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Trump cuts Camp David stay short as Middle East conflict escalates
President Donald Trump abruptly returned to the White House from Camp David as escalating regional tensions and energy market impacts unfold.
Donald Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies
President Donald Trump claims the Houthi movement has agreed not to target the United States, despite a sharp escalation in Houthi missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia.
Trump says proposed DC triumphal arch will double as military base for drones and snipers
President Donald Trump announced that the planned D.C. triumphal arch will double as a fortified military base equipped to deploy drones, position snipers, and store ammunition.
Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Ankara is prepared to address Saudi Arabia's technical and military needs following escalating Houthi attacks.
Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow targeting a key oil refinery and killing two people as Russia's parliamentary election concluded.
Ukraine drone attack hits Moscow oil refinery and kills two people
Ukraine launched its largest drone assault on the Moscow region to date, striking a Gazprom oil refinery and killing two people as Russia wrapped up parliamentary elections.
Moscow oil refinery damaged and two killed in mass Ukrainian drone attack
A coordinated wave of long-range drone strikes damaged a major Moscow oil refinery and left at least two people dead amid ongoing parliamentary elections.
Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire
Iran has formally communicated seven conditions to Washington via mediators, demanding a total cessation of war and unfreezing of assets as regional tensions peak.
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a critical test of his leadership as voters in two key states head to the polls amid far-right advances.
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh, heralding escalation in tensions with Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthi movement announced it struck Riyadh and Yanbu with missiles and drones, while Saudi authorities reported intercepting a missile.
Redland City Council reveals plans for Birkdale community precinct lagoon
Redland City Council has released final plans for its Birkdale Community Precinct, which will feature an outdoor lagoon, zip-line, and event spaces.
European nations ramp up defense preparations amid growing Russian hybrid threats
European capitals are accelerating defense preparations and civic resilience as intelligence assessments warn of escalating Russian hybrid threats and potential provocations.
Iran Sends 7 Conditions to US via Qatar, Warns of Decisive War
Tehran has communicated formal conditions to Washington through Qatari and Pakistani mediators, prompting a swift rejection from US leadership amid regional tensions.
Southeast Asian cyber scam compounds blur lines of slavery and crime
Walled scam compounds across Southeast Asia have expanded into multibillion-dollar enterprises, blurring the lines between trafficking victims and active perpetrators.
Mark Carney visits St. Pierre and Miquelon to meet Macron, first PM visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney became the first Canadian head of government to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon, meeting French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss strategic cooperation.
Israeli president pardons combat medic Elor Azaria for manslaughter
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a full pardon to former combat medic Elor Azaria, concluding a deeply polarizing case stemming from the fatal shooting of a wounded Palestinian attacker.
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Riyadh amid Houthi escalation
Saudi Arabia faced a direct threat as air-raid sirens wailed across Riyadh and a fuel depot caught fire near King Khalid International Airport.
Russia reports cyberattacks on voting system during State Duma election
Russia reported widespread cyberattacks on its electronic voting system during the State Duma election, the first parliamentary vote since the invasion of Ukraine.
Western Australia issues rare kill order after fatal shark attack in Perth
Western Australia issued a rare catch-and-kill order for a great white shark following the fatal mauling of swimmer Greg O'Neill off Sorrento Beach in Perth.
Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
Thick black smoke rose near Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport following overnight air-raid alerts and an attack on an Aramco fuel depot.