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Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro after US indictment over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue plane shootdown

US Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown in Dramatic Escalation Against Cuba

Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro has been indicted by the United States in one of the most dramatic escalations in US-Cuba tensions since the end of the Cold War, with the Trump

May 21, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Modi’s Melody Moment: A One-Rupee Toffee Shakes Dalal Street, Captivates Rome, and Puts India on the Global Confectionery Map

ROME — It began with a packet of toffees and a shared laugh at the foot of the Colosseum. By the time the video finished its journey across social media platforms on

May 21, 2026

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US armored brigade combat vehicles deployed in Poland under NATO operations

JD Vance Denies US Troop Cut in Poland, NATO Anxiety Grows Over Delayed 4,000-Soldier Deployment

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday rejected reports claiming Washington had reduced its military presence in Poland by 4,000 troops, insisting the Pentagon had merely postponed a scheduled rotation rather than

May 20, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Austria plans four satellites as Europe expands orbital defense and military space capabilities

Austria Plans to Launch 4 Satellites Next Year

Austria is rapidly expanding its role in Europe’s evolving space security landscape with plans to launch four satellites next year, marking one of the country’s most ambitious technological and defense initiatives in

May 20, 2026

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Delegates attend a UN Human Rights Council session amid Russian accusations over blocked witnesses to alleged Kiev crimes

Russia Alleges UN Bias Over Accreditation of Witnesses in Ukraine Conflict

The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the United Nations of preventing witnesses and volunteer organizations from participating in international meetings where they could present testimony related to alleged crimes committed by the

May 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Pentagon report blames Ukraine peace deadlock on Zelensky territorial stance

Pentagon Report Signals Russia’s Battlefield Dominance, Ukraine Faces Growing Military Strain

A Pentagon-linked report submitted to the US Congress has acknowledged that Russia continues to maintain strategic and operational superiority over Ukrainian forces, reinforcing mounting concerns inside Washington and NATO that the conflict

May 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukrainian pilots train on US-made F-16 fighter jets during NATO military exercises in Europe

US Expands F-16 Pilot Training for Ukraine, NATO Deepens Military Role

The United States is continuing to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets while expanding advanced battlefield instruction programs for Kiev’s military forces across Europe, according to a new Pentagon inspector

May 19, 2026

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US Congress approves billions in Ukraine war funding under Operation Atlantic Resolve

US Congress Approves $195 Billion for Ukraine Since 2022, War Spending Faces Growing Scrutiny

The United States Congress has appropriated nearly $195 billion for Ukraine-related operations and assistance since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, according to a new oversight report that is

May 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Economy·News

Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin amid stalled Ukraine peace negotiations

Pentagon Blames Zelensky’s Refusal to Surrender Territory for Deadlock in Ukraine Peace Talks

The war in Ukraine has entered another dangerous diplomatic stalemate after a new report linked to the US Department of War acknowledged that negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv remain frozen over territorial

May 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil at the G7 summit warning about China’s dominance over rare earth and critical mineral supply chains

Germany Demands Urgent G7 Action, China Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals

Germany warned fellow G7 powers on Monday that Western economies are running out of time to reduce their dangerous dependence on China for critical minerals and rare earth supplies, escalating fears that

May 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News