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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Washington’s reported focus on concessions, insisting on strong security guarantees against Russian President Vladimir Putin. As the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies, one person was killed in Odesa, Russia claimed it downed 88 Ukrainian drones over southern and border regions, and strikes in Krasnodar left two injured.

The United States has launched a diplomatic push across Central Europe, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio beginning a regional tour. Washington signalled a renewed alliance with Europe while urging nations to strengthen their own defence capabilities, echoing President Donald Trump’s call for Europe to shoulder more security responsibility.

Massive anti-government protests have erupted in Kragujevac, Serbia, with demonstrators demanding action against corruption and government misconduct. Protesters have vowed to continue demonstrations until their demands are addressed, highlighting widespread frustration among citizens.

Five Nights at Epstein's is giving parents sleepless nights who are shocked to learn that young children are playing victims in a video game based on Epstein's island. The player needs to survive on the island without being noticed by the sex offender.

U.S. military forces have intercepted and boarded the Panamanian‑flagged oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean, after tracking it from the Caribbean, the Pentagon said. The vessel, under U.S. sanctions and linked to Venezuelan and Iranian crude shipments, attempted to evade enforcement measures ordered by President Donald Trump in December 2025. Video released by U.S. forces shows the boarding operation, carried out without incident in international waters, as part of broader efforts to disrupt sanctioned oil flows and enforce maritime sanctions.

Speaking publicly for the first time after United States President Donald Trump’s social media account depicted him and his wife Michelle as monkeys, former President Barack Obama has deplored the degradation of the country’s political discourse to a “clown show”.

Naveed Akram appeared briefly in a Sydney court via video link over the deadly Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack. Facing terrorism and murder charges, the case highlights security lapses, alleged extremist links, and ongoing investigations into one of Australia’s deadliest shootings.

Donald Trump reportedly told Benjamin Netanyahu he’d back Israeli strikes on Iran’s missile program if US-Iran talks fail, as tensions rise and Washington weighs expanded military support.

The NBA All-Star championship tournament was played in round-robin format - each team playing the other two once each in 12-minute game. Stars beat the World (37-25), in Game 2 Stripes beat Stars (42-40), and in Game 3 Stripes beat World (48-45). In championship game Stars beat Stripes 47-21.

Clashes erupted in Bnei Brak, Israel, as police and local residents confronted each other over efforts to enforce military conscription. The confrontations grew intense, with stun grenades deployed and multiple arrests reported. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement saying he will not allow harm to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers amid the unrest. The situation has drawn widespread attention as tensions continue over conscription and public resistance in parts of Israeli society.

India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup clash at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Indian team showcased stellar batting, sharp bowling, and brilliant fielding throughout the match. Pakistan struggled to keep up, giving India a dominant victory over their arch-rivals.

Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri's O'Romeo saw a slight slowdown at the box office on Day 3. Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, it is inspired by a book named Mafia Queens of Mumbai by Hussain Zaidi. Read details inside.

The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its third week as the FBI investigates a recovered glove that reportedly matches a masked suspect seen on surveillance video. Authorities confirmed one person was detained and later released in connection with the case.

U.S. military forces have intercepted and boarded the Panamanian‑flagged oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean, after tracking it from the Caribbean, the Pentagon said. The vessel, under U.S. sanctions and linked to Venezuelan and Iranian crude shipments, attempted to evade enforcement measures ordered by President Donald Trump in December 2025. Video released by U.S. forces shows the boarding operation, carried out without incident in international waters, as part of broader efforts to disrupt sanctioned oil flows and enforce maritime sanctions.

Marco Rubio claimed India agreed to halt Russian oil purchases, but Indian officials stress energy decisions are based on national interest. With no clear confirmation from New Delhi, the issue highlights tensions between economic priorities and geopolitical pressure.

Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Switzerland to participate in the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States and other mediators ahead of crucial talks in Geneva.

Myanmar’s military junta has ordered East Timor’s top diplomat to leave the country within a week, escalating tensions inside ASEAN. The move comes after Dili initiated legal action accusing the junta of genocide and condemning an air strike on a hospital.

Marco Rubio called a European report on Alexei Navalny’s alleged poisoning “troubling” and said the US has no reason to doubt it. While Western nations blame Russia, Moscow denies the claims, calling them propaganda, as tensions rise over the case.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken a sharp dig at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, accusing him of prioritising domestic politics over regional security as tensions flare over Budapest’s stance on the war. In remarks that quickly grabbed headlines, Zelenskyy said Orban was “only growing his belly, not his army", a pointed criticism seen as targeting Hungary’s reluctance to ramp up military preparedness or deepen its support for Kyiv.