WSJ: нефтяной гигант Saudi Aramco обсуждает с украинскими компаниями покупку дронов-перехватчиков для защиты от атак Ирана
Saudi Aramco is negotiating with Ukrainian drone makers to buy interceptor UAVs that could shield its oil fields from Iranian attacks, a deal that blends Middle‑East energy security with Kyiv’s expand
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'Weapon will be used immediately...’: North Korea sends BIG message to US amid West Asia war, conducts drills with 600mm rocket launchers - WION
North Korea staged a high‑profile drill with 600mm rocket launchers and fired about ten ballistic missiles, a move timed to send a stark warning to the United States amid the West Asia conflict. Kim J
UAE slams Iran over claim US strike on Kharg Island launched from its territory
Iran blames the US strike on its Kharg oil hub on UAE territory, prompting a sharp UAE rebuttal that calls Tehran’s claim confused, as a fire sparked by debris in Fujairah’s oil zone underscores the e
Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds 15, with peace talks stalled
A Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Kyiv region killed four civilians and injured fifteen just as U.S.-backed ceasefire talks falter, a pause prompted by Russia’s escalating conflict with Iran. The
North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles toward sea in show of force, South Korea says - PBS
North Korea launched roughly ten ballistic missiles toward the sea in a coordinated show of force, coinciding with Kim Jong Un’s oversight of tactical‑nuke and rocket‑launcher drills. South Korean off
Sunday shows preview: Trump faces questions about length of Iran conflict as war enters third week
The Iran‑Israel war entered its third week, with President Trump urging allies to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz while sending mixed messages about U.S. objectives. Russia is exploiting the
FCC chair threatens networks’ licenses after Trump complains about Iran coverage
After President Trump blasted network coverage of the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters that hoaxes or distortions could cost them their licenses. The controversy
Iranian lawmaker cites UN charter in calling Ukraine ‘legitimate target’ for helping Israel with drones
Iran’s parliamentary security chief Ebrahim Azizi warned that Ukraine has become a “legitimate target” for supplying drones to Israel, invoking UN Charter Article 51. The threat underscores Tehran’s r
Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off
Iraq’s football federation has decided to fly the team to Mexico on a private jet for its World Cup play‑off, ignoring Australian coach Graham Arnold’s plea to delay the match as the US‑Israeli‑Iran c
Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
The Trump administration is rolling out a sweeping tariff agenda to plug a $1.6 trillion federal deficit, targeting imports from China, the EU and Mexico. While officials tout the plan as a fiscal fix
Why Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit matters for Pakistan’s security
Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Israel signals a deepening strategic alliance, particularly in defense and technology, raising concerns in Pakistan about regional power dynamics. Analysts sugges
Who is Ali Shamkhani, Iran official reportedly killed in US-Israel attacks?
Ali Shamkhani, a key Iranian security official and close advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei, has reportedly been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike, according to an Israeli military spokesperson, though T
How Trump Decided to Go to War
President Trump's decision to escalate military action against Iran was primarily driven by an Israeli leader's push to abandon diplomatic solutions, with minimal internal opposition from his advisors
World leaders bypass Trump to tackle Strait of Hormuz crisis
Amid escalating tensions from the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, global powers are independently strategizing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy trade route, with the **United Kingdom** c
Cubans study oil tanker diplomacy for signs of progress in secret talks with US
Despite a declared oil blockade, a Russian tanker delivered 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba, followed by Cuba's release of 2,010 prisoners, signaling potential progress in secret US-Cuba negotiations
Limited missions, big risks: What a US ground fight in Iran could become
As thousands of U.S. troops deploy to the Middle East, military analysts are outlining potential ground operations in Iran, ranging from coastal assaults to secure the Strait of Hormuz to raids on nuc
Iran-Israel-US War’s Quiet Shock on India’s Fertilizer Imports
The escalating conflict in the Gulf, particularly the Iran-Israel-US tensions, is quietly forcing India to critically re-evaluate and restructure its significant reliance on external fertilizer import
A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes
A Houthi missile attack on Israel, the first since the recent Middle East conflict began, has ignited fears of renewed Red Sea shipping disruptions, further jeopardizing global trade already strained
Hormuz is not a tool to end the war but how Iran wins the aftermath
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has shifted focus to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has imposed significant transit restrictions, demonstrating its economic leverage. This move, supporte