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Lavrov, Wang Discuss Ukraine, Iran Cooperation at Asia Security Forum
Russia's Sergei Lavrov and China's Wang Yi discussed bilateral cooperation, the Ukraine war, and Iran at an Asia security meeting, Reuters reported, as the two governments' coordination draws renewed scrutiny.
4 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Gaza Strikes Despite Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes killed four Palestinians, including in Gaza City's Rimal district, on Wednesday as the October 2025 ceasefire's violation count keeps climbing.
Container Ship Sinks Near Hormuz as Iran Escalates Maritime Strikes
A container ship sank near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday and a second vessel was reportedly sinking, as Iran surges attacks on commercial shipping.
Russian Strikes Kill More Than 10 as Ukraine Rushes Faster Interceptors
Russia and Ukraine traded new accusations after overnight and daytime strikes killed more than 10 people, as Kyiv fields faster interceptors and AI-aimed guns against grid attacks.
Container Ship Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz as Iranian Attacks Surge
A container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz and a second vessel was reportedly sinking Wednesday amid a sharp uptick in Iranian maritime attacks, the Guardian reports.
Container Ship Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz as Iranian Attacks Surge
A container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by an unknown projectile, with a second vessel reportedly sinking amid a surge in Iranian maritime attacks.
Western Allies Invoke Law of the Sea to Hunt Russia's Shadow Tankers
Ukraine's Western allies are turning to international maritime law to stop and inspect tankers suspected of carrying sanctioned Russian oil, widening the economic front of the war.
Container Ship Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Iranian Attack Surge
A container ship sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by an unknown projectile on Oct. 14, UKMTO confirmed. A second vessel was also reportedly sinking.
Kremlin Envoy: Diesel Deal Opens Door to Wider Russia-US Ties
Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev said the US-Russia diesel deal could lead to broader cooperation, as Washington's sanctions law and Moscow's own export ban complicate that outlook.
Houthi Strike Damages Saudi Aramco Headquarters, Reuters Reports
Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran sustained extensive damage in a Houthi attack Wednesday, Reuters sources confirmed, raising immediate concerns about Saudi oil supply.
Russian Strikes Cut Power to 600,000 Ukrainians After US Diesel Deal
Overnight Russian strikes on Oct. 13 and 14 cut power to at least 600,000 people and killed three, Zelensky said, four days after Washington licensed Russian diesel imports.
Projectile Strikes Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Confirms
A container ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations authority confirmed.
China Buys First US Soybean Cargoes Since Trump-Xi Summit
China has purchased 8 to 10 cargoes of US soybeans, the first such deals since the Trump-Xi summit, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the trade.
New Explosions Reported in Saudi Capital Riyadh
Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital reported new explosions in Riyadh on Wednesday, AP News confirmed, amid Houthi strikes on Saudi territory and broader regional escalation.
FBI Disrupts North Korean IT Worker Scheme Funding Weapons Programs
The FBI says it disrupted a scheme that used North Korean IT workers posing as remote contractors to funnel wages into Kim Jong Un's nuclear and missile programs.
China Warns Taiwan Must 'Bear the Consequences' of Water Cannon Incident
Beijing says Taiwan must answer for a Coast Guard water cannon used on a Chinese fishing boat near the Pratas Islands, as Taipei calls the incident routine law enforcement.
Iran's IRGC Navy Threatens to Sink US Warships Near Hormuz
A senior IRGC Navy commander threatened to sink US warships approaching the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported Tuesday, as tanker attacks in the strait continue.
Houthis Hit Saudi Cities After Coalition Strikes Sanaa Oil Depots
Explosions struck multiple Saudi cities Tuesday night after the Saudi-led coalition targeted major oil depots outside Sanaa, confirmed by Middle East Eye and The Guardian.
Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Power Plant, Zelensky Says No Warning
Ballistic missiles struck a major power plant in Kyiv before the capital's air raid alert sounded, President Zelensky said, renewing questions about allied early-warning sharing.
Houthi Missiles Strike Saudi Cities After Aramco Oil Depot Attack
Saudi Arabia's cities shaken by Houthi missiles after coalition strikes Yemen oil depots. Explosions near Aramco HQ in Riyadh. At least one fatality confirmed.
U.S. Defense Startups Head to Taiwan to Build China-Free Drones
American defense startups are setting up drone manufacturing in Taiwan to escape Chinese components, deepening the island's role in Washington's supply-chain decoupling push.
Riyadh Hit by Multiple Explosions as Houthis Target Saudi Aramco
Explosions reported near Saudi Aramco headquarters in Riyadh as Houthis launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, hours after coalition strikes on Yemeni oil depots.
Trump Says Putin, Zelenskyy Both Want End to Ukraine War
Trump said Tuesday that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy each want to end Russia's war on Ukraine, a softer framing than his claim a day earlier that Putin wants a deal more than Zelenskyy does.
Iran Targets 6 Ships Near Hormuz in One Day, Record Since War Began
Iranian forces attacked six vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the highest single-day pace of maritime strikes since the US-Iran war began in February, per UK maritime data.
Iran Hits Six Ships Near Hormuz: Highest Daily Rate Since War Began
Iranian forces targeted six vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the highest single-day rate since the US-Iran war opened in February, per UK Maritime Trade Operations data.
Taiwan Warns Europe of Dangers of Dependence on China
Taiwan's foreign minister told a Warsaw security forum that European dependence on Chinese suppliers is a threat to the bloc's freedom, days ahead of an EU summit on China policy.
Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Houthi Positions in Yemen Capital Sanaa
Saudi-led coalition aircraft struck Houthi military positions in Sanaa on Tuesday, confirmed by Yemeni officials, as the Iran-backed group threatens Saudi Aramco facilities.
Iran Targets Six Ships Near Hormuz in One Day, Record Since War Began
UK Maritime Trade Operations data shows Iran targeted six vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the highest single-day count since hostilities began in February.
Zelensky: Russia Already Violated Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Proposal
Zelensky says Russia has already broken a Trump-brokered ceasefire proposal, even as he reiterated Ukraine's support for de-escalation and urged Moscow to back the plan.
Zelenskyy Says Allies Gave No Warning of Kyiv Missile Strike
Ukraine's president says partner nations shared no intelligence ahead of an incoming missile strike on Kyiv, raising questions about gaps in allied air-defense coordination.