US military says Iran naval blockade has reached 100 days - Middle East Eye
US Central Command (Centcom) said its naval blockade of Iran had halted all seaborne imports and exports, except humanitarian aid authorised by US forces, for 100 days.
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Exclusive: How Hezbollah rebuilt while its enemies declared it dead - Middle East Eye
For over a year, Israel, Washington and even Lebanon’s government have been speaking as if Hezbollah has been broken for good.
Pakistan military force including fighter jets arrive in Saudi Arabia - Al Arabiya English
Pakistan military force including fighter jets arrive in Saudi Arabia Al Arabiya English
Oil ticks lower as Saudi defense minister meets with Iran's president in Tehran to de-escalate - CNBC
Oil ticks lower as Saudi defense minister meets with Iran's president in Tehran to de-escalate CNBC
Trump says he'll soon decide whether to ‘make a deal’ with Iran or ‘finish it off' - CNBC
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he was deciding whether to "make a deal" with Iran or "finish it off" as investors weigh heightened tensions across the Middle East.
US and Japan agree to establish missile-production facility - CNA
Japan and the US have agreed to set up a Japanese facility to jointly produce advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles used in F-35 fighter jets.
Religious scholars reaffirm fatwa against suicide attacks, terrorism - The Express Tribune
Religious scholars, spiritual leaders and representatives of different faiths unanimously reaffirmed the fatwa (religious ruling) against suicide attacks, terrorism, extremism and the killing of innocent people, while fully endorsing the national narrative of Paigham-e-Pakistan.
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PBA: TNT's Game 2 rout sends Magnolia to brink of another QF exit - GMA Network
Rondae Holllis-Jefferson starred to help TNT eke out its second straight blowout win against Magnolia, pulling off a 91-73 win in Game 2 of their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup on Wednesday at the Ynares Center Antipolo.
Our role in guarding the not-so-friendly skies
All this recent talk about external aggression on the country’s territory and citizenry, even from erstwhile diplomatic quarters, reminded me of our recent 21st regular meeting of the Philippine Air Force Multi Sectoral Governance Council (PAF MSGC) held at the PAF Firing Range, ...
Hegseth in Cebu: Time for ‘ambitious’ US-Asean defense ties
Hegseth in Cebu: Time for ‘ambitious’ US-Asean defense ties Inquirer.net
Differing tones in readouts from the U.S.-China summit… China omits ‘rare earths’, the U.S. omits ‘military cooperation’ - 경향신문
Differing tones in readouts from the U.S.-China summit… China omits ‘rare earths’, the U.S. omits ‘military cooperation’ 경향신문
Afghan Taliban forces·North Korean military delegation interact at joint exercises hosted by Russia - 경향신문
Afghan Taliban forces·North Korean military delegation interact at joint exercises hosted by Russia 경향신문
UN adopts Japan's resolution for nuclear disarmament | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News - NHKニュース
The United Nations has adopted a draft resolution submitted by Japan calling for efforts to create a world without nuclear weapons.
Some countries cave to Trump and sit out of UN vote over Cuba embargo for first time in 34 years - The Independent
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Vance reaches out to Iran hard-liner amid Trump's strike threat: Report
US Vice President JD Vance has written to Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei in an attempt to reopen diplomatic channels with Tehran, even as President Donald Trump weighs a possible new military offensive against Iran, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
‘We are vulnerable’: Kurds fear renewed attacks as US‑led coalition departs Iraq - Middle East Eye
On 28 September, residents of Erbil heard military aircraft overhead as the US‑led coalition against the Islamic State group (IS) was preparing for its full withdrawal.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan activate Mecca Pact amid war with Houthis - Middle East Eye
Turkey and Pakistan said they will undertake a "rapid deployment" of troops to Saudi Arabia as part of their new mutual defence alliance, the Mecca Pact, in a move that could deepen the Houthis' isolation in the region.
5 takeaways from Andy Burnham’s first budget
LONDON — Andy Burnham became Britain’s prime minister 100 days ago on a pledge to end 40 years of neoliberalism. His first budget announced he wouldn’t do that on the front page.