NATO allies accuse Russia of deliberate drone incursion to test readiness

Russian diva condemns Putin’s war on Ukraine in first interview since exile

Alla Pugacheva, Russia’s “prima donna,” dominated the Soviet music scene and gave her first interview since being forced into exile after the invasion of Ukraine....

China and Russia sign more deals, but Beijing keeps the upper hand

Russia and China deepened their “friendship without limits” but Vladimir Putin didn’t get everything he wanted, underscoring his junior status in the partnership....

Inside India’s hidden war against one of the world’s oldest insurgencies

As the Indian government escalates its campaign against Maoist rebels, villagers say the issues underlying the insurgency remain unresolved....

NATO says it scrambled fighter jets, shot down Russian drones over Poland

The military called the breach of Poland’s airspace “unprecedented,” and it triggered a request by Warsaw to consult with fellow NATO members....

What to know as Poland invokes NATO Article 4, citing Russian drone violation

Poland accused Russia of violating its airspace 19 times overnight, during its bombardment of neighboring Ukraine. Moscow denies the drones are Russian....

Israel says it’s bombing its way to peace. The region fears more chaos.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike on Doha could “open the door to an end of the war.” Nobody in the region is buying it....

Elizabeth Tsurkov, Princeton student held captive in Iraq, is released, Trump says

Israeli-Russian dual citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in 2023 by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, and Trump said she has been moved to the U.S. embassy there....

Israeli strike targeting Hamas in Qatar ‘does not advance Israel or America’s goals,’ Trump says

Qatar’s prime minister said the country would continue to seek a diplomatic resolution to the war in Gaza, despite the strike....

White House says it warned Qatar officials ahead of Israeli attack

Russia strikes eastern Ukraine village, killing 25, many retirees

Since June, Russia has attacked Ukrainian cities nightly, launching at times hundreds of attack drones and dozens of missiles and killing hundreds of civilians....

Russia bombs Ukraine almost every night. This is what it sounds like.

This summer the Kremlin’s air campaign killed 518 civilians with a record 11,739 drones and 433 missiles, an analysis by The Washington Post found....

Russia’s largest-ever air attack on Ukraine burns Kyiv government building

Russia unleashed a massive air assault on Ukraine early Sunday, setting the main government building in Kyiv ablaze for the first time during the war....

Germany’s latest prep for war: A national ravioli reserve

Wary of a warmongering Russia, Germany is refitting its military, buying weapons, recruiting soldiers and also contemplating new strategic reserves of canned food....

Russian comedians try for laughs amid dangers of making the wrong joke

The wartime crackdown has all but destroyed the once-vibrant stand-up comedy scene, but some persevere and live in fear of going viral and being denounced....

Sanctions on Palestinian rights groups expand Trump’s fight with ICC

Analysts say the designations of three rights groups could impede the court’s efforts to gather evidence of Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza....

Israel backs off talk of annexing West Bank after UAE warning

The Emiratis, who signed a peace deal with Israel in 2020, have warned publicly and privately that annexing the Palestinian territory would cross a red line....

The world wants Ukraine’s cutting-edge drones, but they aren’t yet for sale

Kyiv says it needs all its drones for the battlefield, but manufacturers insist the foreign revenue from exports would let them expand their production....

Putin threatens any troops sent to Ukraine as Europe readies postwar force

Moscow, which has interfered several times in Ukraine despite past agreements, said no security guarantees should be needed if a peace deal is signed....

Defense Dept. warns Venezuela after its jets buzz U.S. Navy destroyer

The department accused Venezuela of trying to interfere with counternarcotics operations two days after the U.S. announced a deadly strike on an alleged drug vessel....

Encouraged by Trump, Europeans agree to send troops to secure postwar Ukraine

After meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris, and a call with President Trump, European leaders said 26 nations had agreed to provide security guarantees....

Who wants to live forever? Xi and Putin, apparently.

In a conversation caught on a hot mic, the leaders of China and Russia chatted about human longevity, organ replacement surgery and the possibility of living to 150....

Inside the Trump team’s conflicting efforts to mend ties with India

Escalating anti-India rhetoric from Donald Trump and his top economic adviser has led to deepening anger in New Delhi, which is expanding outreach to Russia and China....

Limo rides, hugs and gas deal promises: Putin riding high after China visit

Putin left China with pledges of further support from North Korea and talk of a lucrative pipeline deal with Beijing that has long been a goal....

Thanks to Trump, China claims mantle of the post-World War II order

Trump has plunged the world into an uncertain era of economic coercion and combat — one where many countries may see the merits in taking China’s side....

China’s Xi, flanked by Putin and Kim, shows off ‘new generation’ weapons

As Xi Jinping declared China as a nation “never intimidated by bullies,” President Trump urged him to acknowledge the United States’ support in winning World War II....

Here are countries that recognize a Palestinian state — or may do so soon

Anger over Israel’s war in Gaza has left it increasingly isolated, as Belgium becomes the latest country to move toward recognizing Palestinian statehood....

On WWII anniversary, China seeks to erase U.S. role in victory

As it celebrates the 80th anniversary of Japanese surrender, China is trying to recast wartime history by downplaying U.S. help while emphasizing Moscow’s role....

China tries to use Trump turmoil to unite leaders against U.S.-led order

Twenty leaders — including from Russia, Iran and India — are in China for a summit designed to promote Beijing as a reliable counterweight to the U.S....

Borscht from the sky: Ukraine uses drones to resupply trench-bound troops

On the front lines of Ukraine’s grinding trench war, some drones hunt soldiers, but others bring them vital supplies....

Putin heads to China to shore up trading partners as economic pressure rises

Trump’s tariffs on India to discourage it from buying Russian oil could have a severe impact on the already stretched budget as the economy reaches a decision point....