A Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed at least two people and injured two others on the morning of Oct. 21, local authorities said. An air raid alert sounded in Kyiv at around 5:20 a.m. local time on Oct. 21 as drones approached the capital.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on October 21 to discuss peace proposals with Russia. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies in Oslo the previous day. The envoy's visit aims to pave the way for potential leader-level discussions.
A French Air Force Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashed on Tuesday evening in northeastern France, killing one crew member and leaving another missing. The aircraft lost radar contact around 10:30 p.m. local time on October 20 while returning to Nancy-Ochey Air Base following a training mission. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing a fireball.
Russia is employing mesh networking technology to enable its long-range attack drones to conduct precision strikes within Kyiv, overcoming electronic warfare systems. This adaptation allows drones to relay communications and video feeds over extended distances, effectively turning them into remote-controlled FPV-like weapons. The technology, utilizing Chinese-made mesh radios, significantly increases the operational range of Russian drones.
North Korean Army Marshal Pak Jong Chon and Kim Yo Jong inspected the border with South Korea on Tuesday, state media reported Wednesday. Pak stated North Korean forces must take overwhelming military action in response to enemy moves and launch prompt, resolute action if provoked.
A drone strike on Amiet Market in the disputed Abyei region killed at least 153 people on Monday, according to a local official. The attack also hit a nearby fuel depot, igniting a fire that continued to burn on Tuesday. South Sudan's foreign ministry blamed Sudan's military for the strike.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday after constructive talks in Norway with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. President Donald Trump said it was time for Ukraine to settle the war, amid concerns that the U.S. increasingly views Putin as a partner in peace.
Witkoff met Zelenskyy, Stubb, and Store in Oslo on Oct. 20 to discuss peace and air defense, with Zelenskyy also meeting Norway's King Haakon VIII.
New article details European and NATO officials expected at talks between Zelensky and US envoy Witkoff.
US envoy Witkoff will meet Russian officials in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21, possibly paving the way for a leaders' meeting.
US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Putin after talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, as President Trump courts Moscow.
Trump defended waiving Russia sanctions, citing peace talks, despite criticism from Kyiv and US lawmakers.
US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin, following meetings with Zelenskyy.
A 19-year-old man was killed and two people were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on a car in Russia's western Bryansk region, the region's acting governor, Yegor Kovalchuk, said on Wednesday. The attack occurred in a region bordering Ukraine.
Life continues for residents and workers along Iran's Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing conflict. Ferry captain Farouq navigates the strait daily, noting increased danger and reduced passenger numbers since the war began on February 28. Fishermen and port workers also face significant challenges due to attacks and restrictions, impacting their livelihoods.
Russian drone attacks killed two elderly residents in Kharkiv Oblast and struck a university building in Kremenchuk overnight on Oct. 20-21. The attacks also injured one person and damaged residential properties.
Russian drone attacks on Oct. 20-21 killed two in Kharkiv Oblast and damaged a university building in Kremenchuk.
Article adds that a Russian airstrike hit an apartment building and transport infrastructure in Kyiv, injuring two people in Kremenchuk.
Bangladesh has not yet received a response from Saudi Arabia regarding the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals on October 14, according to the foreign ministry. Dhaka is seeking clarification on the circumstances and why its diplomatic mission was not notified.
Japanese envoy Yohei Sasakawa met with Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyitaw on Tuesday to discuss peace process assistance and human resource development. The meeting, reported by state media, marks a step in international re-engagement with the isolated nation.
A fifth foreign company, ROPES, has withdrawn from a controversial cable car project connecting West and East Jerusalem. The project, which faces criticism for potentially displacing Palestinian families and impacting heritage sites in occupied East Jerusalem, has seen several international firms pull out due to political sensitivities.
China's coast guard is "safeguarding order" around a Taiwan-controlled atoll in the South China Sea, Beijing said on Wednesday. Taiwan fears China is trying to enforce jurisdiction over the Pratas Islands, which it claims as its own territory. The Chinese government stated its coast guard patrols are in accordance with the law and protect the rights and interests of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Pakistan is seeking to expand ties with Russia in trade, energy, defense, technology, and connectivity, with a potential summit between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Vladimir Putin by late 2026. This comes despite Moscow's relations with Afghanistan's Taliban and its longstanding ties with India. A brief interaction between Sharif and Putin at a recent SCO summit has drawn attention.
Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja after a woman who had transited through Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said. Authorities are tracing 44 contacts of the patient, who began showing symptoms on October 7. The outbreak has spread across three regions of Africa, with a fatality rate nearing 50%.
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja, a woman who arrived from Uganda, as the outbreak spreads across western Africa.
Israel has become a partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced on X. The move aims to strengthen ties with the region and will involve cooperation on water management, agriculture, and climate change.
A Russian military satellite, Cosmos-2612, came within 100 meters of the European commercial spacecraft ICEYE-X36 over the weekend. The close encounter has raised concerns about Russia's activities in orbit and the potential risks to space assets.
NATO will increase its military presence in the Black Sea, deploying additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, and drones following a series of deadly attacks on commercial vessels. The alliance's North Atlantic Council met on Oct. 20 to discuss the security enhancements.
Elon Musk personally ordered a slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service used by Ukraine's military, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The restrictions, which began on October 14, hampered Ukraine's drone operations and air defense capabilities, according to Ukrainian officials. Musk and President Trump reportedly discussed the decision.
The article adds that Trump discussed the Starlink decision with Musk both before and after it was implemented, and that Trump later denied responsibility for Ukraine losing access.
Elon Musk ordered Starlink service for Ukraine's military to be slowed down last week, according to a report.
New article confirms Musk's Starlink slowdown and adds that Zelenskiy discussed restoring service with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
