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Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz
IRAN-CRISIS:Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz
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
At UN for Last Time, Biden Seeks to Calm Mideast Tension
U.S. President Joe Biden addressed world leaders at the United Nations for the final time on Tuesday, declaring that Russia's war in Ukraine has failed and that a diplomatic solution between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah was still possible.
Israel Kills Hezbollah Commander in Airstrike on Beirut, Security Sources Say
An Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday killed a Hezbollah commander who was a leading figure in its rocket division, two security sources in Lebanon said, as fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East mounted.
Asked if Russia Could Change Nuclear Testing Stance Kremlin Says: Listen to Putin on Ukraine
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that people should re-listen to a warning issued by President Vladimir Putin who said the West would be directly fighting with Russia if it allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with Western-made long-range missiles.
Ukraine Says Deadly Russian Air Attack Hits Zaporizhzhia
Russian military reports destroying Ukrainian drones targeting several regions