Ukraine: News
Little-known drone firm jumps 700% on NASDAQ debut
Swarmer Inc., an Austin-based artificial intelligence (AI) drone software firm, witnessed its stock price skyrocket by as much as 700% on its debut Tuesday on NASDAQ.
Oscars: Sean Penn wins Best Supporting Actor but skips ceremony
Hollywood actor Sean Penn won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a military officer in Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged film One Battle After Another.
US lifting Russian oil price cap 'not a good idea'
Germany's Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, has expressed opposition to the United States lifting its price cap on Russian oil.
US spent $11.3B in 1st week of Iran war: Pentagon
The Pentagon has revealed that the US spent an estimated $11.3 billion in the first week of its war against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.
Dubai expats, influencers 'abandoning, euthanizing pets' to escape Iranian strikes
As missile attacks from Iran continue to ravage neighboring Gulf countries, some pet owners in Dubai are abandoning their animals over travel restrictions or relocation costs.
India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil
The United States has granted India a temporary 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil, despite existing restrictions.
'Putin has started WW3, must be stopped': Zelenskyy in interview
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of starting World War III.
Chernobyl nuclear disaster caused DNA mutation in children, study finds
A study has found genetic changes in the children of people exposed to radiation during the 1986 Chernobyl disaster near Pripyat in Ukraine.
Ukraine offers free sperm freezing to soldiers amid demographic crisis
In Ukraine, soldiers are now offered free sperm and egg freezing services as part of a state-funded program to combat the country's demographic crisis.
Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva this week, US to mediate
Senior officials from Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to meet in Switzerland this week for a second round of talks.
Ukrainian civilian casualties in 2025 surged by 26%: Researchers
Civilian casualties in Ukraine due to bombing rose by 26% in 2025, according to the Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), a global conflict monitoring group.
Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to flee country
Former Ukrainian energy minister German Galushchenko was detained on Sunday while trying to leave the country.
Jaishankar cites India's 'strategic autonomy' for oil amid US claims
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed the country's commitment to strategic autonomy, especially in energy procurement.
Indian student missing in US; backpack found near regional park
Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian student at the University of California, Berkeley, has been missing since February 10.
Google says state-sponsored hackers are increasingly targeting defense companies
A recent report by Google has revealed that state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaigns are increasingly targeting defense companies, their hiring processes, and employees.
Suspect in Russian general's shooting detained in Dubai
The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia has announced the detention of a suspect in the shooting of Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a top official of Russia's military intelligence agency.
Wargame shows Russia could capture Lithuanian city in 2 days
A wargame conducted by Germany's Die Welt newspaper and Helmut Schmidt University's German Wargaming Centre has predicted that Russia could capture a key Lithuanian city, Marijampole, in just two days.
Heard nothing from India on stopping oil purchase: Kremlin
The Kremlin has said it has not received any official communication from India about stopping its oil purchases from Russia.
'Unlocks immense opportunities': Modi thanks Trump for tariff reduction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked United States President Donald Trump for reducing tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%.
India-US trade deal finalized; tariffs cut from 25% to 18%
US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade deal with India, following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
How Russian hackers managed to breach Poland's energy grid
Poland's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has revealed that suspected Russian government hackers breached parts of the country's energy grid infrastructure.
Putin won't strike Ukraine cities in harsh winter cold: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week pause in attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities due to the 'extraordinary cold' weather conditions, with temperatures in Kyiv expected to drop to -24°C soon.
Russia invites Ukraine's Zelenskyy for peace talks in Moscow
Russia has reiterated its invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for peace talks in Moscow.
'Very disappointed': US treasury chief blasts Europe over India-EU deal
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has slammed Europe's recent free trade agreement with India.
'Europe can't defend itself without the US': NATO chief
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States.
'US-India share...': Rubio extends Republic Day greetings amid strained ties
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended his greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day.
Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral talks wrap up amid deadly airstrike on Kyiv
Trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have concluded. The two-day negotiations ended without a clear resolution but are set to continue next week in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine-Russia-US talks begin in UAE, Donbas region a sticking point
High-level talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have commenced in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Russia, Ukraine, US hold trilateral peace talks for 1st time
For the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States, Russia, and Ukraine are holding trilateral peace talks.
Ukraine declares energy emergency as Russian attack persists
Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in its energy sector, especially in Kyiv, due to ongoing Russian attacks.
Russia killed over 2,500 Ukrainian civilians in 2025: UN body
The United Nations has reported that 2025 was the deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.
Russia claims US-made jet with Ukrainian Air Force shot down
A Russian military commander has claimed that a United States-made F-16 fighter jet, operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), was shot down.
Russia strikes Ukraine with advanced Oreshnik ballistic missile
On Thursday, Russia launched a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine, marking the first use of this advanced weapon in over a year.
Trump-backed bill now threatens India with 500% tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has expressed support for a bipartisan sanctions bill that could impose tariffs of up to 500% on countries buying Russian oil.
Zelenskyy says peace deal with Russia '90% ready'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that a peace deal to end the war with Russia is "90% ready."
CIA finds 'Ukrainian drone' wasn't targeting Putin's residence
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has reportedly concluded that Ukraine was not aiming for a residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone strike.
Russia releases footage of 'Ukrainian' drone attack on Putin's residence
Russia has released a video claiming it shows the wreckage of a drone shot down near President Vladimir Putin's home in northwest Russia.
Ukraine war: An Instagram post cost this ex-Russian billionaire $9B
Oleg Tinkov, a former Russian banking tycoon, has revealed that an Instagram post criticizing the Ukraine war cost him nearly $9 billion.
PM Modi 'deeply concerned' over Ukraine's alleged Putin residence attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed "deep concern" over reports of an alleged drone attack by Ukraine on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The incident reportedly occurred in the Novgorod region.
Russia-Ukraine deal 'closer than ever': Trump after meeting Zelenskyy
United States President Donald Trump has said that peace talks to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict are "closer than ever before."
North Korea-Russia bound by war's 'blood': Kim tells Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a New Year's message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the deep bond between their nations.