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Trump to Press Zelenskyy at UN for Energy Ceasefire With Russia
President Trump is expected to push Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly to accept a mutual halt on energy infrastructure attacks, The Guardian reports.
Poland Activates Military Aviation Amid Russian Strikes on Ukraine
Poland's army announced military aviation operations Monday as Russia continued aerial strikes on Ukraine, signaling elevated NATO air activity on the conflict's western flank.
Saudi Arabia Reroutes Oil Exports as Houthis Strike Yanbu
Saudi Arabia diverts Red Sea oil exports to Gulf terminals after Houthi strikes on Yanbu, with satellite data showing the highest supertanker concentration at Gulf ports since June.
Russia's Oil Refining Capacity Shrinks as Strike Damage Sets In
Ukraine's sustained campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is taking a measurable toll on Moscow's domestic refining output, the Kyiv Independent reports.
Trump Halts Imminent U.S. Strikes on Houthis After Saudi Plea
President Trump called off planned airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis at the last minute Sunday after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged restraint, the New York Times reported.
Trump: Russia Lost Control of Diesel Industry, War Must End
President Trump said Russia has 'lost control' of its diesel industry following Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure, and called the war 'ridiculous.'
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Qatar's LNG Expansion
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has put Qatar's $83 billion LNG expansion at risk, with critical equipment unable to reach the country due to the blockage.
Trump's Taiwan Retreat Tests His Chief China Hawk
A reported shift in Trump's Taiwan stance tests his administration's top China hawk as a new poll finds nearly half of Taiwanese doubt U.S. military backing.
Projectile Strikes Tanker Entering the Strait of Hormuz
A projectile struck a tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz on September 21, AP News reports, in the latest kinetic incident at the world's most critical oil shipping chokepoint.
Kremlin Vows Response as Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit During Russian Vote
Ukraine's 1,000-drone weekend barrage, launched as Russian citizens cast ballots, drew a Kremlin retaliation pledge and a follow-on Russian drone strike on southern Ukraine.
Houthi Strike Hits Saudi Capital as Oil Prices Climb
Houthi forces struck Riyadh in a significant escalation confirmed by Reuters, pushing oil markets higher amid intensifying proxy conflict across the Middle East.
Iran's IRGC Claims It Shot Down U.S. MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its new air defense system intercepted and destroyed a U.S. MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, the second such claim in recent days.
North Korea's Missile Launches: A Signal Ahead of the Trump-Xi Summit?
Pyongyang fired ballistic missiles as President Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping, raising questions about whether North Korea is angling for a spot on the summit agenda.
Russia Vows Intensified Kyiv Strikes After Ukraine's Mass Drone Attack
Moscow threatened to escalate bombardment of Kyiv after Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone offensive — more than 1,000 UAVs at Russia — as Trump prepares to meet Zelensky.
China Slams US Sanctions Law on Russia and Iran as 'Unilateral'
Beijing's Ministry of Commerce condemns Trump-signed legislation imposing tariffs on nations buying Russian oil, warning it reserves the right to take 'all necessary measures.'
Zelensky Approves New Long-Range Operations as Russia Attacks Intensify
President Zelensky has authorized expanded long-range strike operations in direct response to escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Ukraine Fires Pelican Ballistic Missile in First Strike on Russia
Ukraine deployed the domestically produced Pelican ballistic missile against Russian territory for the first time, expanding Kyiv's long-range strike arsenal beyond Western-supplied weapons.
Taiwan Minister Makes Rare Trip to China for APEC Amid Beijing Tensions
A Taiwan minister has traveled to mainland China for an APEC event, marking one of the rare cross-strait ministerial contacts amid sustained military and diplomatic tensions with Beijing.
Israeli Father Killed in Slovenia, West Bank Tensions Rise
An Israeli father was killed in Slovenia while rescuing his son from a ravine fall, as tensions rise in the West Bank with reports of an impending mass-arrest operation and demo...
North Korea Fires Two Missiles in Three Hours, Pressing Washington
Pyongyang launched two ballistic missiles toward the sea in three hours, South Korea confirmed, escalating pressure on Washington amid ongoing U.S. military exercises.
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles in Three Hours, Pressuring the US
Pyongyang launched two ballistic missiles off its east coast Saturday in what South Korean and US officials called a deliberate escalation tied to ongoing American military exercises.
Russian Drones Kill Three Children, One Woman in Kyiv Region
Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine's Kyiv region Sunday, killing three children and a woman, Reuters confirmed, as Ukraine simultaneously launched its largest-ever drone assault on Moscow.
Riyadh Is Now a Front Line. Here Is How It Happened.
The Houthis didn't stumble into striking Saudi Arabia's capital. This week's attacks followed a seven-step escalation ladder that exposed every gap in Riyadh's security framework.
Ukraine Launches Largest-Ever Drone Assault on Moscow, Killing Two
Ukraine fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight in the largest-ever assault on Moscow, killing two people and hitting an oil refinery, confirmed by AP and BBC.
Slovak PM Says NATO 'War Hawks' Are Stoking Russia Clash as Ukraine Strategy Falters
Slovakia's prime minister accused a bloc of NATO allies of driving the alliance toward direct confrontation with Russia as Ukraine's military position continues to erode.
Houthis Fire Missiles, Drones at Saudi Capital and Aramco Facilities
Saudi Arabia confirmed Houthi rebels targeted Riyadh with a ballistic missile and struck at Aramco facilities in Yanbu; Saudi air defenses claim full intercepts while the Houthis claim direct hits.
Houthis Target Riyadh, Saudi Aramco in Missile-Drone Attack
Yemen's Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at Riyadh and Saudi Aramco's Yanbu facility; Saudi air defenses intercepted the Riyadh-bound missile.
Putin Brands Ukraine a Dictatorship, Accuses Kyiv of Meddling in Russian Vote
Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of interfering in Russia's parliamentary elections and labeled Kyiv a 'dictatorship,' escalating his rhetorical campaign as fighting continues across the front.
Iran Disputes Centcom Oil Claim, Issues New Hormuz Data Cable Rules
Iran's government rejected a US Central Command claim about tanker escorts in the Strait of Hormuz and approved new regulations on undersea data cables in the waterway.
Houthis Claim Missile, Drone Strike on Riyadh as Airport Flights Disrupted
Yemen's Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu as smoke rises near King Khalid Airport and flights are disrupted for hours.