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Arizona Opens Taiwan Office, Rejects Beijing's Warning
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined Taiwan's foreign minister to open a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix, defying repeated Chinese objections tied to TSMC's $165 billion expansion.
Kyiv: Strikes Have Destroyed Half of Russia's Oil Refining Capacity
Ukraine says a sustained drone and missile campaign has knocked out roughly half of Russia's oil refining capacity, a claim cited in a Guardian war briefing that is not yet independently verified.
Kharkiv Hit by Russian Glide Bombs, Children Among the Victims
Russian glide bombs struck Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, with children among the casualties, as the war's air campaign against civilian areas continues.
Zelensky: Russian Strike Hit Corn-Carrying Vessel in Black Sea
Ukraine's president called a Russian strike on a Turkish-owned grain vessel 'horrific' after the ship's captain was killed and crew members were rescued in the Black Sea.
Trump Says North Korea Has 112 Nuclear Missiles, Praises Kim
President Trump said North Korea possesses 112 nuclear missiles and that he gets along well with Kim Jong Un, as Pyongyang deepens military ties with Russia over Ukraine.
IRGC Forces Tanker to Turn Back in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps turned back a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, per a UKMTO incident report. Details on vessel identity and cargo remain unconfirmed.
What the Sept. 14 Iran Strike on Marines Changed in Hormuz
Officials say an Iranian missile hit a nonmilitary vessel carrying eight Marines on Sept. 14. The report surfaced Sept. 28. Here is what is known and what remains unclear.
Iran: Hormuz Stays Closed Until Seven Conditions Are Met
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until Washington meets seven conditions tied to the June Islamabad memorandum, hardening a closure now in its second week.
After the Expulsion: Iran and America Enter October Without an Exit
Iran's Hormuz proposal was rejected, its UN delegation expelled, and a third U.S. carrier is headed to the Gulf. What the next 60 days look like.
Iranian Rial Hits Record Low as Hormuz Tanker Strikes Continue
Iran's currency broke 2.7 million rials to the dollar on Oct. 4 as a fresh tanker strike in the Strait of Hormuz and expanding U.S. sanctions deepen the economic crisis.
General Assembly Weighs Russia-China Veto of Iran Sanctions Panel
The UN General Assembly debated Russia and China's veto blocking renewal of the expert panel monitoring Iran sanctions, deepening a rift over 2025's snapback process.
G7 Taps Strategic Reserves as Hormuz Disruption Pushes Brent Near $103
G7 nations will release up to 100 million barrels of crude and diesel over four months as Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks keep oil prices elevated near seven-week highs.
Pentagon Sends Third Carrier, 10,000 Troops Toward Iran
The Pentagon is deploying a third carrier strike group and up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East after talks with Iran collapsed and its UN delegation was expelled.
Navy Awards RTX $24.4 Billion Deal to Quadruple SM-6 Missile Output
The Pentagon's third mega munitions contract in six weeks pushes RTX to more than quadruple Standard Missile-6 production as the Iran war drains US interceptor stockpiles.
Trump Warns Iran of Strikes Over FlyDubai Hijacking Attempt
UAE prosecutors called the FlyDubai cockpit attack a terrorist act as Trump threatened to hit Iran "very hard" if investigators confirm a link to the co-pilot's actions.
EU's Sudan Gold Sanctions Face Criticism Over Enforcement Gaps
A researcher's analysis argues the EU's July sanctions on Sudan's gold trade target the commodity itself while leaving the smuggling networks and financiers that profit from it untouched.
US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Regional Instability
Tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise as conflicts in the Middle East converge, with multiple crises deepening regional instability.
Russia Hits Second Kyiv Bridge as Strike Exchange Kills Five
Russian forces struck a second major bridge in Kyiv on October 3, killing at least five, in an escalating exchange of strikes with Ukraine, Kyiv's mayor confirmed.
US-Russia Talks on Ukraine War Said to Include Oil Deal
The New York Times reports US-Russia talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war include discussion of a multibillion-dollar oil deal, Reuters says, as fighting over Kyiv's bridges continues.
Crude Oil Tanker Struck by Projectile off Oman, UKMTO Reports
A crude oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in waters off Oman, UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed, the latest maritime incident near the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Rejects Iran's Hormuz Plan as Rubio Expels Delegation
Trump rejected a seven-day Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz hours after Rubio ordered Iran's UN delegation out of the United States, ending the latest talks.
Kuwaiti Tanker Hit in Hormuz as Attacks Continue Into October
A Kuwaiti tanker caught fire after a projectile struck it in the Strait of Hormuz on October 1, extending a string of attacks despite U.S. claims the strait remains open.
Treasury Sanctions Iran's Auto, Rail and Steel Networks
New Treasury and State Department sanctions hit Iran's largest automaker and state rail operator, part of a campaign to cut off remaining industrial revenue as US military pressure builds in the Gulf.
Trump Defends North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal, Rules It Out for Iran
President Trump said North Korea can keep its nuclear weapons because Kim Jong Un is "a friend," while maintaining that Iran will not be permitted to acquire a bomb.
Trump: US-South Korea Deal Includes $8.4 Billion for Oil Recovery
President Trump says South Korea's $200 billion US energy investment pledge includes a new $8.4 billion oil recovery project, part of a broader bilateral economic package.
Ukraine Seeks Tighter Sanctions After Drone Strikes Snarl Kyiv Bridges
Ukraine is pushing allies for tighter sanctions on Russia after drone strikes on three Kyiv bridges triggered citywide traffic gridlock, officials said Friday.
UAE Criticizes Israel's 'Rescue Flights' Label
A UAE source has spoken out against Israel's description of flights from the Emirates as 'rescue flights,' citing disagreements over security measures.
Japan Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil Shadow Fleet
Tokyo added 33 Russian firms, nine individuals and 35 tankers tied to the shadow fleet moving sanctioned crude to its Russia sanctions list, effective October 2.
Trump Leans on Dennis Rodman as North Korea Stays Silent on Kim Summit
President Trump is pushing for a new meeting with Kim Jong Un, but Pyongyang has not responded. He is now featuring Dennis Rodman, who has met Kim and his family, at public events.
Russia Strikes Key Bridge in Kyiv, South Korea Demands Ukraine Apology
Sky News reports a Russian strike on a key bridge in Kyiv, alongside a separate diplomatic dispute in which South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine.