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Ukraine Faces Deepening Power Shortages After Russian Strikes

A resident shows a journalist where a Russian drone struck the roof of an apartment building, depriving its residents of water, heat and electricity, in Kyiv. Ukraine is confronting one of its most severe energy shortfalls since the start of the full‑scale invasion, with the country currently able to supply only about 60% of its electricity needs. A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has heavily damaged power plants and transmission infrastructure across multiple regions, pushing the grid to the brink. Officials report that nearly every major power‑generating facility has been hit in recent weeks. Cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro have experienced rolling blackouts, leaving millions of residents coping with limited heating, lighting, and communications during the winter season. Ukraine’s government has warned that the situation remains extremely challenging. Engineers are working around the clock to repair damaged facilities, but repeated strikes have slowed...

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Trump Threatens Renewed Strikes on Iran, Halts Sanctions Relief

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has abandoned plans to lift sanctions on Iran and would “absolutely” consider bombing the country again if it continues its nuclear activities.

The remarks came in response to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s claim that Iran had “slapped America in the face” following a recent 12-day conflict with Israel. Trump, in a fiery social media post, accused Khamenei of spreading “anger, hatred, and disgust,” and claimed he had personally spared the Iranian leader’s life by vetoing an Israeli plan to assassinate him.

Trump said he had been working on a sanctions relief package to aid Iran’s recovery but dropped the effort after Khamenei’s comments. “I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief,” he stated.

The president also reiterated his support for international inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites, though Iran’s parliament recently voted to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), complicating diplomatic efforts.

The situation remains tense, with both sides trading barbs and no clear path forward for renewed negotiations.

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