Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Ukraine
Missiles and drones struck the cities of Kyiv and Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. At least 10 people were killed.
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Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action
A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.
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When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes for a dangerous neighbor.
Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
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Hegseth’s Message to Asian Partners: Do More to Get More
At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders how they could get to “the front of the line” for U.S. assistance.
U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List
Israel has denied the accusations and condemned the report, which listed dozens of countries and nonstate groups as “credibly suspected” of patterns of rape and sexual violence.
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Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.
Romania
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
NATO condemned “Russia’s recklessness” and confirmed that it was in touch with the Romanian authorities.
Defense and Military Forces
Israel Continues Its Escalation in Lebanon With New Evacuation Warnings
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation warnings for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.