Russia reports downing 5 Ukrainian military balloons in Kyiv's latest apparent war innovation The defense ministry also said that three drones were destroyed over the Rostov region, both in southern Russia. World 18 Apr, 2024
Inside Ukraine's covert Center 73, where clandestine missions shape the war behind the frontline Despite having never fully controlled the territory during the six-month counteroffensive, Russia claims it as its own. World 26 Dec, 2023
Israel expects 'long' ground war in Gaza to destroy Hamas and its many tunnels The Israeli military says it only targets militants and accuses Hamas of operating among civilians in an attempt to protect its fighters. World 27 Oct, 2023
NATO summit results in brief: Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to Russia Sending weapons and ammunition to Ukraine and bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank near Russia means more defense spending. World 12 Jul, 2023
United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams The current annual Club World Cup format will continue with a final edition scheduled for December in Saudi Arabia. Sports 25 Jun, 2023
Biden and Scholz: US, Germany in 'lockstep' on Ukraine war Scholz last visited the White House a little more than a year ago, shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine. World 05 Mar, 2023
Failed coup attempt of 2016: Triumph of Türkiye's democratic foundations Six years have passed since the heinous coup attempt planned and carried out by the Fetullahist Terrorist Organisation (FETO). Opinion 15 Jul, 2022
US says NKorea tested ICBM system as leader expands space effort North Korea recently used what would be its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in two secretive launches, likely paving the way for a resumption of long-range tests, U.S. and South Korean officials said. World 11 Mar, 2022
Tanzanian Abdulrazak Gurnah awarded Nobel literature prize Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on Thursday for works that explore the legacies of imperialism on uprooted individuals. World 07 Oct, 2021
Chinese astronauts return after 90 days aboard space station A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after a 90-day stay aboard their nation's first space station in China's longest mission yet. Science and Tech 17 Sep, 2021
Apple delays iPhone photo-scanning plan amid fierce backlash Apple is indefinitely delaying plans to scan iPhones in the US for images of child sexual abuse following an outcry from security and privacy experts who warned the technology could be exploited for other surveillance purposes by hackers and intrusive governments. Science and Tech 04 Sep, 2021
China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. Science and Tech 29 Apr, 2021