The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Firms court Asian militaries spending ​to counter China, as US says drone

Bangkok Post · Jun 19

US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel

AAP · Jun 18

JD Vance Takes Aim At Israeli Officials Over Criticism Of Iran Deal: 'Wake Up'

Vice President JD Vance took aim at Israel over discontent with the memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Jun 18

Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz

As US lifts its blockade, Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war

AAP · Jun 18

Netanyahu vows that Israeli forces will stay in southern Lebanon as long as Israel requires it

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel's military will stay in southern Lebanon, where it has occupied up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the border

AAP · Jun 18

Netanyahu Says Israeli Troops Will Stay In Lebanon As Long As Needed Despite Iranian Pressure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that troops will stay in southern Lebanon as along as needed as Iran claims a withdrawal is an instrumental part of the deal with the U.S.

International Business Times · Jun 18

What did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack?

Mass drone strike on capital brought the war to Russians, but Ukrainians will be braced for Kremlin’s response

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Ukraine Launches Major Strikes On Moscow, Hitting Key Oil Refinery

Ukraine launched what appears to be its largest strike on Moscow yet, hitting a major oil refinery.

International Business Times · Jun 18

The European Union has quietly sought to reopen communication with Russia

EU officials say that the European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 18