Give Donbas, take NATO seat: Could new US pitch work for Ukraine, Russia?
Ukraine's NATO ambition has always been a red line for the Kremlin. Giving up territory has been a no-no for Ukraine.
EU forces board suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, Kallas says
The shadow fleet helps Russia get around Western sanctions on its oil industry by utilising complex ownership structures, flags of convenience and other tactics designed to mask the origin of its cargo.
Global diesel prices ease as winter approaches
Global diesel prices, which have remained elevated since the start of the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have fallen sharply in recent weeks as Gulf exports recover and global oil supplies get back on
Israel kills a top Hamas commander in Gaza
An Israeli air strike has killed a senior Hamas military commander in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Israel says.
Drone attacks on power stations plunge Sudan’s cities into darkness
Sudan's power stations are being targeted in waves of drone attacks, resulting in power outages.
Iran claims attack on US military airbase in Bahrain
Iranian military confirmed on Sunday an attack on a US military base in Bahrain, in its second targeting the Middle Eastern country in the space of three days. Bahrain's military said it had intercepted several Iranian a
‘Israeli soldiers dragged me out of my West Bank home then beat and spat on me in nightmare six-hour ordeal’
Palestinians in the southern region of Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, have faced growing settler attacks and arbitrary arrests in recent years. Mohammed Hesham tells Alex Croft that he feared for his life whil
Israel kills Hamas commander in Gaza strike
Samir Abu Younis, who helped plan and oversee the Oct. 7 massacre, took control of Hamas' Rafah Brigade just two months ago.
Respiratory illnesses rise in Gaza with worst to come as winter floods arrive, WHO says
Poor living conditions and severe overcrowding are driving up infections as Gaza's population is squeezed into an ever-smaller area, WHO said.
Fifth Canadian soldier dies from injuries caused by large fire at military base
Pte William Douglas Dal Bianco died from his injuries on Friday, a month after a fire that tore through CFB Wainwright.
Chiba’s big agricultural headache comes in a tiny package
Invasive kyonhave spread throughout the prefecture thanks to a mild climate and abundant vegetation. Farmers are struggling to fight back.
Ukraine refuses to concede Donbas as Zelensky warns US security plan could empower Putin
US has raised the idea of withdrawing from Donbas in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO
Israel kills Hamas commander in strike on Gaza camp, officials say
Both Hamas and IDF officials confirm the death of Samir Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah Brigade.
ASEAN reaffirms engagement with Myanmar, seeks to advance peace plan
The summit is under pressure to ease a five-year ban on Myanmar's military-backed leaders attending high-level meetings.
In the ‘kill zone’, Ukraine bets on flying evacuation drones
Almost five years after Russia invaded, drones have transformed the very nature of modern warfare.
Albanese stands by Ukraine but won't rule out photo with Putin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will consider the wishes of his Chinese hosts about the prospect of a summit 'family photo' that could include Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
The restrictions have been directly affecting Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian jet-powered attack drones, Zelenskyy said in an address at the European Political Community summit in Dublin earlier this week.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi property markets could gain if Trump’s midterm losses help end Iran war
The United Arab Emirates, a favoured destination for foreign property investment, could see support for housing demand and prices if heavy midterm losses for US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party help bring an end
Drone ownership ban comes into force in Beijing over security concerns
The ban applies to both urbanized and rural areas in the municipality of around 16,400 square kilometers — an area roughly half the size of Belgium.
Bahrain issues first threat alerts since September as Iran says it attacked U.S. base
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had attacked a U.S. military base in Bahrain in retaliation for "hostile U.S. actions."
Beijing faces its Russia dilemma amid talk of Xi-Trump-Putin summit
China is forced to tread carefully as it considers hosting a meeting between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump. While the optics are sure to favor Moscow, Beijing is risking its image on the global stage.
Anthony Albanese welcomes Trump-Xi-Putin summit – even as European leaders express reservations
‘We think dialogue is a good thing,’ Australian PM says after German chancellor urges the US to work with Europe for peace in Ukraine Australia has endorsed this week’s historic summit between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping an
How Iran used US troops’ digital footprints to hit Mideast bases for billions in damage
When Iran’s military planners prepared to hit American bases in the Middle East, they relied on intelligence from an unlikely source: US service members themselves. According to security experts and even the US military,
Australia and Philippines upgrade defense ties with focus on China
The deal will enhance military infrastructure development and maritime awareness and information sharing.
Hamas says senior commander killed in Israeli airstrike
A senior Hamas commander who helped plan and oversee the 7 October 2023 attack had been killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the Palestinian militant group.
NATO to skip a leaders’ summit in Albania next year as high-level meetings are scaled back
NATO is scaling back high-level meetings and will not hold a leaders’ summit in Albania next year as planned
Could Beijing’s HQ-17 air-defence system defend PLA amphibious forces from Taiwan strikes?
Before mainland Chinese troops could attempt a landing on Taiwan, they would first have to assemble vehicles, weapons and supplies along the coast – potentially exposing them to Taiwanese drone, rocket and missile attack
Italian artist reimagines Madonna paintings to expose Gaza’s pain
Italian artist Eduardo Castaldo has unveiled an artwork titled ‘Holy Mothers of Gaza’ inside Naples’ Pappacoda Chapel.
Ukraine claims thousands of Russian casualties and a slowing Kremlin advance
Ukraine is countering Russia's narrative of battlefield success by blunting the Kremlin's attacks.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts suspected Houthi missiles and drones
Fighting escalates in Yemen's Marib and al-Jawf, as UN agency says more than 340,000 Yemenis displaced since August.
Iraq PM sacks nine officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran stronghold
Dismissals follow probe that uncovered illegal oil refineries and smuggling in a region run by Kataib Hezbollah.
Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza
Hamas confirms the death of Rafah brigade commander Samir Abu Younis in an attack on Khan Younis on Saturday.
Italy pitches Germany observer status in GCAP fighter jet program
Rome, London and Tokyo are driving the Global Combat Air Program, which aims to put a sixth-generation fighter jet into service by the mid-2030s.
Iran war live: Saudi-led coalition strikes down 3 drones
Saudi-led coalition says it shot down three Houthi drones in as many hours; Iran says it targeted US base in Bahrain.
Suspected stabbing death linked to aggravated home invasion in Melbourne
The death of a man in Melbourne's south-east in a suspected stabbing in the early hours of Sunday morning is believed to be linked to an earlier aggravated home invasion nearby.
‘A moral red line’? World on cusp of autonomous weapons revolution
A conference starting Monday at the United Nations in Geneva will discuss how to establish curbs and prohibitions on such weapons.
In reversal, Pentagon eyes smaller troop cuts across Europe
European allies had previously feared the U.S. might cut as many as 25,000 troops, but a smaller cut is now more likely.
U.S. floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership
This is the first time the question of linking NATO membership to territorial concessions has been raised during the talks.
Explosion near Syria’s capital kills father and child
Syria’s Internal Security Forces have launched an investigation into a suspected bomb attack in a suburb of Damascus.
US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says
The US has not confirmed the Ukrainian president's comments - a US official told the BBC "many ideas continue to be discussed".
US envoy Kushner says he aims to broker Europe-Russia talks on Ukraine
Europe's direct engagement with Moscow as part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks is edging closer to becoming a reality.
Moscow says it will not dictate EU delegation's participation in Ukraine talks
Moscow, which had previously insisted that European representatives had no place at the negotiating table, has now softened its stance.
Philippines wins Eurovision Asia, making history
Seventy years after Eurovision was conceived as a way to unite a war-torn Europe through music, the competition has embarked on an ambitious new chapter in Asia.
Fact check: 'Iranian' content farms reach millions
Several social media accounts claiming to represent the Iranian military show signs of being part of so-called content farms. DW Fact Check looks at how they operate and how users can spot them.
Macron says limiting Ukraine aid would pave way to 'another war'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned that limiting aid to Ukraine would force Kyiv into an "unjust peace" and risk another war. His statement comes as the United States pushes ahead with efforts to negotia
Deadly car bomb blast kills two near Syria’s capital
At least two people, a man and a girl, have been killed in a car bomb blast in Jaramana, near Syria's capital Damascus.
European security plan floated by U.S. would benefit Putin, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States had raised the possibility of a new security framework for Europe as part of efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, warning that Moscow could use such discu
Cargo ships are being sunk here and some say it's all part of Russia's plan
The Black Sea has become a deadly theatre of battle as merchant ships carrying things like grain, chemicals and oil are increasingly caught in the crossfire of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Called 911? A drone may now be the first response
Police departments from New York to North Carolina are facing a shortage of cops - and drones have been made part of the solution. But the rapid rollout of the tech raises fresh questions about privacy and surveillance,
US suggested Ukraine cede parts of Donbas to Russia to become part of NATO
Zelenskyy rejected the possibility of Ukraine committing to neutrality and said he refused to cede territory to Russia.
EU reiterates ‘grave concern’ over Gaza humanitarian crisis as winter approaches
The bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza as weather worsens living conditions.
Myanmar airstrike kills 12 at displacement camp in Rakhine state
A Myanmar military airstrike on a displacement camp in Rakhine state killed 12 people.
EU calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza
The EU said that “Israel must enable the work of the UN and its agencies" after the group was blocked access into Gaza.
Zelensky says US floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership
US negotiators have floated the idea of Ukraine’s potential withdrawal from its eastern region of Donbas in exchange for joining Nato, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, following the latest round of peace talks with Rus