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Black Sea Drone Attack Sinks Ship; Bulgaria Summons Russian Ambassador
A merchant ship sank and a second vessel was damaged in drone attacks off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. Bulgaria says five crew members were rescued from the sunken ship and 11 remain missing; the cause and responsibility are under investigation.
Trump Says He Doesn't Believe China, Russia Are Aiding Iran
President Trump said he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran 'at all,' arguing both have too much to lose, as tanker attacks escalate in the Gulf.
Trump Says Ceasefire Holds Despite New Russian Strikes
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt strikes on energy sites, but Kyiv reports fresh attacks and Zelenskyy says the deal is 'news to me.'
Trump Says Putin Wants a Deal More Than Zelensky, Claims Ceasefire Set
Trump said Monday that Vladimir Putin is more eager for a settlement than Volodymyr Zelensky and insisted a ceasefire is already agreed, as Kyiv and Moscow dispute whether one exists.
Iran's IRGC Reports Third Supertanker Struck in Hormuz in Two Days
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reports a third supertanker struck and on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the third tanker attack in 48 hours amid escalating regional tensions.
Houthi Missile Intercepted Over Riyadh for Third Consecutive Day
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh's airport on Monday, the third consecutive day of strikes on the Saudi capital, Al Jazeera reports.
Kim Jong Un Opens Weapons Museum as North Korea Claims Missile Test Success
North Korea opened a new weapons museum and claimed a successful tactical ballistic missile test into the Sea of Japan, as Trump says he may see Kim during an upcoming Asia trip.
Houthi Strike Kills 13 in Riyadh as Iran Threatens Gulf Tech Sites
A Houthi ballistic missile killed at least 13 people and wounded hundreds at Riyadh's airport, as Iran's security chief warned Gulf data centers and AI facilities could become wartime targets.
Iran's IRGC Claims Third Supertanker Struck in Hormuz in 48 Hours
Iran's IRGC navy says a third supertanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz in two days, escalating a drone campaign targeting oil shipping near Oman.
Kremlin Praises Diesel Deal as Trump Faults Zelensky
Moscow is welcoming the US-Russia diesel arrangement and Trump's criticism of Zelensky, as Republicans and Kyiv's allies push back against a deal that bypasses Ukraine sanctions.
Houthis Hit Saudi Airports, Fresh Missile and Drone Fire Follows
Houthi forces struck Saudi Arabia's major airports including Riyadh's main terminal. Reuters confirms fresh missile and drone fire is incoming as oil prices climb 2 percent.
Zelensky: Russia Has Hit Six Energy Sites Since Ceasefire Claim
Ukraine says Russia has struck six energy facilities since Trump announced an energy ceasefire, undercutting the president's assurance that infrastructure would be spared.
Iran Sets Crosshairs on US-UAE Oil Shuttle Out of Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard is widening a campaign against tankers it says are part of a US-UAE shuttle operation moving crude beyond the Strait of Hormuz, risking broader escalation.
Kremlin Rejects Zelenskyy's 60-Day Ceasefire Idea, Wants Full Peace Deal
Moscow dismissed a proposed 60-day ceasefire floated by Ukraine's president, saying it will only accept a comprehensive peace settlement, not another partial truce.
Ukraine Says Russia Violated Energy Ceasefire as EU Adds Sanctions
Kyiv says Russian strikes on energy facilities continued despite Trump's ceasefire push, as the EU added nearly 1,600 sanctions on Russia's military-industrial sector.
North Korea Fires More Projectiles Days After AI-Guided Missile Test
North Korea launched additional projectiles into waters off its coast days after testing an AI-guided missile, following South Korea's recent hypersonic weapons test.
China Sanctions Paraguay, Belize Ministers Over Taiwan Ties
China froze assets and barred visas for Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister, citing their governments' support for Taiwan.
Houthis Strike Riyadh Airport Again, Pakistani National Killed
A second Houthi strike hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani national and injuring several others, Saudi authorities confirmed.
Trump's Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire May Cover Only Refineries
A White House official tells Axios the proposed energy ceasefire is 'refinery for refinery' only, not the broad truce Trump described — and Moscow has not confirmed it.
Tanker Struck by Drone Near Oman's Sohar Port, UKMTO Confirms
UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a tanker was hit by a drone near Oman's Sohar port on Oct. 12, with local authorities assisting crew evacuation and damage unknown.
Houthis Strike Two Saudi Airports, Claim Oil Facility Hits
Yemen's Houthis struck Riyadh airport twice and Dammam's King Fahd International on Sunday, killing at least 13 and wounding hundreds; oil facility damage unconfirmed.
Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire; Zelensky Pushes Back
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire tied to a disputed Russian diesel deal. Zelensky calls it news to him as senators question its legality.
North Korea's New Missile Threat Raises Stakes for Taiwan, US
A new Modern Diplomacy analysis argues North Korea's expanding missile arsenal is reshaping the strategic math for China, Taiwan and US forces in the Pacific.
Houthis Hit Dammam Airport and Oil Sites; Saudi Arabia Strikes Sanaa
Saudi Arabia confirmed King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was attacked Sunday; Houthis claimed strikes on two airports and oil facilities as Saudi jets hit Sanaa.
GOP Senator: Trump's Russia Diesel Deal May Break the Law
Sen. Thom Tillis says Trump's sanctions relief for Russian diesel may violate a 2022 law barring Russian oil imports, as a bipartisan Senate bloc pushes back on the deal.
Houthis Strike Riyadh Airport a Second Time as Saudi Jets Hit Sanaa
Houthi forces attacked King Khalid International Airport a second time Sunday, causing more injuries, as Houthi-affiliated media reported Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa airport.
Iran Security Chief Accuses Trump of Smuggling Oil Through Hormuz
Iran's top security official says the Trump administration hired operatives in Omani waters to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz, amid a week of naval incidents in the chokepoint.
CENTCOM: U.S. Forces Disable Vessel Attempting Hormuz Blockade Run
U.S. Central Command confirmed American forces disabled a vessel trying to breach the Hormuz blockade Sunday, as Iran's IRGC warned against ignoring the strait's security rules.
Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Energy Ceasefire
President Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Zelensky told Axios the announcement 'was news for me,' exposing a gap between Washington and Kyiv.
Europe Backs Zelenskyy as Kyiv Rejects Trump's New-President Call
European leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Kyiv rejected Trump's call for a new Ukrainian president, as Ukraine struck a Russian data hub for a third time this week.