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Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates

Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates

The United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being held

South Korea Maintains Non-Lethal Military Aid to Ukraine Amid North Korea-Russia Cooperation

South Korea Maintains Non-Lethal Military Aid to Ukraine Amid North Korea-Russia Cooperation

South Korea continues to provide non-lethal military aid to Ukraine, focusing on humanitarian and reconstruction support while declining to supply lethal weapons. This decision persists despite the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, which South Korea perceives as a direct threat to its security and a violation of United Nations resolutions. South Korea has previously facilitated the transfer of artillery shells to Ukraine through the United States but has not engaged in direct arms transfers to Kyiv. The South Korean government remains committed to its policy of non-lethal support, citing domestic laws that prohibit the export of lethal weapons to countries in active conflict.

Why the elaborate ruse Trump used in Turkey isn't like other secret presidential trips

Why the elaborate ruse Trump used in Turkey isn't like other secret presidential trips

President Donald Trump's secretive overseas trip out of Turkey in July has raised eyebrows because his advisers went to extraordinary lengths to conceal his whereabouts from the public

U.S. Vice President Requests Ukraine to Halt Attacks on Russian Oil Tankers to Stabilize Markets

U.S. Vice President Requests Ukraine to Halt Attacks on Russian Oil Tankers to Stabilize Markets

The U.S. Vice President, JD Vance, has requested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cease attacks on Russian oil tankers. This request comes amid concerns that such actions could destabilize global oil markets and negatively impact American business interests. The attacks have been targeting tankers transporting oil from Kazakhstan to the Russian port of Novorossiysk. The U.S. administration views the Caspian Pipeline Consortium as a critical energy channel for European markets, providing an alternative to Russian energy supplies. In response to the request, Ukraine has agreed to halt these attacks, as it seeks to maintain good relations with the U.S. and secure necessary military support, including Patriot missile systems.

Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze

Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze

Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days

Ukrainian Drone Operators Excel in U.S. Military Exercises in Germany

Ukrainian Drone Operators Excel in U.S. Military Exercises in Germany

Ukrainian drone operators demonstrated their advanced capabilities during the Combined Resolve exercise in Germany, effectively 'destroying' a U.S. brigade. The exercise, which involved about 3,500 U.S. service members, tested the ability to employ and counter drones. Ukrainian operators from the 412th Nemesis Regiment played a key role, using their combat experience to challenge U.S. forces. The exercise highlighted vulnerabilities in American forces to drone attacks, despite significant investments in drone technologies and countermeasures. The Ukrainian operators' success in the exercise underscores the strategic importance of drones in modern warfare, as they were able to disable American equipment rapidly, necessitating its return to the exercise as new units.

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump

WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - From the beginning, something didn't add up. During the closing hours of the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara in July, U.S.

Baykar's Bayraktar TB2 Drone Revolutionizes Modern Warfare with Cost-Effective Strategy

Baykar's Bayraktar TB2 Drone Revolutionizes Modern Warfare with Cost-Effective Strategy

The Bayraktar TB2, developed by Turkish company Baykar, has become a significant player in modern warfare due to its cost-effectiveness and availability. Unlike more expensive drones like the Reaper, the TB2 offers a cheaper alternative that can still effectively target and destroy military assets such as tanks and artillery. This drone, which first flew in 2014, has been used in various conflicts, including those in Syria, Libya, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Ukraine. Its ability to loiter for extended periods and deliver precision strikes has reshaped military strategies, particularly against opponents lacking advanced air defenses.

U.S. Approves Transfer of M270s and ATACMS to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

U.S. Approves Transfer of M270s and ATACMS to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

The U.S. State Department has authorized Turkey to transfer 12 M270 multiple launch rocket systems and 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles to Ukraine. This decision, published in the Congressional Record, includes additional munitions such as M26 rockets and M509A1 artillery rounds. The transfer aims to bolster Ukraine's defensive and offensive capabilities as it continues to resist Russian aggression. The weapons will be transferred through Turkish, Bulgarian, and U.S. private companies. The move aligns with Turkey's goal to modernize its defense inventory by reducing older equipment. The M270 systems are compatible with Ukraine's existing military assets, enhancing its long-range strike capabilities.

Assad ruled Syria with iron fist before defeat in civil war

Assad ruled Syria with iron fist before defeat in civil war

DAMASCUS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule of Syria ended abruptly in December 2024 following a lightning advance by rebel forces who struck while the Russian and Iranian allies who had backed him through years of civil war were distracted by conflicts elsewhere.

Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says

Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says

The Washington Post reports that President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on an alternate military aircraft due to an Iranian assassination threat

Oil climbs 5% as Iran, US both demand compensation and Hormuz hopes fade

Oil climbs 5% as Iran, US both demand compensation and Hormuz hopes fade

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled 5% higher on Monday after Iran and the United States traded demands for compensation, dimming prospects for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.