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Zelenskyy Warns Airlines to Avoid Russian Airspace as Ukraine Prepares Major Expansion of Drone Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned international airlines to reconsider flying through Russian airspace as Kyiv prepares to expand drone operations inside Russia, signaling a potentially significant escalation of Ukraine's long-range campaign while Moscow threatens intensified retaliation. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned international airlines to reconsider flying through Russian airspace as Kyiv prepares to expand drone operations inside Russia, signaling a potentially significant escalation of Ukraine's long-range campaign while Moscow threatens intensified retaliation. -
U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Under Trump’s New ‘Tanker for Tanker’ Strategy as Tehran Retaliates
The U.S. military has begun directly targeting Iranian oil tankers under a new "tanker for tanker" strategy approved by President Donald Trump, according to Axios, widening the economic dimension of the conflict as American forces struck roughly 100 Iranian targets Tuesday and Tehran responded with missiles and drones. 
The U.S. military has begun directly targeting Iranian oil tankers under a new "tanker for tanker" strategy approved by President Donald Trump, according to Axios, widening the economic dimension of the conflict as American forces struck roughly 100 Iranian targets Tuesday and Tehran responded with missiles and drones. -
Russia Raises U.S. Cooperation at G20, but Bessent Rules Out Progress While Ukraine War Continues
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rejected Russian overtures for expanded economic cooperation during a meeting with Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20 gathering in Asheville, North Carolina, telling Moscow that no progress would be possible while Russia's war in Ukraine continues, according to Axios. 
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rejected Russian overtures for expanded economic cooperation during a meeting with Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20 gathering in Asheville, North Carolina, telling Moscow that no progress would be possible while Russia's war in Ukraine continues, according to Axios. -
Putin Reportedly Fears He Could Be Killed if Russia Fails in Ukraine: ‘They Will Hang Me’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told allies that failure to achieve his objectives in Ukraine could ultimately cost him his life, an assessment that The Economist says is helping drive the Kremlin toward further escalation as Russian forces struggle to secure decisive battlefield gains. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told allies that failure to achieve his objectives in Ukraine could ultimately cost him his life, an assessment that The Economist says is helping drive the Kremlin toward further escalation as Russian forces struggle to secure decisive battlefield gains. -
U.S.-Iran Strikes Resume as Trump Threatens Kharg Island, Hub for 80% of Tehran’s Oil Exports
President Donald Trump renewed a threat against Kharg Island, the hub for roughly 80% of Iran's oil exports, after U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged attacks over the weekend for the first time in more than a month, threatening to disrupt a period of relative calm around the Strait of Hormuz. 
President Donald Trump renewed a threat against Kharg Island, the hub for roughly 80% of Iran's oil exports, after U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged attacks over the weekend for the first time in more than a month, threatening to disrupt a period of relative calm around the Strait of Hormuz. -
Russia Sees U.S. Weakened After Six Months of Iran War as Intelligence Warns of NATO Risks
Russia assesses that six months of U.S. military operations against Iran have strained American weapons inventories enough to create an opportunity for Moscow to increase pressure on Washington and its NATO allies in Europe, according to U.S. intelligence assessments reported by The Washington Post. 
Russia assesses that six months of U.S. military operations against Iran have strained American weapons inventories enough to create an opportunity for Moscow to increase pressure on Washington and its NATO allies in Europe, according to U.S. intelligence assessments reported by The Washington Post. -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Should Get State-Funded UK Security, Former Royal Protection Officer Says
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should receive state-funded police protection while in Britain because private security firms can't match the intelligence and operational capabilities available to specialist U.K. police units, according to a former senior royal protection officer. 
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should receive state-funded police protection while in Britain because private security firms can't match the intelligence and operational capabilities available to specialist U.K. police units, according to a former senior royal protection officer. -
Putin Moves to Seize Russia’s Critical Infrastructure as Ukraine Expands Strikes on Ozon, Oil and Logistics Hubs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorized the government to take temporary control of privately owned critical infrastructure when owners fail to adequately protect their facilities, a significant expansion of state authority as Ukraine intensifies attacks on energy, logistics and commercial targets inside Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorized the government to take temporary control of privately owned critical infrastructure when owners fail to adequately protect their facilities, a significant expansion of state authority as Ukraine intensifies attacks on energy, logistics and commercial targets inside Russia. -
Iran Accuses U.S. of ‘Systemic Bullying,’ Points to Canada Trade War as Hormuz Tensions Persist
Iran accused the United States of engaging in "systemic bullying" and economic lawlessness, pointing to Washington's renewed trade confrontation with Canada as evidence that U.S. coercive policies extend well beyond Tehran. The criticism from Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei came as President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. Navy had removed all mines from international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iran and Oman pursued a separate agreement aimed at securing navigation through the strategic waterway. 
Iran accused the United States of engaging in "systemic bullying" and economic lawlessness, pointing to Washington's renewed trade confrontation with Canada as evidence that U.S. coercive policies extend well beyond Tehran. The criticism from Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei came as President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. Navy had removed all mines from international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iran and Oman pursued a separate agreement aimed at securing navigation through the strategic waterway. -
Russia May Draft 300,000 New Troops After September Elections, Zelensky Warns
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia could mobilize as many as 300,000 additional troops after its parliamentary elections next month, predicting that Moscow will turn to a new draft after suffering heavy battlefield losses during 2026, according to CNN. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia could mobilize as many as 300,000 additional troops after its parliamentary elections next month, predicting that Moscow will turn to a new draft after suffering heavy battlefield losses during 2026, according to CNN.
