War & Conflicts
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War & Conflicts
War & ConflictsRussians strike central Kramatorsk with guided aerial bombs: 12 injured
Russian forces carried out an aerial strike on the centre of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on the evening of 25 May, injuring 12 people. Source: Kramatorsk Mayor Oleksandr Honcharenko ; Donetsk Oblast
War & ConflictsUkraine's General Staff reports Storm Shadow missile strike on Russian forces in Luhansk Oblast
The Ukrainian Air Force used Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles on 25 May to destroy a Russian command and communications post in temporarily occupied Luhansk Oblast. Source: General Staff of t
War & ConflictsThe Russian language is no longer neutral
A man holds a placard during a protest against a controversial "foreign influence" bill in Tbilisi, Georgia, on April 28, 2024. In the first year following Russia's war against Ukraine, a significant
War & Conflicts'Disinformation campaign' — Estonia slams Russia's planned UN court case against Baltic states
Estonian flags on the shoreline of the Baltic Sea in Tallinn, Estonia, on Feb. (Peter Kollanyi/Bloomberg via Getty Images Tallinn on May 25 brushed off Moscow's plans to appeal to the International Co
War & ConflictsCzech police detain Russian Orthodox metropolitan over suspected drug possession
Metropolitan Hilarion, then-chairman of the External Church Relations Department of the Moscow Patriarchate, addresses the media in Moscow on Sept. Metropolitan Hilarion, a scandal-prone retired bisho
War & ConflictsWhat to Make of Morocco’s Most Famous Anti-Colonial Hero?
One hundred years ago this week, Muhammad ibn Abd el-Karim el-Khattabi—better known simply as Abd el-Karim—surrendered, ending his five-year rebellion against Spanish and French colonial forces. In 19
War & ConflictsEurope Is Slowly Getting Ready to Ditch America
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory, the United States’ European allies were initially ready to bend to Trump’s will and accept his unique style of global leadership.
War & ConflictsEurope Is Slowly Getting Ready to Ditch America
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory, the United States’ European allies were initially ready to bend to Trump’s will and accept his unique style of global leadership.
War & ConflictsThe Lessons of Sacrifice
On this Memorial Day, American servicemembers remain deployed across the world. This simple fact makes the day less abstract, more real. Memorial Day is not only about wars filed away in history, but
War & ConflictsThe Political Truths of Literary Friendship
Harold Bloom was anything but a policymaker. The popular literary critic earned his renown for his erudition as a self-described “monster of reading” of literary texts. (Bloom was reputed to be able t
War & ConflictsUkrainian Attack on Village in Bryansk Region
A Ukrainian attack on a village in the Bryansk Region has resulted in one civilian death and injuries. The attack targeted civilians using Grad multiple rocket launchers.
War & ConflictsKiev seeks to whitewash attack on LPR college using media — military expert
Last week, Kiev intensified the activity of its information and psychological operations centers and mobilized Ukrainian media outlets to justify the actions of the Ukrainian military, particularly by
War & ConflictsThree people killed, 18 missing in building collapse in Philippines — GMA News
Three people were killed in the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in the Philippine city of Angeles, GMA News reported. Another 18 people are listed as missing. Authorities said tha
War & ConflictsFive injured in Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Five people were injured in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 24 May. Source: Oleksandr Hanzha , Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Quote: "Five people have been injured.
War & ConflictsRussian Strikes Damage Albanian Ambassador's Residence
Russian strikes on Kyiv damaged the Albanian ambassador's residence. The attack was part of a larger assault on the city.
War & ConflictsKyiv businesses reel after massive overnight attack on region
Ukrainian businesses are reeling after Russia launched a massive barrage of drones and missiles at Kyiv overnight on May 24, causing widespread damage across the capital. Russia launched 90 missiles a
War & ConflictsHunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows
Hunger is being increasingly exploited as a weapon of war with more than 20,000 documented incidents of “food-related violence” in the past eight years, new analysis reveals. Attacks include 1,261 str
War & ConflictsRussian Strike on Funeral
A Russian strike hit a funeral procession in Sumy, killing one and injuring 14. Later attacks injured four more.
War & ConflictsRussians attacking Kyiv, air defence activated
An air-raid warning has been issued in Kyiv on the evening of 23 May due to an attack by Russians UAVs. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ; Tymur Tkachenko , Head of Kyiv City Military
War & ConflictsUS Embassy warns of possible Russian strike
The US Embassy in Kyiv has warned of a possible large-scale Russian airstrike on Ukraine within 24 hours. US citizens are advised to be prepared to shelter.
War & ConflictsRussian Drone Hits Funeral
A Russian drone attacked a funeral procession in Sumy, killing one and injuring nine. The attack occurred during Ukraine's Day of Heroes commemorations.
War & ConflictsRussian drones kill 5, injure 62 across Ukraine, hitting homes, church and cyclist in Kherson
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least five people and injured at least 62 others over the past day, local authorities reported early on May 23, with some of the heaviest attacks recorded in K
War & ConflictsTrump’s About-Face on U.S. Troops in Poland Mystifies Allies
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the United States ’ military presence in Poland , Mexico expanding trade ties with the European Union , and greater collaboration across the Asia-Pa