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Houthis attack Saudi Aramco headquarters
Youthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes on Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran on October 13, damaging multiple floors and causing a fire but no…
Rebels expose limits of Riyadh’s vast arsenal
Yemeni Houthi forces have intensified missile and drone attacks on key Saudi targets, including Riyadh’s airport and the Aramco headquarters, exposing weaknesses in the kingdom’s…
Kyiv accused of sabotaging gas pipelines
Former Ukrainian intelligence officer Serhii Kuznietsov is on trial in Hamburg accused of leading the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, which…
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as tensions escalate
Iran-backed Houthi forces launched ballistic and cruise missiles targeting Riyadh, causing injuries and damage to homes and vehicles after Saudi Arabia intercepted the attacks. These…
UN seeks stability in Lebanon
UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix met with Lebanese officials and UNIFIL contributors to reaffirm the UN’s commitment to stability in Lebanon as the peacekeeping mandate nears…
UAE passport ranked world’s most powerful in 2026
The United Arab Emirates has secured the top spot in the 2026 Passport Index, granting its citizens visa-free or simplified access to 182 destinations worldwide.…
Ukraine Accuses US of Helping Russia as Missiles Hit Kyiv
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile strikes on October 12 and 13, causing widespread power outages and civilian casualties despite a recent U.S.-Russia energy ceasefire announcement. Ukrainian…
Iran steps up Hormuz attacks amid rising pressure
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has increased surveillance operations in the Strait of Hormuz using unarmed spotter boats following U.S. strikes that damaged Iranian radar…
What Trump Sees in Greenland: Oil, Minerals, Shipping Interest
President Donald Trump announced plans for extensive oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland, highlighting the island’s strategic importance and resource potential amid a new…
China's deepening paranoia
A recent visit to northern Shanxi province highlights China’s rapid economic growth alongside intensified state surveillance and political control under President Xi Jinping. This growing…
Trapped in a kill zone, a city starves
The roughly 2,000 residents of Oleshky in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine are trapped in a blockade with severe shortages of food, water, and medical aid amid…
Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu’s Yemen war proposal
Saudi Arabia has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to directly involve Israel in military operations against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, citing fears of public…
Houthis building Chinese missile that can target Israel
Houthi militants in Yemen are attempting to produce a medium-range ballistic missile modeled on Iran’s Kheibar Shekan using components smuggled from China, according to a…
Palestinian election is a mirage
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has delayed the long-postponed Palestinian elections from November 2023 to September 2027, citing Israeli actions as the primary obstacle. This…
Iran under the pump as oil revenue pipeline runs dry
Iran’s oil exports fell to zero in September 2026 for the first time since 1979 due to a U.S.-led naval blockade and sanctions that have…
Taiwan the new launch pad for drone start-ups
Since its founding in 2024, Rhode Island-based start-up HavocAI has partnered with Taiwan’s largest shipbuilder CSBC to produce uncrewed surface attack drones as part of…
EU leaders pressured to weigh China trade steps
EU leaders met in Brussels to discuss strategies for addressing the growing trade deficit with China, focusing on curbing imports of key goods like machinery,…
Sofia to join NATO anti-drone initiative by end of month
Bulgaria will join NATO’s anti-drone initiative by the end of October to enhance maritime security following a series of drone attacks on commercial ships in…
China, North Korea set to open long-delayed bridge today
The New Yalu River Bridge connecting China’s Dandong with North Korea’s Sinuiju is scheduled to open Thursday, facilitating a new primary route for bilateral road…
Cambodia wants to shed its scam image, but will it go after powerful individuals?
Cambodia has ramped up crackdowns on online scam operations, closing hundreds of illicit sites and arresting thousands amid ongoing investigations. Despite these efforts, skepticism remains…
Night of Russian strikes kills 15 and cuts power
Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions resulted in at least 15 deaths and caused power outages affecting around 600,000 residents.…
Zelensky: My people will die after Trump betrayal
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed feeling betrayed by the U.S. after it restricted Ukraine’s access to Elon Musk’s military-grade Starshield satellite system during ongoing Russian attacks.…
King Charles Sends Well-Wishes to Pope Following Lung Cancer Surgery
King Charles has sent his well-wishes and plans to deliver a personal letter to Pope Leo following the pontiff’s successful lung surgery in Rome. This…
Kyiv got no warning from partners on attack, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Kyiv received no prior warning from international partners before a recent Russian missile strike that caused civilian casualties and…
European leaders recoil from Trump’s gas deal with Putin
President Donald Trump announced an agreement to purchase Russian diesel fuel despite existing U.S. sanctions, prompting concern from European officials and condemnation from Ukrainian President…
Bleak homecoming in Malawi: Workers struggle after fleeing South Africa
Around 90,000 immigrants, mostly Malawians, have returned home from South Africa following anti-immigrant violence, causing economic and social strain in Malawi’s Mangochi district. This sudden…
Will Trump defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks – and how far will he go?
A series of attacks on Riyadh’s airport by Yemen’s Houthi movement has killed 14 people and raised concerns about Saudi Arabia’s weakening missile defenses amid…
Dozens killed in Egyptian airstrikes on Sudanese gold mine
Egyptian airstrikes on an artisanal gold mine in northern Sudan near the Egyptian border killed at least 65 workers and injured over 120, according to…
Mining cooperation with Africa highlighted at talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko elevated their countries' relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership during talks in Beijing, focusing…
Key principles outlined to settle Africa’s hot-spot issues
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé in Beijing to discuss strengthening China-Togo relations and outlined principles for resolving conflicts in Africa,…