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Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer for direct talks

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Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer for direct talks

Residents of St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, were told not to leave their homes after a “large-scale” Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city Saturday morning, local officials said, underscoring Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia. St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov advised St. Petersburg residents not to go outside and warned of possible disruptions … Read more

Turkish-flagged fishing boat is attacked in the Black Sea, leaving a sailor dead

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Turkish-flagged fishing boat is attacked in the Black Sea, leaving a sailor dead

ISTANBUL — A Turkish-flagged fishing boat was attacked and sank off the northern Black Sea coast, leaving one sailor dead and four others wounded, the Turkish Coast Guard said late Friday. The Duru 67 was attacked west of Sevastopol in Crimea earlier Friday, according to a Coast Guard Command statement. The peninsula was illegally seized … Read more

A maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt

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A maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt

BUCHAREST, Romania — A maritime drone that is being used in the war in neighboring Ukraine exploded Friday at a Black Sea port in Romania but did not cause any casualties, the Defense Ministry said. It said the drone self-detonated in the port of Constanta at around 10:30 a.m., and that the area had already … Read more

In public letter, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

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In public letter, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

KYIV, Ukraine — KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, was a sweeping critique of the Russian … Read more

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea for first visit since 2019

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea for first visit since 2019

BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years. His trip will the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor, whose leader Kim Jong Un has … Read more

Ukraine’s drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin’s economic showcase

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Ukraine’s drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin’s economic showcase

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — A massive black cloud rising above the St. Petersburg skyline from a Ukrainian drone strike set a gloomy tone for the opening of President Vladimir Putin’s annual showcase of Russia’s economic achievements. With Putin set to arrive Thursday in his hometown that is hosting the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the … Read more

Ukrainian drones set fire to St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit

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Ukrainian drones set fire to St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit

<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> Police officers stand in front of a banner and flags with the logo of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) as heavy smoke billows in the background after Ukrainian drones hit infrastructure, according to local authorities, in St Petersburg, Russia on June 3 | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian long-range … Read more

‘Some kind of apocalypse’: Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack

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‘Some kind of apocalypse’: Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack

<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> Resident Olha Mudra and her daughter Natalia, 6, look at their damaged apartment after a nearby building got struck during overnight Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday (June 2, 2026). | Photo Credit: Reuters When ‌a large explosion shook Olha Mudra’s apartment … Read more

Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

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Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trapping others, authorities said on Tuesday. Russia unleashed 73 missiles and 656 drones across Ukraine, according to the country’s air force, with the main targets including Kyiv, the central city of Dnipro, and … Read more

Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry

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Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry

CAIRO — Archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of a Roman basilica and a marble head of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. The discoveries, announced Sunday, are part of the Egyptian government’s efforts to boost the country’s tourism industry and bring cash to … Read more

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