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Middle East Tensions Rise as Arab League Rejects Hezbollah Activities
The Arab League has adopted a resolution rejecting Iranian foreign influence and Hezbollah's continued military activities in Lebanon, while Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu pl...
China, Philippines Trade Accusations Over South China Sea Territorial Claims
Beijing and Manila exchanged sharp diplomatic rebukes Wednesday over contested waters, the latest confrontation in a dispute that has repeatedly brought the two governments to the edge of direct conflict.
Drone Strikes Panama Tanker in Iraqi Waters, Fire Extinguished
Iraqi rescue boats extinguished a fire aboard tanker New Andros after a drone strike in Iraqi waters Wednesday, port officials told Reuters. No casualties reported.
Beijing Boosts Taiwan-Facing Firepower With Brigade-Level 155mm Howitzers
China has deployed brigade-level 155mm howitzers aimed at Taiwan, the South China Morning Post reports, as Beijing simultaneously deepens ties with Russia and North Korea.
Trump Tells Putin U.S.-Russia Ties Could Be 'Fully Restored'
The Kremlin says Trump offered Putin full bilateral normalization if Moscow moves quickly to end the war in Ukraine, as fighting continues and the West braces for conflict into 2027.
Panama Tanker New Andros Struck by Drone in Iraqi Waters, Fire Out
Tanker New Andros was hit by a drone in Iraqi waters while carrying Iraqi fuel oil, sparking a fire. Iraqi rescue boats extinguished it. No casualties, Reuters reports.
Iran Strikes US Jordan Base After US Sinks Five Iranian Oil Tankers
US military sank five Iranian oil tankers and struck Iranian territory, drawing Iranian missile and drone retaliation against a US base in Jordan, with oil prices nearing $100 a barrel.
China Oil Demand to Fall 8.9% in 2026, Sinopec Research Finds
Sinopec's research arm projects China's oil demand will fall 8.9% in 2026, a contraction that would reshape global energy markets as geopolitical tensions keep supply uncertain.
China's North Korea Card: Issue Linkage, Taiwan, and the Bargain Beijing Won't Name
A new policy analysis argues Beijing could trade concessions on North Korea's nuclear program to extract U.S. restraint on Taiwan — a linkage Washington has yet to price into its strategy.
Iran Fires 20 Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Base in Jordan; 18 Intercepted
Iran's IRGC launched 20 ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Jordan Tuesday. Jordanian air defenses destroyed 18; the fate of two unintercepted missiles is unconfirmed.
U.S. Strikes IRGC Tankers Again After Iran Targets Navy Warship
The U.S. struck multiple IRGC-linked oil tankers for a second time Tuesday after Iran launched more attempted missile attacks at a U.S. Navy warship, AP confirmed.
Bodycam Footage Shows Russian Missile Detonating Yards From Kyiv Police Officers
Video from a Ukrainian officer's bodycam captured a Russian missile striking near police on patrol in Kyiv, as Ukraine moves to secure 1,000 Patriot missiles from Western allies.
U.S. Forces Strike Multiple Iranian Tankers Near Kharg Island
A U.S. official confirmed American forces struck multiple IRGC-linked Iranian tankers near Kharg Island and Jask port, escalating the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
IRGC Says It Shot Down US MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed Tuesday it destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, while separately claiming capture of a US underwater drone nearby.
Trump and Putin Hold 'Frank' Call as US Restarts Ukraine Peace Push
President Trump told Putin he wants a swift end to the Ukraine war in a phone call the Kremlin called frank, as U.S. envoys circulate a ceasefire proposal in Kyiv and Moscow.
Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen, Houthis Fire Back as Forces Close on Sanaa
Saudi Arabia launched air strikes across Yemen as Houthi forces retaliated against Saudi targets and pro-government fighters closed in on Sanaa, Middle East Eye reported.
Iran's IRGC Claims It Shot Down US Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says it destroyed a US MQ-1 drone flying over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to state media outlet Tasnim News Agency.
Iran's Middle East Plans Weakened by Blockaded Houthis
A weakened Iran may struggle to support its proxies in the region, according to analysis from The Jerusalem Post.
Trump Presses Putin to End Ukraine War and Restore US-Russia Ties
The Kremlin confirmed Trump pressed Putin for a rapid conclusion to the Ukraine war and normalized US-Russia relations, as Zelenskyy signals cautious optimism about US peace ideas.
Lithuania Trains Civilians for War, Tells Putin: 'We Don't Fear You'
As Russian forces resume deadly strikes on Kyiv, Lithuania launches civilian military training and delivers a direct warning to Moscow: 'We don't fear you.'
Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Sites, Wound 73 in Major Escalation
Iran-backed Houthi forces struck four Saudi cities overnight, setting oil facilities ablaze and wounding at least 73. Saudi Arabia has vowed to retaliate.
China Deploys Warrior Scientists to Gather Military Data Around Taiwan
War on the Rocks analysis finds China's marine scientific research ships are expanding operations around Taiwan in service of military objectives beyond oceanography.
Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Energy Sites, Wound 73 as Oil Nears $100
Iran-backed Houthi forces struck Saudi Arabia's southern energy infrastructure Tuesday, wounding 73 people and halting some operations as oil prices approached $100 a barrel.
Russia Resumes Kyiv Strikes, Killing Two, After U.S. Envoys Depart
Russian drones and missiles hit Kyiv overnight, killing two people and collapsing a roof, ending a three-day pause that coincided with U.S. peace envoy visits.
Tokyo Widens Regional Defence Ties to Complicate Beijing's Taiwan Calculus
Japan is expanding bilateral and multilateral defence agreements across the Indo-Pacific, raising the cost and complexity of any Chinese move on Taiwan.
Oil Surges to Six-Week High as US-Iran Strikes Hit Hormuz Traffic
Oil prices climbed to six-week highs Monday as US-Iran strikes disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the corridor for roughly 20% of global oil trade.
Kyiv on Alert as Capital Strike Pause Holds and Witkoff Cites Progress
Drone and missile alerts sounded in Kyiv overnight as a temporary pause on capital strikes held, while U.S. envoy Witkoff cited substantive progress in peace talks.
Oil Prices Hit Six-Week High as US-Iran Strikes Disrupt Hormuz Traffic
Al Jazeera reports oil has spiked to six-week highs as intensifying US-Iran military exchanges disrupt tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical energy chokepoint.
UK's Burnham and Trump Discuss Path to Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire
Downing Street confirmed Andy Burnham met with President Trump to discuss steps toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war as U.S. envoys weigh winter de-escalation options with Kyiv.
Kim Jong Un Designates New Destroyer as Nuclear Retaliation Platform
Kim Jong Un placed North Korea's newest Choe Hyon-class destroyer in the country's nuclear response system, saying it could deliver 'annihilating retaliatory strikes.'