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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.
IRGC Spokesperson Calls Trump a 'Big Liar' on Iran Nuclear Claims
An IRGC spokesperson said Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons and accused Trump of misleading Americans, as Tehran separately threatens Mideast infrastructure strikes.
Kremlin Urges Iran to Remain in Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Russia's Dmitry Peskov said Moscow wants Iran to stay a 'responsible party' to the NPT, after Tehran officials floated withdrawal amid renewed U.S. sanctions friction.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Again After Deadly Hit on Academy of Sciences
Russian forces pounded Kyiv overnight, days after a strike on Ukraine's Academy of Sciences killed people in the capital, as Zelensky warns of new North Korean troop deployments.
Putin Orders Army Expansion as Zelensky Says More North Koreans Coming
Putin ordered Russia's army expanded as Zelensky said North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 more troops to Russia, The Guardian and Reuters reported.
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief for Nuclear Concessions
President Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief and frozen-funds release for nuclear concessions, contradicting an anonymous official's account reported a day earlier.
What Matters More to Putin: Refineries or Hitting Ukraine?
Kyiv Post frames a strategic question for Moscow as Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital continue: does the Kremlin prioritize defending its refineries or keeping up the offensive?
Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Science Academy, Killing One
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv on Monday, killing one person, as citywide strikes killed seven and injured dozens, Reuters and Al Jazeera reported.
Trump Open to Easing Iran Sanctions If Nuclear Talks Progress, Official Says
A U.S. official told The Jerusalem Post that Trump could bend on Iran sanctions if nuclear issues advance, and that indirect talks remain constructive. No deal without nuclear terms.
Iran Denies Links to UK Bomb Plot as Iran Continues Crackdown on Enter
The UK is probing possible ties between the RAF Fairford bomb plot and Iran, while Iran continues its crackdown on entertainment, including a musician sentenced to 74 lashes for...
NATO Commander: Russia Aims to Break Will of Ukraine's Allies
A top NATO commander says Russia aims to break the will of Ukraine's allies, Reuters reported, as CBS News reported at least seven killed in Russian strikes.
Kyiv Landmark Ablaze After Deadly Russian Daylight Strikes
A landmark in Kyiv was set ablaze in deadly Russian daylight strikes, Sky News reported, as Politico counted eight killed across Ukraine and the Kremlin blamed Kyiv.
Zelensky Says Drone Wave Has 'Vanquished' Kyiv Schools
Zelensky says Kyiv's schools have been 'vanquished' in a wave of Russian drone attacks, The Independent reported, as the Kremlin says Ukraine is 'paying the price' for its strikes.
Iran Cruise Missile Strike Injures Eight US Marines in Hormuz
An Iranian cruise missile hit a U.S. vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring eight Marines in a previously undisclosed attack, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Taiwan Deepens Drone Push as China Pressure Drives Defense Overhaul
Taiwan is expanding its drone programs as pressure from China drives a broader defense overhaul, Modern Diplomacy reports, as Beijing courts Trump.
Zelensky Says Russia Fired Nearly 4,000 Weapons in a Week as 8 Die
Russian strikes killed eight and injured dozens across Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported, as Zelensky said Moscow launched nearly 4,000 drones, bombs and missiles in a week.
Oil Rebounds After Trump Rejects Iran Hormuz Deal, Expects New Talks
Oil prices rebounded after President Trump rejected Iran's Hormuz offer, though he says he still expects new talks. Tehran says it will not back down from its demands.
Russian Attacks Kill Three in Ukrainian Cities, Nine Hurt in Kyiv
Russian strikes killed three people in Ukrainian cities and injured nine in Kyiv, officials said, as Moscow's campaign continues despite diplomatic appeals and Patriot plans.
Barrick Mining Reaches Deal With Mali Unions, Eases Strike Threat
Barrick Mining has reached an agreement with labor unions at its Mali gold operations, defusing a strike threat that had put production at the West African site at risk.
China Weighs Letting ByteDance, Alibaba Buy New Nvidia Chips
China's tech ministry has asked ByteDance and Alibaba to report planned purchases of a new Nvidia workstation chip, signaling looser limits on US AI hardware.
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist as Iran, US Drift Further From Deal
Iran and the US remain apart on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after Trump rejected Tehran's latest ceasefire terms, with officials citing sanctions leverage and stalled talks.
Iran, Middle East Tensions Escalate Amid Ongoing Conflicts
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has increased its presence in the West Bank during Sukkot, while Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya reaffirms the group's commitment to 'resistance' a...
Russia Strikes Ukraine's Largest Mobile Carrier, Hits Data Centres
Russian forces struck Ukraine's largest mobile network operator and multiple data centres, Reuters reported, extending a campaign against the country's digital infrastructure.
Taiwan Says US 'Very Much' Understands Its Defense Needs
A senior Taipei official said Washington 'very much' understands Taiwan's defense requirements, days after the Xi-Trump summit, per Reuters and Modern Diplomacy.
Russian Strikes Kill 2 in Ukraine After Moscow Rejects German Appeal
Russian strikes killed two people in Ukraine after Moscow rejected German calls to de-escalate, the latest sign that diplomatic pressure from Europe has not slowed the strike campaign.
Operation Economic Outcast: The Sanctions Campaign That Has to Hold Until November
Treasury's formal economic pressure campaign against Iran has a name, a coalition of unusual partners, and measurable effects on oil markets. Here is what it covers, who is in it, and what has to go right in the next 45 days.
Russia Scales Up Ukraine Strikes as Top Steelmaker Halts Operations
Russia has widened its strike campaign across Ukraine, driving the country's largest steel producer to halt operations entirely as Trump urges Zelenskyy to negotiate with Putin.
North Korea Testing Swarm Attacks That Mix Drones, Missiles
The Wall Street Journal reports North Korea has been testing swarm attacks that combine drones and missiles, a shift that could complicate US and allied missile defenses in the region.
US Treasury Thanks Turkey, Oman, UAE for Backing Iran Sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thanked the UK, Turkey, Oman and the UAE for backing US sanctions on Iran amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff.
Trump Finalizes Ukraine's Patriot Missile Production Deal, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Donald Trump has made a final decision allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors domestically as Russian strikes continue.