "withdrawn" from Russian territory prior to reports from Russia's defense ministry about arrests of several "participants." He noted, “This operation underscores our commitment to defending our sovereignty and targeting those who threaten…

The candidate of Poland's ruling centrist Civic Coalition (KO), Rafal Trzaskowski, is reported to be narrowly ahead in the second round of the presidential election, securing 50.3% of the votes according to an Ipsos exit poll for TVN, TVP, and Polsat. Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by the nationalist opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), follows closely with 49.7%, as indicated by the same poll. Officials expect the final results to be announced tomorrow, although a late poll combining various results with exit surveys…

In a distressing incident in Boulder, Colorado, six individuals were injured when a 45-year-old man shouted "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd. This demonstration was held to honor the Israeli hostages currently in Gaza, according to US authorities. Mark Michalek, the FBI special agent in charge of the Denver Field Office, reported that the victims, aged between 67 and 88 years, were promptly transported to hospitals for treatment. He emphasized, "Given these preliminary facts, it is clear this is a…

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has recently highlighted alarming developments regarding China's military ambitions, asserting that the nation is "credibly preparing" to use force to disrupt the balance of power in Asia. He emphasized that the United States is "here to stay" in the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth shared these insights during an annual security forum in Singapore, amidst ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Beijing over trade, technology, and geopolitical influence. Since taking office,…

In a significant escalation, Russia has confirmed the arrest of several suspects following drone strikes launched by Ukraine, which targeted military airfields across five regions, igniting multiple aircraft fires. The strikes occurred in the regions of Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur. According to the Russian defense ministry, air defenses successfully repelled the attacks in all but two areas—Murmansk and Irkutsk. "In the Murmansk and Irkutsk regions, FPV drones were launched from an area nearby airfields,…

China has expressed strong objections to remarks made by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, describing them as "vilifying." According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, such comments overlook calls for peace from neighboring nations. Specifically, China's ministry took issue with Mr. Hegseth labeling China as a threat in the Indo-Pacific region, subsequently deeming his statements at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore as "deplorable." The ministry stated, "Hegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and…

Sweden has unveiled new regulations aimed at enhancing inspections of foreign vessels in the Baltic Sea starting July 1. This move is part of an ongoing effort to clamp down on Russia’s "shadow fleet"—a network of tankers attempting to sidestep sanctions on their oil trade. Since the imposition of Western-led sanctions following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country has turned to a multitude of vessels operating under vague ownership structures and questionable insurance policies. As Swedish Prime…

In a significant development, authorities in Ukraine's Sumy region, which borders Russia, have mandated the evacuation of 11 villages in response to ongoing bombardments. This decision reflects intense concerns about civilian safety amidst fears of a potential Russian offensive. The Sumy administration stated, "This decision takes into account the constant threat to civilian lives due to the bombardments affecting border communities." In parallel, Russia's defense ministry has confirmed its forces have captured another…

Hamas has put forth its response to a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. However, the lead negotiator for the US has rendered the response "totally unacceptable." The militant group described its reaction as positive but underscored the necessity for a permanent ceasefire—a long-standing contention for Israel. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Hamas continues to cling to its rejectionism," reiterating the US envoy Steve Witkoff's stance on the response being inadequate. Israel previously issued a…

In the past three years, nearly 2,000 US military aircraft and civil flights carrying declared munitions have made stops at Irish airports. Data collected and analyzed by RTÉ News indicates that only 0.1% of applications from civil aircraft seeking permission to land or traverse Irish airspace were denied between 2022 and 2024. This high approval rate stems from what the Department of Transport describes as the "nature of the total munitions of war proposed to be carried." US civil aircraft are required to seek permission…