They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.

The Trump administration has backed plans to build an Australian scandium mine as part of a push to challenge Chinas critical-minerals dominance.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir is facing its biggest political crisis in years. Al Jazeera's Ava Warriner explains.

Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a 'constant reality', says Germany's interior minister.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted unless the US meets a series of demands.

Japan's Nagasaki on Sunday commemorated the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city in the closing days of World War II

Iran President Pezeshkian said he hopes talks with Oman can end the neither war nor peace state of relations with US.

Greenland has issued a "strong warning" to a US oil company allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump after equipment for a planned drilling project was brought ashore without approval from local authorities, The Guardian reported.

IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.

The body that oversees the International Criminal Court has urged Chad and Venezuela to reconsider their decisions to withdraw from the court, warning that their departures could undermine global efforts to fight impunity.

Japanese residents have recently taken to the streets to protest what they see as the Takaichi administration's moves toward militarization, calling on the government to confront its wartime history and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

Local government officials in South Korea's North Gyeongsang province are utilizing drone technology to broadcast weather warnings to farmers laboring in remote fields in an effort to protect against heat-related illness.

Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow's war efforts.

The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.

Exclusive: ICC judges order Taliban case split from Afghanistan probe that covers US troops Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into allegations of gender persecution by the Taliban, separating it from the court's long-running Afghanistan war crimes probe that covered US nationals, Middle East Eye can reveal

Which is why I am calling for him to be subject to denaturalization proceedings." Rise in anti-Muslim sentiment Earlier this year, Oglessparked widespread condemnation after declaring on social media that Muslims have no place in American society. He wrote on X in early March that "Pluralism is a lie." Social media monitors reported a sharp increase in anti-Muslim content on X since Israel and the US launched their joint war on Iran on 28 February

Madrid earlier warned of 'proportional measures' if Rome did not end its checks amid fallout from Ceuta migrant crisis.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company says attacks significantly impacting its operations The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Friday it continued to be significantly impacted by what it described as unprovoked attacks, but was taking measures to protect its people, assets and operations while meeting customer requirements as much as possible. The company said in a statement that 15 of its vessels had been attacked by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war, including three this week, leaving one crew member dead and 20 injured.

Saudi Arabia's last major oil route comes under Houthi pressure The Houthis said on Wednesday that they had fired ballistic missiles at the NCC Wafaa , a Saudi oil tanker, off the coast of Yanbu, a major Saudi port city in the northern Red Sea. It is the northernmost attack by the Yemeni group since it began a blockade on Saudi Arabia on 22 July, and analysts warn a shift north towards Egypt and the Suez Canal would lead to increasing economic pressure on the Gulf kingdom

UAE oil company says attacks are significantly impacting its operations The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) said it continued to be significantly impacted by what it described as "unprovoked attacks", but was taking measures to protect its people, assets and operations while meeting customer requirements as much as possible. Adnoc said in a statement that 15 of its vessels had been attacked by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the Iran war, including three this week, leaving one crew member dead and 20 injured

Video: Houthi strikes on Saudi-backed troops Yemen's Houthi movement killed more than 60 Saudi-backed troops belonging to the internationally recognised Yemeni government between Thursday and Friday, marking the deadliest toll since the civil war stalled under a 2022 truce

Insurers warn that Europe is facing a "protection gap" in wildfire cover as disaster recovery costs outpace insurance coverage.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets for cracks in the aircraft's fuselage, warning that undetected damage could compromise structural integrity.

China warns against Japan's offensive weapons development

But the regions alliances have whipsawed. Erdogan and Sisi are moving closer amid joint concerns over Israels war on Gaza - recognised as a genocide by the United Nations, human rights groups and historians - and broader attacks on Lebanon, Syria and Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Saudi Arabia on Friday for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif, Erdogan's office announced on Thursday. The leaders will discuss the US-Israeli war on Iran and its effects on the Strait of Hormuz

Growing concerns over Japan's expanding military capabilities and changes to its security policies have prompted public protests, with demonstrators warning against a potential return of militaristic thinking.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 4,000 confirmed cases, claiming 1,850 lives, according to local health authorities. With hundreds still isolated and the virus spreading at an unprecedented pace, aid organizations warn the health crisis is rapidly worsening.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal on Friday Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday, AFP reported citing sources close to the Saudi authorities. Regional powers are aiming tostrengthen their security ties amid the US war on Iran

US president says he is involved in talks and war will end 'pretty soon', claiming that Iran cannot 'go much longer'.

Al Jazeera's Nils Adler reports on how far-right 'Active Clubs' use fitness and camaraderie to recruit young white men.

Were in very good shape, Trump told reporters in Washington, adding that we have literally massive amounts of ammunition from all over the world. This comes after Trump denied reports that he clashed with Defence Minister Pete Hegseth over munition supplies for the Iran war.

Trump says he thinks war with Iran will end 'pretty soon' US President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday that hebelievesthe war with Iran will be oversoon

The refining market is very tight due to the Ukraine and Iran wars, keeping gas prices elevated even as crude prices fall.

It was the second day of the Muslim holiday of Eid , and many families were on their way to visit relatives. Still, the army decided to close the gate without prior notice, and hundreds of cars were stuck all evening, with no way to move forward or backwards

Trump's reported phone calls to the Fed chairman will complicate his efforts to prove he will act independently on inflation and interest rates.

Irans Ghalibaf accuses US of 'theatre diplomacy' Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Thursday that Washington has pursued a failed strategy and called on the US to "acknowledge the facts and fulfill your commitments. In reference to Trump's earlier comments that the US had been preparing to launch what he described as the biggest attack since World War II before Iranian officials asked for negotiations,Ghalibaf called this theatre diplomacy on a loop

Sudans ongoing war is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia on Friday to discuss Hormuz: Presidency Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Saudi Arabia on Friday for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif, Erdogan's office announced on Thursday. The leaders will discuss the US-Israeli war on Iran and its effects on the Strait of Hormuz.

After migrant surge from Morocco, EU says Spain assured Schengen is safe but warns Europe's borders are 'vulnerable'.

Women displaced by Sudan's war are speaking publicly about surviving rape by Rapid Support Forces fighters.

Trump says Iran war going well, extremely happy with Hegseth US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused the US media of spreading Fake News after reports that Trump and Defence Minister Pete Hegseth had clashed over concerns about missile depletion from the Iran war

China unleashed its broadest package of trade countermeasures since last October's trade truce, pushing back against a string of recent U.S

JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon warned that leverage across financial markets remains elevated, adding that investors should be mindful that hidden borrowing could amplify market disruptions.

Trump says he would prefer a deal with Iran to further military action US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington is holding talks with Tehran and would prefer an agreement over further military action against Iran. Speaking in Las Vegas, Trump said the US had been preparing to launch what he described as the biggest attack since World War II before Iranian officials asked for negotiations

Since taking office in May, Warsh has implemented several measures that reverse decades of Fed culture.

Experts warn that low stockpiles of air defence interceptors as a result of the war on Iran leave the US vulnerable.

"That's the best you got? You can't actually talk about what you want to do? My name is not raising your gas prices. My name is not taking us to war

The announcement comes as Lula warns of foreign interference and polls show a tightening presidential race.

Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.

The war sees a surge in attacks by both sides with little diplomatic movement.

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Bank of America was among the prime brokers for the hedge fund, which is run by Leopold Aschenbrenner.

Qatar said on Tuesday that mediators were making progress in efforts to end theUS-Iranwar, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied US President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already under way.

Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding 'positively' as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.

Evening update Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us now, here are the latest developments from across the region: Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern Lebanon's Haddatha as the first day of a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks commence in Rome, expected to continue until Thursday A projectile sinks an Indian vessel near Yemeni waters, with all 14 seafarers safely rescued by the Yemeni coast guard Iran's foreign ministry says that talks with Oman are progressing 'positively' to negotiate a safe and secure route through the Strait of Hormuz Israeli forces continue to intensifytown raidsin the occupied West Bank as Israeli Knesset approves an additional $36m for settlement expansion US Central Command says it has redirected another ship in its blockade of Iranian ports, adding that the Strait of Hormuz remains 'free and open' for traffic Netanyahu says Israeli forces 'are not withdrawing from the current lines in Gaza', and that he disagreed with Trump's Board of Peace roadmap plan for Gaza White House is reportedly set to extend the Jones Act waiver, which has already reachedits longest suspension since it was enacted, in an effort to try to lower gas prices amid the surge caused by the Iran war, according to Reuters

Paramount Skydance reported second-quarter earnings after the bell and said it continues to prepare for its proposed merger with Warner Bros

Saudi Aramco reports bumper profits as it bypasses Strait of Hormuz Saudi Aramco said on Tuesday its profits surged 33 percent in the second quarter of this year, as the kingdom benefited from the US-Israeli war onIran, which drove up energy prices, while its oil pipeline allowed it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Excavation work continues as officials believe that there could be people buried dating back to the Kosovo war.

What started as frustration over soaring electricity bills and flour prices has rapidly transformed into a systemic challenge to Islamabads authority in the region. Rather than rehashing the old geopolitical tug-of-war with India, this new wave of unrest reflects deep-seated frustration with local governance

Charity warns that shrinking humanitarian support could threaten efforts to support communities trying to rebuild lives.

Iran warns US against directing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report TheUShas exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war onIran, suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trumps threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II

While FBI poll monitoring not new, US lawmakers raise alarm amid Trump's years-long claims of election fraud.

White House set to extend Jones Act waiver to push down gas prices The White House is expected to extend the Jones Act waiver in the coming days as a tool to try to hold down gas prices as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to Reuters, citing sources

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran are "going on right now," calling it Tehran's "last chance" for a deal to end the five-month war