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Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Draws Fire Over Nonproliferation Risks
Foreign Policy warns Trump's emerging civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia would dismantle decades of U.S. counterproliferation policy at a dangerous moment in the Middle East.
Zelenskyy Says North Korea Will Send 30,000 Troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says North Korea plans to deploy 30,000 troops to support Russian forces, deepening Pyongyang's direct military involvement in the Ukraine war.
Drones Strike Israel, Jordan, Iraq in Coordinated Wave
Israel and Jordan intercepted drones near the Dead Sea Monday and Iraq reported attacks, widening an Iran-linked drone campaign that also hit Saudi oil facilities.
Ukraine Strikes Iranian Vessel in Caspian; Tehran Threatens Response
Ukraine struck an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, drawing fury from Tehran, whose foreign minister said the attack 'cannot go unanswered' and a deputy speaker vowed retaliation.
Houthis Launch Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil Infrastructure
Iran-backed Houthi forces launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure Monday, citing Saudi drone incursions. Riyadh's Foreign Ministry says it reserves the right to respond.
Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz After Weekend Pause in Strikes
Iranian state media declared Monday that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, the world's critical oil chokepoint, following a weekend lull in strikes.
Russia Ran North Korea's Ballistic Missile Lab Inside Ukraine
Russia reportedly operated a North Korean ballistic missile laboratory inside Ukraine and is now transferring findings back to Pyongyang, deepening their military partnership.
Putin and Zelenskyy Both Navigate Home-Front Tests in Ukraine War
Both leaders face mounting domestic pressures as Russian casualties reach 1.4 million, Ukrainian drones strike Belgorod, and North Korean troop deployments loom.
Pentagon Separates Iran Ceasefire Deaths From Operation Epic Fury Toll
Four U.S. troops killed during the Iran ceasefire have been designated 'Overseas Operations Casualties,' listed separately from the 14 additional Operation Epic Fury deaths since February 28.
Russian Strikes Spark Kyiv Fires Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting
Russia struck Kyiv overnight, sparking fires across the capital, as ceasefire talks edged forward and Zelensky alleged Moscow is seeking 30,000 more North Korean troops.
17 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks Near Fiery Cross Reef
The Khoi Nguyen 18, carrying 62 crew, sank in bad weather near the disputed Spratlys. China deployed six ships and a helicopter; 46 people have been rescued.
Kim Yo Jong Blasts ASEAN Over Denuclearization Call as Pyongyang Vows Steady Nuclear Buildup
North Korea's most powerful official condemned ASEAN's denuclearization call while state media signaled Pyongyang will steadily expand its nuclear arsenal, deepening regional tensions.
Oil Slides More Than 5% After US Pauses Strikes on Iran
Crude prices fell over 5% on Sunday as US and Iran extended a pause in strikes for a second day, unwinding weeks of war-risk premium built into oil markets, Reuters reported.
Russia Asks North Korea for 30,000 More Troops and Missile Launchers
Ukraine says Russia has formally requested 30,000 additional North Korean soldiers and new missile launchers, marking an escalation in Moscow's reliance on Pyongyang.
Biden Team Warned Trump: Israel Won't Miss Chance to Strike Iran
A New Yorker report reveals Biden officials told Trump's team that Israel would escalate the Gaza war to Iran, while blaming both Netanyahu and Trump for the resulting conflict spread.
Zelensky: Putin Planning New Mobilization Wave as Russian Losses Mount
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin is planning a new mobilization drive, citing figures showing Russian battlefield losses now outpace Kremlin recruitment.
Ukraine Hit Iranian Arms Ship; Russia Passes Satellite Data to Tehran
Ukraine struck an Iranian Caspian Sea vessel carrying drone and missile components, while Zelensky says Moscow is sharing satellite surveillance feeding Iranian strikes on Gulf states.
US, Japan Join Philippines in South China Sea Military Drills
Washington and Tokyo join Manila for joint naval exercises in the South China Sea, deepening trilateral security cooperation as tensions with China persist in disputed waters.
The Double Chokehold: How the Houthis Turned Saudi Arabia's Oil Escape Route Into a Second Front
The US-Iran war this week crossed a threshold markets had feared: both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb are now simultaneously disrupted, and the Saudi infrastructure built to bypass the first crisis is now the target of the second.
Russia Eyes 30,000 More North Korean Troops; Zelensky Warns Asia
Ukraine's president says Russia is readying the Voronezh region for 30,000 more North Korean troops and requesting missile launchers from Pyongyang, warning Asia is now at risk.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Overnight; Zelenskyy Says Moscow Feeds Iran Satellite Data
Russian forces struck Kyiv overnight, starting fires across the capital, as Zelenskyy accused Russia of sharing satellite imagery with Iran to direct Middle East strikes.
Tehran Summons Ukrainian Diplomats After Kyiv Bombs Caspian Ship
Iran summoned Ukraine's diplomats after Kyiv struck an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing at least one sailor, as the US separately pauses its own Iran airstrikes.
Zelenskyy: Russia Set to Receive 30,000 More North Korean Troops as Kim Orders Intelligence Overhaul
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean deployment to Russia as the Wall Street Journal reports Kim Jong Un ordered a sweeping upgrade of military intelligence.
Iran's IRGC Claims It Stopped Four Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its naval forces barred four ships from transiting Hormuz in 24 hours, adding maritime pressure to the first pause in U.S.-Iran strikes.
Zelenskiy: Russia Wants 30,000 More North Korean Troops in Ukraine
President Zelenskiy warned Saturday that Russia is seeking 30,000 additional North Korean soldiers as Pyongyang's military partnership with Moscow continues to deepen.
Russia Says Ukraine Killed 11 at Tourist Camp; Kyiv Hits Russian Refinery
Russia blamed Ukraine for killing 11 at a holiday camp Saturday; Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery in escalating cross-border exchanges across the war's fourth summer.
Taiwan Strait Helicopter Flight Lays Bare Beijing's Invasion Calculus
A South China Morning Post analysis of a PLA helicopter's Taiwan Strait transit reveals how Beijing is rehearsing the operational mechanics of a potential invasion campaign.
Houthis Fire Missiles, Drones at Saudi Arabia After Strikes on Hodeida
Iran-backed Houthis launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia on Saturday in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeida port, with air defenses intercepting the barrage.
Russia Hits Kyiv Arms Exhibition With Ballistic Missiles, Killing 10
Russian ballistic missiles struck a drone and weapons exhibition in Kyiv, killing at least 10 and wounding more than 100 in one of the deadliest single strikes on the capital this year.
CENTCOM Announces No New Iran Strikes, Ending 13-Night Streak
US Central Command made no announcement of fresh strikes on Iran overnight, the first pause after 13 consecutive nights of attacks, according to reports from Times of Israel and Jerusalem Post.