Powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons site near Aleppo injured four people as authorities closed roads and urged residents to stay indoors. Powerful Explosions at Syrian Army Site Near Aleppo Injure Four At least four people were injured after a series of powerful explosions rocked a Syrian army site near Aleppo early Monday, September…
United Russia leads Russia’s wartime parliamentary election as Ukraine attacks, cyber disruptions and voting in occupied regions draw scrutiny. Russia’s Wartime Parliamentary Election: United Russia Leads Early Results Russia’s ruling United Russia party is leading the country’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, according to early results released after…
Iran warns the US may resume strikes as tensions rise, while diplomacy continues over military action, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Warns US May Resume Strikes as Tensions Rise Iran’s military has warned that the United States could be preparing to resume attacks on Iranian territory, raising fears of renewed fighting after months…
Turkey says it is ready to meet Saudi Arabia’s defence needs as Houthi attacks escalate, putting the new Mecca defence pact under pressure. Turkey Ready to Meet Saudi Arabia’s Defence Needs as Houthi Attacks Escalate Turkey has said it is prepared to help Saudi Arabia meet its military and defence requirements as Houthi missile and…
Two people were killed and a Moscow refinery damaged in a major Ukrainian drone attack as Russia’s parliamentary election entered its final day. Two Killed in Major Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow At least two people have been killed and a major oil refinery damaged after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Moscow and the…
Trump warns that closer Canada-EU ties could be hostile to the US, raising the prospect of heavy tariffs amid growing trade tensions. Trump Warns Canada-EU Alliance Could Trigger Tariffs US President Donald Trump has warned the European Union that closer ties between Canada and the bloc could lead to new tariffs, after European leaders proposed…
Yemen fighting intensifies as Saudi-led forces strike Houthi positions while the US backs Yemen’s government and seeks diplomatic talks. Yemen Conflict Escalates as Houthis Target Saudi Arabia The Yemen conflict has intensified as Saudi-led coalition forces launched fresh air strikes against Houthi positions, while Yemen’s internationally recognised government reported new drone attacks against Houthi forces…
The US extends visa restrictions on Palestinian officials, barring Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UN General Assembly in New York. US Extends Visa Restrictions on Palestinian Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly The United States has extended visa restrictions on officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), preventing…
Trump plans a $2.8B Israel arms deal with 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, raising concerns over civilian casualties and US military support. Trump Administration Plans $2.8B Bomb Sale to Israel The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel that includes 40,000 large 2,000-pound bombs, according to reports. The proposed package would represent one…
China Defence Minister Dong Jun urges nations to reject coercion as Taiwan, Japan, South China Sea and regional security tensions rise. China Defence Chief Warns Against Coercion Amid Regional Tensions China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun has called on countries to avoid provocative actions and work together to prevent the return of militarism, historical revisionism and…