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Senator: Pentagon Blocked Qatar Base Access to Hide Iran Damage
Sen. Chris Murphy says the Pentagon denied his delegation access to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, calling it a cover-up of damage from the Iran strike campaign.
Bangladesh Signs 15-Year Port Deal With UAE's DP World
Bangladesh signed a 15-year concession agreement with UAE-based DP World to modernize and run a container terminal at its busiest seaport, as police dispersed protesters outside.
Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterm Elections
Trump said the US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterms, citing 'productive discussions,' as oil prices fell and new sanctions hit Iran's shadow fleet.
Ukraine Says It Struck Russia's Largest Oil Refinery
Ukraine says it struck Russia's largest oil refinery, extending a monthslong campaign against Russian energy infrastructure while global oil markets stay on edge.
Riyadh Airport Shuts, Airlines Halt Flights After Third Houthi Strike
AP confirms explosions in the Saudi capital and a reported airport closure after Yemen's Houthis claimed a third strike on Riyadh. Lufthansa and Air India suspended flights.
US Justice Department Launches National Antisemitism Task Force Initia
The US Justice Department has announced its nationwide American Tour Against Hate initiative, bringing federal officials and resources directly to communities confronting antise...
Russian Missile Barrage Kills 22 in Pryluky on Putin's Birthday
A Russian missile barrage killed 22 people in the Ukrainian city of Pryluky, Euromaidan Press reported, as the war reached its 1,687th day amid a surge in strikes on Ukrainian population centers.
Explosions Hit Riyadh as Saudi Capital Airport Closes
Explosions were heard across Riyadh on Thursday as the Saudi capital's airport was reported closed, confirmed by AP, amid escalating Houthi missile strikes on Saudi territory.
Russian Strike on Bus Kills 33 in Ukrainian Frontline City
A Russian strike on a crowded bus in a Ukrainian frontline city killed 33 people, officials say, as this week's death toll from attacks on civilians continues to climb.
Taiwan Indicts 10 Over US Chip Smuggling to China Missile Programs
Taiwan prosecutors indicted 10 people for allegedly smuggling US-made Texas Instruments and Analog Devices chips to China, with parts diverted to missile and radar programs.
Tanker Struck Off Qatar as Oil Tops $100 on Hormuz Attack Surge
A tanker was hit by multiple projectiles 51 nautical miles north of Qatar, the first deep-Gulf attack in nearly a month, sending Brent crude back above $100 per barrel.
Why Gaza's Ceasefire Still Hasn't Stopped the Killing
Nearly a year into the Gaza ceasefire, Israeli strikes continue and reconstruction has stalled, leaving Palestinians in tent cities as the U.S.-backed plan stalls.
Russian Strikes Kill at Least 25 Across Ukraine, Toll Climbs Again
Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities have killed at least 25 people, officials say, with 20 dead in a single apartment building as Zelensky condemns the attacks.
Houthis Strike Two Saudi Airports, Killing Three and Injuring Dozens
Houthi missile strikes hit two Saudi international airports, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, Saudi Arabia confirmed Wednesday.
EU Approves New Russia Sanctions as Senators Press Trump on Pace
EU envoys approved new Russia sanctions listings as a bipartisan group of US senators presses the Trump administration to move faster, with Ukraine's civilian toll still climbing.
Houthis Strike Saudi Airports, Killing at Least 3, Injuring Dozens
Houthi forces struck Saudi airports Wednesday, killing at least three and injuring dozens in an attack that exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi air defenses, Middle East Eye reports.
China Rejects EU Request for Voluntary Hybrid Car Export Curbs
Beijing has turned down a European Union request to voluntarily limit hybrid vehicle exports, Reuters reports, deepening a trade standoff over China's auto industry.
China Accelerates Nuclear Supercarrier Build Amid Taiwan Tensions
New reporting shows rapid progress on China's nuclear-powered supercarrier over a five-day span, reviving debate over Beijing's naval timeline and Washington's Taiwan commitments.
Houthi Strikes Kill Three Foreign Nationals at Saudi Airports
Saudi Arabia confirms three foreign nationals killed in Houthi missile strikes on Abha and Riyadh airports Wednesday, as Ansarallah also targets Aden.
Senators Press Trump Administration to Fast-Track Russia Sanctions
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing the Trump administration to move quickly on new Russian sanctions as Moscow's strikes on Ukrainian cities continue to kill civilians, AP reports.
Middle East Developments: Flights Resume, Hostages Face Struggles
British Airways resumes flights to Tel Aviv after a six-month hiatus, while former hostages from the Gaza conflict face ongoing struggles with rehabilitation support.
AP Photos: Rescuers Clear Rubble After Russian Missile Strike
New AP photographs show rescuers and local residents clearing rubble from an apartment building destroyed in a Russian missile strike, as Ukraine's casualty toll from the week's attacks keeps climbing.
Russian Strikes Kill at Least 21 Across Ukraine in Major Attack
Russian strikes killed at least 21 people across Ukrainian cities Tuesday, AP reports, in an attack Ukrainian officials say they had anticipated and warned was coming.
Japan Unveils First Hypersonic Missile Amid Fears Over Taiwan
Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force has publicized its Type 25 hypersonic glide weapon, deployed in March, amid debate over whether Tokyo becomes a target in a Taiwan contingency.
Oman Evacuates Injured Crew From Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Oman evacuated crew from the attacked tanker On Peace in the Strait of Hormuz; India's Foreign Ministry confirmed 11 of 12 injured crew members are Indian nationals.
Houthis Strike Aden Airport; Saudi Forces Down Missile Near Riyadh
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis hit Aden airport's runway with a missile minutes before a Cairo flight was due; Saudi forces intercepted a second missile near Riyadh.
Russia Confirms 'Massive' Strike on Kyiv; Zelensky Says 11 Killed
Russia's defense ministry says it carried out a massive strike on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, hours after Zelensky warned one was coming. He says 11 people were killed.
Zelensky Warns Putin Is Preparing 'Massive Strike' on Kyiv
Ukraine's president says intelligence points to a large-scale Russian strike building against Kyiv, as Moscow's forces hit the capital again overnight in a fresh wave of attacks.
Ship Sinks Off Bulgaria After Drone Attack in Black Sea
A civilian vessel sank in the Black Sea near Bulgaria's coast after a drone strike. Russia says it rescued the crew. Attribution remains disputed by Bulgarian officials.
Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, India Confirms 12 Injured
India's Ministry of External Affairs confirms 12 crew members injured after a tanker was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.