Russia claims to have intercepted 95 Ukrainian drones overnight in one of the largest reported aerial attacks of the conflict. 

Russia-Ukraine War: 95 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted Overnight, Says Russia 

Former Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has offered a political truce to help secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. As the Israel-Gaza conflict continues, Gantz called for unity among political leaders to prioritize humanitarian efforts and support ongoing negotiations.


Israel-Gaza: Israel: Ex-Defence Minister Gantz Proposes Political Truce for Hostage Release

Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on his claim that Russia did not start the war in Ukraine.

He referred to the ongoing invasion as a "special military operation" aimed at halting the conflict, not initiating it.
Putin also stated that Russia, being the largest country by landmass, had "no need to take territory" from Ukraine — despite the ongoing occupation of Ukrainian regions like Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.

‘Russia did not start the war’: Putin’s surprising claim | Lambasts European countries

North Korean state TV aired rare emotional footage of Kim Jong Un presiding over a solemn ceremony for soldiers killed while fighting for Russia — reportedly in the Ukraine war.
Broadcast on August 22, the visuals show Kim bowing, laying flowers, and embracing children of fallen troops. The ceremony praised the "victorious conclusion" of overseas operations, raising questions over North Korea’s direct involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

North Korea: Kim in tears, hugs soldiers back from Russia-Ukraine war

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the IDF takeover of Gaza City plan on Wednesday, naming the operation "Gideon's Chariots II."


Israel-Hamas war: UN warns Gaza offensive risks mass deaths 

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran issues a fresh missile threat. Israel remains on high alert, bracing for a possible confrontation amid fears of war breaking out anytime.


Israel on high alert after Iran's missile threat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russian forces deliberately targeted an American-owned facility in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Claims Russian Forces Hit American-Owned Plant on Purpose | WION Originals

Israel's military has begun its push into Gaza City, calling up 60,000 reservists and intensifying air and artillery strikes on the outskirts of Hamas’s last stronghold. The campaign marks the second phase of Operation "Gideon's Chariots" and has raised alarms globally over the worsening humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip. 
What does this mean for the future of Gaza? Will a full-scale invasion follow? And where do negotiations stand?

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu orders talks to free all hostages

As ground fighting grinds on, Russia has launched a new wave of aerial strikes across Ukraine, marking a shift in strategy aimed at exhausting air defenses and crippling infrastructure. The intensified bombardment signals the start of a more aggressive phase in the war, with Kyiv bracing for extended attacks and Western allies watching closely.

Russia-Ukraine war: New phase begins as Putin intensifies aerial assault

The U.S. suggests it's no coincidence that Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal shortly after former President Donald Trump's public remarks.


Israel-Gaza war: Death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks crosses 62,000

#GRAVITAS | An overnight Israeli strike on a tent encampment killed 8 people in Khan Younis, bringing the death toll over 62,000. Hamas said it accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza strip. Israel has not responded to it yet. Watch this video to find out more.


Israel-Gaza War: Israel Strikes Gaza as Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire Proposal | GRAVITAS

Hamas officials have agreed to a ceasefire proposal in Gaza, which includes the phased release of half of the remaining Israeli hostages. The announcement comes amid devastating losses in the conflict, with Gaza health authorities reporting 62,000 Palestinian deaths over the 22-month war.


Egypt Warns Israel That Mass Displacement Of Gazans Is A ‘Red Line’

Hamas has agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted to it on Sunday, a source in the Palestinian terror group told the Qatar-based channel Al Jazeera on Monday. The source has told Al Jazeera that Hamas has informed mediators that it has accepted the ceasefire-hostage release deal proposal submitted to it on Sunday, reported Reuters and Times of Israel.

Israel-Gaza War: Hamas Says It Accepts Proposal For Ceasefire And Release Of Hostages

Israel-Gaza War: Hamas Accepts 60-Day Ceasefire, Hostage Deal: Report

Russian forces have targeted Ukraine's temporary deployment sites, escalating the ongoing conflict.


Breaking: Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Strikes Ukraine's Temporary Deployment Sites

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns that Iran has amassed sufficient enriched uranium for multiple nuclear bombs, raising fears of a potential new conflict in the region.


Netanyahu warns Iran has enough enriched uranium for bombs 

Ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with top military, economic, and diplomatic officials in Moscow. 


All eyes on high-stakes Putin-Trump meet in Alaska | Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Trump warns Putin of severe consequences if he refuses to end the Ukraine war during high-stakes talks.


Russia-Ukraine War: Trump warns of severe consequences if Putin doesn't end Ukraine war 

European leaders have warned US President Donald Trump against making a solo Ukraine peace deal with Vladimir Putin during their Alaska talks. The caution came during a virtual summit hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with Trump, Zelensky and other EU leaders. Fears are growing that Putin could push Trump toward accepting a settlement on Moscow’s terms.


Trump-Putin Meeting: Calls Grow for Trump to Prioritise Ukraine Ceasefire 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have approved a new plan for a Gaza offensive amid ongoing tensions in the region. The move signals a potential escalation in the conflict as Israeli forces prepare for expanded military operations.


IDF says campaign will continue until all hostages are freed & Hamas is dismantled

In a dramatic escalation, a Chinese fighter jet intercepted a Philippine plane during a patrol over the disputed Scarborough Shoal, raising tensions in the South China Sea. Manila condemns the aggressive maneuver as the standoff highlights ongoing territorial disputes. Stay tuned for live updates, expert analysis, and the latest developments in this high-stakes confrontation.


China-Philippines Tensions: Chinese Fighter INTERCEPTS Filipino Plane Over Disputed Shoal | GRAVITAS

Heavy Israeli airstrikes have pounded Gaza City, leaving destruction in their wake, as children are seen scrambling for books and pens amid the rubble. Watch to know more!

Netanyahu's Gaza Offensive Angers New Zealand PM, Opposition MPs Demand Sanctions On Israel

Heavy Israeli airstrikes have pounded Gaza City, leaving destruction in their wake, as children are seen scrambling for books and pens amid the rubble. Watch to know more!


Pressure Mounts On Netanyahu Amid Ongoing Starvation Crisis In Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will “allow” Gazans to leave amid the ongoing Israel–Gaza war. The announcement comes as the conflict intensifies and global pressure mounts for civilian safety.

Israel-Gaza War: Netanyahu Pushes For Palestinians' Departure As Egypt Seeks 60-day Truce

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