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Russia Strikes Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles After Zelenskyy's Warning
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Wednesday, killing at least seven people, hours after Zelenskyy warned allies of an imminent 'massive' Russian attack on his return from Washington.
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Southern Iran, Iranian State Media Reports
Explosions heard in Bandar Abbas, Abu Musa, Kish Island and Qeshm Island as US CENTCOM resumes strikes on Iran in response to attacks on US forces, officials say.
Pentagon Official Honors Chinese Military Personnel in Beijing Visit
A senior Pentagon official traveled to Beijing and participated in a ceremony honoring Chinese military personnel, the Washington Times reported, a notable diplomatic gesture amid elevated US-China tensions.
China Fires YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile From Type 052D Destroyer
China fires the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from a Type 052D destroyer, spreading a once-exclusive capability across a far larger share of the PLAN surface fleet.
Trump Pledges Revenge for Iranian Attack as U.S., Saudis Strike Iraq
President Trump vowed retaliation following an Iranian missile attack as U.S. and Saudi forces conducted coordinated strikes on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq while Houthis mull Bab al-Mandeb tolls.
Trump and Zelenskyy Reach Common Ground, Patriot License Announced
Trump offered Zelenskyy a license to manufacture Patriot air defense interceptors, as the two leaders found common ground at the White House on Ukraine's war with Russia.
Explosions at Egypt's Damietta Port; Drone Suspected to Hit LNG Tankers
A drone struck the Energos Winter floating storage tanker at Egypt's Damietta Port, sparking a fire that spread to the Gaslog Salem, trading sources said Wednesday.
Axis of Aggressors: New Book Warns China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Could Overwhelm US
A new book argues that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have formed a coordinated axis capable of stretching US military and diplomatic resources beyond their limits.
PMF Says 20 Killed, 32 Wounded in US-Saudi Iraq Strikes
Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces say 20 fighters were killed and 32 wounded in overnight US-Saudi strikes; Trump tells Fox News the operation was 'coordinated' with Baghdad.
Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery Hours After Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting
Ukraine struck a major Russian oil refinery hours after Zelenskyy's White House meeting with Trump, as Kyiv escalates its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.
US Missile Strikes Northwestern Iran Near Piranshahr, State TV Reports
Iranian state media says a US projectile struck an uninhabited area near the northwestern border city of Piranshahr — the first reported US strike on Iranian soil in the current exchange.
Zelenskyy Asks Trump, Senate for Anti-Ballistic Systems and Missiles
Zelenskyy told Trump and senators Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems and long-range missiles. The Senate responded by advancing Russia sanctions legislation for the first time this session.
IRGC Attacks US Forces in Jordan in First Strike Since Trump's Pause
The IRGC fired missiles at US forces in Jordan on Tuesday, the first confirmed Iranian attack since Trump suspended the US strike campaign against Tehran.
Saudi Arabia, US Strike Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq
Riyadh says it carried out coordinated strikes with the US military against Iran-backed groups in Iraq, marking the first publicly disclosed Saudi participation in the current strike cycle.
Senate Advances Graham Bill for Harsher Sanctions on Russia and Iran
The Senate advanced the bipartisan Graham bill Tuesday night, targeting Russia and buyers of Russian and Iranian energy with penalties significantly beyond current U.S. sanctions.
CENTCOM: Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at US Base in Jordan
US Central Command says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan Tuesday in an attempted 'surprise attack,' the first publicly disclosed strike on US troops in the current cycle.
Ukraine FM Warns Tehran as Zelensky Hails White House Summit
Ukrainian foreign minister delivered a direct warning to his Iranian counterpart against escalation and Russia support as Zelensky called the Trump session productive.
Zelenskyy Meets Trump at White House, Pushes Joint Patriot Production
Zelenskyy called his White House meeting with Trump 'good,' with talks focused on joint Patriot missile production inside Ukraine to strengthen air defenses.
China's Expanding Nuclear Arsenal: A Guide to Beijing's Missile Forces
The PLARF now fields 600-plus warheads across mobile ICBMs, hardened silos, and submarines—on course to exceed 1,000 operationally deployed warheads by 2030.
Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Strike on Saudi Tanker NCC Ghazal
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman said Tuesday the group targeted the Saudi oil tanker NCC Ghazal with ballistic missiles, forcing the vessel to turn back.
Russia Condemns Ukrainian Strike on Iranian Vessel in Caspian Sea
Moscow declared Ukraine's Caspian Sea attack on an Iranian ship a direct assault on Iran as Kremlin spokesman Peskov accused Kyiv of widening 'terrorist attacks.'
Trump Administration Pursues North Korea Talks Amid Nuclear Expansion
Washington is pursuing diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang as North Korea accelerates its nuclear weapons programs, deepening a dilemma decades in the making.
Behind Kim's Nuclear Navy and AI: Beijing's Hidden Hand
ThinkChina analysis identifies Beijing as the enabling power behind North Korea's nuclear navy and AI programs, reframing Kim's military modernization.
Trump to Host Netanyahu and Zelenskyy as Two Wars Converge
President Trump will meet separately with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as both the Iran and Ukraine conflicts reach what officials describe as critical stages.
Drones Hit Iranian Kurdish Opposition Bases in Iraqi Kurdistan
Drone attacks struck bases of Iranian Kurdish opposition parties in Iraq's Kurdistan region overnight as US-led coalition air defenses intercepted drones over Erbil.
Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeks 30,000 More North Korean Troops
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean troop infusion as he heads to talks with Trump, pressing for anti-ballistic missile defenses and strategic cooperation.
Earthquakes Strike Qinghai as China's AI Video Crisis Deepens
Twin earthquakes hit China's Qinghai province Monday as Beijing battles a surge of AI-generated fake videos spreading disaster misinformation across social media platforms.
Zelenskiy to Meet U.S. Senators as Congress Eyes New Russia Sanctions
Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet U.S. senators as Congress prepares a Russia sanctions vote, while Pentagon aid disbursement timelines add urgency to Ukraine's diplomatic push.
Aramco Halts Abqaiq Oil Operations After Houthi Attack
Saudi Aramco has suspended operations at the Abqaiq oil processing and stabilisation facility following a Houthi drone attack, Middle East Eye reported.
Laura Loomer Explains Ukraine War Shift From Kyiv Bomb Shelter
Far-right commentator Laura Loomer outlined a shift in her position on Russia's war against Ukraine in a PBS interview filed from inside a Kyiv bomb shelter.