Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus
Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.

Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.






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US Vice President JD Vance says the US is prepared to take military action if Iran does not agree to a nuclear deal
Vladimir Putin’s arrival was announced just a day after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing.

Israeli naval forces are accused of firing ‘rubber bullets’ at activists on board the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.

Qatar’s foreign ministry says more time is needed for US-Iran negotiations.
The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.

Iraqi security forces have launched sweeping operations in the country’s western desert.
Gulf states push Donald Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran, which prompted regional attacks.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says country is not a threat, but will defend itself from aggression if necessary.
Tehran and Washington exchange proposals via Pakistan as military escalation increasingly shadows diplomatic efforts.
Israeli forces had been preparing the makeshift sites in western Iraq since late 2024, the US newspaper reported.