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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arriving at Tel Aviv District Court during corruption trial proceedings

Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial Reaches Critical Turning Point, Final Phase of Testimony Nears End

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a Tel Aviv courtroom on Monday as the testimony phase of his long-running corruption proceedings approached a decisive milestone, marking another dramatic chapter in a political

May 11, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Oil tankers waiting near the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict

Hormuz Crisis Enters Dangerous Phase, Trump Rejects Iran Response

Donald Trump’s blunt rejection of Iran’s latest proposal to end the war sent oil markets sharply higher on Monday and reignited fears that the global economy is drifting toward a prolonged energy

May 11, 2026

Business·Conflicts, Military and War·Economy·News

Ukrainian drone warfare intensifies as Russia accuses Kyiv of thousands of attacks during ceasefire

Ukraine Launches 6,331 Drone Strikes in 24 Hours, Russia Accuses Kyiv of Escalating Ceasefire Violations

The war in Ukraine entered another dangerous phase on Saturday after the Russian Defense Ministry accused Ukrainian forces of launching 6,331 drone strikes and 676 artillery attacks against Russian military positions within

May 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian Ambassador Nikolay Nozdrev says Russia-Japan relations have entered an Ice Age amid Western sanctions tensions

Russia Says Ties With Japan Have Entered ‘Ice Age,’ Tokyo Deepens Anti-Moscow Alignment

The relationship between Russia and Japan has entered what Moscow now describes as an “Ice Age,” marking one of the lowest points in bilateral ties since the end of World War II

May 11, 2026

News

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner expected in Moscow as Russia and the US continue diplomatic talks over Ukraine

Kremlin Signals New Moscow Talks, Trump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Expected in Russia Soon

The Kremlin has signaled that another round of high-level contacts between Moscow and Washington may be imminent, with senior Russian officials confirming that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected

May 11, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Iran responds to US peace proposal through Pakistan amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Iran Sends Response to US Peace Proposal Through Pakistan, Hormuz Attaks Threaten Fragile Ceasefire

Iran has formally delivered its response to a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the escalating Middle East conflict, using Pakistan as the main diplomatic intermediary in what is becoming one of the

May 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Drone warfare intensifies between Russia and Ukraine during ceasefire collapse

Russia Accuses Ukraine of 23,802 Ceasefire Violations as Drone and Artillery Attacks Intensify

Russia’s Defense Ministry on Monday accused Ukrainian forces of violating a temporary ceasefire nearly 24,000 times over a three-day period, alleging a massive escalation of drone warfare and artillery attacks across the

May 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War

Hungary signals continued reliance on Russian energy supplies despite growing EU sanctions pressure

Hungary Refuses to Cut Russian Energy Ties, EU Pushes Harder Against Moscow

Hungary’s incoming economy and energy minister, István Kapitány, has declared that Budapest will not abandon Russian energy imports, delivering one of the clearest signs yet that the country’s new leadership intends to

May 11, 2026

News

European Union allocates billions in military funding for Ukraine

EU to Spend Nearly $7 Billion on Weapons for Ukraine in Major Escalation of Military Support

The European Commission confirmed Monday that nearly $7 billion from the first tranche of its sweeping €90 billion Ukraine assistance package will be directed toward weapons procurement and military support, underscoring the

May 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

German and Ukrainian officials discuss joint drone production projects in Kiev

Pistorius Arrives in Kiev for Secret Talks on German-Ukrainian Arms Cooperation

Germany’s defense minister, Boris Pistorius, arrived in Kiev on Monday for a previously undisclosed visit centered on expanding German-Ukrainian weapons cooperation, with drone production and defense industry partnerships emerging as the main

May 11, 2026

News

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Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial Reaches Critical Turning Point, Final Phase of Testimony Nears End

Hormuz Crisis Enters Dangerous Phase, Trump Rejects Iran Response

Ukraine Launches 6,331 Drone Strikes in 24 Hours, Russia Accuses Kyiv of Escalating Ceasefire Violations

Russia Says Ties With Japan Have Entered ‘Ice Age,’ Tokyo Deepens Anti-Moscow Alignment

Kremlin Signals New Moscow Talks, Trump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Expected in Russia Soon

Iran Sends Response to US Peace Proposal Through Pakistan, Hormuz Attaks Threaten Fragile Ceasefire

Russia Accuses Ukraine of 23,802 Ceasefire Violations as Drone and Artillery Attacks Intensify

Hungary Refuses to Cut Russian Energy Ties, EU Pushes Harder Against Moscow

EU to Spend Nearly $7 Billion on Weapons for Ukraine in Major Escalation of Military Support

Pistorius Arrives in Kiev for Secret Talks on German-Ukrainian Arms Cooperation

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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