North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off the North’s east coast The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024
Keir Starmer backs Yemen bombing and issues stern warning to ‘terror sponsors’ Iran Exclusive: In an article for The Independent, the Labour leader doubles down on support for UK and US action and demands Iran-backed rebels stop Red Sea attacks, as a new missile strike turns up the heat in the Middle East The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024
Ukraine says Russia launched barrage of missile attacks nationwide Mass onslaught took place before France’s new foreign minister’s visit to Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2024
Protesters in Washington call for Gaza ceasefire – as it happened This blog is now closing. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Middle East here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here. The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2024
France blames Houthis for escalation of war, defends Red Sea operations France has blamed Iran-backed Houthis for an escalation in the Middle East after US and British strikes targeted them in Yemen on Friday. The French navy, meanwhile, has defended its use of expensive missiles to down Houthi drones used to attack shipping lanes in the Red Sea. Radio France Internationale · Jan 12, 2024
Smersh: why Putin has reinstated Stalin's notorious and much-feared anti-spy unit A man under arrest by Russian internal security forces was seen confessing to a “crime”, in a video posted on January 2. He had been apprehended after allegedly posting a video on social media that purportedly showed air defences near the Russian city of Belgorod. This city, on the border… The Conversation · Jan 12, 2024
US imposes sanctions over transfer of North Korean missiles to Russia Measures target three Russian entities, one individual. US State Department says missiles for use in Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2024
DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Akash-NG missile DRDO successfully tests New Generation Akash Surface to Air Missile, paving the way for User trials. The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: UK PM warns Putin will not stop if he wins in Ukraine and victory would embolden Russian allies – as it happened Rishi Sunak in Ukraine after saying Britain will boost support to £2.5bn The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024
Japan launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles Japan has launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea and improve natural disaster response The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
What is Operation Prosperity Guardian, the US-led mission to protect Red Sea shipping? When the U.S. and U.K. warships launched waves of air, ship and submarine launched missiles at Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen Thursday it was the culmination of weeks of warnings to the militant group to cease their destructive attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 688 Sanctions over North Korean missile supply to Russian military; EU considers ramp-up in defence equipment production to match Russia The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024
US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen U.S. and British militaries are bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Iran seizes US oil tanker, escalates tensions in the region Read about the escalating tensions in the Gulf of Oman as Iran seizes a U.S. oil tanker and fires an anti-ship missile, prompting investigations and calls ... Top News · Jan 11, 2024
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024 Serbia says it is disappointed with Kosovo's request to buy anti-tank missiles from the US The U.S. ambassador to Serbia says the United States has received Kosovo’s request for the purchase of Javelin anti-tank missiles
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024 Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine Russia produces more ballistic missiles, glide bombs and drones as Ukraine targets Russian military hubs from afar.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine to hold fourth peace formula talks at Davos on Sunday – as it happened Switzerland and Ukraine to host around 120 national security advisers in Davos in attempt to rally support for peace plan
Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024 Rishi Sunak briefs ministers on military action against Houthi rebels over Red Sea attacks Rishi Sunak called a Cabinet meeting on Thursday evening as the US confirmed another attack blamed on Houthi rebels
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024 Turkish journalists among 13 injured in Russian missile strike on hotel in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Photos and videos of missile strike show windows blown out and glass shards everywhere
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024 Ukraine's president in Estonia on swing through Russia's Baltic neighbors Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Estonia for meetings with the country’s leaders on the second day of trip through the small Baltic states, where concern is high about aggression from neighboring Russia
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024 Ukraine now ‘test site’ for North Korean missiles shipped to Russia, warns South Korea South Korean ambassador urges Russia to end its military cooperation with North Korea and withdraw its military forces from territory of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024 US and allies accuse Russia of using North Korean missiles against Ukraine, violating UN sanctions The United States, Ukraine and six allies are accusing Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles and launchers in recent devastating aerial attacks against Ukraine, in violation of U.N. sanctions
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 687 Injuries as Russian missiles hit Kharkiv hotel; Russia ‘testing nuclear-capable missiles for North Korea in Ukraine’; Zelenskiy visits Baltic allies
France 24 · Jan 10, 2024 Venezuela’s Zolfaghar boats are just the latest military equipment provided by Iran Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched military exercises near the border with Guyana on December 28, following weeks of crisis between the neighbouring countries over the Essequibo region. Amid the growing tensions, it emerged that Venezuela is in possession of Iran-made combat boats. The news isn't surprising, given that Iran has…
Barchart · Jan 10, 2024 Crude Prices Rise as Houthi Rebels Ramp Up Attacks in the Red Sea February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) this morning is up +0.14 (+0.19%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) is up +0.77 (+0.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are modestly higher. Crude prices rose after Houthi rebels carried out one of their largest missile and drone attacks on commercial...