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Israel Election Could End Netanyahu’s Rule—but Coalition Deadlock May Keep Him in Power
Israelis voted at the fastest pace in 45 years on Tuesday in an election that could end Benjamin Netanyahu's premiership, although a divided parliament could leave him leading a caretaker government for months. 
Israelis voted at the fastest pace in 45 years on Tuesday in an election that could end Benjamin Netanyahu's premiership, although a divided parliament could leave him leading a caretaker government for months. -
Ukraine Hits Back at Musk’s Starlink Claims: ‘Physically Impossible’ to Conduct Deep Strikes
Ukraine rejected Elon Musk's accusation that its military violated Starlink's terms by using the commercial satellite service for offensive drone attacks, prolonging a dispute over restrictions that disrupted battlefield operations before connectivity was restored. 
Ukraine rejected Elon Musk's accusation that its military violated Starlink's terms by using the commercial satellite service for offensive drone attacks, prolonging a dispute over restrictions that disrupted battlefield operations before connectivity was restored. -
Putin Personally Ordered NATO Sabotage Campaign, U.S. Intelligence Concludes, Report Says
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered an intensified sabotage campaign against NATO countries, according to The Wall Street Journal, placing a failed drone attack on a German cargo aircraft among its opening operations. 
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered an intensified sabotage campaign against NATO countries, according to The Wall Street Journal, placing a failed drone attack on a German cargo aircraft among its opening operations. -
Netanyahu Reportedly Urged Iran Strikes as Trump Told Him to ‘Get Ready’; White House Denies Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed President Donald Trump to consider renewed military action against Iran before elections in both countries, according to disputed reports that have drawn denials from the White House and Netanyahu's office. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed President Donald Trump to consider renewed military action against Iran before elections in both countries, according to disputed reports that have drawn denials from the White House and Netanyahu's office. -
Zelenskyy Says ‘We’re Done’ With Energy Ceasefire as Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow violated an energy ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump, deepening a dispute with Washington over fuel supplies, intelligence assistance and negotiations with the Kremlin. 
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow violated an energy ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump, deepening a dispute with Washington over fuel supplies, intelligence assistance and negotiations with the Kremlin. -
Iran Changes Hormuz Attack Tactics to Disrupt Shipping Ahead of U.S. Midterms, Report Says
Iran is changing how it targets commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to intensify shipping disruptions and frustrate U.S. efforts to lower oil prices before November's midterm elections, Reuters reported, citing senior Iranian officials. 
Iran is changing how it targets commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to intensify shipping disruptions and frustrate U.S. efforts to lower oil prices before November's midterm elections, Reuters reported, citing senior Iranian officials. -
Iran Weighs Sending Troops Into Neighboring Countries if U.S. Strikes Resume, Report Says
Iranian officials have privately raised the possibility of sending troops into neighboring countries if the United States resumes major strikes, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, as Tehran threatens a broader regional response and Washington prepares military options despite President Donald Trump's pledge to wait until after the midterm elections. 
Iranian officials have privately raised the possibility of sending troops into neighboring countries if the United States resumes major strikes, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, as Tehran threatens a broader regional response and Washington prepares military options despite President Donald Trump's pledge to wait until after the midterm elections. -
At Least 30 Killed in Russian Strike on Ukrainian Buses
At least 30 people were killed and 18 wounded when a Russian aerial bomb struck two buses in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said, prompting officials to suspend public transportation there and in neighboring Sloviansk. 
At least 30 people were killed and 18 wounded when a Russian aerial bomb struck two buses in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said, prompting officials to suspend public transportation there and in neighboring Sloviansk. -
Houthis Say They Attacked Saudi Airports as Oil Prices Climb Above $101
Oil prices climbed Wednesday after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on airports and a military installation in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about the kingdom's exposure to an expanding conflict as regional crude shipments recover. 
Oil prices climbed Wednesday after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on airports and a military installation in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about the kingdom's exposure to an expanding conflict as regional crude shipments recover. -
Ukraine’s Energy Strikes Pressure Russia as Moscow Cuts Gas Forecast and Zelensky Offers Truce
Russia has lowered its natural gas production and export forecasts for 2026 as Ukrainian attacks continue to damage its energy infrastructure and Europe prepares to end its remaining purchases of Russian gas. The revised outlook comes as President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discuss a possible agreement to halt attacks on energy facilities on both sides of the war. 
Russia has lowered its natural gas production and export forecasts for 2026 as Ukrainian attacks continue to damage its energy infrastructure and Europe prepares to end its remaining purchases of Russian gas. The revised outlook comes as President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discuss a possible agreement to halt attacks on energy facilities on both sides of the war.
