US-Iran War Nears Seventh Month as Red Sea, Hormuz Oil Routes Grow Unsafe
As the US-Iran war nears its seventh month, Houthi control of a Red Sea port and attacks near Hormuz are shutting down key oil routes, deepening energy crisis fears.
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US Ties Chinese Satellite Imagery to Fatal Iran Strike on Jordan Base
US officials say Iran acquired high-resolution satellite imagery of a Jordan base from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three American troops.
Saudi Arabia Halts East-West Pipeline After Drone Strike From Iraq
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack from Iraq, while Houthi forces seized Perim island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
North Korea Launches Short Ballistic Missiles After Trilateral Drills
North Korea fired multiple short ballistic missiles toward waters off its east coast Saturday, a day after joint US-South Korea-Japan military exercises concluded.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles from Wonsan Toward East Sea
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters after trilateral drill ends
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile into waters off its east coast on Saturday, a day after a five-day U.S.-South Korea-Japan military exercise concluded.
BRICS Delhi Declaration to Back Terror Fight, UNSC Reform and Global South
BRICS leaders are set to adopt a Delhi declaration covering counter-terrorism, governance reform, India's UNSC bid and a stronger Global South voice.
Houthis Reach Perim Island as Saudi Oil Pipeline Shuts Down
Houthi forces take Perim island and Dhubab town, threatening Bab el-Mandeb shipping, while a drone attack shuts Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline.
Zelenskyy courts Canadian firms in Toronto on defence, energy and banking
Ukraine's president met Canadian business leaders in Toronto to discuss cooperation in military technology, energy, agriculture and banking.
Houthis Seize Strategic Mayun Island at Bab el-Mandeb, Celebrations Erupt Across Yemen
Houthi rebels have captured Mayun island and the port city of Mokha at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting celebrations and Saudi airstrikes.
Houthi TV Airs Footage of Captured Areas Near Mokha as Red Sea Front Widens
Houthi-run Al Masirah aired footage of areas it says its forces captured near Mokha, including two junctions and Camp Khalid ibn al-Walid.
India-Canada Ties Have Moved Past Reset, Says Canadian High Commissioner
Canada's High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, says bilateral ties have moved beyond a reset, citing progress in the Nijjar case security dialogue and the terror listing of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Anthropic flags Claude misuse for weapons, spying and cyber operations
Anthropic says several actors used its Claude AI models for weapons development, cyber operations, surveillance and fraud, in a new threat intelligence report.
CIA Declassifies Presidential Briefs on bin Laden Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
The CIA has declassified dozens of presidential daily briefs on Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida, released on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Anthropic Blocks Yemen Accounts Over AI-Assisted Weapons Attempts
Anthropic says it blocked accounts in Houthi-held northern Yemen that used its Claude model to pursue advanced weapons, including a hypersonic glide missile.
Mullin Marks 25 Years Since 9/11, Says Attacks Still 'Frustrating'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, calling it a time of reflection and warning another attack is likely.
9/11 Widow at Ground Zero Urges Trump to Press Saudi Arabia on Accountability
At the annual 9/11 ceremony in Manhattan, widow Terry Strada accused Saudi Arabia of supporting the hijackers and urged President Trump to act.
Delhi Turns Fortress, Gets Makeover as BRICS Summit 2026 Opens
Central Delhi is under heavy security and a decorative makeover ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with traffic curbs, metro arrangements and protests also in focus.
Myanmar resistance drones hit military air base at Mandalay airport
Myanmar's pro-democracy resistance says its armed wing struck a military air base at Mandalay's airport with drones, forcing the airport to shut down.
Flight 93 Memorial Marks 25 Years Since Sept. 11 Attacks
A morning observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.