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UK accuses Russian spy ship of directing lasers at British pilots, threatens military response

British defense minister John Healey said directing lasers at RAF pilots was "deeply dangerous" and Britain was poised to react depending on the Yantar's next move.

An image of the Russian spy ship Yantar which is operating off the northern coast of Scotland, taken November 19, 2025
US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 17, 2025.

US drafts secret Ukraine peace plan in talks with Russia, Axios reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025.

Netanyahu praises UNSC Gaza resolution vote, thanks US President Trump

Hamas official Osama Hamdan speaks during an interview with AFP in Istanbul on September 15, 2024.

Hamas rejects disarmament clause in Gaza ceasefire plan, claims it was not part of original talks


Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

President Trump is willing to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia, but insists on retaining ultimate authority over any sanctions measures, a senior official says.

An illustration of silhouettes of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin over a background of their countries flags.

WATCH: UNSC votes in support of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Russia, China abstain as 13 other UNSC members vote in favor • Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon: Int'l community must commit to disarming Hamas, Israel will make sure it happens

US Ambassador to United Nations Michael Waltz and Britain's Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations James Kariuki vote in favor of a resolution to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, November 17, 2025

Belgium buys defensive kamikaze drones to counter incursions

The drone deal ‌was part of a 50 million euro ($57.99 million) anti-drone package

Origin Robotics' Blaze drone

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Tehran's nuclear program, Moscow says

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov held a phone call with Iran's Abbas Araghchi to discuss Tehran's nuclear program.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov walk together after their meeting to give a joint press conference at the foreign ministry headquarters in Tehran on February 25, 2025.

Trump: Republicans will sanction nations doing business with Russia, considering similar for Iran

"As you know, I suggested it, so any country that does business with Russia will be very severely sanctioned," Trump told reporters. "They may add Iran to that," he added.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he boards Air Force One en route to Washington, at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 16, 2025.

Dueling US, Russian proposals put Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian statehood on the line - analysis

The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on rival visions that could cement a fragile truce, rewire Gaza’s governance, and shape the future of the Palestinian Authority

Palestinians walk past damaged electricity poles in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, October 31, 2025

Russia's Novorossiysk port resumes oil loadings after Ukrainian attack

Novorossiysk and a neighboring Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal temporarily suspended oil exports, equivalent to 2.2 million barrels per day, or 2% of global supply, on Friday.

A general view shows the Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal (NMT) in the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, Russia May 30, 2018. Picture taken May 30, 2018.

Questions arise over Gaza's future governance amid UN delay, Russian resolution - analysis

With the UN vote delayed, Egyptian concerns surge: Is the "Yellow Line" a temporary military measure or a premeditated Israeli attempt to obstruct peace and permanently divide Gaza?

Palestinians walk with humanitarian aid packages, in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, September 30, 2025

Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia

Ukraine says it is pushing to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia, aiming to bring home 1,200 Ukrainians.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy poses for a picture with service members while he visits a command position of the 128th Zakarpattia Separate Mountain Assault Brigade at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine November 13, 2025.

Outnumbered eight to one: Russian troops could capture Ukrainian city Pokrovsk

Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian soldiers outnumber Ukrainian soldiers eight to one in the eastern city.

Artillerymen of the 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade fire an M114 self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine October 15, 2025.

Ukrainian Navy 'destroys' Russian special unit stationed on Black Sea oil rig

The strikes killed a Russian anti-tank crew and destroyed reconnaissance and surveillance equipment at the Syvash drilling rig in the Black Sea.

Ukrainian Navy targets Russian elite unit stationed on Syvash oil rig in video posted on Monday, November 3, 2025.