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Houthis join the fray – as it happened - The Guardian

Yemen's Houthi rebels have officially entered the Israel-Hamas conflict, launching drone and missile attacks directly at Israel, escalating regional tensions and posing new threats to global shipping

Google News World · 3h ago
Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strikes
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Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strikes

Suspected Iranian drone strikes have reportedly hit Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage and raising regional tensions. Concurrently, airstrikes are battering Tehran, targeting uni

Al Jazeera · 9h ago
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S., Israeli strikes hit Iran port city near Hormuz strait
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Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S., Israeli strikes hit Iran port city near Hormuz strait

The Iran-Israel conflict escalated significantly with Houthi attacks on Israel and Iranian strikes on Bahrain, even as the U.S. deployed more forces and aimed for a swift conclusion to operations. Reg

The Hindu · 25m ago
Trump’s conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war
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Trump’s conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war

President Trump's contradictory statements regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran are sowing widespread confusion, with claims of victory juxtaposed against troop deployments and threats of oblitera

AP News · 17h ago
North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development
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North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development

North Korea's Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the ground test of a new high-thrust solid-fuel engine, boasting a 2,500 kilonewton capacity, as part of a five-year defense plan to enhance strategic stri

The Hindu · 7h ago
Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police
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Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police

Hundreds of Israelis are now regularly protesting the war against Iran, a significant increase from the initial small gatherings. These weekly demonstrations in Tel Aviv and other cities highlight gro

The Hindu · 4h ago
China turning Cold War jets into budget Taiwan strike drones
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China turning Cold War jets into budget Taiwan strike drones

China is reportedly transforming its outdated J-6 fighter jets into inexpensive attack drones, signaling a potential shift towards mass attrition warfare in a Taiwan conflict. This strategy aims to ov

Asia Times · 1h ago
Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War
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Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War

Pakistan is hosting top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt in an effort to find a diplomatic solution to the escalating conflict with Iran, a move that comes amidst deep divisions within t

NYT World · 15h ago
North Korea tests high-thrust engine in long-range missile push
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North Korea tests high-thrust engine in long-range missile push

North Korea, under Kim Jong Un's direct supervision, successfully tested an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, a critical step in advancing its long-range missile capabilities, according t

DW Asia · 19h ago
Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War
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Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War

Pakistan is hosting top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt in an effort to find a diplomatic solution to the escalating conflict with Iran, a move that comes amidst deep divisions within t

NYT World
Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties - AP News
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Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties - AP News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarked on a strategic visit to Gulf Arab states, primarily to finalize critical air defense deals and bolster ties, as reported by The New York Times and AP N

Google News World · 8h ago
Air strikes in Iraq kill three PMF fighters, two police
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Air strikes in Iraq kill three PMF fighters, two police

Iraq is rapidly becoming an expanded battleground in the ongoing war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, as recent air strikes have killed three PMF fighters and two police offi

Al Jazeera · 8h ago
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Pakistan’s PM speaks with Iranian president ahead of 4-nation Islamabad peace talks - The Times of Israel

Pakistan's Prime Minister engaged in discussions with the Iranian president, positioning Pakistan as a potential peace broker ahead of four-nation talks in Islamabad, a role it has actively cultivated

Google News World · 12h ago
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday

The Middle East conflict dramatically escalated Saturday as the **Iran-allied Houthis** officially entered the war, launching ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. This

NYT World · 8h ago
Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the war
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Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the war

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists—Ali Shoeib, Fatima Ftouni, and Mohammed Ftouni—who were covering the ongoing conflict, sparking international condemnation and raising

Channel News Asia · 4h ago
Could Ukraine’s drone expertise serve Gulf countries?
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Could Ukraine’s drone expertise serve Gulf countries?

As Gulf nations face escalating drone and missile attacks from Iran, they are seeking new defense partnerships, with some turning to Ukraine for its battle-tested, cost-effective drone interception te

Al Jazeera · 9h ago
Ukraine Finalizes Air Defense Deals With Gulf Nations Amid War in Mideast
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Ukraine Finalizes Air Defense Deals With Gulf Nations Amid War in Mideast

Ukraine is strategically shifting from a military aid recipient to a supplier, finalizing air defense deals with Gulf nations to leverage its expertise against Iranian drones in exchange for intercept

NYT World · 20h ago
Joe Kent | The rebel within
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Joe Kent | The rebel within

A former National Counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has resigned over the war on Iran, alleging that Israel and its influential lobby were the primary drivers in leading the U.S. into the conflict. Th

The Hindu · 8h ago
Iranian attack on Saudi base causes American casualties; more U.S. forces arrive in West Asia
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Iranian attack on Saudi base causes American casualties; more U.S. forces arrive in West Asia

An Iranian missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base has injured at least 12 American troops and damaged aircraft, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. This retaliatory

The Hindu · 4h ago
European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than the U.S. has acknowledged, sources say - cbsnews.com
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European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than the U.S. has acknowledged, sources say - cbsnews.com

European allies contend that Russia's support for Iran is significantly more extensive than publicly acknowledged by the U.S., with evidence suggesting Russia is supplying advanced drones, including t

Google News World · 11h ago

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