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Iran mobilizes children for military training while threatening sustained strikes on US bases, as Ukraine launches record drone offensive during Russian elections and gains territory in Donetsk. In this episode: Iran — Iran mobilisation drive extends to children under 15 Iran — US restricts state employee travel to two Saudi cities Ukraine — ⚡️Russia says dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted Mosco...

Iran conveys seven conditions for US negotiations as Gaza strikes continue and Yemeni refugees flood Djibouti. In this episode: Iran — Iran says it conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US Iran — Death toll from Israeli strike on Gaza City vehicle rises to three Ukraine — Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive Ukraine — Spain's police launch operat...

Trump signs Russia sanctions with 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian goods, forcing China and India to choose sides. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️BREAKING: Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law. Among its provisions, the law ... Ukraine — ⚡️ Ukrainian National Guard creates recruitment center for foreign volunteers, Ukrainian Prime Mi... AI / AGI — AI hallucination nearly trigg...

Trump weighs military action against Iran as Israel-Hezbollah death toll reaches 4,386 and US aids Ukraine. In this episode: Iran — Trump says he is deciding whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran Iran — Israel conducts ‘massive explosion’ in southern Lebanese village as death toll rises to 4,386 Ukraine — ⚡️US set to approve 10 Patriot interceptors for Ukraine from Germany, records show. Germany will... U...

Ukrainian general killed in drone strike; Russia retaliates against Kyiv infrastructure. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment Ukraine — Ukraine war latest: Russian general eliminated in occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, military says Iran — Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions...

Ukrainian forces launch Operation Vivaldi counteroffensive near Lyman; Iran-China talks address US tension escalation. In this episode: Ukraine — Analysis: Through the fog of war, Ukraine reveals 'Operation Vivaldi' counterattack near Lyman U... Ukraine — Ukraine has "successfully" trialed another interceptor drone designed to target Russian jet-power... Iran — Tehran and Beiji...

Ukraine's budget crisis threatens $29.5 billion Western aid package as EU delays Russia sanctions until September 22. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Kyiv warns state budget nearing 'critical point,' urges lawmakers to pass key finance bills. ... Ukraine — ⚡️'Not the time to shield Russian oligarchs,' Zelensky says as EU delays sanctions decision amid ... Iran — US imposes...

Russian strikes on Kyiv fuel infrastructure prompt emergency rationing plans as Bulgarian ammo depot explodes under sabotage investigation. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️As Russia targets gas stations, Kyiv draws up plans for possible fuel shortages, Klitschko says... Ukraine — ⚡️Explosion at Bulgarian ammunition depot supplying Ukraine sparks massive fire, sabotage probe. ... AI / AGI — Ukraine...

Russia escalates drone strikes on western Ukraine while using AI to target government sectors and sabotages Bulgarian ammunition depot supplying Kyiv. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️As Russia targets gas stations, Kyiv draws up plans for possible fuel shortages, Klitschko says... Ukraine — ⚡️Explosion at Bulgarian ammunition depot supplying Ukraine sparks massive fire, sabotage probe. ... AI / AGI...

SBU foils FSB assassination plot against Ukrainian activist Druzenko in Kyiv Oblast. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️SBU foils Russia's FSB plot to assassinate prominent Ukrainian activist in Kyiv Oblast. Hennad... Ukraine — ⚡️Zelensky calls for stronger US sanctions against Russia, says Ukraine must engage in peace talk... Iran — Locals film multiple Shahed drone strikes on city center of Pav...

IAEA refers Iran's nuclear program to UN Security Council for first time in two decades. In this episode: Iran — IAEA Board Refers Iran Nuclear Dossier to Security Council Iran — Trump has tied the end of his war on Iran to the midterms. But with Iran holding firm, the politi... Ukraine — ⚡️Update: Ukraine, Canada sign 100-year partnership agreement as Zelensky and Carney discuss air ... Ukr...

Iran attacks ten vessels in Strait of Hormuz and strikes US base in Jordan; Russia kills civilians in Sumy shopping centre strike. In this episode: United States — Iran attacks vessels, US base in Jordan after tankers sunk Iran — What is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it? Iran — Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections United States — ‘We are going in...

US strikes destroy five Iranian tankers as IRGC threatens Gulf shipping; Trump pursues Ukraine peace talks. In this episode: Iran — Trump administration has sought to isolate Tehran through a raft of measures meant to squeeze the... Iran — Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships foll... United States — US military destroys 5 Iranian oil tan...

Kremlin signals openness to Ukraine-US talks as Russia closes German consulate and maintains drone strikes on Kyiv. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Kremlin doesn't rule out restarting three-way peace talks with Ukraine, US. The statement com... Ukraine — ⚡️ Russia to close German consulate in St. Petersburg amid Leipzig drone attack dispute. The ste... AI / AGI — Architect of UK’s AI policy qu...

US peace envoys leave Ukraine empty-handed as Russia escalates rhetoric and climate disasters kill thousands across continents. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Update: 'The war will continue' — US peace push fails to achieve deal after Witkoff, Kushner's ... Ukraine — ⚡️Russia's Lavrov claims start of 'real war' with Germany after Moscow accused of Leipzig Airport... C...

US destroys Iranian tankers at Strait of Hormuz; Houthi strike kills civilians in Yemen; Israel seizes Lebanon ridge. In this episode: Iran — US military says it has destroyed three Iranian oil tankers Iran — At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen's Taiz Ukraine — Israel claims control of Lebanon's key Ali al-Taher ridge: What that means AI / AGI — Alarming AI...

Iran claims rapid response to US Strait of Hormuz move as US sanctions Turkish bank and China conditions support. In this episode: Iran — Iran army says US bid to weaken its Hormuz control answered 'within 15 minutes' Iran — China Sets Conditions for Tehran Over Hormuz Crisis and US Conflict Gaza — US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on Iran Climate — Hormuz cr...

Germany mass-produces five thousand drones for Ukraine as US diplomacy with Iran stalls over Strait of Hormuz. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Germany begins production of 5,000 long-range drones for Kyiv, media reports. The joint ventur... Ukraine — ⚡️ Moscow airports cancel flights after Zelensky's 'closed skies' warning "Temporary restriction... Iran — US Vice President JD Va...

US-Iran tensions escalate as Russia systematically strikes Kyiv; AI accountability lawsuits surge across three continents. In this episode: Ukraine — At least 13 people have been injured after Russian drones struck central Kyiv on the morning of S... Ukraine — ⚡️Explosions rock Kyiv during 7th straight night of Russian attacks. Explosions were heard in th... AI / AGI — Tumbler Ridge mass shooting...

US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Trump orders strikes on Iran; Russia blamed for Leipzig airport attack; Ukraine evacuates 200,000 ahead of winter blackouts. In this episode: Iran — Trump dismisses Iran deal after Tehran pushes return to Islamabad memorandum Iran — Protester blinded in one eye sentenced to death after return to Iran Ukraine — ⚡️Breaking: Germany officially blames Russia for drone a...

Iranian IRGC strikes US base at Al Jafr, Jordan, threatening ceasefire framework as Ukraine sustains record drone operations. In this episode: Ukraine — The IRGC has released footage of various medium-range ballistic missiles and Shahed-136 kamikaze ... Ukraine — Patriot Interceptors fired from King Faisal Air base in Al Jafr,Jordan Iran — Ukrainian soldiers clearing a Russian position. Vovchansk...

Iranian IRGC attacked in south; tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz; Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery. In this episode: Iran — IRGC says attack in southern Iran killed and injured several soldiers. Iran — Tanker struck by projectile in Hormuz, UKMTO says Ukraine — ⚡️Russia continues attacks on Kyiv as air raids sound on and off in Ukraine's capital. Russia co... Ukraine — ⚡️Russia's sec...

Russian naval strikes hit Turkish vessels in Black Sea as Kyiv warehouse burns; 113,000 Russians flee to Georgia amid mobilization fears. In this episode: Ukraine — Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and... Ukraine — Zelenskyy says a warehouse was struck outside Kyiv, 'followed by a detonation', triggering a majo... Iran — Leader...

Ukraine's military demands thirty thousand monthly mobilizations as Russia militarizes civilian vessels amid logistics pressure. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Ukraine must mobilize at least 30,000 people per month, Budanov says, warns war won't end soon... Ukraine — ⚡️Russia considers placing troops, weapons on civilian ships as it struggles to protect shadow fl... United States — Laser...

Iran's IRGC chief threatens US strikes as ceasefire frays; Ukraine expands attacks deep into Russian territory. In this episode: Iran — Iran warns strikes to military, economic interests if US starts 'mischief' Iran — Iran's Ghalibaf accuses US of 'funnelling billions' into 'terrorist proxy, Israel' Ukraine — ⚡️Russian lieutenant colonel reportedly killed i...