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Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills father, three children

Russian drone strike kills three children and their father in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, Ukrainian officials say A Russian drone strike destroyed a home in the town of Bohodukhiv, west of Kharkiv, killing three young children and their father, Ukrainian officials said. The attack came amid one of the largest overnight drone barrages in recent weeks. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 129 drones overnight, adding that air defenses shot down or neutralized 112 of them. It did not specify how many targeted the Kharkiv…

Netanyahu to press Trump over Iran’s missile program during U.S. talks

Netanyahu to press Trump on tougher Iran deal as White House weighs second carrier deployment Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to push U.S. President Donald Trump to harden Washington’s stance in nuclear talks with Iran during a hastily arranged White House meeting today, as the president signals he may send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East. The talks, set to begin at 11 a.m. local time (4 p.m. Irish time), come days after Iran resumed negotiations with the United States in Oman…

Ukraine accuses Putin of cynical missile barrage as Abu Dhabi talks resume

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, and KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday of ordering massive missile and drone strikes as negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met in Abu Dhabi for a second day to discuss a plan to end the nearly four-year war. "Peace efforts? Trilateral meeting in the UAE? Diplomacy? For Ukrainians, this was another night of Russian terror," Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga wrote on X. "Cynically, Putin ordered a brutal massive missile strike against…

North Korea conducts long-range cruise missile tests, state media reports

North Korea test-fired two “strategic” long-range cruise missiles into the sea, state media said, in a drill overseen by leader Kim Jong Un that he framed as part of an “unlimited and sustained” expansion of the country’s nuclear forces. The launches took place over the Yellow Sea and mark the first reported test of long-range cruise missiles since early November, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Cruise missiles labeled “strategic” by Pyongyang are typically understood by analysts to be designed to carry…

Russian missile strike in western Ukraine kills 25, officials say

Russia strikes Ternopil; 25 dead, including three children, after overnight missile and drone barrage TERNOPIL, Ukraine — A Russian missile and drone strike on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil killed 25 people, including three children, and wounded another 73, the interior ministry said, in one of the deadliest attacks on the country’s west since the 2022 invasion. "Twenty-five people, including three children, were killed as a result of Russian shelling of the city. Another 73 people, including 15 children, were…

North Korea launches ballistic missile, Seoul’s military reports

North Korea fires ballistic missile days before APEC leaders meet in South Korea North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, in a stark reminder that Pyongyang’s weapons programme remains central to regional security even as world leaders prepare to gather in South Korea for an APEC summit next week. What happened South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff described the projectile as an “unidentified” missile that flew eastward, saying it was North Korea’s first such launch…

NATO and Ukraine Set to Discuss Defense Strategies Following Russia’s Hypersonic Missile Launch

Next week, NATO and Ukraine will convene in Brussels to discuss Russia's recent launch of an experimental hypersonic missile, according to diplomatic sources. This assembly of the NATO-Ukraine Council is scheduled for Tuesday and will take place at the ambassadorial level. The meeting was initiated by Ukraine in response to the missile strike that struck the city of Dnipro, officials reported. A NATO spokeswoman stated, "The deployment of such a missile won't alter the conflict's trajectory or dissuade NATO allies from…

Russian Lawmakers Voice Outrage Over US Missile Allegations

High-ranking Russian officials are expressing outrage over claims that President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the green light to utilize long-range missiles, specifically provided by the U.S., to target locations deep within Russian territory. This marks a potential pivot in U.S. policy regarding the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, although no official confirmation of such a decision has been made. Maria Butina, a member of the Russian parliament, warned that this move could catapult us toward World War III. "I genuinely…

Houthis Target US Warships Near Yemen with Missile and Drone Strikes

SANAA, Yemen — "On Tuesday, Iran's Houthi allies unleashed a barrage of missiles and drones aiming at U.S. navy ships sailing in the Red Sea close to Yemen," stated a Pentagon representative. In a brazen display of force, eight drones, five ballistic missiles, and three cruise missiles homed in on the USS Stockdale and USS Spruance as they journeyed through Bab al-Mandeb strait. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) personnel managed to fend off the onslaught successfully. No damage occurred, and all…

Multiple casualties reported as a Russian missile strikes a central Ukrainian structure.

A Russian missile struck a residential apartment complex in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine, resulting in injuries to at least seven individuals and leaving several others trapped beneath the debris, according to officials. Among the injured were two young children, as reported by regional governor Serhiy Lysak via the Telegram messaging app. The missile assault wreaked havoc on apartments stretching from the first to the fifth floors. Images shared by authorities showcased a devastated roof and floors that had caved in,…