Iran and U.S. trade strikes as deal to end war remains elusive

01/06/2026 11:54 Washington Post

U.S. Central Command said it targeted Iranian sites overlooking the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and Kuwait's military on Monday said it was responding to retaliatory airstrikes.

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Ukraine turns real-life kills into video game thrills for drone pilots

Kyiv says the Army of Drones Bonus system, in which points may be redeemed for weapons, is the first of its kind anywhere....

31/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

Some Iranians abroad say they’d fight for the regime. Others want to topple it.

Members of the diaspora in Iraq, from Sunni Muslim Kurds in the north to Shiite Persians in the south, are as divided over the war as Iranians back home....

30/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

After a brutal winter, Ukraine’s drones are breaking Russian defenses

Russia’s advance has suddenly stalled, and Ukraine is fighting on its own terms — a comeback credited to Kyiv’s efforts to steadily strengthen the capabilities of its UAVs....

29/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

A condemnation of Putin in glitzy Cannes still angers Ukrainians besieged by war

Andrei Zvyagintsev urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the “bloodbath” — but in Ukraine his remarks elicited ridicule and frustration....

28/05/2026 10:51 Washington Post

Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran

The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war....

26/05/2026 11:58 Washington Post

As new Iran deal faces sharp criticism, Trump seeks to widen Abraham Accords

GOP lawmakers warned against concessions to Iran in any deal to end the war, while doubts greeted Trump’s push to expand pacts between Israel and Muslim-majority nations....

25/05/2026 19:07 Washington Post

Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile

At least two people died in Kyiv, which faced the brunt of the attack, Ukrainian officials said. It was one of the biggest overnight aerial assaults since the beginning of Russia's invasion....

24/05/2026 16:06 Washington Post

As U.S. war redraws Middle East, Turkey braces for rivalry with Israel

Amid the unpredictability of President Trump's Middle East policies, Turkey is calling for “regional ownership” and pursuing new security pacts....

21/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

Putin, Xi signal unity but fail to reach deal on pipeline sought by Russia

The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could carry 50 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas annually to China....

20/05/2026 15:22 Washington Post

Admiral accuses lawmaker of ‘inappropriate’ remark at Iran war hearing

Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, appeared frustrated with questions from House Democrats who pressed him on a range of issues about the conflict....

19/05/2026 21:09 Washington Post

As Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-U.S. alliance

Back-to-back visits to Beijing by the American and Russian presidents are highlighting how China's Xi Jinping is the world leader to be reckoned with and courted....

19/05/2026 19:33 Washington Post

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing 3

The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes....

17/05/2026 20:46 Washington Post

Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president

A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy....

16/05/2026 10:00 Washington Post

Tumultuous, bloody week unfolds in Ukraine and Russia after brief ceasefire

A Russian airstrike on a Kyiv apartment complex that killed at least 24 people and a Ukrainian strike on residential buildings and an oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, suggested no end is in sight to the war....

15/05/2026 14:46 Washington Post

In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won.

A soldier taught a 12-year-old how to disable the fiber-optic drones that Russia has been using to hunt Ukrainian civilians in a campaign the U.N. has labeled a war crime....

15/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’

China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals....

14/05/2026 19:07 Washington Post

Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones

Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones headed for Russia crossed into her country, sparking concerns about its defenses....

14/05/2026 14:35 Washington Post

Putin remark on war ‘coming to a close’ points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say

The Russian president is facing pressure not only from a stalemate on the battlefield but also from a battered economy that is fueling discontent....

14/05/2026 11:32 Washington Post

China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds

A confidential assessment, circulating as President Donald Trump begins his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, shows shifts in several key areas of competition....

14/05/2026 04:10 Washington Post

Hezbollah’s unjammable drones pose new threat to Israel

The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran....

13/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

As the Kremlin throttles internet access, Russians find scrappy work-arounds

As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet....

13/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

As Iran war hits U.S. weapons stocks, allies fear impact on Ukraine

European partners question viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as weeks of war with Iran deplete U.S. supplies of critical weapons....

12/05/2026 09:32 Washington Post

Spring in Ukraine means the return of blooms, battles and wartime tourists

In Ukraine, specialized tour guides are ready for a small but unstoppable flow of visitors who ignore blunt travel advisories....

10/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

Iran war threatens the dream of a post-oil economy in the Gulf

The conflict is not only sapping oil revenue, but also Gulf states’ efforts to expand their economies beyond it....

10/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

Iran war is crushing Asia’s farmers, threatening global food supply

High prices of fuel, fertilizer and other essentials are forcing farmers in Thailand and elsewhere to skip a planting season to avoid losing money on their harvests....

09/05/2026 09:00 Washington Post

U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged tankers as tensions continue amid ceasefire

The Trump administration said it was anticipating a reply from Tehran on its latest terms for ending the war. Iran said the U.S. proposal is still under review....

09/05/2026 07:54 Washington Post

Russia, Ukraine agree to truce and prisoner exchange amid WWII observance

Trump announced the three-day halt in fighting, which coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations....

08/05/2026 21:19 Washington Post

Rubio charms in Rome, but he says Trump’s verbal attacks may continue

The secretary of state held warm meetings with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV after the president’s repeated criticism of both leaders....

08/05/2026 15:53 Washington Post

U.S. strikes Iran in response to attacks on warships, military says

The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities....

08/05/2026 00:46 Washington Post

Aides cite friendly meeting as Rubio aims to mend U.S. ties with Pope Leo

Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Donald Trump’s attacks on Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran....

07/05/2026 21:22 Washington Post

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