11 Explosive Questions After Russia Claims Ukraine Targeted Putin’s Home
Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a massive drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, threatening retaliation just as US-led peace talks gain momentum. Ukraine denies the claim, calling it a fabrication. Here’s what happened, what’s disputed, and what it means for hopes of peace.
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9 Shocking Facts Behind Germany’s €30 Million Christmas Bank Heist
A daring Christmas-period robbery at a Sparkasse bank in Gelsenkirchen has stunned Germany. Thieves drilled into an underground vault, broke open more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes, and escaped with cash, gold, and jewellery worth an estimated €30 million or more.
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7 Explosive Developments Behind Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Bombing and UAE’s Shock Withdrawal
Saudi Arabia’s bombing of Yemen’s Mukalla port has triggered an unprecedented rift with ally UAE, leading Abu Dhabi to announce a full withdrawal from Yemen. Here’s how the crisis unfolded and why it could reshape Gulf geopolitics.
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7 Explosive Facts Behind China’s ‘Bizarre’ Claim of Mediating India-Pakistan Tensions
China has claimed it mediated the May 2025 India-Pakistan military standoff following Operation Sindoor. New Delhi has firmly rejected the assertion, calling it “bizarre” and reiterating that the ceasefire was agreed directly between the two countries’ military leadership, with no third-party involvement.
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11 Defining Moments: Hamas Confirms Death of Abu Obeida
Hamas’s armed wing has officially confirmed the death of its longtime masked spokesman Abu Obeida and other senior commanders, marking a major moment in the group’s leadership losses during the Gaza war.
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9 Strategic Signals: Kim’s Cruise Missile Test Escalates Nuclear Push
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw new long-range cruise missile tests and reaffirmed an “unlimited” nuclear weapons expansion as Pyongyang accelerates military modernization ahead of a key 2026 party congress.
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11 Explosive Warnings as Trump Vows to ‘Knock the Hell Out’ of Iran
US President Donald Trump has issued his strongest warning yet to Iran, threatening fresh military strikes if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear or ballistic missile programmes. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump also warned Hamas to disarm or face “hell to pay,” as tensions mount across the Middle East.
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9 Explosive Developments as Zelenskyy Calls Putin Drone Claim a Lie
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Russia’s claim that Ukrainian drones targeted Vladimir Putin’s residence, calling it a lie to justify new strikes. As tensions rise, Donald Trump reacts angrily and holds what aides call a “positive” call with Putin, putting fragile peace talks under renewed pressure.
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15 Defining Moments of Khaleda Zia’s Powerful Political Life
Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has died at 80 after a prolonged illness. A three-time premier, her life shaped decades of Bangladeshi politics, fierce rivalry with Sheikh Hasina, and the nation’s democratic journey.
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9 Explosive Fallout Points After Israel Recognises Somaliland
Somalia has condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an illegal act threatening regional stability. The unprecedented move has triggered outrage across Africa, the Arab world, and beyond, with warnings from Houthis, rejection by the African Union, and hesitation from the United States. Here is the full story and what it means for the Horn of Africa.
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