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IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said Saturday it launched a 'simultaneous' missile and drone strike against a U.S. base in Jordan, marking a claimed direct escalation against American personnel.
Taiwan Accelerates Drone Production, Eyes Ukraine's Playbook
Taiwan is building a domestically produced drone fleet modeled on Ukraine's battlefield experience as the island prepares for a potential conflict with China.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses, Kill Seven Near Moscow
Drones hit Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov, killing seven warehouse workers and sparking an oil depot fire, as Russia struck Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
Water Infrastructure Under Attack as US-Iran Conflict Widens
Iran struck Kuwait's main desalination plant while US airstrikes cut water to 10,000 Iranians, marking a dangerous expansion in the seventh night of fighting.
Brent Crude Hits One-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Traffic Collapses
Brent hit $85.92 Friday — a one-month high — as IRGC attacks on Hormuz radar sites and Washington's Iran sanctions deadline drained tanker traffic to two-month lows.
Trump Threatens Iran Power Grid as U.S. Strikes Enter Seventh Night
The U.S. military completed seven straight nights of Iran strikes as Trump warned of imminent attacks on power plants and bridges if Tehran refuses to return to the negotiating table.
Iran Denies IAEA Access to Bombed Nuclear Sites, Stockpile Unaccounted
Iran's parliament has barred IAEA inspectors from bombed nuclear sites, leaving roughly 440 kg of 60%-enriched uranium unverified and undermining the Islamabad MOU.
IRGC Threatens Full-Scale Offensive as Iran Declares Peace Deal Void
Iran's top military adviser warned the US of 'full-scale offensive operations' within 48-72 hours, as Tehran formally declared its June ceasefire memorandum void.
Iran Blocks IAEA Access to Bombed Nuclear Sites as Fighting Resumes
Tehran's parliament speaker has barred UN inspectors from bombed enrichment sites, leaving Iran's stockpile of weapons-usable uranium unaccounted for.
EU Lists Six Russian Military-Industrial Entities Over Kyiv Strikes
The European Union has agreed to sanction six entities linked to Russia's military-industrial complex, citing their role in the recent deadly strikes on Kyiv.
Kim Jong-un, Wang Huning Stress Strategic North Korea-China Treaty
Kim Jong-un told Wang Huning the North Korea-China strategic treaty ensures regional and global peace, as both sides reaffirm their alliance amid deepening geopolitical pressures.
Iranian Strike Damages Kuwait Desalination Plant, AP Reports
AP reports an Iranian strike damaged a Kuwait desalination plant, identifying the first named civilian water facility hit in the current US-Iran exchange and exposing Gulf water vulnerability.
Trump-Turkey Deal Loosens Sanctions on Russia's Arms Buyers
India and other major buyers of Russian weapons stand to benefit after the Trump administration eased CAATSA sanctions restrictions through a new deal with Ankara.
Four Dead in Russian Strikes as Zelenskyy Defense Shake-Up Stirs Anger
Russian strikes killed at least four people across Ukraine on Thursday as a Zelenskyy defense leadership overhaul drew protests and sharp criticism from commanders and allies.
Hormuz Transits Collapse to 3 Vessels; Crude and LNG Tankers Halt
Just three commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from 11 a day earlier, with crude carriers and LNG tankers staying away entirely, Reuters shipping data show.
Iran Strikes US Bases in Seven Countries Overnight, IRGC Claims
Iran's IRGC claimed missile and drone strikes on US military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Qatar overnight, expanding retaliation across the region.
US Strikes Hit Bridges, Port Tower in Southern Iran; Marines Board Tanker
US warplanes struck five bridges and a port tower in southern Iran on Thursday, Iranian state media said, as Marines boarded a tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
Wang Huning in Pyongyang: What Kim's Summit with China Signals
Kim Jong Un met with Wang Huning, China's top political adviser, in Pyongyang — a high-level session continuing the diplomatic sequence begun by Xi Jinping's own visit.
Kim Jong Un Meets China's Wang Huning in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Wang Huning, China's foremost political strategist, in Pyongyang on Thursday as state media confirmed the high-level diplomatic exchange.
Kim Jong Un Vows Deeper China Ties on Friendship Treaty Anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met China's top political adviser Wang Huning in Pyongyang, pledging closer ties as the two nations mark their friendship treaty anniversary.
Omega Forces Claim Drone Strike on Russian Su-24 Bomber in Crimea
Ukraine's Omega special forces unit claims a drone strike hit a Russian Su-24 bomber in occupied Crimea, the latest blow targeting Moscow's southern air campaign.
US Strikes Southern Iran Near Qeshm Island on Sixth Consecutive Night
US forces struck locations near Qeshm Island in southern Iran on Thursday night, CENTCOM and Iranian state media confirmed — the sixth consecutive night of American strikes and a new front near the Strait of Hormuz.
CIA: Russian Troops Survive Just 20–30 Minutes on Ukraine's Front Line
CIA Director says Russian recruits arriving on Ukraine's front lines survive just 20 to 30 minutes before being killed or wounded, exposing Moscow's deepening manpower crisis.
Kuwait Confirms Material Damage to Vital Facilities From Iranian Strikes
Kuwait's defence ministry said Iranian strikes hit a number of vital facilities and caused material damage, Reuters reported Thursday — the first on-record Gulf-government damage confirmation of the current exchange.
A Divided World Is North Korea's Greatest Asset
Geopolitical fractures between Washington, Beijing, and Moscow have dismantled the UN sanctions architecture that once constrained Pyongyang's nuclear program, handing Kim Jong Un a historic strategic opening.
Russia and China Have a Plan to Disable Starlink Over Ukraine
Russia and China have jointly developed a plan to disable SpaceX's Starlink network over Ukraine, EUobserver reports, as the war enters its 1,604th day and expands into space.
Putin's False Town Capture Claim Exposes Russia's Slow Advance
A Kremlin claim that Russian forces had seized a Ukrainian town proved false, CNN reported, laying bare the grinding and costly pace of Moscow's offensive.
Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv, Killing Two and Wounding Six
Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed two deaths and six injuries, including a 16-year-old, after Russian missiles struck multiple districts of Kyiv on Wednesday.
IRGC Says It Struck US Bases in Jordan, Kuwait as Bombardment Continues
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it targeted US soldiers and communications systems in Jordan and Kuwait, as Iranian fire also hit Bahrain during a widening exchange with US forces.
Zelenskyy Moves to Oust Defense Minister as Kyiv Protesters Rally
Ukraine's president is pushing to remove his top defense official as demonstrators fill Kyiv's streets and Russian ballistic missiles kill two people in the capital.