The Trump administration announced a 14-point agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming a "major win" despite concessions including potential release of frozen assets and easing sanctions. The deal aims to prevent global economic depression and halt Iran's nuclear program.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 13 in Kyiv on Monday. Strikes hit apartment buildings, a market, a grocery store, and caused significant damage and fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a major religious landmark.
Kyiv experienced a wave of ballistic missile and drone attacks, causing significant destruction to civilian infrastructure. Twenty people, including a child, required medical attention, with strikes hitting residential buildings, a market, and a grocery store.
A Lowy Institute report indicates China's missile capabilities pose a growing threat to Australia, with new long-range and hypersonic weapons increasing Beijing's capacity for direct strikes. The report assesses China's military build-up, not its intentions, highlighting the need for informed public discussion.
A Lowy Institute report warns China's missile strike capability on Australia is growing due to expanded long-range missile arsenals, nuclear submarines, and advanced bombers, posing a real and increasing threat over the next decade.
India successfully tested its multi-layered ballistic missile defence system on June 10-11, demonstrating the capability to intercept long and medium-range missiles. This achievement places India among a select group of nations with such advanced defence technology.
India is enhancing its air defence capabilities with the "Sudarshan Chakra" project, a multi-layered architecture to counter ballistic missiles and aerial threats from China and Pakistan. Recent successful tests of its Ballistic Missile Defence system and deployment of Akash missile systems highlight these efforts.
India has successfully demonstrated its advanced multi-layered defence capabilities against long-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship threats. Three consecutive flight tests by DRDO showcased the nation's ability to intercept ballistic missile threats and validated medium-range anti-ship defence, placing India among elite nations with advanced missile defence systems.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel's Ramat David Air Base in response to an Israeli attack in Beirut, threatening to derail ceasefire talks. The US President urged Israel not to retaliate, while Iran warned of 'crushing blows' if Israel responds.
A US congressional committee expresses concerns that Trump's 'Golden Fleet' programme, particularly the nuclear-powered BBG(X) battleship, may overwhelm the strained US nuclear shipbuilding capacity, prompting a call for a detailed review.
Oil prices climbed Wednesday as investors reacted to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, including fresh strikes and counter-strikes, alongside conflicting reports on ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
US Central Command reported thwarting Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and civilian shipping in regional waters. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed strikes on US military installations, which CENTCOM denied, stating all Iranian attacks failed.
Oil prices increased Wednesday as investors assessed escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and conflicting reports on diplomatic talks. WTI and Brent crude futures saw gains following U.S. defensive strikes against Iranian attacks, while President Trump stated negotiations were ongoing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, later this month, according to three officials. He plans to discuss war diplomacy and air defense with world leaders.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military-industrial sites and airfields, retaliating for a drone attack on Starobelsk that killed 21 students. The strikes targeted enterprises producing UAVs, military recruitment centers, and aircraft engine factories across multiple Ukrainian regions.
Russia is leveraging a critical global shortage of air defence interceptor missiles, particularly for the Patriot system, to intensify airstrikes on Ukraine. Warnings suggest this shortfall creates a "window of vulnerability" for nations relying on these systems, including NATO members and Gulf states, due to heavy use in multiple conflicts and slow production rates.
Russia launched a major overnight attack on Ukraine, killing five people and injuring dozens. Kyiv and Dnipro were targeted, with strikes hitting residential buildings and causing blackouts and fires. President Zelenskyy had warned of a possible massive Russian strike.
Russia launched a major overnight attack across Ukraine, killing at least four people in Dnipro and injuring dozens in Kyiv and Kharkiv. High-rise buildings were hit in Kyiv, with fears of people trapped under rubble.
Four people were killed and several injured in Ukraine following a major overnight Russian attack. Strikes hit Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, with officials reporting missile attacks and fears of people trapped under rubble in Kyiv.
Iran fired two ballistic missiles targeting US forces in Kuwait overnight, CENTCOM reported. The missiles were intercepted, and no US personnel were harmed. Kuwait condemned the attack as a "dangerous escalation."
US military forces intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American troops in Kuwait late Sunday night. No US personnel were injured in the incident, which follows US strikes on Iranian radar and drone-control facilities.
Iran launched a ballistic missile towards Kuwait, intercepted by Kuwaiti forces, violating the April ceasefire. The strike was in retaliation for US defensive strikes near Bandar Abbas Airport, escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from Chongju, North Pyongan Province, towards the Yellow Sea, with a range not exceeding 300 km, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
North Korea launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles (CRBMs) toward the Yellow Sea from Jongju, North Phyongan Province, amid speculation of an imminent visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
