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US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan

Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.

Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025

The 1,063 global casualties in 2025 one of the highest annual tolls on record, a report has found.

Despite Trump denials, US still sending Ukraine billions in aid

Trying to pin the blame for the depletion of U.S. military stockpiles on something other than the war in Iran, President...

A New Engine of Development

The era of easy growth is over, but rich and poor countries can still join forces.

The Right Way to Sanction Russia

How Europe can disrupt Moscow’s oil windfall.

South Korea Sends Team to Mideast as it Weighs Hormuz Support

South Korea dispatched a team to assess conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, an indication that it is deepening its consi...

RNZAF aircrew join major multinational maritime exercise

A ROYAL New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon aircraft and crew are taking part in a multinational warfare exercis...

Cameraman catches the moment Yemeni government forces are ambushed

A suspected-Houthi roadside ambush of Yemeni government forces has been captured on camera.

Putin’s shadow war against Europe is getting more intense

The goal of Russia's campaign is to intimidate and punish European countries that provide military and economic support ...

IRGC claims attacks on oil tankers, ships and US vessels

IRGC claims attacks on oil tankers, ships and US vessels Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targete...

Iran attacks US base in Jordan as Hormuz impasse deepens

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they pummelled a US military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American

Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador says

The upcoming US-China summit is an opportunity to avoid miscalculations, the top US diplomat in Taipei said.

Watch: Footage shows Iranian missiles targeting base in Jordan

Watch: Footage shows Iranian missiles targeting base in Jordan Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday sai...

The Ukraine negotiations and Ukraine’s future

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner wound up their visit to Kyiv on September 6 after visiting Moscow the day prior. The US ...

Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage

Witnesses have captured the moment Jordanian air defence systems intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.

Asia’s Strait of Hormuz oil cushion is running out

Asia’s long resilience to turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz is wearing thin. After months of burning through reserves and ...

Russian drive on Donetsk region puts Kyiv’s new commanders to the test

Recent appointments under Ukraine's reform-minded top general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, have put respected and proven officers...

US destroys five Iranian tankers, Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan

US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.

Belt and Road a military path too

Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking ...

What the U.S. Got Wrong in the War on Terrorism

We Discuss: Mentioned on the Episode: Walter Russell Mead, Special Providence: American Foreign Policy and How It Change...

Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in ‘extremely frank’ call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump on Tuesday discussed the Ukraine conflict in an “extrem...

Lavrov says West's decision to militarize Arctic raises concern

The United States, the Norwegians and someone else over there have conducted exercises using a script overtly simulating...

South Korea sends fact-finding team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditions

South Korea said on Tuesday it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing n...

China’s HQ-17AE Shorad system to boost Pakistani drone defence as India tensions simmer

Pakistan has unveiled a newly acquired Chinese-made short-range air defence system that analysts say could boost its abi...

DIPLOMEX: Rehearsing diplomacy before the next South China Sea stand-off

A new diplomatic exercise could give coast guard crews the words to defuse a crisis before it escalates.

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.

South Korea sends team to assess situation in Strait of Hormuz

Sept 8 - South Korea has sent an inspection team to assess the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz but no decisio...

Houthis target Saudi Arabia following air strikes as Yemeni forces push towards Sanaa

Houthis target Saudi Arabia following air strikes as Yemeni forces push towards Sanaa Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 09/...

IN BRIEF: Situation around Hungary's expulsion of ten Russian diplomats

Russia’s "response to the Russophobic lobby in Budapest will be harsh and painful," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman...

Greece and Italy Ink Deal for Two FREMM Frigates

Greece and Italy have signed an agreement activating the Hellenic Navy’s acquisition of two Bergamini-class FREMM frigat...

Russia’s response to Ukrainian attacks, West’s strategic error: Lavrov’s statements

"The world is multipolar regardless, because America is weakening in terms of its weight in the global economy and, cons...

Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks

Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv overnight, killing two people and sending smoke billowing above the Ukrainian c...

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for 'unacceptable activities'

The move follows years of scrutiny over Russian intelligence activity in Hungary and marks a shift under Péter Magyar's ...

Hungary kicks out 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows 'harsh' retaliation

"This decision protects Hungary's security and sovereignty," Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said.

Russia, India Seek BrahMos Upgrades as Putin, Modi Set to Meet

Russia and India are looking to upgrade the supersonic cruise missile they jointly produce and add new capabilities to t...

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people

The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen, whic...

Russia to achieve its goals on battlefield if West rejects compromise — Lavrov

"If Western diplomacy boils down to holding back countries that put forward reasonable, balanced, compromise initiatives...

Inside Japan’s military build-up