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First New F-16V Fighters Arrive in Taiwan Amid China Pressure
Taiwan is set to receive its first new-build F-16V fighter jets, part of a long-running acquisition meant to bolster the island's defenses as Beijing keeps up military pressure.
US Sends Third Aircraft Carrier Group to Middle East Amid Iran Strike Deliberations
The US military is dispatching a third carrier strike group and moving thousands of troops to the Mideast as Trump keeps new strike options against Iran under active review.
Explosions Hit Houthi-Controlled Sanaa as Strikes Reported Across Yemen
AFP and Houthi media report explosions and incoming attacks in Sanaa and Taiz on Friday, as the region remains on high alert following Strait of Hormuz tanker strikes.
Oil Supertanker Hit by Missile in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Media Say
Iran's Fars news agency reports an oil supertanker was struck by a missile and set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a string of tanker attacks through the chokepoint.
Putin Rules Out Ukraine Ceasefire, Renews Kaliningrad Nuclear Warning
Russian President Vladimir Putin ruled out a ceasefire with Ukraine in a Moscow speech and said Russia would use nuclear weapons if necessary to defend Kaliningrad.
Ukraine Deploys FP-7 Ballistic Missile in Combat for First Time
Ukraine used its domestically built FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, marking a new indigenous strike capability.
Putin Says Russia Will Withhold Diesel Exports Until Sanctions End
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will not resume diesel sales to global markets until Western sanctions on Moscow are lifted, a threat landing as fuel markets face pressure.
US Deploys Forces to Middle East Ahead of Midterm Elections
The USS Roosevelt and Marines are set to deploy to the region, providing President Trump with greater military capabilities before the US midterm elections.
Russian Drone Hits Kyiv School as Moscow Presses Air Campaign
A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv and damaged a key bridge, Ukrainian officials said, part of a sustained Russian aerial campaign against the capital and other Ukrainian cities.
Trump Says Xi Won't Invade Taiwan as US Sees Delayed Timeline
President Trump said he does not believe Xi Jinping will invade Taiwan, as US assessments reportedly put a Chinese invasion timeline later than Beijing's own 2027 benchmark.
Three Tankers Struck by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Three Liberia-flagged oil tankers were hit by unknown projectiles transiting the Strait of Hormuz this week, transponders off, per shipping intelligence firms.
NATO Responds to Putin's Nuclear Threat Against Member Nations
NATO issued a response after Vladimir Putin raised the prospect of nuclear action against alliance member states, extending a week of nuclear-tinged rhetoric from Moscow.
FlyDubai Flight to Israel Targeted in Attack; Motive Unknown
FlyDubai flight FZ1073 to Israel survived an apparent attack; investigators are examining the cockpit incident as the attacker's identity and motive remain unknown.
Russian Strikes Injure Two in Kyiv, Odesa, Ukrainian Officials Say
Russian strikes injured two people in Kyiv and Odesa, Ukrainian officials said, the latest in a bombardment campaign running alongside Moscow's escalating nuclear rhetoric toward NATO.
China Tightens Defense Mobilization Law, Taiwan Watchers Take Note
China has moved to strengthen its national defense mobilization law, a step regional analysts and multiple outlets link to Beijing's posture toward Taiwan amid rising cross-strait friction.
Putin Shows No Sign of Ending War, Russia Doubles Down on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin's latest foreign policy remarks gave no indication Moscow intends to scale back its invasion of Ukraine, even as fighting continues on multiple fronts.
Ukraine Preps Sanctions Wish List for US Under Graham Law
Kyiv is urging Washington to sanction entities tied to Russia's Starlink rival and plans to present a broader sanctions wish list under the Graham-authored Russia sanctions law.
Russia Warns NATO of Nuclear Response If Kaliningrad Is Cut Off
Moscow said it could respond with nuclear weapons if NATO blockades Kaliningrad, as Latvia's president warns Russia's risk tolerance toward the alliance is rising.
Xi Marks National Day With Taiwan Remarks as Beijing Faults Defense Budget
Xi Jinping addressed Taiwan and the economy at a National Day reception as Beijing's state press criticized Taipei's increased defense spending, sharpening cross-strait rhetoric.
Iran's IRGC Tells US Voters to 'Wake Up' in Open Letter
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps published a 25-page open letter urging Americans to vote out Trump-era politicians, disputing US nuclear-strike claims and Hormuz leverage.
Putin to Inject £150 Billion Into War Effort, Germany Warns
Putin plans to pour roughly £150 billion into Russia's war effort as Germany identifies what it calls Kyiv's weakest point, The Independent reported, deepening a war now stretching into its fourth year.
NATO Condemns Moscow's 'Irresponsible' Nuclear Rhetoric as Kyiv Strikes Intensify
NATO condemned what it called Moscow's irresponsible nuclear rhetoric as Russian strikes on Kyiv intensified, deepening a standoff that runs alongside parallel nuclear disputes over Iran and North Korea.
Somali Pirates Kill Five Crew Members on Hijacked Tanker
Officials confirm five crew members killed aboard a hijacked tanker by Somali pirates, in what appears to be the first such fatalities in more than a decade.
Trump Calls Kim's Nuclear Arsenal 'Pretty Large,' Contrasts Iran
Trump called Kim Jong Un's nuclear arsenal 'pretty large' and said Kim will be 'fine' as long as he is around, contrasting North Korea's arms with Iran.
Cotton Presses Pentagon to Probe Missing F-35 Parts Found in China
Sen. Tom Cotton is pushing the Pentagon to investigate how F-35 components went missing and turned up in China, reviving scrutiny of the fighter jet's global supply chain.
Trump Says Iran 'Will Give Up,' Compares It to North Korea
Trump told reporters Iran 'will give up' its nuclear ambitions, likening Tehran's posture to North Korea's, in remarks that also touched on Britain, China and AI.
Iran's Araghchi Pushes Hormuz, Nuclear Rights at UN
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi wrapped UN General Assembly diplomacy in New York, addressing war tensions, Strait of Hormuz security and Tehran's nuclear rights claims.
IDF Kills Hamas Northern Brigade Commander in Gaza Strike
Israeli forces confirmed Tuesday that airstrikes in Gaza killed the Hamas Northern Brigade commander and a senior military financer, per IDF statements.
Trump Weighs Russia Sanctions Relief for Prisoner Releases
Trump is reportedly considering lifting select Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners, a move that could reshape US-Russia ties but draws pushback from Kyiv and European allies.
Vessel Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Confirms
UK maritime security agency confirms a vessel was hit by an apparent projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the latest incident near the vital chokepoint.