North Korea tested tactical ballistic, artillery, and precision cruise missiles, showcasing advanced guidance systems and signaling enhanced military strength under Kim Jong Un's oversight.
The US conducted defensive strikes on southern Iran targets, aiming to protect American troops during an ongoing ceasefire, impacting energy markets and geopolitical risk.
Kremlin refuses to forward Cannes winner Zvyagintsev’s anti-war appeal, illustrating the widespread silencing of dissenting voices among millions of Russians.
President Trump orders the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium stocks either in the US or on-site under IAEA oversight amid ongoing nuclear tensions.
UN peacekeeping forces have dropped to a 25-year low due to funding gaps and geopolitical tensions, with a 49% reduction since 2016, SIPRI reports.
Senior Kremlin officials warned President Putin against harsher internet restrictions amid economic losses and rising public dissatisfaction in Russia.
Russian missile strikes on May 24 inflicted severe damage on Kyiv’s National Chernobyl Museum and multiple cultural sites, with up to 40% of exhibits lost and several institutions forced to close temporarily.
Five more victims recovered from Starobelsk university dormitory rubble, raising fatalities to 21 after Ukrainian strike amid conflicting military claims.
Student protests in Belgrade turned violent with police using tear gas; 23 arrests made amid ongoing anti-government unrest affecting Serbia's political stability.
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv causing casualties and fires, with possible use of the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile raising escalation concerns in Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine's president and key European leaders held a video conference to advance diplomatic efforts amid stronger Ukrainian battlefield positions and increased intelligence sharing.
Hungary swiftly reinstates ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports and reverses ICC withdrawal, affecting regional trade flows and market dynamics.