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Beijing is losing its diplomatic composure

Europe’s center fears nationalist wave after AfD victory, but only has itself to blame

Australia jails man who compiled reports for China

Drone alert delays Zelenskiy’s plane, Moldova says

Iran war live: IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit

IRGC says it attacked a US unmanned vessel in Hormuz, while UKMTO says projectiles hit two ships off Oman.

Canada imposes sanctions on eight Russian individuals, including Emergencies Minister

The list includes the head of Rosmolodyozh youth affairs agency, Grigory Gurov, and Russian Emergencies Minister Alexand...

Houthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in Red Sea

Iran-aligned Houthis advance along the Yemeni coast as Iranian strikes damage multiple US military aircraft in an escala...

Iran war may end after or even before midterms, Trump says

The US leader thinks the conflict is going to end right after the midterms

UN envoy warns Security Council Yemen’s war has entered ‘dangerous phase’

Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg demands urgent steps to protect civilians and trade routes amid Houthi escalation.

US absent as western powers meet on wartime protections for civilians

A multinational group meets this week at NATO headquarters in Belgium to discuss protections for civilians during combat...

NZ First promises two-year clemency for Pacific overstayers

The Winston Peters-led party has unveiled a tougher immigration package that includes a 24-month amnesty period for Paci...

PREVIEW: Putin begins three-day visit to India for BRICS summit

Russian Presidentwill address the plenary session of the annual Business Forum

Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas

Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

Palestinian engineer killed in Israeli attack in Gaza's Khan Younis

Palestinian engineer killed in Israeli attack in Gaza's Khan Younis A Palestinian engineer, Hudaifa Hamdi Mamar, has bee...

25 Years After 9/11: Whatever Happened to Mass-Effect Terrorism?

One mystery about 9/11 is why no attack of comparable scale has followed. With new motivations, enhanced delivery and AI...

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha

Yemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed gove...

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to attend BRICS summit

The summit in New Delhi is taking place against the backdrop of a global economy facing the adverse impacts of the Russi...

Israeli strike destroys family home in southern Lebanon

Israeli strike destroys family home in southern Lebanon An Israeli air strike has conpletely destroyed a house in the ar...

Rep. Crow Thinks Congress Should and Can End Iran War

Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) says Congress has the constitutional authority to end the war with Iran, arguing the conflict is ...

Canada, Ukraine sign declaration toward 100-year partnership

The countries also signed a declaration to localize defense production, among other joint projects

Rep. Crawford: Iran Ballistic Missiles Remain Nuclear Threat

Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, says Iran’s ability to continue producing ballisti...

Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says

The attack in Pavlohrad city centre was the third Russian strike on a mall within days, local media report.

Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge

Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.

NATO allies foil Russian operation to cut undersea cables

A joint operation between the US, UK, and Norway thwarted a Russian operation to sabotage undersea cables with a “secret...

Houthi rebels capture key Red Sea port in Yemen

Houthi rebels captured a key port on Thursday from Yemen’s Saudi Arabia-backed government, strengthening the Iranian pro...

Asian Stocks, Bonds to Drop on Oil, Inflation Woes: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks and bonds were set for declines after a surge in oil prices sparked a selloff in US markets, while the late...

Why India Won’t Break Up With Russia

India has spent decades balancing ties to Russia, and the USSR before it, with those to the US. Even now, amid the Kreml...

Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Sept. 11

Oil extended its powerful rally above $100 a barrel following an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East that has s...

Putin arrives in New Delhi for BRICS summit

The Il-96 flight carrying the Russian leader landed at the Palam Air Force Station

Maduro trial: ex-Venezuela first lady seeks release from US jail, citing heart problems

Venezuela’s former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on US drug-trafficking c...

Tech, EV and aerospace executives likely to join Xi’s US trip to mirror Trump team

Beijing is weighing plans to send a group of top tech, electric vehicle and aerospace executives to accompany Chinese Pr...

Russian-owned Irish refinery held private talks with government over war and sanctions risks, Irish Times reports

The refinery in Foynes, County Limerick, is owned by Russian aluminum producer Rusal and employs several hundred people.

What Makes a Good Counterterrorism Strategy?

Three top experts on the terror threat 25 years after 9/11.

Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in south Lebanon, triggering 4.1-magnitude tremor

Israel said on Thursday it destroyed key tunnels built by Iran-backed Hezbollah beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge...

Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977

After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.

Israeli strike in Gaza kills family of four, including children

Israeli strike in Gaza kills family of four, including children An Israeli strike in Gaza on Thursday killed a family of...

China rebuts top US diplomat Marco Rubio over ‘Communist Party-backed projects’ in Peru

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Peru on Thursday on countering Beijing’s growing footprint around the st...

Saudi Arabia says it will take ‘all measures to deter Houthi attacks’

Saudi Arabia says it will take ‘all measures to deter Houthi attacks’ Saudi Arabia’s UN representative Abdulaziz al-Wasi...

Data farmers taking advantage of Russia's fuel crisis - GFCN

Peru joins US-led ‘Shield of the Americas’ security alliance

Fujimori administration is latest right-wing government to join alliance for a more aggressive approach against crime.