Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport; Saudi Arabia Vows Response
At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured when a projectile struck the domestic terminal of Riyadh's main airport on Saturday afternoon.
Conflict
Coverage of armed conflicts, military operations, and security developments.
Trump Calls for Zelensky Replacement a Day After Diesel Deal
Trump said Zelenskyy ignored US requests to stop hitting Russian refineries and should be replaced, a day after the diesel deal with Russia.
US Completes Iraq Withdrawal as Anti-ISIS Mission Ends
Last US forces left Erbil on 30 September. ISIS is down to desert cells; Iran-backed militias are the second threat Baghdad now holds alone.
Board of Peace Sets Out US$2.45bn Gaza Recovery Plan
A six-month $2.45bn Gaza reconstruction plan was presented by the Board of Peace at the UN. Hamas disarmament and IDF withdrawal still unresolved
Europe Warns of Russian Hybrid Attacks on NATO Territory
Leaders warn of Russian drone and sabotage strikes short of open war. Putin denies intent. Germany, Poland and Lithuania prepare at home.
US Hits 8 Iranian Tankers; Iran Strikes Bases in Jordan
CENTCOM struck eight IRGC oil tankers over five days as Iran struck US bases in Jordan with its largest ballistic-missile salvo since April
US Peace Envoys Meet Putin, Head to Kyiv Next
Summary: U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on 5 September 2026. The meeting, attended by senior Russian officials, was followed by a temporary pause in air strikes on Kyiv, which Putin said he ordered after a request through
US Launches Fresh Strikes on IRGC Targets in Iran
The operation follows a Larak Island strike on mine-rocket launchers, Iranian missiles at Jordan bases and two tankers hit off Oman.
Trump Announces "Economic D-Day" Against Iran
Trump declared economic isolation of Iran, warning any country whose banks, businesses or airports still provide a lifeline faces consequences.
Israel Rejects Gaza Deal, Bars Any Withdrawal for Now
Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace 15-point Gaza roadmap, demanding genuine full Hamas disarmament before any IDF withdrawal from the territory.
Board of Peace Secures Hamas Disarmament Roadmap for Gaza
Board of Peace announces Hamas agreement to a detailed roadmap for complete phased disarmament in Gaza, followed by Israeli withdrawal.
Ukraine Strikes Vessels in Caspian; Iran Reports Fatality
Ukrainian long-range strikes hit vessels in the Caspian on 25 July. Iran reported an Iranian commercial ship was attacked, killing one sailor.