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U.S. ramps up strikes, pressure on Iran
(The Center Square) – U.S. strikes against Iran are ramping up after the Islamic Republic was targeted Wednesday following warnings from President Donald Trump that devastating strikes could be coming.
Israeli Military Says It Has Killed Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah
The Israeli military said on Saturday it had killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on the group's central headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut a day earlier.
After China Meeting, Blinken Says Beijing's Talk of Ukraine Peace 'Doesn't Add Up'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored strong U.S. concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base in talks on Friday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, saying Beijing's talk of peace in Ukraine "doesn't add up."
Israel Says It Struck Hezbollah Headquarters in Beirut
Israel’s military on Friday said it carried out a precise strike on the central headquarters of the Hezbollah terror organization in the Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, an airstrike that shook buildings and sent a huge plume of smoke above the city.
Ukraine Authorities Report 8 Killed, 49 Injured in Russian Attacks
The Ukraine air force says it shot down 24 of 32 Shahed drones
British Actor Maggie Smith Dies Aged 89
Britain's Maggie Smith, one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation with a career ranging from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died aged 89, her family said on Friday.
Yemen's Houthis Say They Targeted Three U.S. Destroyers in the Red Sea
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Friday they targeted with 23 ballistic and winged missiles and a drone three U.S. destroyers in the Red Sea while on their way to support Israel.
Israel to Continue Ceasefire Discussions for Lebanon, Netanyahu Says
Israel will continue to discuss ceasefire proposals for Lebanon in the days ahead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Washington warned that further escalation would only make it harder for civilians on both sides to return home.
Ukraine Shoots Down 66 of 78 Russian Drones
Falling debris causes fire at residential building and damages gas pipeline
Kremlin Says Changes to Russia's Nuclear Policy Are a Signal to the West
The Kremlin said on Thursday that changes to Russia's nuclear weapons doctrine outlined by President Vladimir Putin should be considered a signal to Western countries that there will be consequences if they participate in attacks on Russia.
Israeli Foreign Minister Rejects Lebanon Ceasefire Proposal
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Thursday rejected proposals for a ceasefire with Hezbollah after the United States and France called for a 21-day halt in fighting that has killed hundreds in Lebanon and raised fears of a ground invasion.
North Korea May Be Able to Produce a Double-digit Number of Nuclear Weapons, Mp Says
North Korea has enough plutonium and uranium to produce at least a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday, citing the country's spy agency.
US and Allies Call for 21-day Ceasefire Along Israel-lebanon Border After UN Talks
The United States, France and several allies called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border while also expressing support for a ceasefire in Gaza following intense discussions at the United Nations on Wednesday.
Zelenskyy to Discuss Plan for Winning War in White House Talks
Former US President Trump says Ukraine ‘in rubble,’ should have made deal to prevent war
Russia Has Secret War Drones Project in China, Intel Sources Say
Russia has established a weapons programme in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, according to two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents reviewed by Reuters.
Trash Balloons Sent by North Korea Cause Regular Disruptions at Seoul's Airports
South Korea has been forced to repeatedly shut down runways at the two main airports for the capital Seoul since June due to disruption from balloons carrying trash launched by North Korea, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday, citing aviation data.
Norway starts probe into reported links to exploding pagers in Lebanon
Norway's security police (PST) have begun a preliminary investigation into reports that a Norwegian-owned company was linked to the sale of pagers to Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that exploded last week, a police lawyer told Reuters.
Wikileaks' Assange to Make First Public Appearance Since Release in Strasbourg
WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange is set to make his first public appearance since being freed from a British jail when he gives evidence to the Council of Europe next month, his organisation said on Wednesday.
Zelenskyy to Address UN General Assembly
Ukrainian leader is seeking international pressure against Russia
Hamas Demands 'Immediate Action' to End War in Gaza
In statement to UN secretary-general, militants also say they will not take part in new cease-fire talks