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At first, Ukraine suggested purchasing Poland’s outdated MiG-29 fighter jets rather than exchanging them. Later, however, Kyiv proposed a different approach — swapping the aircraft for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This was stated by Poland’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Paulina Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, according to PAP. She explained that Ukraine has already submitted a detailed proposal outlining which UAVs it is prepared to supply to Warsaw in return for the jets. The Polish side is currently

Fast bowler Jayden Seales collected his fourth five-wicket haul as the West Indies secured a commanding 90-run win over Pakistan in the first Test at Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. Holding a slim 29-run advantage after the first innings, the West Indies were dismissed for 181 in their second effort, setting Pakistan a target of 211 on Tuesday, the fourth day of the match. Match Summary Seales (5-20), supported by his fellow quicks, delivered an outstanding pace performance at the Brian Lara

Iran had been weighing the possibility of launching a missile strike on a Ukrainian seaport in response to a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. However, intensive diplomatic efforts have so far helped to ease tensions and prevent further escalation. This was reported by The New York Times, citing statements from European and Iranian officials. "Some sources said they expected Iran to fire a ballistic missile with a small warhead at Ukraine as a symbolic move that

Sixty Palestinian detainees released by Israel arrived in Gaza in a visibly weakened state, reaching a hospital in Khan Younis exhausted, wounded and, in some instances, unable to stand on their own. On Monday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) transported the men to Nasser Medical Complex for medical checks, where families and healthcare workers gathered to welcome them back. Recommended Stories • list 1 of 3‘Back from the dead’: The continuing anguish over Gaza’s 9,500

Rampur, India – In the sweltering heat of July, more than 100 people sit cross-legged on woven mats, chanting slogans and waving the Indian flag in a small town in northern India. About 200km (132 miles) from New Delhi — where student-led protests over education reforms recently compelled a federal minister to resign — students, alumni and local residents have launched an indefinite sit-in. They are protesting a proposed plan to demolish 38 of the 40 buildings that make up Mohammad Ali Jauhar

To move toward an agreement that would end the war in Ukraine, it is necessary to introduce “new ideas” into the discussion. This was stated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio following his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. According to Rubio, the proposals that have been presented so far “were not acceptable to Ukraine at the time, and I do not believe they would be acceptable now; in fact, they are likely to be even less acceptable today.” “If peace is to be achieved,

Tensions in the Middle East intensified after two oil tankers transporting Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday. The move followed an announcement by Yemen’s Houthi group declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. The shutdown of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a vital passage linking the Red Sea with the Indian Ocean, has added new strain to global shipping lanes. This comes as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains unstable amid the continuing US-Israel conflict

Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election, as one of Africa’s smallest nations aims to reinforce its record as a stable democracy. The National Election Commission reports that roughly 142,000 citizens are registered to cast ballots in the island state, with about 15% of eligible voters residing abroad. Since achieving independence from Portugal in 1975, the country, located off the western coast of Africa, has earned recognition for holding calm

During a sweeping reshuffle of Ukraine’s government, Defense Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov was dismissed from his post despite a period marked by notable military achievements — a move that has triggered public demonstrations and unease within the armed forces. The 35-year-old Fedorov earned recognition for his forward-thinking use of technology and new recruitment strategies, though his methods reportedly created friction within parts of Ukraine’s defense leadership. He strongly backed Ukrainian

At least 51 people have died and over one million residents have been impacted by days of relentless rainfall across Bangladesh. Severe flash floods and landslides have destroyed homes and displaced thousands in many regions of the country, including the capital city, Dhaka. More than half of the confirmed fatalities have been recorded in Cox's Bazar, an area that hosts a large Rohingya refugee community. In that district last week, several students and a teacher lost their lives after

A massive blaze ripped through a bar in Bangkok late on Sunday night, claiming the lives of at least 27 people and leaving 22 others in critical condition. The fire reportedly began near the stage area of the venue in the bustling Chatuchak district. It quickly spread throughout the premises, cutting off electricity and filling the space with thick smoke, according to witnesses. Videos shared on social media captured scenes of chaos, with terrified patrons screaming as they rushed toward the

The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal lineup has been finalized following an intense round of 16 filled with dramatic comebacks, penalty shootouts, and surprising results. France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland have advanced to the final eight, setting up four high-profile quarterfinal clashes to be staged across the United States. Beyond the action on the field, the competition continues to face controversy. Egypt has accused officials of bias after its narrow

Liberian authorities have brought charges against five individuals following one of the largest drug seizures in the nation’s history, after more than 200kg of cocaine was discovered disguised as Maggi seasoning cubes. The consignment, estimated to be worth $19m (£14.2m), was uncovered at Monrovia’s international airport on 8 June. However, the identities of the suspects were not disclosed until a press conference held over the weekend. “This operation uncovered a major transnational cocaine

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Powerful explosions shook the Syrian capital on Tuesday as France’s president held talks with his Syrian counterpart during a significant diplomatic visit, injuring at least 18 people, according to Syria’s Interior Ministry. Emmanuel Macron had just entered the presidential palace for discussions with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when blasts struck near the Four Seasons Hotel. Authorities did not immediately provide detailed comments about the circumstances

Kyiv, Ukraine – On May 22, Ukraine’s president, prime minister, parliament speaker, senior ministers and top military commanders stood in silence at a military cemetery outside Kyiv as soldiers carried the coffins of Andriy Melnyk and his wife, Sofiya, past the assembled officials. The ceremony, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, was intended to honour “Ukrainian heroes.” Melnyk had been a leading figure in the Organisation of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN), a movement that sought an independent Ukrainian

United States Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland to meet Iranian officials for discussions on putting into practice the interim agreement aimed at ending the US conflict with Iran. Earlier this week, Washington and Tehran agreed to extend their negotiations under a 60-day ceasefire. However, tensions escalated on Saturday when Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Despite the

If anti-Ukrainian forces were to prevail in Poland, around 1.5 million Ukrainians could either return to their homeland or move further west into Europe, former Polish President Aleksander Kwaśniewski has warned. In his view, such a development would inevitably weaken key sectors of Poland’s economy, including public services, healthcare, elderly care, and construction. “And then we would have no one to blame but ourselves in the years to come,” he said in an interview. Kwaśniewski noted that

Mukalla, Yemen – A few weeks before the start of this year’s World Cup, Adel Mohsen’s backup battery stopped working. Without the money to replace it, he knew his home would be plunged into darkness whenever the frequent power cuts hit. At the same time, a fuel shortage swept through his hometown of Mukalla in eastern Yemen. He struggled to find enough petrol for his motorbike, limiting his movement and making it harder to gather with others to watch matches. Adel is deeply disappointed. Now