Russian rate of losses in Ukraine almost triples in one year
Territorially, Russia is at a standstill in 2026, assessments of its ground war reveal.

Territorially, Russia is at a standstill in 2026, assessments of its ground war reveal.








Iran says Trump signalled openness to talks as deadlock remains over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
And will he be acceptable to Ukraine and the West?

Taiwanese civilians are flocking to self‑defence courses, amid fears China could one day use force to seize the island.
Families displaced by fighting fear new clashes with Thailand, say education among areas most affected by border war.
The incident is the latest test of a fragile ceasefire agreed between the two countries last month.
Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass.
As US-UK relations nosedive, questions are mounting over whether Trump might shift Washington’s position on the islands.
Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in an exchange of fire in the area of Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.
Despite US sanctions waiver, Russian oil exports could fall to lowest levels since 2023, sources say.
Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah’s armed response.