MGCS Tank Project in Doubt After French General’s Remarks
The MGCS tank project was thrown into doubt when France’s top general said Germany quit, before Paris and Berlin insisted the joint tank effort lives on.
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Ethiopia Eritrea Conflict: Addis Tells UN It Acts in Self-Defense
The Ethiopia Eritrea conflict escalated Oct. 9 as Addis Ababa told the UN Security Council it is acting in self-defense over Eritrean troops in Tigray.
Zaporizhzhia Glide Bomb Attack Kills 15, Including 3 Children
A Zaporizhzhia glide bomb attack on Oct. 10 killed at least 15 people, including three children, hours after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel.
Ayungin Shoal Medical Evacuation Delayed by China Coast Guard
Manila says China Coast Guard ships and a water cannon delayed a sick sailor’s evacuation from Ayungin Shoal by nearly 10 hours. Beijing disputes it.
Trump Iran Strike Pledge: No Attack Before Midterm Vote
Trump says the US will not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterms, citing talks. Iran will answer the US reply on Hormuz within days. Timeline and context.
Houthi Riyadh Airport Attacks Kill 3 Saudis, Damage Jet
Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport killed three Saudis and burned a Saudia jet, officials say. Flights were cancelled as Yemen’s war spreads.
China Militia Boat Spotted Off Taiwan’s East Coast
A China militia boat was spotted off Taiwan’s east coast with a coast guard cutter and research ship, the first known sighting there, a Reuters report says.
Hormuz Tanker Attacks Surge as Iran Vows to Close Oman Route
Hormuz tanker attacks hit a wartime weekly high as a tanker was struck off Qatar on Oct. 7 and Iran vowed to close a route near Oman, pushing Brent above $100.
Kramatorsk Bus Strike: Russian Glide Bomb Kills 33
A Kramatorsk bus strike by a Russian glide bomb killed 33 people and wounded 18 on Oct. 8, as the Pryluky toll rose to 22 and Kyiv faced fresh air raids.
RAF Fairford Bombers: US Pulls B-1s Over Iran Drone Threat
RAF Fairford bombers flew home as the US pulled about 12 B-1s from England over warnings of an Iran-linked drone plot, a week after arrests near the base.