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Zelenskiy: Ukraine Will Halt Refinery Strikes if Russia Stops Energy Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would stop striking Russian refineries if Moscow halts attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Reuters reported.
The Iran Card Inside Trump's Russia Diesel Deal
The Kremlin's admission that Trump welcomed Russian involvement in Iran settlement talks puts a very different frame on Thursday's diesel announcement. Here is what the market read-through missed.
China Slams Taiwan's Lai as 'Troublemaker' Over Double Ten Speech
China's defense ministry branded Taiwan's Lai Ching-te a troublemaker after his Double Ten address, accusing him of exaggerating military threats to push independence.
Zelensky Blasts Trump-Putin Diesel Deal After Strikes Kill 15
Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a US-brokered diesel deal with Russia after strikes killed 15 in Ukraine, as EU's Kaja Kallas warned against easing pressure on Moscow.
Houthi Strike Kills 12 at Riyadh Airport, Saudi Arabia Confirms
Houthi fighters struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 12 and injuring more than 300. Saudi Arabia confirmed the toll; the terminal was evacuated.
Russia Kills at Least 15 in Ukraine After Trump-Putin Diesel Agreement
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia and other Ukrainian cities hours after President Trump eased diesel sanctions on Moscow, killing at least 15 people, per ABC News and CBC.
Oil Tanker Hit by Mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC Says
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says a crude oil supertanker struck a naval mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, without identifying the vessel, its flag, or casualties.
Kremlin Aide: Neither Leader Wanted to Hang Up First on Call
A Kremlin aide said Putin and Trump's latest phone call was 'very friendly' and that neither leader wanted to be the one to end it, Reuters reported Saturday.
Trump Calls for Ukraine's 'New President' Amid Diesel Deal Rift
Trump said Ukraine needs a 'new president' after Zelensky condemned a U.S.-Russia diesel deal, as deadly Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities the same week.
Why the Marines Are Arming the Chokepoints Near Taiwan
The Marine Corps has fielded NMESIS anti-ship missile batteries from Okinawa to the Philippines, aiming to hold key straits near Taiwan at risk of denial.
Riyadh Airport Explosion Amid Houthi Attacks
A loud explosion was reported at Riyadh's main airport as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia intensified, with airlines canceling flights and passengers urged to check their flight...
Russia Kills 12 in Ukraine Hours After Trump-Putin Diesel Deal
Russian strikes killed at least 12 people in Ukraine on Saturday, hours after Presidents Trump and Putin announced a diesel supply deal, AP News reports.
Zelenskyy: Diesel Deal Will Bankroll Russia's War
Zelenskyy says Trump's diesel agreement with Putin hands Moscow new revenue to keep fighting, as Germany confirms it will not ease Russia sanctions despite the deal.
Trump Thanks Putin for 'Massive' Russian Diesel Shipments to US
Trump publicly thanked Vladimir Putin for sending large volumes of Russian diesel to US markets, even as experts doubt the move will meaningfully cut pump prices.
Pentagon, Raytheon Sign $6.3 Billion Missile Interceptor Deal
Raytheon says the contract supports 'urgent replenishment' of missile defense inventory used in combat, as the Pentagon races to restock interceptors drawn down during the current strike cycle.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Fuel Site Hours After Trump-Putin Diesel Deal
Ukraine struck a Russian fuel site hours after Trump and Putin announced a diesel supply deal, as Kyiv and the Kremlin trade signals on peace talks.
Saudi Airstrike Kills Two at Sanaa Airport Amid Yemen Escalation
Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa International Airport on Friday, killing two people per Houthi media, one day after Houthi forces hit Riyadh's airport and killed four.
Zelenskyy Calls Trump-Russia Diesel Deal a ‘Smokescreen’
Zelenskyy says Trump's new diesel agreement with Russia is a distraction from real peace terms, as US, Ukrainian and European negotiators meet in Miami.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Second Yandex Data Center in Russia
Ukraine struck another data center belonging to Russian tech giant Yandex, the company confirmed, as Kyiv's long-range drone campaign continues to hit Russian digital infrastructure.
LPG Carrier Struck, Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC Says
Iran's IRGC says an LPG tanker was struck and caught fire Friday while crossing the Strait of Hormuz via what Tehran called an illegal route, heightening shipping-lane risk.
Trump Strikes Deal With Putin on Russian Diesel Release
Trump has agreed with Vladimir Putin to release Russian diesel exports onto global markets as US pump prices, doubled since February's Iran war, become a midterm liability.
LPG Tanker Struck and Ablaze in Strait of Hormuz, Iran Says
Iran's IRGC says an LPG carrier was hit and caught fire crossing the Strait of Hormuz via what the guard corps called an illegal route, raising fresh shipping risk.
Yonaguni NMESIS Deployment Complicates China's Taiwan Calculus
A U.S. missile launcher now sits 110 km from Taiwan on a Japanese island. Beijing's own response shows why the small deployment creates an outsized strategic problem.
Middle East Tensions Rise as Netanyahu Hails US Sanctions on ICC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises US sanctions on International Criminal Court, while Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suspends nuclear cooperation deal w...
Marines Deploy Ship-Killing NMESIS Missiles Near Taiwan
The U.S. Marine Corps will station its NMESIS anti-ship missile system on Yonaguni, Japan's westernmost island 110 km from Taiwan, during the Keen Sword 27 exercise this month.
IRGC Strikes LPG Tanker in Strait of Hormuz, Vessel Catches Fire
Iran's IRGC says an LPG carrier was struck and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after crossing what Iran called an 'illegal route,' per Middle East Monitor.
Russian Strikes Kill Two in Ukraine as Winter Nears
Russian strikes killed two people in Ukraine as Kyiv's air defenses strain against escalating attacks, with approaching winter pushing residents to flee the capital.
Four Killed in Twin Attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport
Two separate attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least four people Friday, including three Saudi citizens and a Saudia airline employee, Saudi authorities confirmed.
Giant Taiwan Flag Flown From Helicopter Defies Beijing on National Day
A helicopter carried a giant Taiwan flag over Taipei ahead of National Day, a symbolic show of defiance as Beijing presses territorial claims and military pressure on the island.
Kremlin Says Russia Agrees With Rubio: Ukraine War Is a Stalemate
The Kremlin said Moscow agrees with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the Ukraine war has reached a stalemate, even as Russian strikes killed dozens this week and Zelenskyy pressed for more Starlink access.