Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil's passing leaves a deep void in Goa and the Western Ghats conservation movement. His legacy includes the historic 1987-88 march and the landmark WGEEP report. Read about his fight to save the biodiversity hotspot.
Russia issues a stark warning that any troops sent to Ukraine by a European 'coalition of the willing' will be considered legitimate targets, escalating tensions. Read the full statement and analysis.
US & European leaders meet in Paris to finalise security guarantees for postwar Ukraine, potentially involving American troops. Aim is to ensure a lasting peace deal with Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 2026 New Year speech celebrated a military pact with Russia, involving troop deployments to Ukraine. Read the full analysis of the strategic shift.
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims talks with Trump on deploying US troops, triggering Russian warnings and global diplomatic uncertainty. Read the full analysis.
Russia has released video footage to challenge Kyiv's denial of an alleged attack. Western officials question Moscow's claims as Ukraine accuses Russia of fabricating the incident to stall peace talks. Get the latest details.
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov hails the army as the world's most combat-ready force, praising professionalism amid Ukraine operations. Read the full story.
The once-solid US-Ukraine partnership is unraveling due to strategic differences, aid delays, and domestic US politics. Explore the deepening cracks and global implications. Read more.
Polish PM Donald Tusk says a Ukraine peace deal could be weeks away, with US troops on the border and territorial compromise via referendum on the table. Read the latest developments.
US proposes 15-year security guarantees for Ukraine in peace talks. Zelenskyy seeks longer 50-year commitment to deter Russia. Key issues like troop withdrawal remain unresolved.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces a major $2.5 billion economic aid package for Ukraine during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin. This long-term support aims to bolster Ukraine's resilience against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signals a national referendum on any Trump-backed peace deal requiring painful concessions. Details ahead of the high-stakes meeting.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reports a massive overnight assault by Russia using nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, targeting civilian infrastructure during the festive period.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announces a crucial meeting with Donald Trump to finalise a 90% ready security plan. Talks will cover territorial disputes and economic agreements amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says he is prepared to call a public referendum on Donald Trump's peace plan, but only if Russia first agrees to a complete ceasefire. Read the full details of this major diplomatic development.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announces a crucial meeting with Donald Trump to align on a 20-point peace plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals recent discussions with US negotiators on advancing peace. Details on the talks and the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a stark Christmas message for Vladimir Putin as Russia launches a major new wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine.
Russia escalates war of words, says EU will never recover its massive €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Moscow claims European citizens are exhausted by funding Kyiv. Full details inside.
Ukraine President Zelensky proposes a new 20-point peace framework, including Russian troop withdrawals. Will Putin accept? Read the full details here.
Russia announces a massive military recruitment drive, adding over 450,000 personnel. NATO fears a broader conflict as tensions escalate. Read the full analysis.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reveals consensus with the US on creating demilitarised zones near the Russian border as a potential path to end the conflict. Details inside.
As Christmas nears, Ukraine faces its worst energy crisis since 2022. With over 5,000 missiles & drones launched in November, blackouts stretch for days, testing civilian resilience. Read more.
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Siversk to preserve forces. Russia claims new gains as Putin signals further push, reshaping ceasefire talks. Read the latest battlefield updates.
Ukrainian President Zelensky admits Kyiv lacks funds for a large post-war army, seeking long-term Western military aid. Details on the security debate inside.
Two American volunteers killed fighting for Ukraine. Zelensky urges caution on diplomacy as war's human toll rises. Read the latest developments.
An Indian student stranded in war-torn Ukraine makes a desperate plea to PM Modi, revealing he signed a contract to secure release from detention. Read his harrowing story and urgent call for repatriation.
Ukraine's Presidential Office Chief Andriy Yermak held productive meetings in Miami with US officials, discussing a 20-point plan for Ukraine's future. Read the full details here.
Russia ridicules EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine, calling it a blow to 'warmongers'. As EU unity frays, can money change the war's course? Read the fiery details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismisses Putin's offer for a truce to hold elections. He stresses security is a must and reveals US-proposed Miami talks. Read the latest on the Ukraine war diplomacy.