‘Did not directly hit plane’: Putin admits Russian missiles caused Azerbaijan plane crash that killed 38; says Ukrainian drones were target

The Azerbaijan civilian plane that was downed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday formally acknowledged that the December 2024 crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, which claimed 38 lives, was caused by missiles launched from the Russian territory.Putin met Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the 2nd Russia–Central Asia Summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. […]

5 dead as Russia launches missiles, drones on Ukraine

File photo Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs across Ukraine early Sunday, killing five people in a major attack that Ukrainian officials said targeted civilian infrastructure.Moscow fired 53 ballistic and cruise missiles and 496 drones, Ukraine’s air force said. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that nine regions were targeted.It was the largest aerial assault […]

Russia launches 574 drones, 40 missiles at Ukraine: 1 dead, US-owned Flex factory among targets; Zelenskyy eyes direct talks with Putin, Trump

Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine overnight, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday. The strikes mostly targeted western regions, where Western-supplied military aid is believed to be stored and distributed.At least one person was killed and 15 others injured, […]

‘Another way to spend my money: Trump jokes about installing ‘nuclear missiles’ on White House roof; makes launch gesture towards sky

US President Trump jokes about installing ‘nuclear missiles’ on White House roof (Image credits: AP) US President Donald Trump surprised reporters on Tuesday morning when he was seen walking along the roof of the White House, directly above the press briefing room, joking that he was “just taking a little walk” — before laughingly adding […]

728 drones, 13 missiles: Russia unleashes record attack on Ukraine; Zelenskyy shares aftermath video

Russia’s ‘largest’ drone attack on Ukraine Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of firing its “largest” barrage of missiles and drones in more than three years of the war between the two countries.Russia, the Ukrainian air force alleged, launched 728 drones and 13 missiles. According to Ukraine’s foreign ministry, its air defence systems intercepted 718 of […]

Yemen targets Israel with missiles: ‘Most likely intercepted’, says IDF; defence systems activated

The Israeli army announced on Saturday that it had detected a missile launch from Yemen targeting Israeli territory.IDF made a statement on X warning of projectile from Yemen. ” Sirens sounding in southern Israel following projectile fire from Yemen,” it said.Additionally, Israel’s aerial defense systems were activated to intercept the incoming threat. The launch prompted […]

‘Friendly plane wave’: Israel defies Trump’s ceasefire plan; launches more missiles at Iran

US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday assured that Israel “is not going to attack” Iran after both nations violated ceasefire terms by carrying out attacks against each other after an early Tuesday deadline to stop hostilities. Taking to Truth Social, he said in a post that Israel will […]

Iran-Israel conflict: Qatar closes airspace; Iran fires missiles targeting US airbase in Al Udeid

Qatar authorities temporarily suspended its air traffic across the country on Monday, citing the “safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors”.The ministry of foreign affairs stressed that they are closely and continuously “monitoring the situation” and coordinating with international partners.“The competent authorities announce the temporary suspension of air traffic in the country’s airspace, as part […]

Watch: Smoke rises over Tel Aviv building as Iran fires missiles post US strike; several injured

Smoke rises over Tel Aviv (Video shared on X @PressTV) Just hours after the US targeted three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, Tehran launched a wave of missiles at Israel on Sunday that left 86 injured.A separate video showed damaged buildings and apartment complexes with smoke rising above them.Vehicles on the streets were parked chaotically, indicating […]

‘Meanwhile in Lebanon’: Missiles above, music below as Beirut party goes viral – watch video

Lebanon sky during Israel’s strikes on Iran. Amidst escalation between Israel and Iran, Lebanon presented an unusual contrast. Social media footage revealed a peculiar scene from a Beirut rooftop bar, where revellers continue their festivities whilst missiles traverse the night sky. The viral X video captures a trumpeter performing at a hotel as patrons, abandoning […]