7/28/2015 - 2:05 PM EDT

"The World Today" is the official podcast of Voice of America and delivers breaking news, analysis and commentary from across the globe. It's your host, Steve King.

Today, we're covering the latest developments in Syria, Russia's military presence in Ukraine, and the United Nations' efforts to negotiate a peace deal in Yemen.

Syria:

The Syrian Civil War continues to rage on with fighting between government forces and opposition groups intensifying in recent weeks. On Sunday, pro-government forces launched an attack on the rebel stronghold of Jisr al-Shughur in Idlib province. The attack left dozens of civilians dead and hundreds injured, according to opposition activists. Meanwhile, the United States and its allies continue to provide military aid to opposition groups.

Russia's Military Presence in Ukraine:

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate with Russian troops massing along the border with Ukraine. On Monday, Ukrainian defense officials reported that Russian troops had crossed into Ukrainian territory near the city of Donetsk. The move comes after a series of ceasefire violations by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. Russia has denied any involvement in the conflict and calls for a peaceful resolution.

UN Efforts to Negotiate a Peace Deal in Yemen:

The United Nations is continuing its efforts to negotiate a peace deal in Yemen, which has been engulfed in civil war since 2015. On Monday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Yemeni leaders to discuss the latest developments in the conflict. The talks have yet to yield any concrete results and violence continues to plague the country, with both sides accusing the other of human rights abuses.

That's "The World Today" for now. Join us again tomorrow for more news from around the world.