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Trump Tells Zelenskyy to 'Settle' With Putin as Strikes Kill 10
President Trump urged Ukraine's Zelenskyy to reach terms with Russia's Putin after overnight strikes killed 10 people, as both governments traded blame for the escalation.
Trump Rejects Combining US-China AI Efforts, Calls Fears Hoaxes
Departing the White House after his summit with Xi Jinping, Trump said the US would not integrate AI development with China and dismissed warnings about AI risk as comparable to past hoaxes.
Trump Confirms Rejection of Iran's $12 Billion Hormuz Roadmap
President Trump told reporters Saturday he rejects Iran's Hormuz roadmap, which sought a naval blockade lift, sanctions waiver and $12 billion in frozen assets.
Iraqi Tribe Claims to Have Battled Somali Pirates
An Iraqi tribe from near the Iranian border claims to have battled Somali pirates and freed a hijacked ship, according to reports.
US, China Agree to $30B Tariff Cut, New AI Safety Channel
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to cut tariffs by $30 billion and open a new AI safety dialogue after their New York summit, with trade and military talks set to continue.
7 Dead as Russia, Ukraine Exchange Strikes and Aerial War Intensifies
Russia and Ukraine traded aerial strikes Friday, killing at least seven people and wounding more than twenty overnight as both governments blamed each other for escalating the air campaign.
Trump Rejects Iran Hormuz Truce, Plans Post-Midterm Strikes
President Trump has turned down Tehran's seven-day Strait of Hormuz truce offer and told aides he expects fresh military action after November's midterms, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missiles, Drones Targeting Riyadh
Saudi air defenses shot down Houthi ballistic missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait on Saturday, confirmed by Reuters and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Trump Said to Reject Iran Ceasefire Bid, Eyes Post-Midterm Strikes
Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire to halt all hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump is reported to have rejected the offer, planning to resume bombing after the midterms.
F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong Reached China, US Lawmakers Investigate
Sensitive components from the F-35 stealth fighter were diverted through Hong Kong and ended up in Chinese hands, triggering a congressional investigation into how the breach occurred.
GOP Senators Rebuke Trump Over Xi Welcome After China-Iran Allegations
Republican senators voiced dismay at Trump's warm reception of Xi Jinping, citing allegations Beijing aided Iran during the ongoing conflict with the United States.
Russia Widens Attacks to Hit Ukraine Data Centres, Internet Providers
President Zelensky says Russia has expanded its strikes to target Ukraine's digital backbone, as Trump approves Patriot missile production for Kyiv.
Russia's Perm Oil Refinery Halts Operations After Drone Attack
Russia's Perm oil refinery halted operations after a drone strike on Friday, Reuters reported, marking a significant blow to Russian inland fuel processing capacity.
Russian Drone Strike Kills Israeli Teen in Kyiv Apartment Attack
A 14-year-old Israeli boy, Daniel Umansky, is among five people killed when a Russian drone strikes a Kyiv residential building, with Israel's consulate confirming contact with the family.
Putin Says All Ukraine Peace Proposals Are on the Table, but Russia Must Weigh Its Interests
The Kremlin opened the door to diplomacy Thursday, with Putin stating all Ukraine peace proposals remain on the table, conditioned on Russia's national interests.
Zelenskyy Asks Trump to Enlist China in Ending Russia's War
Ukraine's president pressed Trump to bring Beijing into peace negotiations with Moscow, a significant ask timed to the conclusion of a Trump-Xi summit.
Iran's Seven-Day Hormuz Offer Forces Trump Into a Midterm Bind
Tehran says it will reopen the strait within a week if Washington restarts nuclear talks and restrains Israel in Lebanon — terms that could split Trump's coalition.
Middle East Diplomacy in Focus as Regional Partners Meet in New York
The Abraham Accords partners met in New York to discuss expanding regional cooperation, while the UN added more companies to its list of businesses tied to Israeli settlements i...
Zelenskyy Says He Urged Trump to Enlist China in Ukraine Peace Push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed he pressed Donald Trump to bring Beijing's influence to bear on Moscow as diplomatic activity around the war intensifies.
Russian Strikes Shut Ukraine's Biggest Steelmaker
Russia shuttered Ukraine's biggest steelmaker Thursday in a strike wave hitting eight regions, compounding economic pressure as US diplomacy pushes for new ceasefire talks.
US Proposes UAE-Hosted Trilateral Talks Between Ukraine and Russia
Washington asked the UAE to host a technical-level three-way meeting with Ukrainian and Russian delegations, Zelensky confirmed Friday in a WhatsApp briefing to reporters.
Denmark Warns Putin May Strike NATO; Eight Civilians Killed in Ukraine
Denmark's government has warned Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO member state, as Russian strikes killed eight civilians in Ukraine and the UN convened to debate ending the war.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Six Houthi Missiles Fired at Riyadh, Yanbu
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh and Yanbu, where Aramco operates key oil export and refining infrastructure.
Finnish Leader Appeals to Musk on Ukraine Missile Targeting
Finland's head of government has publicly urged Elon Musk to help Ukraine locate and strike Russian mobile missile-launch systems, Reuters reported Thursday.
Houthis Launch Missiles and Drones at Riyadh, Aramco's Yanbu Facilities
Yemen's Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh and Aramco's Yanbu complex Wednesday; Saudi Arabia confirmed intercepting six ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and the Yanbu area.
Melania Trump Hosts China's First Lady in Closely Watched Outing
The first ladies of the United States and China met for a public outing being parsed by diplomacy watchers alongside the broader Trump-Xi engagement at the UN General Assembly.
80 Countries at UN Demand Hormuz Reopening, Condemn Iran and Houthis
Eighty nations presented a UN statement calling for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemning Iranian and Houthi attacks on commercial shipping.
Saudi Coalition Intercepts 6 Houthi Missiles Targeting Taif, Yanbu
The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu on Thursday, the latest Iran-backed strike on Saudi infrastructure.
Iranian Flights Grounded as US 'D-Day' Sanctions Take Effect
New American sanctions targeting Iran have cancelled flights and deepened economic pressure as Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles and back-channel Hormuz talks emerge.
Israel, Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Regional Developments
Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise as Israel prepares to resume strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities if Tehran crosses 'red lines'. Meanwhile, Hamas accuses Isra...