Russia’s Kyiv Attack: Over 400 Drones, Major Assault Amid Ukraine Tensions – 11/15/2025, 8:29:23 AM

Here are the latest world news headlines as of November 15, 2025, 7:28 AM UTC:

• Ukraine Conflict: Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv, killing at least 6 people and injuring dozens, including a pregnant woman. The assault involved over 400 drones and 19 missiles. Ukraine has also reported that Russia plans to produce 120,000 “cheap and devastating” glide bombs.

• Middle East Tensions: Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions. Meanwhile, Druze groups and Syrian forces exchanged claims of ceasefire violations as clashes resumed in Sweida, southern Syria.

• Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended without agreement amid rising border tensions. Pakistan also arrested four militants linked to a suicide bombing at an Islamabad court.

• Chilean Politics: Fears over migration and organized crime, particularly from Venezuela, have pushed Chile’s presidential race to the right.

• Haiti: Haitian police destroyed a helicopter and killed 7 people in a shootout with gangs after the aircraft made a forced landing in gang-controlled territory.

• India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s coalition is set for a significant victory in a key state election, boosting his popularity.

• Southeast Asia: A minibus carrying Chinese tourists crashed in Bali, Indonesia, killing 5 and injuring 8. In Thailand, severe flooding in Chai Nat inundated over 400 homes after a temporary embankment collapsed.

• Africa: South African authorities faced criticism for holding over 150 Palestinians on a plane for about 12 hours due to travel document issues.

• United States: President Donald Trump removed tariffs on several food products amid mounting inflation concerns. The Department of Justice is investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to several prominent Democrats, including former President Clinton.

• Europe: Poland has implemented new security measures at its border with Belarus. Germany is moving closer to reinstating mandatory military service. A massive fire at a Tesla dealership in Germany burned dozens of electric vehicles.

• Other: A Turkey-registered plane crashed in Croatia, reportedly killing the pilot. Indigenous protesters blocked the entrance to COP30, demanding participation in climate talks.