War on Iran: Phase II: Day 29
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted unless the US meets a series of demands.
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Pentagon urges faster US weapons production amid stockpile concerns
US defence industry pressed to boost output as munitions shortages raise security concerns amid Middle East tensions.
Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections
Poll shows 70 percent of Jewish Israelis fear election integrity risks as Netanyahu government faces mounting criticism.
Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens
Youngsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.
What now as Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza?
As Netanyahu demands 'genuine' Hamas disarmament before considering pull-out from Gaza, a look at what happens next.
Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.
Trump targets birthright citizenship again
US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.
Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say
Experts warn Israel's new administrative zones in Gaza seek to erase the Palestinian cause and force mass displacement.
Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
Indonesia closes national park in East Java as wildfire expands
Firefighters struggle to battle the growing blaze near Mount Bromo in thick forest and steep terrain.
Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?
While Egypt has been floated as a candidate, analysts say Cairo may be wary of defence commitments.
Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz
IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.
Turkiye says Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran
Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.
Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran’s nuclear programme
US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Three Colombian tourists are among the victims of Saturday's crash on mountainside forest of Tijuca National Park.
Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building
More than 8,000 people remain missing amid rubble in Gaza, with recovery efforts hindered by lack of heavy machinery.
Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president
Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact change US strategy?
Some experts say the deal precipitates a larger strategic shift in Middle East while others say it reinforces US goals.
Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town
Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier.
US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
US State Department accuses China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in contested area.