Red Sea nations watch as Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb strait
Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb chokes Suez Canal revenues, triggers refugee flows, and exposes regional security gaps.
Israel-Lebanon talks postponed as explosions rock southern Lebanon
President Aoun says 'no new negotiations with Israel at the moment'.
Russia strikes cargo vessels, steel plants across Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine
Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy
Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month
Sudan’s UN ambassador said a total arms embargo goes against the UN Charter that guarantees a right to self-defence.
Zohran Mamdani commemorates 9/11 amid widespread criticism
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the “darkest day” in the city's history.
At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warns that the figure is rising 'by the hour'.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
Why Pakistan is talking to Iran as the Houthi-Saudi fight escalates
Pakistan faces growing pressure to honour its Saudi defence commitments while keeping diplomatic channels to Iran open.