Yemen Offensive Against Houthis Begins as Taiz Siege Looms
President Alimi launches a Yemen offensive against Houthis to retake the north as the group claims Aramco strikes and presses on the vital Taiz-Aden road.
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Kyiv Bridge Strikes Escalate as Russia Vows More Attacks
Kyiv bridge strikes hit the Northern and Southern spans seven times in four days as Russia vows heavier attacks and jet drones kill one in Kharkiv overnight.
Germany Ukraine Aid: Merz Brings €1.3B and IRIS-T to Kyiv
Germany Ukraine aid tops €1.3 billion as Chancellor Merz visits Kyiv with IRIS-T missiles, interceptor drone funding and energy repair support before winter.
AES ECOWAS Withdrawal Called Irreversible by Sahel
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ministers say the AES ECOWAS withdrawal is irreversible while seeking a new legal partnership with West Africa’s regional bloc.
Eastern Congo M23 Fighting as Remeka Changes Hands
FARDC and allies reportedly retake Remeka in Masisi as eastern Congo M23 fighting continues despite UN ceasefire checks and a Security Council debate.
Vilnius Airport Drone Alert Scrambles NATO Jets
A Vilnius Airport drone scare briefly closed Lithuanian airspace on Oct. 3 as NATO Baltic Air Policing jets scrambled over an unidentified aerial object.
Japan South Korea Defense Talks After 17-Year Gap
Japan’s GSDF chief visits Seoul for the first time in 17 years, advancing Japan South Korea defense ties after a North Korean East Sea missile launch.
Joint Expeditionary Force Drills High North Defence
UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force wraps Lion Protector 26 across High North and Baltic fronts as Iceland ministers weigh Russian hybrid threats in 2026.
Russian Hybrid Operations Threaten EU and NATO
Ukraine warns Russian hybrid operations target EU and NATO infrastructure and Starlink sites as Secretary General Rutte says Moscow keeps testing allies.
Philippines Batanes Standoff With China Vessel
The Philippines Batanes standoff intensified as the coast guard drove off China research ship Jia Hai Ke 7 and Manila rejected Beijing EEZ sovereignty claims.