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Houthis Claim Saudi Airstrikes Kill 30 at Busy Market in Yemen's Taiz Province
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim Saudi-led coalition airstrikes killed at least 30 people and wounded eight others at a crowded market in Yemen's Taiz province. Yemeni government-aligned authorities have disputed the Houthis' account, while the Associated Press says it could not independently verify responsibility for the attack.
Iran Rebuilds Missile Bases and Moves Military Infrastructure Underground Amid Fears of Renewed US-Israeli Strikes
Satellite imagery shows Iran rebuilding damaged missile bases and expanding underground military facilities as Tehran prepares for possible renewed US-Israeli airstrikes. The reconstruction comes amid growing speculation about further American military action and political divisions in Washington over the war's consequences.
Three Polio Workers Abducted in Pakistan’s Kurram as Kidnapped Supervisor Released in Jamrud
Three polio workers have been abducted by armed militants in Pakistan’s Kurram district, while a vaccination supervisor kidnapped in neighbouring Khyber district has been released after three days in captivity.
Bomb Threats Disrupt Air Travel Across Europe, More Than 25 Flights Targeted
More than 25 flights across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats this week, forcing emergency diversions, fighter jet escorts and security inspections. No explosives have been found aboard any of the affected aircraft.
US Sanctions Indian Couple and Companies Over Alleged Support for Iran’s Shadow Tanker Fleet
The US has sanctioned an Indian couple and several companies for allegedly operating fraudulent maritime registries and helping Iran’s shadow tanker fleet transport oil while evading international sanctions.
Four People, Including Police and FC Personnel, Abducted by Armed Militants in Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat
Four people, including a police constable and an FC personnel, were abducted by armed militants after a vehicle was intercepted on Hussain Khel-Ghundi Road in Lakki Marwat’s Bettani subdivision, triggering intense gunfire and tribal mobilisation.
Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Intercepts Ballistic Missile Fired Toward Madinah
The Saudi-led coalition says it has intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile allegedly launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis towards the Madinah region, while the group has denied targeting the holy city, insisting its attacks are limited to Saudi oil facilities and military bases.
Trump Admits Iran War Hurt Republicans in Midterm Elections but Vows He Would Make Same Decision Again
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the Iran war and rising gasoline prices contributed to the Republican Party's defeat in the 2026 midterm elections, but insisted he would make the same decision again, while Iran's leadership warned that renewed US military strikes would trigger a much wider conflict.
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Sudan Gold Mine Airstrikes Kill at Least 72, Local Reports Put Death Toll at 200 Near Egyptian Border
Airstrikes targeting artisanal gold-mining sites in Sudan’s northern border region have killed at least 72 people, according to rights monitor Emergency Lawyers, while local media reports citing survivors put the death toll at 200, with hundreds more wounded.
Nigeria: Jihadists Kill and Abduct Dozens During Friday Prayers in Niger State
Americas
More »Iran Rebuilds Missile Bases and Moves Military Infrastructure Underground Amid Fears of Renewed US-Israeli Strikes
Satellite imagery shows Iran rebuilding damaged missile bases and expanding underground military facilities as Tehran prepares for possible renewed US-Israeli airstrikes. The reconstruction comes amid growing speculation about further American military action and political divisions in Washington over the war's consequences.
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Taiwan President Announces Major Defense Spending Increase Amid Rising Chinese Military Pressure
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has announced plans to increase defense spending to NT$1.1 trillion, equivalent to more than 3% of GDP, to counter growing Chinese military pressure and deter a potential conflict across the Taiwan Strait. Lai stressed that Taiwan's goal was to prevent war, not provoke one, as Taipei seeks to modernize its armed forces and awaits approval of a $14 billion U.S. arms package that includes Patriot air defense systems.
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14 Kazakh Sailors Killed During Caspian Sea Exercise, Five Military Officials Detained
Fourteen Kazakh naval personnel were killed after being swept into the Caspian Sea during a military exercise in severe weather, while three others were rescued. Kazakhstan has detained five senior defence officials, including the navy’s first deputy commander, over suspected negligence and violations of maritime navigation rules. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered an investigation and declared a national day of mourning.
China to Supply Iran with 400 Advanced Missiles? Pakistan Denies Role Amid Reports
China conducts ballistic missile test in South Pacific nuclear-free zone
Europe
More »Bomb Threats Disrupt Air Travel Across Europe, More Than 25 Flights Targeted
More than 25 flights across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats this week, forcing emergency diversions, fighter jet escorts and security inspections. No explosives have been found aboard any of the affected aircraft.
Middle East
More »Houthis Claim Saudi Airstrikes Kill 30 at Busy Market in Yemen's Taiz Province
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim Saudi-led coalition airstrikes killed at least 30 people and wounded eight others at a crowded market in Yemen's Taiz province. Yemeni government-aligned authorities have disputed the Houthis' account, while the Associated Press says it could not independently verify responsibility for the attack.
South Asia
More »Afghan Suspect Arrested in Kurram Infiltration Bid; Grenade Attack Injures Two in Bannu
Pakistani security forces have arrested an Afghan national during an alleged infiltration attempt in Kurram, recovering a submachine gun, ammunition and a notebook containing bomb-making notes. Separately, a hand-grenade attack on a contractor’s guesthouse in Bannu injured two people.
