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US Strikes Three Iranian Tankers; Hegseth Threatens Full Fleet
US Central Command confirmed striking three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday. Defense Secretary Hegseth warned the full Iranian tanker fleet is at risk of future strikes.
US Strikes Three Iranian Tankers After IRGC Missile Attack on Warships
U.S. Central Command struck three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday after Iran's IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
North Korean KN-23 Missiles Hit Ukraine Industrial Sites Again
Russia struck Ukrainian industrial infrastructure with North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles as Pyongyang's weapons reenter the conflict and Moscow signals confidence.
Putin Orders Pause in Kyiv Strikes as Trump Envoys Prepare Ukraine Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt to strikes on Kyiv ahead of US special envoy meetings in both Moscow and the Ukrainian capital, raising cautious hopes for a ceasefire opening.
US Missile Strikes Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg Island
A U.S. missile struck a small Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island on Saturday, confirmed by Iranian state media and Reuters, near Iran's major oil export hub.
Pentagon Oil Deal Goes to Venezuelan Probed for Money Laundering
A Venezuelan billionaire previously investigated by U.S. authorities for money laundering has secured a Pentagon oil contract, raising procurement vetting questions.
US Missile Strikes Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg Island
A US missile struck an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub, Reuters and Iranian state media reported Saturday, as US-Iran hostilities continue.
Moscow Violates Ukraine Air Truce as Trump Peace Envoys Head Abroad
Russia broke the air truce proposed by President Zelenskyy within hours of the announcement, as U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner departed for overseas peace talks.
Zelenskyy Calls Air Truce as Kushner, Witkoff Fly to Kyiv via Moscow
Ukraine's president has proposed an aerial ceasefire as U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travel through Moscow to Kyiv in a renewed American push to broker peace.
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone Attack, 3 Dead
Israeli forces struck southern Lebanon Friday following a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli troops, leaving at least 3 dead and more than 20 wounded, Lebanese officials say.
Iran Confirms Six Navy Personnel Killed in U.S. Strikes on Southern Iran
Iran's Tasnim news agency reports six Iranian Navy personnel were killed in U.S. strikes on targets in southern Iran, the first Iranian official confirmation of Navy casualties from the strikes.
China, Not OPEC, Controls Global Oil Markets, Rosneft CEO Says
Igor Sechin argues Beijing's crude buying behavior this spring and summer has stabilized oil prices, effectively supplanting OPEC's traditional role as price setter.
Witkoff and Kushner Head to Russia and Ukraine With Trump Peace Plan
President Trump announced Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow and Kyiv to present a U.S. peace proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli drone strike killed two men on a motorcycle in Lebanon's Nabatieh district Friday, Anadolu Agency reports, while a formal ceasefire with Hezbollah remains in place.
Ukraine Pushes Congress for Russia Sanctions Before Election Recess
Ukraine's top sanctions official expresses optimism about a sweeping Russia sanctions bill despite uncertainty over whether the House will schedule a vote before recess.
Iran Turns BRICS Judicial Framework Into Strategic Diplomacy Tool
Iran's judiciary chief held talks with China, Russia, and Belarus counterparts to convert legal cooperation into a pillar of strategic alliance-building outside Western institutions.
Iran Confirms Six Navy Dead From U.S. Strikes on Southern Iran
Iran's Tasnim news agency confirmed six Iranian Navy personnel were killed in U.S. strikes on southern Iran two nights ago, Tehran's first official casualty count from the operation.
Russia Strikes Ukraine Security Service Headquarters in Central Kyiv
A Russian drone strike hit the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters in central Kyiv on Thursday, part of an intensifying aerial campaign targeting Ukrainian state institutions.
Kyiv Strikes Military Plant and Naval Vessel Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian forces hit a Russian military plant and a naval vessel deep inside Russian territory on War Day 1,654 as Trump administration envoys prepare weekend peace talks.
Milei Vows Tougher Sanctions and Defense Push Over Falklands Oil Drilling
Argentina's President Milei pledges escalating economic pressure and a defense buildup as British oil exploration in disputed Falklands waters becomes a flashpoint.
US Strike on Iranian Wedding Kills Civilians, Vance Confirms Probe
A US airstrike killed civilians at a wedding in Kuhestak, Iran's Hormozgan province. VP Vance says the military is investigating the incident 'very fully.'
Sechin: China, Not OPEC, Controls Global Energy Markets
Rosneft's CEO Igor Sechin tells Reuters that Beijing's demand has eclipsed OPEC's pricing power — a claim landing as Brent crude pushes toward $96 on Middle East war fears.
US Envoy Heads to Kyiv as Putin Signals 'Chance' for Peace
A senior US diplomat will travel to Kyiv within days, Zelenskyy confirmed, as Putin acknowledged a 'chance' for peace while Russian drones hit civilian infrastructure near the capital.
Pacific Summit Ends Without Unanimous Condemnation of China's Missile Launch
Pacific Island leaders failed to reach consensus on a joint censure of China's ballistic missile test, exposing Beijing's deepening diplomatic leverage across the region.
Ukraine Sees 'New Dynamic' in Peace Efforts as Putin Signals Deal Is Still Possible
Ukrainian officials describe a shift in diplomatic momentum as Putin says a negotiated settlement 'remains' possible, while India's foreign minister visits Kyiv to offer mediation.
Death Toll From U.S. Strikes on Iran Rises to 13 Military Personnel
Reuters reports 13 Iranian military personnel confirmed killed in U.S. strikes this week, with six regular army members killed in southern Iran in Tuesday's most extensive assault in weeks.
Ukrainian Sea Drones Strike Sochi Port for the First Time
Ukraine's naval drone campaign reached Sochi for the first time Wednesday, striking the Black Sea resort city's port and extending Kyiv's operational maritime reach.
Iran Fires Missiles and Drones at US Military Bases in UAE and Kuwait
Iran's army confirms launching missiles and suicide drones at US military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait in early-morning strikes on September 3.
Putin Says Peace Possible While Hinting at Strikes on Ukraine Leaders
Vladimir Putin insists a peace deal is still achievable even as he hints at strikes on Ukraine's leadership. India's foreign minister arrives in Kyiv offering mediation.
Putin Sees Peace Opening as Ukraine Aviation Warning Strains Talks
Putin acknowledged Thursday that a peace deal with Ukraine remains possible but said Kyiv's threat to civilian aviation is making any negotiated path significantly harder.