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US, South Korea and Japan to Hold North Korea Nuclear Missile Drill
The three allies will conduct a joint exercise focused on North Korea's nuclear and missile threat, as Seoul backs Trump's Pyongyang outreach but warns against being sidelined.
Indonesia-China Drills May Normalize Beijing's Presence East of Taiwan
A Eurasia Review analysis warns that joint naval exercises between Indonesia and China could gradually normalize Chinese military activity in waters critical to Taiwan's defense.
Russia Now Deploying Longer-Range Iskanders, Ukraine Intelligence Says
Ukrainian intelligence reports Russia has deployed extended-range Iskander ballistic missiles, pushing launchers beyond the reach of Ukraine's targeting assets.
Pentagon Awards X-Bow Contract in Race for Affordable Interceptors
The Pentagon awarded a contract to X-Bow Systems targeting anti-ballistic interceptors below $750,000 per shot — a direct push to close the cost gap with adversary missiles.
IDF Strikes Southern Lebanon After Hezbollah Launches Explosive Drones
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon after Hezbollah fired explosive drones at IDF soldiers, killing at least one civilian in the town of Arab Salim.
Kyiv Endures Day-Long Russian Drone and Missile Barrage
Russia struck Ukraine's capital with a sustained assault as Moscow warned Britain it faces retaliation for Kyiv's use of UK-supplied weapons, and Trump declared Putin will not hit NATO soil.
IDF Strikes Southern Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone Attacks on Soldiers
Israeli forces struck Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon Thursday after explosive drone attacks on IDF troops; Lebanon's NNA confirmed a civilian killed in Arab Salim.
Putin Warns of 'Blowback' as Russia Threatens UK Over British Missiles
Russia signals the Ukraine war could escalate further while Moscow threatens to strike UK military targets over Kyiv's use of British-supplied weapons.
Pentagon NATO Review to Deliver Hegseth Four Troop Options by Nov. 6
A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will give Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at least four option packages before November 6.
North Korea Vows 'Powerful Response' to $125 Million US-South Korea Arms Deal
Pyongyang threatened a 'powerful response' to a $125 million US arms package for Seoul covering tactical missiles, even as nuclear diplomacy efforts gain new backing.
IDF Launches Strikes on Southern Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone Attacks
Israel carried out two waves of airstrikes on southern Lebanon's Upper Nabatieh Thursday after Hezbollah deployed explosive drones against IDF soldiers, Lebanon's National News Agency reported.
Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Confirms
UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, the latest attack in an escalating shipping crisis at the world's most critical oil chokepoint.
Russia Threatens to Strike UK Military Targets Over British Missiles
Moscow warns it could target British military assets after Ukraine used UK-supplied missiles to strike Russian territory, as Russia launches massive overnight attacks on nine cities.
Another Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Attacks Escalate
UKMTO confirms a second vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, deepening what maritime officials describe as an ongoing shipping crisis.
Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Confirms
UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, the latest in a series of attacks on commercial shipping.
OPEC+ Loses Oil Market Grip as China Gains Leverage in Iran War
The Iran war is fracturing OPEC+'s decades-long grip on oil pricing, with China emerging as the new power broker over crude supply, Reuters reports.
Ukraine Airstrike on Bus in Russian-Occupied Luhansk Kills 9
A Ukrainian airstrike struck a bus in Russian-occupied Luhansk on Thursday, killing nine. Explosions separately rattled Kyiv as both sides traded fire across the front.
Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile in Hormuz Strait, UKMTO Says
UKMTO reports a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday, hours after Iran and Oman announced a temporary Hormuz diplomatic framework.
Iran and Oman Agree to Temporary Strait of Hormuz Deal
Iran and Oman have agreed to a temporary Strait of Hormuz framework, but Tehran has vowed to keep the waterway closed unless Washington accepts its terms.
Pentagon Official to Brief NATO Allies as Strike Review Fuels Questions
A Pentagon official will brief NATO allies as an internal review of recent U.S. military operations fuels questions among allied capitals, Reuters reports.
Iran Says Attacked Nuclear Sites Not Secure for IAEA Inspections
Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami says sites damaged in recent strikes remain unsafe for IAEA inspectors, as Tehran cites ongoing wartime conditions.
Iran Warns of Military Ship Ban in Hormuz Under Potential Oman Deal
Iran demands foreign military ships be barred from the Strait of Hormuz in Oman-mediated talks, as the regime's nuclear chief blocks IAEA access to strike-damaged sites.
Zelensky Calls on China to Use Its Diplomatic Weight to End Russia's War
Ukraine's president is pressing Beijing to leverage its ties with Moscow and push for a negotiated end to a conflict now in its fifth year, the South China Morning Post reports.
Oil Prices Fall as Iran and Oman Weigh Temporary Hormuz Deal
WTI and Brent crude drop nearly 7% and 9% in five days as Iran and Oman explore a temporary Hormuz deal while Washington pivots from airstrikes to economic sanctions.
CIA Director Makes Surprise Kyiv Visit as Ukraine Pledges to Hold Fire on Moscow
Kyiv agreed not to target Moscow while the CIA chief was present in Ukraine, The Independent reports, as Zelensky simultaneously presses China to use its leverage over Russia.
Huawei and HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi Patent Agreement
China's Huawei and US PC maker HP have agreed to a multi-year Wi-Fi patent deal, a commercial link forged across the widening US-China technology divide.
Trump's Kim Outreach Signals Shift Away From Denuclearization
Trump's outreach to Kim Jong Un shifts Washington's focus from the denuclearization demand, raising questions for U.S. allies across Northeast Asia and beyond.
India and China Resume High-Level Border Talks in Beijing
Indian and Chinese officials met in Beijing Tuesday to review bilateral ties and discuss the disputed Himalayan border, the Indian Embassy in China confirmed to Reuters.
UK, France Approve SCALP and Storm Shadow Production in Ukraine
Zelensky confirms Britain and France have approved domestic production of SCALP and Storm Shadow missiles inside Ukraine, a major shift in Western arms support.
Putin Eyes Infrastructure Takeover as Ukrainian Strikes Pummel Russia
As Ukrainian drone and missile strikes batter Russian energy and transport networks, the Kremlin is moving to place key facilities under direct state authority.