The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Execution of condemned Iranian protester postponed, family told

Family stayed up until dawn waiting for news of Erfan Soltani who was due to be executed on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

Swinney backs UK sanctions against ‘barbaric’ Iran regime

Scotland’s First Minister also called for the situation in Iran to be resolved by its own people amid the potential for US military action.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

Syrian military tells civilians to evacuate contested area east of Aleppo amid rising tensions

Syria’s military has announced it will open a “humanitarian corridor” for civilians to evacuate from an area in Aleppo province

The Independent UK · Jan 14

EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support

The European Union plans to allocate most of a new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Ukraine able to buy weapons from non-European suppliers with €90bn EU loan

Loan will be repaid only if Moscow pays reparations and plan to use Russia’s frozen assets still on table

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

Iran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as death toll in crackdown goes over 2,500

Iran's judiciary chief is signaling fast trials and executions for those detained in nationwide protests

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Iran protests: what we know so far about the spiralling anti-government demonstrations

Protests began over the fall in value of the currency have grown into wider demonstrations and calls for the fall of Iran’s clerical establishment

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14

Ukraine war briefing: Estonia leads with entry ban on Russians who fought in Ukraine

‘We call on other countries to do the same’ says foreign minister; major fires after Ukraine targets Russian drone plant at Taganrog. What we know on day 1,421

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14

Reza Pahlavi Meets With Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Amid Escalating Iran Unrest

U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff met with Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, as protests intensify within the country.

International Business Times · Jan 13

Iran accused of airing nearly 100 forced confessions from protesters

The videos are coming at an unprecedented rate

The Independent UK · Jan 13