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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

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border

Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over th...

Iran’s Proxy Strategy Is Never Coming Back

Iran’s long-running security strategy hasn’t survived the current war.

UK commits €116m for Ukraine's winter air defence, including Patriot missiles

Britain has been one of Ukraine's biggest backers in its effort to repel Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion o...

Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex?

Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar am...

Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv kill 2, ending pause in attacks

Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles early on Tuesday, resuming its air attacks after a brief halt for the vis...

Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens

Saudi Arabia says a wave of Houthi attacks on the country’s south have injured 73 people, including women and children.

Argentina sues Israeli oil firm as Ben Gvir urges Netanyahu to back its Falklands claim

Argentina is to file criminal charges against several companies linked to Israeli oil firm Navitas for operating without...

Seoul moves closer to IAEA safeguards deal for nuclear-powered subs

South Korea confirmed Tuesday that it has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency of its intention to hold consu...

4 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Regions and Crimea

Unverified reports also claimed that Ukraine targeted a Rosneft-operated oil refinery in the southern Saratov region.

2 Russian Su-35S fighter jets collide over Kursk Oblast, Russian media reports

Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collided while flying over Russia's Kursk Oblast, Russian media and Telegram channels re...

China rallies Central Asian police chiefs on terrorism threats, energy and trade

China’s top police officer has pledged deeper cooperation with his Central Asian counterparts to crack down on terrorism...

Russia's deadline to capture Donbas slips again as military asks for more time, Ukraine says

"They have already postponed the deadlines for reaching the oblast's administrative borders 15 times," Deputy Presidenti...

Russian retaliatory strikes for Ukraine’s attacks carry graver consequences, Lavrov says

According to the Russian foreign minister, the end of Ukraine is not a happy one, so he feels sorry for Britain

Seoul security forum becomes stage for Philippine minister to slam China

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sharply criticized China over the South China Sea on Tuesday during a ...

Argentina to file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum over Falklands drilling

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Argentina's government said on Monday it will file criminal charges against energy comp...

Russia advocates only for long-term settlement of Ukraine conflict — foreign ministry

Rodion Miroshnik noted that Kiev is calling for the introduction of a ceasefire regime only to gain a pause and prepare ...

‘Serious attempts to start negotiations’ between Kyiv and Moscow, former Ukrainian minister says

Tymofiy Mylovanov, Ukraine’s former economy minister, said both Russia and Ukraine are “serious” about their intentions ...

Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live

Ruslan Kravchenko leaves post after his offices were searched at the weekend, as Moscow renews attacks after pause for p...

Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces

Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government vow to seize the capital Sanaa as battles rage.

It’s impossible to monitor moratorium on strikes against ships in the Black Sea — Lavrov

"Officials begin to say that they will not survive the winter, that something needs to be done," the russian foreign min...

Opening of first road bridge with Russia a sign of tighter ties, North Korea says

The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launch...

China’s Warrior Scientists: Insights from Recent Operations Around Taiwan

China’s marine scientific research ships are expanding their operations around Taiwan, and they are not just there to ad...

Houthis report Saudi reprisals after oil sites set ablaze in wave of strikes

Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia hit back with a series of strikes on Tuesday after the Iran-backed rebels targeted oil...

Yemen rebels hit Saudi Arabia with wave of strikes, wounding 73

Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a series of targets in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding 73, in their heaviest attack since...

Saudi vows response as Houthis hit oil sites in worst attack in years

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday threatened to hit back after a wave of missiles from Yemen's Houthis set oil facilities ablaze a...