Attacks show Pakistan faces two insurgencies on two fronts

Following are some recent deadly attacks in Pakistan, where the government is facing insurgencies on two fronts - militant attacks in the northwest and a growing separatist insurgency in the south....

Two top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead by motorbike killers

Two top aides of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada were shot dead after being ambushed by gunmen on a motorbike in a daytime attack in the city center on Tuesday.  Tap for the full brief.

Philippines, US hold joint maritime drills in South China Sea

Coast Guard vessels of the Philippines and the United States have taken part for the first time in joint maritime exercises with naval and air force units in the contested South China Sea, Manila's...

Russia opens criminal case against journalist critical of Ukraine war

Russia's Investigative Committee said on Tuesday that it had launched criminal proceedings against a prominent journalist who heads a publication in neighbouring Latvia providing critical coverage ...

Iran parliament approves strategic pact with Russia

Iran's parliament approved a 20-year strategic partnership on Wednesday between Moscow and Tehran, state media reported. The agreement represents a deepening of bilateral ties — including closer de...

EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for US

The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for the United States to join them, a day after President Donald Trump spoke to Vladimir Putin without winning a...

US seeks return of nine Americans jailed in Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a possible prisoner exchange involving nine people from each side during a phone call on Monday, according to Kremlin fore...

Amid India tensions, Pakistan promotes army chief to field marshal for first time in 60 years

Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir will be promoted to the rank of field marshal, the prime minister's office said in a statement on Tuesday, the first time in almost 60 years that a general ...

Italy, US bolster cooperation for recovery of missing WWII soldiers

Italy and the U.S. signed a memorandum to improve recovery operations for American military personnel who went missing in action in World War II and were never accounted for, a statement said Tuesd...

Sudan accuses UAE of May 4 drone attacks on Port Sudan

Sudan said the United Arab Emirates was responsible for an attack on Port Sudan this month, accusing the Gulf state for the first time of direct military intervention in a war between the Sudanese ...

Poland to try suspect in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskiy

Polish authorities have indicted a man charged with planning to help Russian foreign intelligence services prepare a possible attempt to assassinate Ukraine's president, prosecutors said on Tuesday...

Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country's year-long withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government said...

Russia plans to launch intercontinental ballistic missile, Kyiv says

Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Sunday Russia planned to conduct a "training and combat" launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile to intimidate Ukraine and the West. Tap for t...

Syria sets deadline for “small groups” to join defense ministry

Syria's defense minister called on small armed groups that have yet to merge with the security apparatus to do so within 10 days or face unspecified measures — in an effort to consolidate authority...

Former US President Biden diagnosed with “aggressive” prostate cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday. Tap for the full brief.