The war is escalating on both fronts. Ukraine says it has struck deep inside Russia, while Moscow responded with a deadly ballistic attack on Kyiv that killed at least 8 people in Vyshneve. President Zelensky called it "ballistic terror" and said civilians are paying the price. At the same time, Zelensky is set to meet President Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara, where air defense will be top of the agenda. In a blunt admission, the NATO chief said the alliance is facing an interceptor shortage for Ukraine. As missiles fly both ways, the pressure to get more air defense to Kyiv has never been higher.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky and Trump to meet at NATO summit 

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky condemns 'ballistic terror' after Kyiv strike kills 8

Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump's warning of possible military action as "delusional," with Tehran warning Washington against using the "language of threats." The sharp exchange comes amid the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a pause in nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.

US-Iran peace deal: Trump issues fresh threats to Iran, Iran hits back

Iran-US peace deal: Trump issues fresh threats to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House said. The meetings come as Washington pushes for progress on the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria.

NATO summit: Trump set to meet Erdogan, Zelensky in Ankara

Just days before the NATO summit, Trump is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. He posted an edited picture showing Italian PM Giorgia Meloni looking at him, and claimed she "begged" for a photo with him. The post has reignited tensions between the two leaders and is already making waves online. 


Trump vs Meloni: US President reignites feud with Italian PM ahead of NATO summit 

Russia launched one of its largest overnight drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, leaving at least 30 people dead and dozens injured. Residential areas, including apartment buildings, suffered severe damage as rescue teams searched through the rubble. Ukraine condemned the strikes as attacks on civilians, while Russia claimed it targeted military-related facilities. Watch the latest developments and eyewitness acco


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says it hit military, energy facilities in Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump, Zelensky to meet at nato summit in Turkey

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia deployed '2,200 attack drones, 1700+ guided aerial bombs' 

China has released underground Zion Church founder Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri after more than 250 days in detention, weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump personally raised his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a Beijing summit. Jin arrived in Los Angeles on July 3, reuniting with his family after years apart. 

China releases detained church pastor Ezra Jin Mingri

A fresh controversy has erupted at the FIFA World Cup after reports claimed U.S. President Donald Trump urged FIFA to review striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension. FIFA later reversed the ban, clearing Balogun to feature in the United States' crucial Round of 16 clash against Belgium.

FIFA world cup 2026: FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium

In a high-stakes diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump held a nearly 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 4, 2026. The conversation the fourth between the two leaders this year—focused heavily on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities.  

Putin, Trump hold nearly 90-min phone call; Trump offers to help end Ukraine war in call with Putin

The U.S. rang in its 250th birthday in the nation’s capital Saturday with record-setting heat, thunderstorms, an enormous fireworks display and a speech from President Trump that emphasized American exceptionalism.

“For 250 years, the United States has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations in the world; all over the world, nobody can be like us,” Trump said Saturday night. 

US 250th Anniversary | Trump: Americans Will Never Let Anyone Take Their Freedom Away

During his July 4th address, US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning that the United States will not allow China to take over the Panama Canal. He criticized the historical transfer of the waterway and accused Panama of overcharging American ships while Beijing attempts to expand its influence there.


US President Issues Panama Canal Threat While Delivering July 4th Speech

Russia has introduced a faster generation of jet powered attack drones, forcing Ukraine to rethink its air defence strategy. After fresh missile and drone strikes, Kyiv has appealed to nearly 40 partner nations for urgent Patriot interceptor missiles. How do these new drones work? Why are they harder to intercept? And could they change the balance of the air war? This report explains the latest escalation in Russia's aerial campaign.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's jet-powered drones outrun Ukraine's defences

Putin unleashes terrifying unstoppable drones, Zelensky urgently pleads NATO for help

#Gravitas The future of the transatlantic alliance is once again under the spotlight, just days before the NATO summit in Ankara. U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his longstanding criticism of NATO, accusing America's allies of failing to pay their fair share for collective defence.   


Trump escalates attack against NATO

As tensions from the 40-day Iran conflict begin to ease, financial markets are telling a different story. Defence companies have seen strong investor interest, fueled by expectations of rising military spending and a massive U.S. defence budget. While Wall Street celebrates record gains, many workers have yet to feel the benefits through higher wages or improved living standards.


War, oil and inflation: The 2026 triangle under Trump 2.0

Ukraine's capital has endured one of the most devastating attacks of the war, with Russian drones and missiles striking Kyiv in what officials describe as the year's deadliest assault on the city. At least 30 people were reported killed as residential areas and infrastructure suffered heavy damage. President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed retaliation and renewed calls for stronger air defence support from allies. The attack comes amid growing doubts over diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, raising fears of further escalation.


Russia-Ukraine war escalates: No path of negotiation in sight 

Germany is hoping to expand defence industry ties with the U.S. and produce more U.S.-designed weaponry at factories in the country, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday. The pitch comes just ahead of a major NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Turkey, where European military expansion will remain in focus as U.S. President Donald Trump puts pressure on allies to spend more.

Berlin makes bid to build US weaponry on German soil 

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated deepfake video portraying himself as a doctor treating "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS). The clip mocks several prominent celebrity critics, including Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts and Rosie O'Donnell, sparking fresh debate over the use of AI-generated political content.

Donald trump shares bizzare AI satire video mocking celebrity critics

President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate online after sharing an AI-generated satire video portraying himself as "Dr. Trump" treating what the clip calls "Trump Derangement Syndrome." The video features AI-generated versions of several well-known celebrity critics, including Rosie O'Donnell, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Edward Norton and Whoopi Goldberg.


President Donald Trump shares AI satire video mocking celebrity critics

The United States is preparing for a landmark Independence Day celebration as it marks 250 years since the nation's founding. President Donald Trump is expected to deliver what could be the longest July 4 speech of his presidency from Washington's National Mall, even as a summer heatwave grips parts of the country.


America at 250: Trump scheduled to speak at the National Mall on July 4th

The skies over Ukraine turned black today as Russia unleashed a massive, multi-wave aerial assault. Military analysts describe the attack as a "saturation strike," specifically designed to overwhelm Ukraine’s sophisticated Western-supplied air defense systems by launching hundreds of low-cost drones alongside high-precision cruise and ballistic missiles.  


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian regiment 'beat its own soldiers to death'

Harvard astronomer known for his theories about alien visits has been appointed by the Trump administration to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security risks posed by UFOs.
Avi Loeb, a cosmologist who studied black holes and also served as head of Harvard’s astronomy department, has been appointed to helm a new scientific advisory council tasked with investigating the origins of mysterious orbs and other objects reported by military personnel in recent years. Watch the conversation and what he promises to explore and reveal in this video.

Trump UFO council head Prof Avi Loeb speaks to WION on alien files

US President Donald Trump to make longest ever speech on Independence Day

A fresh wave of diplomatic confusion has emerged after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that a meeting with Iran could be “perhaps important,” while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would honour any agreement only if the United States does the same. Despite Trump’s claim of possible talks in Qatar, Iran has denied that formal negotiations are underway.


Trump signals iran meeting 'perhaps important' as diplomatic claims clash

In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian forces have reportedly targeted Russian logistics infrastructure, striking the Dubna Space Communication Centre in the Moscow region. The attack is also said to have hit the Kasta-2E2 radar system, a crucial component of Russia’s air surveillance network.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine strikes deep inside russia, hits key radar & space facility

The United Nations has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine as fighting continues to escalate. The appeal comes amid reports of a Russian guided bomb strike in Kharkiv that killed at least one person and injured dozens more, while critical transport and civilian infrastructure suffered damage. Russia, meanwhile, says it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones. The latest developments highlight the ongoing intensity of the conflict and growing international concern over the humanitarian and security consequences of continued hostilities.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Moscow is facing consequences of prolonged war

Fresh confusion over U.S.-Iran diplomacy. President Donald Trump says Iran requested talks in Doha, calling the meeting "perhaps important, perhaps not." But Tehran has denied that any negotiations with Washington are scheduled. Here's what both sides are saying and what it could mean for the Iran-U.S. Peace Deal. 


 Trump: Qatar talks 'perhaps' important |  Iran denies strategic negotiations

A $1.6 billion U.S.-backed mining project in Kazakhstan is facing scrutiny after a report claimed businesses linked to Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and the Lutnick family stand to benefit. The deal, involving one of the world's largest untapped tungsten deposits, has reignited questions over potential conflicts of interest as the Trump administration considers billions in federal financing for critical minerals projects.

Trump's $1.6B Kazakh deal faces scrutiny over family ties 

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