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Ukraine Struck Fuel Trucks Near Zaporizhzhia, Russia's Nuclear Chief Says
Rosatom's director general accused Ukraine of attacking fuel supply vehicles near Europe's largest nuclear plant, raising fresh safety alarms at the contested Zaporizhzhia facility.
Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing Nine; Putin Warns Europe on Troops
Russian strikes killed nine and wounded dozens across Ukraine as Putin warned European nations that sending troops to the front would mean direct war with Russia.
Houthis Strike Saudi Sharurah Base With Drones and Missiles, 2 Hurt
Yemen's Houthi forces launched drones and missiles at Saudi Arabia's Sharurah military base Sunday, with Riyadh confirming two people were injured in the strike.
Saudi Arabia and Houthis Trade Strikes at Bab al-Mandeb
Active military exchanges over the Bab al-Mandeb strait; Houthis report 129 Saudi airstrikes in 48 hours and claim a drone and missile hit on Sharurah military base.
Iraq Shuts Iran Crossings, Fires Commander After Saudi Drone Attack
Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province military commander and closed three border crossings with Iran after drone strikes on Saudi Arabia traced to Iraqi territory, Al Jazeera reports.
Iraq Closes Iran Border After Drones Strike Saudi Oil Pipeline
Iraq shuttered three Iran border crossings and dismissed its Maysan commander after drones originating from the province struck a Saudi oil pipeline Saturday.
Russian Strike Destroys Odesa Flat of Tennis Star Dayana Yastremska
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska says a Russian missile scored a direct hit on her Odesa apartment, leaving only a Roland Garros tournament towel behind.
China Expands Influence in Central Asia as Russia's Ukraine War Grinds On
Beijing is deepening economic and political ties across Central Asia as Moscow's military remains consumed by Ukraine, quietly reshaping Eurasia's strategic balance.
Saudi Pipeline Shut After Drone Attack, Iraq Closes Border
Saudi Arabia shut a critical oil pipeline after drone strikes from Iraq's Maysan province. Baghdad confirmed the source, closed its border, and fired the provincial security chief.
Ukraine's Neptune Missile Strikes Russian Warship at Its Own Pier
Ukraine's domestically produced Neptune anti-ship missile struck a Russian warship docked at its home pier on day 1,661 of the war, according to Euromaidan Press.
Iran's Khomeinist Left Reasserts Power in Middle East
The Khomeinist Left, once a violent force blending religious zealotry with leftist ideology, has reinvented itself as the 'Reformist' hard core of power in Iran. Meanwhile, esca...
Russia Strikes Kill Three in Ukraine as Putin Warns Europe on Troops
Russian forces struck cargo vessels and steel plants across Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least three people, as Putin threatened direct war if European troops deploy.
US Officials Link China Satellite Data to Iranian Strike on US Troops
U.S. officials tied Chinese-supplied satellite imagery to an Iranian missile strike that killed three American soldiers in Jordan in July 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attack From Iraq
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone strikes from southern Iraq damaged the facility. Baghdad closes the Iran border and launches an investigation.
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Drone Strike From Iraq
Saudi Arabia closed its East-West crude pipeline after drones launched from Iraqi territory struck the facility; Iraq dismissed a commander and shut its Iran border crossing.
Arab Ministers to Sign Hormuz Navigation Deal in Oman Monday, Iran Says
Arab foreign ministers will gather in Muscat Monday to formalize a joint Iran-Oman shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran announced Saturday.
North Korea Fires Missile Salvo After US-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday, one day after the US, South Korea, and Japan wrapped up a trilateral military exercise Pyongyang condemned as a provocation.
Iraq Dismisses Commander, Closes Iran Border After Drone Strikes
Iraq's prime minister dismissed a military commander and shut the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after drones launched from Iraqi territory struck Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline Friday.
Saudi Arabia Closes East-West Pipeline After Drone Strikes From Iraq
Saudi Arabia shut its vital East-West crude pipeline Friday after drones launched from Iraqi territory struck multiple pumping stations, threatening a key non-Hormuz export route.
Putin Warns European Troop Deployment to Ukraine Would Mean War With Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that sending European troops to Ukraine would constitute an act of war, escalating rhetoric as the BRICS summit opens in India.
Iraq Dismisses Military Commander Over Saudi Pipeline Drone Attacks
Iraq's prime minister has dismissed a military commander after Saudi Arabia confirmed drones launched from Iraqi territory struck the East-West Pipeline and forced its closure Friday.
New Report: Putin Has 'Absurd' View of Ukraine War Due to Army Lying
A new assessment finds Russia's military culture of systemic self-deception insulates Putin from battlefield reality, producing what analysts describe as an increasingly distorted strategic picture.
Saudi Arabia Closes East-West Pipeline After Drone Strikes
Saudi Arabia confirmed it shut down the vital East-West oil pipeline Friday after drone attacks hit pumping stations in the Riyadh and Medina regions, threatening crude exports.
Drone Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia's East-West Oil Pipeline
Multiple pumping stations on Saudi Arabia's critical East-West crude pipeline were struck by drones Thursday, threatening the kingdom's main oil export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
House to Vote on Russia Sanctions Bill Backed by Late Senator Graham
The U.S. House is set to vote on Russia sanctions legislation championed by the late Senator Graham as Moscow escalates strikes on Ukrainian targets and peace talks face mounting criticism.
Middle East Tensions Rise as Houthi Advances Threaten Oil Exports
Houthi strikes in Yemen and Saudi Arabia have raised concerns about global trade and oil prices, as the US marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks.
Russian Drones Hit Kyiv Fuel Stations for Second Day, Killing Two
Russian drones killed two in Kyiv Thursday as Moscow struck the capital's gas stations for a second consecutive day, signaling a campaign to disrupt civilian fuel supply.
Houthis Take Bab el-Mandeb Strait; Trump Rejects Saudi Strike Request
Houthi forces reportedly completed their takeover of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and seized a Red Sea island as Trump declined a Saudi request for US airstrikes against the group.
China's State Oil Majors Spent $343 Billion Preparing for This Moment
Sinopec, PetroChina, and CNOOC spent $343 billion building domestic output and strategic reserves since 2018 — a bet that is now softening the global impact of the Hormuz closure.
Hormuz Traffic Plunges to Single Digits Amid Middle East Escalation
Vessel tracking data cited by Reuters shows ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to single digits Thursday, down sharply from a 10-day average of 15 vessels in both directions.