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Iran claims drone attack on US military base in Bahrain

Bahrain issued two alerts of potential threats on Sunday, its first such warnings since September as blasts rocked the c...

NATO to cancel summit in Albania in 2027 over growing disagreements — agency

The event was scheduled to take place in 2027

Israel's data shows it allowed half of the promised aid trucks into Gaza

Israel's data shows it allowed half of the promised aid trucks into Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 11/15/2026 - 14:...

Gender-diverse Australian sailors barred from US submarines despite Aukus deal, documents reveal

Defence briefing released under freedom of information laws shows ADF beholden to US directives when in trainingGet our ...

Gender-diverse Australian sailors barred from US submarines despite Aukus deal, documents reveal

Defence briefing released under freedom of information laws shows ADF beholden to US directives when in trainingGet our ...

US, China seek common ground on military crisis pact as Washington weighs terms: sources

The United States and China are working to iron out a military accident-prevention agreement ahead of their summit in Sh...

Russia warns of appropriate response to resumption of nuclear tests by other states

According to the Russian Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov, it is...

Bahrain says air defences destroyed several Iranian drones attacking US base

Bahrain issued two alerts of potential threats on Sunday, its first such warnings since September. The second Iranian dr...

Estonia Says Russia Behind Failed Arson Attempt on Drone-Maker

Estonian authorities said Russia’s spy agency GRU was behind a failed attempt to cause an explosion at facilities owned ...

Iran targets US military base in Bahrain with drone attack

It marks the second attack on the country in three days and comes as the US and Iran remain locked in a stand-off over t...

Nvidia Crisis Complicates Trump’s China Trip

On Bloomberg This Weekend, co-host of Bloomberg Surveillance Annmarie Hordern examines how scrutiny surrounding Nvidia a...

Chinese J-10C fighter spotted carrying modified Russian-origin heavy-strike missile

New state media footage has surfaced showing for the first time what appears to be a Chinese-modified variant of the Rus...

The civilian office overseeing special operations forces could get $45 million budget, 100 staffers

Hegseth’s proposed changes hinge on getting support from Congress.

Trump Heads to Asia With Trade, Security at Stake

Bloomberg’s Avril Hong is on Bloomberg This Weekend to preview President Donald Trump’s trip to Asia, where trade, secur...

US deploys upgraded F-15EX fighter jets to Japan

The broadcaster NHK emphasized that this marks the first time the upgraded fighter jets have been deployed to a military...

Japanese gov't to aid firms ready to switch to defense production

The Japanese government will launch a program to provide loans and subsidies to companies willing to help produce produc...

Bahrain accuses Iran of attacking its territory to ‘settle’ score with US

Tehran says its air attacks on countries cooperating with the US are justified under international law.

At Least 1 Killed as Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites Across Russia

Ukraine’s military claimed responsibility for strikes in Tatarstan, saying it had targeted the Nizhnekamskneftekhim petr...

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retreat from Red Sea in win for Houthis

Yemen announces withdrawal from areas around Bab al-Mandeb Strait in order to protect de facto capital Aden from Iran-li...

Kremlin says discussing European security pointless if Europeans do not want peace

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov also noted that Russia would have to use force to achieve its goals if there was no pros...

A disastrous Iran war? The US is now a mover and shaker of oil markets

Many see the US war on Iran as a colossal geopolitical bungle, failing to secure its larger strategic objectives. Yet it...

Zelenskyy says Russia’s energy attacks helped by Starshield restrictions

The Ukrainian President said Russia struck energy and railway infrastructure in eight regions overnight, with many strik...

Farage says Britain faces 'defencelessness', singles out Russia as top threat

The Philippines and Australia strengthen joint military deterrence at ASEAN summit

Southeast Asian leaders opened their annual summit in the Philippine capital Manila on Sunday. During three days, world ...

Iran targets US military radar in Bahrain in ‘retaliatory’ drone strikes

Iran’s IRGC says six drones were launched at a US radar installation at an air base in Bahrain.

Will Ukraine make territorial concessions for NATO membership?

The United States suggested Ukraine make territorial concessions in exchange for a NATO membership, according to Volodym...

Trident nuclear submarine concludes record underwater deployment

HMS Vengeance’s 217-day tour raises questions about slow pace of maintenance of ageing fleet and impact on crewA Trident...

Iran Attacks Bahrain for the Second Time in Days

The resumption of attacks after a two-month lull comes as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran appear to have stalled.

Top Hamas commander killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Hamas said on Sunday that a senior commander who helped plan and oversee the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel had been ...

New U.S. F-15EX fighters arrive at Okinawa Kadena Base

Kadena is the Air Force's first overseas base to receive the fighters equipped with state-of-the-art electronic warfare ...

EU forces board suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, Kallas says

"The EU will keep disrupting Russia's shadow fleet at sea and through diplomatic means," Kaja Kallas said.

Saudi Arabia joins condemnation of Iranian attacks on Bahrain

Saudi Arabia joins condemnation of Iranian attacks on Bahrain Saudi Arabia expressed its “full solidarity” with Bahrain ...

Russia will use force if no agreement with Europe is possible — Kremlin

According to Kremlin Spokesman, if the EU does not want peace, then discussing a resolution to the Ukrainian conflict an...

ASEAN seeks ‘calibrated engagement’ with Myanmar: Statement

Thailand has been leading efforts to normalise relations with Myanmar.

Iran targets Bahrain twice after months of quiet, claiming retaliation against U.S.

The strikes come amid concern about escalation, as President Donald Trump has turned away from diplomacy

South China Sea code of conduct: can Beijing and Asean meet 2026 deadline?

China and Southeast Asian nations have made progress in negotiating a code of conduct for the South China Sea, with Mani...

Blasts rattle Bahrain as Iran launches second drone attack in 3 days

Blasts echoed over Bahrain on Sunday as the tiny Gulf nation was rattled by the second Iranian drone attack in three day...

IRGC says Bahrain drone strike responded to ‘US aggression’ in southern Iran

IRGC says Bahrain drone strike responded to ‘US aggression’ in southern Iran Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (I...

Iran attacks Bahrain in escalation of Gulf hostilities

Bahrain says it has intercepted two Iranian barrages this week after months of relative calm

Israel kills a top Hamas commander in Gaza

An Israeli air strike has killed a senior Hamas military commander in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Israel says.