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North Korea launches missiles ahead of nuclear talks

It is not the first time the North has followed up an offer of talks with a weapons test.

Oct 2, 2019

By AFP News

North Korea United Nations

British tanker owner claims Iran is refusing to release Stena Impero

British tanker Stena Impero is yet to set sail, Iran claims that the delay is due to an on-going investigation.

Sep 25, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

Iran United Kingdom

Oil Holds Huge Gains After Saudi Blasts; Fed Decision In View

Situation becomes more volatile as Trump awaits definitive information on who is responsible behind attacks.

Sep 17, 2019

By AFP News

Donald Trump Iran Saudi Arabia

Pag-asa Island garrison blockade feared as 100 Chinese boats seen around island

This marks the second time since April that the Philippines have heavily protested the Chinese presence around Pag-asa.

Aug 1, 2019

By James Patterson

Philippines

Russia Successfully Launches New Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile

Russian-made anti-aircraft missile explodes over Northern Cyprus

An S-200 Russia-made missile fired from Syria exploded over Northern Cyprus airspace, resulting in a shower of debris in a Tashkent village and fire on a hillside.

Jul 2, 2019

By Nandika Chand

Syria

Iran says it shot down US drone over its airspace

Tensions between Iran and the United States have increased following the attack on two oil tankers recently in the Gulf of Oman.

Jun 20, 2019

By Nandika Chand

Hamas cancels Gaza classes to send children to 'riot' against Israel troops, IDF says

Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday the militant group Hamas is canceling classes in the Gaza Strip to send children to \"riot\" against Israeli troops.

May 15, 2019

By Reema Roy

Israel

Armed Drones Damage 2 Saudi Oil Pumping Stations, Oil Output Not Affected

Drones carrying explosives hit two pumping stations servicing the pipeline that brings oil to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.

May 14, 2019

By S Unnikrishnan Nair

US seizes North Korea coal ship, Trump says Kim doesn't want to negotiate

President Donald Trump said he does not think North Korea is ready to negotiate with the US, adding "nobody is happy" about North Korea's missile launch.

May 10, 2019

By Reema Roy

US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers in 'Clear Message' To Iran

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group sent to Iran in response to troubling warnings, says John Bolton

May 6, 2019

By Reema Roy

Iran

Belgorod: Russia launches the world's longest nuclear submarine that can also spy underwater

The 600-ft- long submarine is reportedly equipped to launch Poseidon nuclear torpedoes and can dive to around 1,700 feet.

Apr 29, 2019

By India Ashok

North Korea weapons test: How many nukes does Kim Jong Un have?

The test announced Thursday was the first public weapons test by North Korea since President Donald Trump's historic meeting with Kim Jong Un in Singapore last year.

Apr 18, 2019

By Suman Varandani

North Korea

Missing Japanese F-35 a major US security threat if Russia, China find it first

A race is on to find the wreckage of an F-35A that crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Japan.

Apr 10, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Why Trump's recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory matters

The decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights is being met with delight, disapproval and indifference by various sides in the broader Arab-Israeli conflict, echoing reactions to an earlier U.S. move – to treat Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Mar 26, 2019

By Dina Badie

Donald Trump Syria

Kurds face threat from Turkey after defeating Islamic State

For the Kurds of the Syrian Democratic Forces, the destruction of the Islamic State means they will now have to fight Turkey to survive.

Mar 25, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Islamic State

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is a state 'only of the Jewish people'

In the midst of a hotly contested race, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest comments reflect a staunch Zionist belief.

Mar 12, 2019

By Kevin Billings

Israel

North Korea rebuilding part of missile launch site inactive since Singapore summit

Days after the Hanoi summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reports say North Korea has started rebuilding a part of its missile launch site.

Mar 6, 2019

By Madhur Dave

North Korea