EU says China trained Russian troops to fight in Ukraine war — the bloc's top diplomat cited intelligence indicating Beijing provided military training to Moscow's forces.

Russia pushes into Kostiantynivka, a key Ukrainian stronghold in the eastern fortress belt, even as gains across the 1,200-km front line have largely stalled

Russia is advancing into Kostiantynivka, a key stronghold in Ukraine's eastern 'fortress belt' long coveted by the Kremlin, even as its gains across the rest of the 1,200-km front line have largely stalled.

Strait of Hormuz commercial traffic persists at reduced levels after attacks on two ships raise concerns over shipowners' willingness to transit the waterway

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued at a reduced level after attacks on two ships raised fresh concerns about the ability and willingness of shipowners to traverse the waterway.

Pakistani airstrikes hit 3 eastern Afghan districts overnight; Kabul says dozens of civilian casualties, Islamabad says 29 TTP fighters killed in border operation.

Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistani military airstrikes hit Gayan District in Paktika, Tsamkani District in Paktia, and Manogai District in Kunar overnight, causing dozens of civilian casualties including women and children. Pakistan's InformationAttaullah Tarar said 29 TTP terrorists were killed in a ground operation and airstrikes against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Jamaat-ul-Ahrar along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries

Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages as Ukrainian drones strike refineries.