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IDF Kills Hamas Commander, Civilians Dead in Gaza Strikes
Israeli forces killed a Hamas military commander and struck a weapons site near an aid center in Gaza Sunday; Reuters confirmed at least two civilian deaths including a 4-year-old.
Zelensky Warns Putin Is Drafting 300,000 More Troops for Ukraine War
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns Russia is preparing to draft 300,000 more troops as Ukraine escalates drone strikes against Russian economic targets.
Trump to Meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea Claims Economic Revival
President Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea reports a period of economic growth, raising questions about what either side can credibly offer at the table.
Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase to Block Turkish Military Deployment
Israel struck Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, the government confirmed, after intelligence showed Turkey was preparing to deploy troops to the facility less than 200 miles from Israel's northern border.
Macron Pledges Interceptors to Kyiv; Putin Withdraws UK Ambassador
France will deliver missile interceptors to Ukraine, Macron confirmed Sunday, as Russia escalated diplomatically by recalling its ambassador from London.
Taiwan's $35 Billion Bet: Building Deterrence Without Washington's Guarantee
Taiwan's record defense budget and biggest-ever war games signal a strategic pivot: the island is preparing to defend itself in an era of uncertain American commitments.
Russia Fires Ballistic Missiles at Kyiv on Eve of Independence Day
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles Sunday, the eve of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day, Euromaidan Press reported on war day 1,641.
Taiwan Vows 'Peace Through Strength' as China Tensions Persist
Taiwan's president marked a battle anniversary Sunday vowing never to yield an inch to Beijing, invoking a deterrence-first defense doctrine amid rising cross-strait tensions.
Russia, Ukraine Trade Deadly Strikes as War Escalates
Russia and Ukraine exchanged rounds of deadly strikes Sunday, killing at least 13 people, as French President Macron pledged accelerated delivery of missile interceptors to Kyiv.
Israel Strikes Southern Syria; U.S. Envoy Says Washington Not Notified
Israel struck targets in southern Syria Saturday, Reuters confirmed. U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack says Israel gave Washington no advance warning before hitting a Syrian base — Israel denies it.
Macron Pledges Air Defense as Russia-Ukraine Strikes Kill 13
French President Macron commits to accelerating missile interceptor deliveries to Ukraine as both sides trade deadly blows and at least 13 people are killed.
Israeli Drone Strike in Gaza Kills One Amid Ceasefire Violations
An Israeli drone struck a home's courtyard in central Gaza Saturday, killing one Palestinian and wounding others in the latest apparent violation of an active ceasefire.
Iran Threatens Hormuz Blockade as US Sanctions Pressure Mounts
Tehran warns it will target neighboring states' interests if they join Washington's economic campaign, while granting Iraq a limited Hormuz exemption after Baghdad pledges neutrality.
Putin: Ukraine's Strikes on Russian Economy Opened 'Pandora's Box'
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that Ukraine's attacks on economic targets had released consequences that cannot be contained, as Russian strikes killed six more Ukrainians.
France to Send Interceptor Missiles to Ukraine After Russian Strikes
Paris announced it will supply Ukraine with air-defense interceptor missiles following a sustained Russian strike campaign that has killed civilians and destroyed civilian infrastructure.
China Has Little to Lose as a Weakened Trump Courts North Korea
Beijing stands to gain strategically whether Trump's revived North Korea diplomacy succeeds or collapses, leaving China in a structurally comfortable position.
Zelensky Vows Response After Mall Attack; Ukraine Drones Hit Russia
Zelensky condemned Russia's shopping mall strike as a 'terrorist attack' killing 16, as Ukrainian drones struck an Ozon warehouse inside Russian territory overnight.
China Won't Help Washington Squeeze Iran's Oil Revenues
Trump's maximum-pressure campaign against Iran depends on Beijing cutting off Tehran's primary crude market—but China, the top buyer, appears unwilling to cooperate.
Trump Says Iran 'Can Do Very Bad Things,' Calls IRGC 'Still Strong'
President Trump warned Friday that Iran retains serious destructive capacity and acknowledged the IRGC remains powerful, as he declared Tehran not ready for a nuclear deal.
China Offers No Criticism After North Korea's Latest Missile Launch
Beijing's silence on North Korea's latest missile test highlights the limits of international pressure on Pyongyang as China expands its military footprint across the Indo-Pacific.
Russian Double-Tap Drone Strikes Kill 14 at Ukrainian Mall
Russian drones struck a shopping center in central Ukraine using a deliberate double-tap pattern, killing at least 14 people and wounding 121, officials confirmed.
Without China, Trump's Iran Sanctions Have a Ceiling
Beijing is refusing to enforce US penalties against Tehran even as Treasury announces what it calls the toughest Iran sanctions in history. China's refiners are adapting, not complying.
North Korea Sends 400 Drone Operators to Russia
Ukraine says North Korea has deployed 400 drone specialists to aid Russian forces, with Kyiv warning Moscow may pursue up to 50,000 additional North Korean troops.
Six Killed, 90 Wounded in Russian Strike on Ukraine Shopping Center
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in Ukraine killed six people and wounded around 90 others Friday, Reuters reported, in the latest mass-casualty attack on a civilian venue.
Is China's Research Ship Near Taiwan Probing Its Defenses?
A Chinese research vessel operating near Taiwan's waters is prompting questions about whether Beijing is systematically testing Taipei's maritime surveillance and response capabilities.
Houthis Claim Drone Strikes on Saudi Aramco, Najran Airport
Iran-backed Houthis say they successfully struck a Saudi Aramco facility and Najran airport with drones Thursday, targeting oil and aviation infrastructure.
Oil Bulls Surge as Iran Deal Collapses, Hormuz Stays Restricted
October WTI crude futures jumped 5.91% to $86.31 as the collapse of Iran nuclear talks and ongoing Hormuz shipping restrictions pushed oil bulls back into control.
Iranian Oil to China Nearly Dries Up as US Blockade Tightens
Independent Chinese refiners face a near-collapse in Iranian crude supplies as Washington's oil blockade tightens, pushing prices higher and squeezing Tehran's revenues.
North Korea Fires Missiles After Trump Calls Kim 'Well Behaved'
North Korea fired ballistic missiles Friday as President Trump called Kim Jong Un 'well behaved,' continuing a two-day streak of launches on the Korean Peninsula.
US Sanctions Hezbollah, Pressures China to Back Iran Economic Squeeze
Treasury redesignated Hezbollah as serving the Iranian regime under IRGC-Quds Force command as Secretary Bessent urged Beijing to support measures he says could collapse Iran's government.