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Hezbollah Attacks IDF in Lebanon; Israeli Strikes Kill 11 Civilians
Hezbollah wounded two IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon Monday; Israeli military strikes killed 11 people in Kfar Rumman, including two infants, per multiple outlets.
U.S. Strikes Perimeter of Bushehr Nuclear Plant, State Media Reports
Iranian state media reports U.S. forces struck the perimeter of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, a significant escalation in the ongoing US-Iran military exchange. No U.S. confirmation yet.
Russia Has Resources to Fight Through 2028, Ukraine Intelligence Warns
Ukraine's military intelligence directorate assessed that Russia retains sufficient resources to sustain its war effort through 2028, even as U.S. envoys shuttle between Moscow and Kyiv.
Iran Airs Footage of Claimed Missile Strikes on U.S. Warships
Iranian state TV broadcast footage it claims shows ballistic missile attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer amid reports of a broader Iran-U.S. military exchange.
Nigeria and Boko Haram Strike Secret Ceasefire Deal, Report Says
Nigeria's government and Boko Haram have concluded a secret ceasefire agreement, The New Humanitarian reports, in a potential turning point for West Africa's longest insurgency.
IRGC Warns of Blasts Near Nuclear Hub; IAEA Blind for Over a Year
Iran's IRGC warns of explosions near a major nuclear facility as IAEA chief Grossi tells the Board of Governors the agency has been completely blind to Iran's nuclear program for over a year.
Iran Airs Footage of Missile Attacks on U.S. Carrier and Destroyer
Iranian state TV broadcast footage it said showed ballistic missile strikes on a U.S. carrier and destroyer as Iran and the U.S. exchanged attacks on military and oil targets.
North Korea and Russia Open First Road Bridge as Putin-Kim Ties Deepen
Moscow and Pyongyang inaugurated their first road bridge linking the two nations, cementing a strategic partnership that is reshaping alignments from the Pacific to Eastern Europe.
Kim Launches Second Nuclear Destroyer as Allied Drills Begin
North Korea launched its second nuclear-capable destroyer as allied military exercises opened, with Kim Jong-un vowing to build a fully nuclear-armed navy to counter regional threats.
Oil Extends Gains as US and Iran Trade Ship Strikes in Gulf
Oil prices pushed higher after US and Iranian forces struck ships in the Gulf region, sending Hormuz maritime traffic to its lowest level since May 2026.
Kim Jong Un Names New Destroyer Part of Nuclear Response System
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has declared a newly commissioned naval destroyer part of his country's nuclear response architecture, deploying it on the east coast to boost deterrence.
U.S. Envoys Hint at New Ukraine-Russia Talks After Kyiv Meeting
American envoys completed their first Kyiv visit on Sunday after meeting with Putin in Moscow, hinting at new negotiations as Zelensky warns the war may last into winter.
Witkoff: Kyiv Talks 'Very Meaningful' as Ukraine Warns of Winter War
US envoy Steve Witkoff called Sunday's Kyiv meeting with Zelenskyy 'very meaningful' while Ukraine's president warned the conflict with Russia is likely to extend into winter.
China Injects $54 Billion Into State Banks and Insurers
Beijing is pumping approximately $54 billion into state-owned lenders and insurers, one of the largest capital-boosting measures the sector has seen in years.
Israel Strikes South Lebanon After Hezbollah Drones Target Troops, 4 Dead
IDF bombs south Lebanon, destroying a disused hospital it says Hezbollah turned into a command center, after drone attacks on Israeli troops at Ali Taher Ridge killed four people.
Ukraine Peace Push: What Kushner and Witkoff Are Trying to Achieve
After meeting Putin in Moscow, Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff flew to Kyiv on Sunday to present Zelensky with the outlines of a proposed settlement.
Taiwan Experts Call for Shift to Smaller Naval Vessels to Counter China
Defense analysts urge Taiwan to restructure its navy around smaller, more survivable ships as PLA Navy expansion raises the cost of a conventional fleet strategy.
Iran Claims Missile Strikes on U.S. Ships, Oil Tankers in Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says it fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer and struck six vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, retaliating for earlier U.S. strikes.
Trump Envoys Fly to Kyiv for Zelensky Talks After Moscow Meetings
American peace envoys are traveling to Kyiv to brief President Zelensky after concluding what they called 'highly useful' talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Can the U.S. Make Hormuz Irrelevant in Two Years? Testing Bessent's Claim
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted the Strait of Hormuz will be 'worthless' within two years. The claim rests on four supply-side bets, and this week's market data suggests the timeline is optimistic.
IRGC Claims Missile Strikes on U.S. Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC claimed it fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer and targeted six ships in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for prior U.S. strikes.
IDF Strikes Southern Lebanon, Four Killed After Hezbollah Drone Attack
Israeli forces struck southern Lebanon Sunday after Hezbollah drone attacks, killing four and destroying a hospital in Nabatieh, IDF and Reuters confirm.
Iran's IRGC Dismisses Isfahan Nuclear Strike Reports as False
Iran's IRGC dismissed as 'completely false' reports of a strike on Isfahan nuclear facilities, as fighting escalated in the Strait of Hormuz and Israel struck southern Lebanon.
Zelenskyy Links Kyiv Airport Strikes to US Envoys' Moscow Visit
Ukraine's president says Russia timed missile strikes on Kyiv airports to coincide with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner's talks with Putin in Moscow.
U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Tankers After IRGC Missiles Target Navy Warships
CENTCOM confirms it struck three Iranian crude oil carriers in the Strait of Hormuz after the IRGC fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer, both of which evaded the attack.
US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After IRGC Attacks US Warships
CENTCOM confirms US forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships.
Putin Announces Three-Day Ceasefire During US Envoy Talks in Moscow
Putin declared a three-day ceasefire as Witkoff and Kushner held Kremlin talks on a Trump proposal to end the Ukraine war; both capitals agreed to halt strikes during the window.
Iran Strikes US Ships and Tankers in Hormuz Retaliation, IRGC Claims
Iran's IRGC says its navy targeted three US-affiliated ships and three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring the number of Iranian vessels the US struck earlier Saturday.
Russia and Ukraine Halt Capital Strikes as Putin Meets U.S. Envoys
President Putin received U.S. envoys in Moscow on Friday as Russia and Ukraine agreed to suspend strikes on each other's capitals for 72 hours, with parallel diplomatic talks running simultaneously in Kyiv.
Putin Orders 72-Hour Kyiv Strike Halt as U.S. Envoys Reach Moscow
Putin ordered a 72-hour halt to Kyiv strikes Saturday as Ukraine agreed to pause attacks on Moscow; U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks.