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Saudi-led coalition says two missiles launched towards Khamis Mushait destroyed

Saudi-led coalition says two missiles launched towards Khamis Mushait destroyed Saudi-led coalition forces have intercep...

Air defense forces destroy 11 UAVs heading toward Moscow — city mayor

Sergey Sobyanin reported that emergency services personnel are working at the site where the debris fell

Romanian F-16s down two jet-powered drones after airspace incursion

The two drones were jet-powered, belonging to the Geran-family of attack drones frequently used by Russia to attack targ...

Ukrainian forces shell DPR settlements 13 times over past day

No civilian casualties were reported

Lebanon says military delegation will press for halt to Israeli attacks at US talks

Oct 17 (Reuters) - A Lebanese military delegation will present Beirut's demands for an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon...

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers on Saturday attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up a visiting French mayo...

Zelensky warns Russia may expand missile threats from Belarus against western Ukraine

Ukraine's State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko has separately reported that equipment based in Belar...

Houthis report downing Saudi Arabia’s Apache helicopter

Military Spokesman Yahya Saree said that the aircraft "engaged in hostile actions targeting our forces on the border"

Europe has difficulties with supplying more air defense systems to Riyadh — newspaper

Military analysts told The National that the UK and France have no opportunity to transfer these systems without harming...

Several Afghan Taliban personnel killed in alleged retaliatory action along border: Pakistan officials

The firing was reported in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram and Ghuz Garhi areas, where the Afghan Taliban allegedly opene...

Top Russian diplomat arrives in Bahrain to participate in Russia-GCC strategic dialogue

Bahrain will become the first stop on the top Russian diplomat’s Middle East tour

Will the EU come to Ukraine’s rescue in war against Russia?

US support at risk as Trump-Zelenskyy relations nosedive.

Iran’s attacks on Hormuz shipping 'unsuccessful', Centcom says

Iran’s attacks on Hormuz shipping 'unsuccessful', Centcom says The US military says the “vast majority” of Iran’s attemp...

Iran’s attacks on Hormuz shipping 'unsuccessful', Centcom says

Iran’s attacks on Hormuz shipping 'unsuccessful', Centcom says The US military says the “vast majority” of Iran’s attemp...

Romania Shoots Down Two Drones Over Its Black Sea Waters

Romania said it shot down two drones over its territorial waters on Saturday, the latest incident as Russia intensifies ...

Pakistani military uses heavy weaponry in response to Afghan attack

The report says a number of fortifications were destroyed on the Afghan side

Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea, authorities say

According to a Defence Ministry press release, two F-16 carrying out air policing missions were involved in the operatio...

Power outages reported in 23 LPR municipalities after Ukrainian attack — head

Social infrastructure sites have been connected to alternative power sources

Indian airlines barred from using Pakistani airspace until Nov 24 as ban extended

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft for another month, until Nov 24, according to a Notice to Air...

Yemeni government forces claim heavy Houthi losses in a day of strikes

Yemeni government forces claim heavy Houthi losses in a day of strikes Forces of Yemen's internationally recognised gove...

10/17/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. Trump admin’s retreat from forei...

Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia

Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.

How Taiwan’s new AI satellite system aims to speed up early warning against PLA moves

Taiwan will acquire an AI-powered satellite imagery system capable of rapidly identifying People’s Liberation Army ships...

Over half of Russian jet-powered drones downed by Ukraine's aircraft, Zelensky says

Ukraine has secured contracts and assurances from partners on additional supplies of F-16 ammunition, Zelensky noted, ad...

US withdrawal won’t end the region’s ISIS dilemma

Iraq, Syria, and their regional partners must cooperate to replace what U.S. troops once provided.

Egypt Ready to Defend Saudi Arabia if Needed, Sisi Says

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said his nation stands ready to defend Saudi Arabia as it comes under attack fro...

US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels

Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.

UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains

United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf...

Russia targets energy grid: Russia launches 320 missiles and drones; Zelenskyy warns of winter blackout

Russia wants blackout in Ukraine as winter comes — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to cut electricity and heating to civilians ahead of winter. He also...

Record number of vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz since early October

From October 1 to October 13, 22 vessels reported attacks

Five Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza

Five Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza At least one Palestinian has been killed and another wounded after Israeli dr...

Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards

Tehran seized control over Hormuz after the start of the war in late February, choking off the strait that normally carr...

Russian forces strike Ukrainian army’s transport infrastructure in past day

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet destroyed a Ukrainian naval drone in Black Sea waters over the past 24 hours

Kiev loses 1,040 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass

The Ukrainian army lost over 160 troops and two armored combat vehicles in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegro...

IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed after tankers hit

IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed after tankers hit Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has declared once ...

Russian air defenses destroy 654 Ukrainian UAVs, HIMARS rocket over past day

Overall, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 263,889 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles

Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

Battlegroup Center units liberated the settlements of Dobropolye, Pervomaiskoye and Sergeyevka in the Donetsk People’s R...

Europe Express Weekend: Where are Zelenskyy’s friends (when he needs them)?

Kyiv’s one-time allies are increasingly reluctant to provide the country with the support it needs