The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

‘How will I give birth?’: Dangers of a Gaza pregnancy amid Israeli bombing

Gaza has 50,000 pregnant women who lack treatment, access to doctors and adequate healthcare centres.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023

Russia's plan to relocate its Black Sea naval base from Crimea is priceless for Ukraine's morale

With Russia on the offensive around Avdiivka in the east of Ukraine, most commentators’ attention is once again focused on the battlefield on land. But it’s also crucial to keep a close watch on what is happening in the Black Sea.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023

Turkey’s Erdogan scraps Israel trip over ‘inhumane’ Gaza war

Turkish president says Palestinians in Gaza are suffering ‘collective punishment’, defends Hamas as ‘liberators’.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023

How Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza would play out – and why it will fail

The IDF’s ‘three-phase’ operation would increase Hamas’s influence in the region rather than extinguishing it, says Paul Rogers, emeritus professor of peace studies at Bradford University

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

German Cabinet approves legislation meant to ease deportations of rejected asylum-seekers

The German Cabinet has approved legislation that is intended to ease deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Russia prepares to withdraw from nuclear test ban treaty

The bill to revoke ratification of landmark ban on nuclear weapons testing now needs final approval by President Putin.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 19

As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 19th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023

Zelensky vows to keep up pressure on Crimea: ‘This is historic achievement’

‘We have not yet gained full fire control over Crimea and surrounding waters, but we will’

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah holds talks with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has met with top Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad officials

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Despite their rhetoric, neither Iran nor Hezbollah want an escalation of war in the Middle East. Here’s why

A Lebanese front is unlikely: it wouldn’t be in Iran’s interests, as it would probably spark US intervention, says Lina Khatib, director of the Soas Middle East Institute

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023