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Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
US President Donald Trump has excoriated Ukraine's leader after the country launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia this year, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of his demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
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Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
By Tim Lister and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
By Tim Lister and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump excoriates Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump excoriates Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump excoriates Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump excoriates Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump's demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump slams Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Trump excoriates Zelensky after Ukraine defies US president with major attack on Russia
(CNN) — Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia overnight on Saturday, hitting a key oil terminal in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s demand it stop hitting Russian energy infrastructure. There have been growing tensions between Ukraine and the US in recent days, prompting fears in Kyiv it could lose essential support as it approaches another winter under relentless Russian attack.
Why billions spent on defense haven't shielded Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia spends tens of billions of dollars on defense every year, but is struggling to protect key assets such as airports, refineries and pipelines from missiles and drones fired by Houthi militants from Yemen. Despite acquiring state-of-the-art weapons systems from the United States and Europe and possessing multi-layered air defenses, the kingdom has seen deadly attacks on the main airport serving the capital, Riyadh, over the past week.
Saudi Arabia reports incoming missile as airport in capital remains closed after deadly Houthi attacks
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Saudi airport to remain closed after deadly attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport will remain closed until further notice following a series of deadly attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis, Saudi authorities said Monday, while a notice to air missions (NOTAM) indicated the airport would remain shut until at least October 17.
Decenas de personas en cuarentena tras muerte de una investigadora de un laboratorio ruso a causa de infección desconocida
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Dozens quarantined after researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of 'unknown' infection
Dozens of people were reported to be in isolation after a Russian laboratory worker at an institute dedicated to studying the plague and other infectious diseases died of an undisclosed illness. The researcher, a 28-year-old female laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia, in the town of Shelekhov, died after being diagnosed with a pneumonia of “unknown” origin, according to Rospotrebnadzor, the Russian agency that handles infectious disease.
Saudi-backed forces push against Houthis near key global trade route
Yemeni government forces claimed on Monday to have retaken control of key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital chokepoint for global trade, as they launch a renewed campaign to roll back recent gains made by the Iran-backed Houthi movement.
Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of 'unknown' infection
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died. The incident occurred at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, near Irkutsk, according to Russian state media TASS. It is unclear exactly what was released, according to the state agency that handles infectious disease, Rospotrebnadzor.
Yemen's Saudi-backed government announces major offensive against Iran-backed Houthis
Yemen's Saudi-backed government has announced the beginning of a major military operation to turn back recent advances by the Houthi militant group. Last month, the Iran-backed Houthis carried out a lightning offensive down the Red Sea coast, successfully seizing control of a key port and further putting pressure on the safety of international shipping.
Netanyahu shared new intelligence on Iran's nuclear ambitions with UAE leader, source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed new Israeli intelligence indicating Iran is resuming progress on its nuclear program during a visit to the country on Sunday, an Israeli source with knowledge of the meeting told CNN.
US-Iran tanker attacks signal a dangerous new phase in war
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US-Iran tanker attacks signal a potentially dangerous new phase in war
At least seven oil tankers have been struck in and beyond the Persian Gulf since Tuesday evening local time, as the United States and Iran step up tanker attacks in what could mark a dangerous new phase in the war. The escalation led global oil prices to rise briefly above $100 per barrel for the first time since July. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 2.3% before falling back slightly.
Putin begins talks with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow
(CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with a US delegation in Moscow on Saturday as part of renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin released video showing US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner meeting with Putin at the presidential complex on Saturday afternoon. Welcoming the delegation, Putin acknowledged the difficulty of the talks and expressed his appreciation to Trump for proposing the meeting.
Putin begins talks with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with a US delegation in Moscow on Saturday as part of renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin released video showing US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner meeting with Putin at the presidential complex on Saturday afternoon. Welcoming the delegation, Putin acknowledged the difficulty of the talks and expressed his appreciation to Trump for proposing the meeting.
US military says three Iranian tankers struck in Gulf Original
SNN TV See all topics Email Link Copied! The United States military said Saturday its forces had struck three Iranian crude oil carriers, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships. There was no immediate response from Iran, but state media earlier said that the US had attacked a tanker near the vital oil hub, Kharg Island.
Ukraine racing to develop new interceptors as Russian drones and missiles ravage the country Original
Smoke rises following a Russian air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on August 29, which triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse on the outskirts of the country's capital. Serhii Okunev/AFP/Getty Images See all topics Email Link Copied! Ukraine is urgently trying to develop interceptors capable of countering a new generation of Russian jet-powered drones that have wreaked havoc across the country in recent months.
At least 8 dead and more missing after ferry carrying hundreds capsizes off Cyprus’ northern coast
(CNN) — A rescue operation is underway in the Mediterranean after a passenger ferry carrying nearly 270 people heading from Northern Cyprus to Turkey capsized, killing at least eight people. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said 241 people had been rescued alive, but 18 people are still missing. “Investigation is ongoing. Priority is with the search and rescue but concurrently the police are carrying out their investigation.
At least 8 dead and more missing after ferry carrying hundreds capsizes off Cyprus’ northern coast
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Search and rescue underway after Turkish ferry capsizes off Cyprus, local media reports
CNN See all topics Email Link Copied! A massive search and rescue operation is underway in the Mediterranean after a passenger boat heading from northern Cyprus to Turkey capsized, local media reported. There were nearly 300 people on board the vessel, according to Turkish Cypriot media. The vessel was shown north of the Turkish Cypriot port of Kyrenia on Sunday morning, according to MarineTraffic tracking data, before transmissions of its position ceased.
Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
Russia is likely to mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as it tries to complete the capture of a long-coveted region of east Ukraine In wide-ranging remarks released Sunday, Zelensky said he expected that the Russians would end the year occupying the same amount of Ukrainian territory as at the beginning of the year, despite enormous losses of manpower.
Iran vows to ‘neutralize’ economic war and issues fresh Strait of Hormuz warning
• Economic war: Iran’s top security chief Mohsen Rezaei has vowed to “neutralize the economic war” with the United States. Further details on the United States’ plan to ramp up sanctions against Iran are expected on Monday, when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a news conference. • Strait of Hormuz: Rezaei also threatened to shut down all traffic in the waterway if any of Iran’s neighbors enter President Donald Trump’s economic war.
Iranian women defy efforts by hardliners to enforce wearing of hijab Original
A girl crosses a busy road at the Islamic Revolution Square in Tehran on July 21. Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images See all topics Email Link Copied! A cultural faultline in Iran has re-emerged in recent months amid the turmoil of war and the revamping of the country’s hardline leadership: how and whether to enforce the wearing of the hijab by women.
Iran’s latest warning to the US signals the hardliners are just getting started Original
Members of the Iranian security forces stand guard under a large portrait of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, during a memorial to mark the 40th day since his father, Ali Ayatollah Khamenei, was killed in US-Israeli joint strikes, on April 9, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults of the conflict Original
Smoke billows from the burning Wildberries warehouses following a Ukrainian drone attack, according to the regional governor, in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Koledino, Moscow Region, Russia, on August 16, 2026. Stringer/Reuters See all topics Email Link Copied! Russia says it shot down more than 800 Ukrainian drones overnight in what appears to be among Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks on Russia, with authorities reporting at least six people killed.
Iran’s supreme leader shakes up military leadership as hopes of Hormuz deal fade Original
Zolfaghar and Qadr missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, on July 24. Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu/Getty Images See all topics Email Link Copied! US President Donald Trump has boasted that his war in Iran has led to a “very rational,” “very different,” and “much more reasonable” leadership in Tehran. But the elevation of six hardliners to top security positions this week suggests the Islamic Republic’s new command may be neither moderate nor inclined to compromise.
Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain. The pain is mounting Original
President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One on August 9, 2026 at Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey. Eric Lee/Getty Images See all topics Email Link Copied! Deepening poverty, rising household debt, rampant inflation, hidden unemployment. The indicators for Iran’s economy signal a deepening crisis on multiple fronts – and at least one official news outlet is not shy about reporting it.
Rather than capitulating to the US, Iran toughens its demands over the vital Strait of Hormuz Original
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 22, 2026. Majid-Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters See all topics Email Link Copied! The list of demands from Iran can’t have surprised the White House. Hardliners have been repeating the mantra on a daily basis: the limited agreement in the works with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is not the same as reopening the vital waterway in the way Washington wants.
Rather than capitulating to the US, Iran toughens its demands over the vital Strait of Hormuz
1 day ago The waterway, crucial to global supplies of oil and natural gas, will not open until the United States “corrects its behavior,” the Supreme National Security Council said. Iran’s politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the …
Israel rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
Israel has rejected the latest US plan to move towards the next stage of peace in Gaza, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any Israeli forces withdraw. “Israel rejects the 15-point document,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the beginning of a cabinet meeting Sunday.
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