Iran's IRGC Navy Launches Strait of Hormuz Drills

The navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" exercise on Monday amid tensions in the Middle East and the US military buildup in the region, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported.

Israel approves major land grab in West Bank

The Israeli security cabinet has approved a proposal to register large areas in the West Bank as “state property” for the first time since occupation began in 1967 following the Six-Day War.

US satisfied with overall ‘trajectory’ in Syria: Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the United States is pleased with the “trajectory” in Syria amid talks with Kurdish minority groups, despite troubles.

Russian port fuel tanks hit in drone attack on Black Sea region

Russia’s Black Sea coastal region came under heavy drone attack overnight, with damage reported on infrastructure at the Taman seaport and fuel tanks.

Obama deplores lack of shame over racist Trump clip

Former US president Barack Obama has criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys.

US to deliver $15 bln in European-funded weapons to Ukraine in 2026

The United States will produce and deliver roughly $15 billion worth of military equipment to Ukraine in 2026 under a NATO program financed by European countries, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told PBS.

US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean

The United States military has attacked a boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people, as it continues deadly air strikes that have killed at least 133 people since September 2025.

Germany, Ukraine sign defense cooperation deal in Munich

Kiev and Berlin have signed defense agreements on integrating Ukrainian instructors into German training centers and establishing joint production facilities, a statement posted on Vladimir Zelensky’s official website reads.