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February 12, 2026
Ukrainian Olympian Disqualified Over Helmet Honoring Athletes Killed In War

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified at the 2026 Winter Olympics after refusing to remove a helmet honoring athletes killed in Russia's war on Ukraine, which features portraits of more than 20 Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
January 29, 2026
Iranian Doctor Says Medical Staff Arrested For Treating Wounded Protesters

After a wave of state violence against antigovernment protesters left thousands dead and wounded, reports have emerged of authorities raiding hospitals to arrest victims seeking treatment. One doctor said that the physicians providing care have also been arrested or threatened by security forces.
January 21, 2026
In Davos, Trump Repeats Case For Greenland, But Disavows Use Of Force

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump again argued that the United States should acquire Greenland, saying it would enhance the security of NATO. A political analyst warned the Greenland debate is distracting from Ukraine and is likely welcomed by Russia.
January 13, 2026
Images From Tehran Morgue Reveal Scale Of Deadly Crackdown

Videos shared online on January 13 show vast numbers of body bags at the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Center in Tehran, indicating the scale of a brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. The person who shared the videos said they traveled 1,000 kilometers to bypass Iran's Internet blackout.
January 08, 2026
WATCH: Protesters Rip Apart Iranian Flag

As nationwide protests continued for an 11th night across Iran, protesters in Mashhad tore down the national flag and ripped it to shreds.
December 26, 2025
Kyiv Residents Skeptical As Zelenskyy Signals Possible Talks With Trump On Ending War

Residents of Kyiv expressed little hope on December 26 that a potential meeting between the Ukrainian and US presidents would bring a breakthrough after nearly four years of war, even as both Washington and Moscow step up diplomatic contacts.
December 16, 2025
Ukraine Claims Undersea Strike On Russian Submarine, Prompting Denial From Moscow

Ukraine's security services released video of a purported underwater drone attack on a Russian submarine moored at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. Russia countered with its own video, saying the submarine in question had not been damaged.
December 13, 2025
Belarus Releases 123 Political Prisoners In Deal With US

Dozens of Belarusians imprisoned for their political activity were freed on December 13 as US officials announced plans to ease sanctions on Minsk. The freed prisoners included Ales Byalyatski, a human rights defender and Nobel laureate, and Maryya Kalesnikava, a prominent opposition leader.
November 17, 2025
Iran Weather Swings From Drought To Floods After Cloud-Seeding

Iran Weather Swings From Drought To Floods After Cloud-Seeding
November 07, 2025
Central Asian Leaders Seal Trade Deals At White House Summit

At a summit in Washington between the presidents of five Central Asian countries and US President Donald Trump, officials announced a slew of trade deals cementing US investment in the region. Trump also announced that Kazakhstan had agreed to join the Abraham Accords.
October 24, 2025
Ukrainian Drone Slams Into Moscow Suburb Apartment

The moment that a Ukrainian drone slammed into an apartment block in a Moscow suburb was captured by a surveillance camera.
October 17, 2025
Zelenskyy Pushes For Tomahawk Missiles As Trump Makes No Promises

US President Donald Trump welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on October 17. Zelenskyy suggested swapping Ukrainian drone technology in return for its long-range Tomahawk missiles, but Trump did not make any concrete offers to provide the military aid Ukraine is seeking.
October 13, 2025
Key Oil Depot In Russian-Occupied Crimea Burns After Ukrainian Air Strikes; Odesa Also Hit By Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes hit a Russian-operated oil terminal in the Crimean city of Feodosia on October 13, causing massive fires. The key energy resource -- the largest oil storage and shipment hub on the occupied peninsula -- sustained heavy damage, with multiple fires reported.
September 04, 2025
Zelenskyy, Macron Say Allies Agree On Post-War Security Guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and other Western leaders in Paris to discuss plans for Ukraine's post-war security. Macron said that 26 countries had agreed to provide security guarantees for Ukraine.
August 30, 2025
Ukrainian Police Seeking Suspect In Killing Of Former Parliament Speaker

Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy was gunned down on a Lviv street on August 30, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed. The shooting took place around noon and Parubiy died on the scene from his injuries, according to police. The shooter remains at large.
August 24, 2025
Canadian PM Carney Pledges Aid To Ukraine, 'Would Not Exclude Troops'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv as Ukraine marked its Independence Day on August 24. Carney pledged 2 billion Canadian dollars in military aid for Ukraine, and said that no decisions about Ukraine should be made without its participation.
August 19, 2025
As US, Europe Offer Security Support, Zelenskyy 'Benefits Politically'

Ukraine’s allies pledged their support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at talks in Washington, though the details remain vague. According to one foreign policy analyst, the offers of Western security guarantees will strengthen Zelenskyy's position in future peace talks.
August 18, 2025
Welcoming Zelenskyy To White House, Trump Speaks Of Potential 'Trilat' With Putin

US President Donald Trump welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on August 18. Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be expecting a call soon and raised the possibility of a trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting.
August 16, 2025
US-Russia Summit Ends With Talk Of 'Understanding' But 'No Deal'

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended in Alaska without clear steps toward Trump's stated goal: a cease-fire in Ukraine. While the summit appeared to yield no concrete results, one political observer said the meeting worked to Putin's advantage.
July 14, 2025
Trump 'Very Disappointed' In Putin, Issues New Ultimatum On Cease-Fire

US President Donald Trump threatened Russia with "severe" tariffs if there is no cease-fire agreement between Kyiv and Moscow within 50 days. Trump spoke at a news conference with NATO leader Mark Rutte, where he also announced plans to supply military hardware to Ukraine, to be paid for by NATO.

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