Saudi Arabia says air defences destroyed Houthi drone near Mecca
Saudi Arabia said its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, as attacks...
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv has left 11 injured and homes damaged, as Ukraine rejects Moscow’s proposed ceasefire as political theater.
At least 11 people, including two children aged 14 and 17, were injured in a Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
The overnight attack damaged multiple homes and vehicles across several districts of the city, including Shevchenkivskyi, Obolonskyi, and Svyatoshynskyi. Emergency services were dispatched to the affected areas.
The strike comes amid an uptick in Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, with casualties reported in Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kyiv.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently proposed a three-day ceasefire from May 7 to 9 to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the offer, calling it a “theatrical performance” aimed at easing Moscow’s international isolation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Iran is keen to reach a deal quickly, but a senior Iranian security official rejected the claim, saying Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.
A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
Saudi Arabia said its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, as attacks by the Iran-aligned group deepen regional tensions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
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Pakistan has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at the United Nations, warning that escalating fighting in Yemen and increased activity around the Bab al-Mandab Strait threaten regional stability, global shipping and energy security.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
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