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Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday, warning Washington of "more decisive and powerful" attacks to come as the conflict ...

China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

China summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday following a clash at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, which sparked condemnation of Beijing by Manil...

Lebanon army says deploying in southern area after Israel deal

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

The Lebanese army announced Tuesday that it had begun deploying to an area in the south, one of three "pilot zones" outlined in a deal with Israel to disarm Hez...

Lebanon army says deploying in southern area after Israel deal

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

The Lebanese army announced on Tuesday that it had begun deploying to an area in the south, one of three "pilot zones" outlined in a deal with Israel to disarm ...

Rubio in Philippines as US condemns 'dangerous' China actions

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

The United States condemned "dangerous and aggressive actions" by China following a clash with the Philippine navy in the South China Sea, as US Secretary of St...

Wes Streeting named new UK defence minister

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham named ex-health minister Wes Streeting as his defence secretary late Monday, the government said, as ministerial appoi...

Jordan army says intercepted two Iranian attacks

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

The Jordanian military announced on Tuesday it had intercepted two Iranian attacks, the latest by the Islamic republic on countries in the region following the ...

Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan an...

IEA says Mideast fighting increases energy concerns

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

The head of the International Energy Agency said Tuesday that renewed fighting in the Mideast increases concerns over energy supplies but that the market still ...

Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

Iran stepped up its strikes in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain coming under ...

US involved in fishing boat attacks off Ecuador: HRW report

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

The United States likely played a role in attacks on three fishing vessels off Ecuador's coast earlier this year that left at least eight people missing, Human ...

Lebanon army says Israeli forces fired near soldiers in south

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

Lebanon's military said Tuesday that Israeli troops fired near its soldiers deploying in a so-called "pilot zone" that Israel is to withdraw from under a US-bac...

Lebanon army says Israeli forces fired near soldiers in south

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

Lebanon's military said Tuesday that Israeli troops fired near its soldiers deploying in a so-called "pilot zone" that Israel is to withdraw from under a US-bac...

Trump authorizes resumption of direct US flights to Lebanon

Jul 21, 2026 (AFP)

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would allow the resumption of direct flights by US airlines to Lebanon, which have been suspended for decades.

Iran says Spain World Cup win brought joy to critics of US, Israel

Jul 20, 2026 (AFP)

Iran on Monday congratulated Spain on its victory in the World Cup, saying that it had brought happiness to people around the world who opposed the United State...

Bahrain says Iran targeted air navigation systems, traffic unaffected

Jul 20, 2026 (AFP)

Bahrain said Iranian drones targeted its air navigation systems on Monday, though traffic remained unaffected, while Kuwait also reported attacks in the latest ...

Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain: interior ministry

Jul 20, 2026 (AFP)

Air raid sirens sounded in the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain, the country's interior ministry said early Monday, as the United States and Iran traded new strikes.

Crew abandons vessel on fire attacked in Hormuz: UK maritime agency

Jul 20, 2026 (AFP)

Sailors safely abandoned a vessel set alight after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said Monday, as the United S...

Philippine military says China injured sailor in sea clash

Jul 20, 2026 (AFP)

The Philippine military accused the China Coast Guard on Monday of clubbing a Filipino sailor with a baton as they approached a grounded vessel that has long se...

Iran president says country in 'full-scale war' with US

Jul 20, 2026 (AFP)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said his country was in a "full-scale war" with the United States and that Tehran should accept the repercussions ...