U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted significant progress in talks with Ukraine and European officials in Geneva on a U.S.-proposed 28-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While some issues remain, such as Ukraine's security assurances and NATO membership, Rubio expressed optimism about reaching a deal soon.


Rubio: Ukraine peace plan talks advancing with “tremendous progress” 

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the Trump administration is paying attention to Ukraine’s concerns and dialogue is ongoing between the two teams. This marks a notable point in diplomatic communications amid ongoing conflict.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Zelensky Says Trump’s team is “hearing us”

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: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has expressed readiness to work constructively with U.S. military leaders on a comprehensive 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Russia-Ukraine: Zelensky Engages with U.S. on Draft Plan to End Russia-Ukraine War 

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' 

Russia-Ukraine: The recent Russian drone and missile attack on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil killed at least 25 people, including three children, and injured dozens more. The nighttime strike targeted two nine-story apartment buildings, causing massive fires and destruction that left many trapped under the rubble. The attack involved a massive barrage of around 470 drones and 48 missiles, some intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses, but several causing heavy damage to residential areas and infrastructure.


Russia Strikes Ternopil: Drone Barrage Leaves Civilians Dead

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: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced a large-scale Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv that killed at least six people and injured dozens more. 


Russa-Ukraine: Zelenskyy Condemns Deadly Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv

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

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