US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is "very optimistic" about talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war after a "very good day" in Geneva. A Ukrainian delegation has been holding talks with teams from the US and European allies, amid pressure from the White House to agree a 28-point plan which critics have argued would reward Russia for its invasion with territory and other concessions. Watch this report for more details!


US-Ukraine statement: New peace framework to uphold Ukraine's sovereignty

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is "very optimistic" about talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war after a "very good day" in Geneva. A Ukrainian delegation has been holding talks with teams from the US and European allies, amid pressure from the White House to agree a 28-point plan which critics have argued would reward Russia for its invasion with territory and other concessions. Watch this report for more details!

US hails progress in Ukraine peace talks, Geneva talks identified next peace steps 

The United States has issued a new ultimatum in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, putting Kyiv under increasing pressure with limited options.

Russia-Ukraine War: US Ultimatum Leaves Ukraine with Few Options

US President Trump says his latest Ukraine proposal is not final offer, signals room for changes.

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Clarifies Peace Plan Not a Final Offer for Kyiv Amid Pushback

Hamas has accused Israeli forces of targeting civilians during recent strikes in Lebanon, adding new tension to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The allegation comes amid escalating regional instability and growing concerns over civilian safety.

Two Teenagers Killed By IDF Near Jerusalem, Search Underway For Bodies

WION brings you an exclusive conversation with Iran’s envoy as he reveals what really happened during the 12-day Iran–Israel war. In this in-depth discussion with WION’s Ghadi Francis, the envoy shares new insights, behind-the-scenes details, diplomatic decisions, military responses, and how the conflict reshaped regional tensions. This exclusive interview provides rare firsthand perspectives from inside the Iranian leadership during the crisis.

WION Exclusive: Insights From What Happened During the 12-day Iran-Israel War

Russia-Ukraine War: The White House has publicly defended a newly proposed 28-point peace plan for ending the Ukraine conflict, backed by President Donald Trump. The plan, still in preliminary stages, includes territorial compromises by Ukraine and U.S.-led security guarantees modeled on NATO’s Article 5 to deter future Russian aggression. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the administration’s commitment to finalizing a durable peace agreement and dismissed claims that the plan disproportionately favors Moscow. 

Russia-Ukraine War: White House Defends Ukraine Peace Plan

Russia-Ukraine War: The United States, working with Russia, has drafted a 28-point peace plan that would force Ukraine to make significant concessions, including ceding Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk regions to Russia and reducing its armed forces by more than half. The proposal includes strict security guarantees modeled on NATO’s Article 5, promising coordinated military responses if Russia violates the agreement. The plan also calls for Ukraine to hold elections within 100 days and for all parties to receive amnesty. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to work constructively with the U.S. on the plan, which seeks to end the four-year conflict but has sparked deep divisions domestically and internationally.

Ukraine Faces Tough Peace Deal Drafted by U.S. & Russia, Giving Up Territory, Capping Military

Russia-Ukraine War: White House Defends Ukraine Peace Plan 

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, targeting key energy and transport infrastructure across the country. The strikes have caused widespread power outages, disrupted transportation networks, and strained Ukrainian defenses.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Targets Energy, Transport Infrastructure in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine: A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil killed at least 26 people, including three children, and injured dozens more. The overnight strike targeted two nine-story apartment buildings, causing extensive damage and fires. 

Russia-Ukraine: Russian Attack on Ukraine's Ternopil Kills 26 

Israel-Gaza: An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 27 Palestinians, including women and children, according to local health officials. The attack targeted residential areas, intensifying the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has condemned the strikes as a "dangerous escalation." 

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation' 

The Israeli Army has released footage of its recent airstrikes over southern Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the region. The strikes mark a significant development in the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict, raising concerns over regional stability and security.


Israel-Lebanon Conflict: Southern Lebanon Up In Flames

Ukraine-Russia: The Ukrainian military is facing a severe challenge as frontline pressures intensify with ongoing Russian advances. Reports indicate a sharp rise in desertions and unauthorized absences among Ukrainian soldiers, with over 110,000 cases recorded in the first seven months of 2025 alone.


Ukraine-Russia: Ukrainian Frontline Cracks as Soldiers Desert Amid Russian Advances

Russia has seized new settlements in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region as Kyiv diverts troops to defend the embattled city of Pokrovsk. The shift has left key southern towns, including Orikhiv and Huliaipole, vulnerable to a potential Russian encirclement. Ukraine’s military admits withdrawing from several positions due to manpower shortages and sustained Russian artillery fire. Meanwhile, both sides exchanged long-range strikes: Ukraine hit a major Russian oil refinery, and Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones across Odesa and Kharkiv.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine claims Russia is developing 120,000 guided missiles in 2025 

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes Kharkiv, Sumy & Odesa, Ukraine claims 10 killed

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces have claimed to capture two villages, Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. These strategic gains enhance Russia's position in southeastern Ukraine as they continue to fight Ukrainian forces, who are struggling with smaller troop numbers and ongoing attacks.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian drone attack disrupted Russia's oil shipments 

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Captures Two Villages in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region

U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirms that the United States has the largest nuclear arsenal in the world.
Trump stated that updates and renovations of existing weapons were completed during his first term.
He also announced that the Department of War will resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, citing global security concerns and other nations’ testing programs.

US President Trump Signals New Nuclear Directive That Ends 33-Year Pause

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Friday announced that Germany will contribute an additional 150 million euros (174.3 million U.S. dollars) to the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements.


Russia-Ukraine war: Germany pledges $150 mn military aid to Ukraine

A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv has killed at least six people with more than 30 others injured, according to the head of the Kyiv city military administration, Tymur Tkachenko.

More than 40 people had to be rescued as a result of the overnight assault into Friday, Ukraine’s emergency services added, with fires or damage to residential buildings reported in most of the Ukrainian capital’s 10 districts.

Moscow reinforces borders while denying aggression against NATO

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow launches a barrage of missiles into Kyiv

War clouds gather over the Durand Line as Pakistan threatens a buffer zone inside Afghanistan. Talks fail, militants strike, and both nations scramble to avoid another deadly confrontation. Here's the full explosive breakdown of the crisis shaking South Asia.

Pakistan Demands Buffer Zone on Afghan Border, Prelude to Permanent War

President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops near Ukraine's southeastern front, warning of the need to shore up the lines after losing ground in increasingly high-intensity battles far from Russia's offensive in the east.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky visits troops near Zaporizhzhia frontline 

An overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv wounded nine people and damaged buildings across the city, a senior official in the Ukrainian capital said. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Explosions across Ukrainian capital, at least two injured 

Russia-Ukraine War: The frontline in eastern Ukraine deteriorates rapidly with Russian troops advancing into key Zaporizhzhia villages. Civilians face evacuation under fire while the G7 issues urgent calls to Moscow for an immediate ceasefire. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's frontline towns brace as Russian pressure mounts

G7 begs Moscow to halt war, Russia advances, Ukrainians flee under fire 

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine would have to negotiate with Russia "sooner or later" and predicted that Kyiv's negotiating position would get worse by the day.
Moscow, whose forces are trying to take control of the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, has accused Ukrainian officials of refusing to engage in peace talks. Kyiv says Moscow's terms to end the war are unacceptable and tantamount to asking it to surrender.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia 'sooner or later' 

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces launched multiple drone strikes targeting the Kholodnohirskyi district in Kharkiv on November 12, 2025, damaging warehouses, residential buildings, and a transport company. At least five people were injured, with four hospitalized, and two residents rescued from blocked apartments.


Russia-Ukraine war: New US sanctions to hit Russia on Nov 21, sanctions aim to pressure Putin

Russian forces have utilized dense fog conditions to advance deeper into Ukrainian-held territories, gaining a tactical advantage amid challenging battlefield conditions. The fog has provided concealment from Ukrainian surveillance and defensive fire, enabling strategic movements and surprise offensives.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Forces Use Fog Cover to Advance Deeper in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Drone Strikes Hit Kharkiv Warehouses, 5 Injured 

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