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WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - China has made upgrades to its military base at Djibouti that should significantly enhance its ability to monitor military activity across the Middle East and Africa, a report by a US think tank released on Thursday said. Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank said commercial satellite imagery showed that China's military had installed new antennas, satellite communications equipment and other assets at its only formally acknowledge

SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean lea...

Germany will soon transfer 10 MIM–104E GEM–T Patriot interceptor missiles, valued at $29.6 million, to Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said in a notification to Congress.
Terrorist kingpin releases 18 rustled cattle following OPEP pressure in Plateau @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/BlNIWH2AaK

Iran’s IRGC Navy said a Togo-flagged tanker, Trend, was hit and stopped after catching fire while attempting to illegally cross the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC warned that any unauthorized vessel passage through the strategic waterway would result in the “destruction” of the vessel.

Terrorist kingpin releases 18 rustled cattle following OPEP pressure in Plateau By Zagazola Makama A suspected terrorist kingpin operating along the Plateau-Bauchi border has voluntarily released 18 cattle reportedly rustled from residents of Kukawa in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The development occurred at about 12:00 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, following sustained pressure from troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) against terrorist activities in the area. According to se
Suspected Fulani Bandits attack illegal miners, injure two in Barkin Ladi https://t.co/gq1EbvYzm0
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IRGC Navy claims the Togo flagged tanker TREND caught fire after attempting an ‘unauthorized passage’ through the Strait of Hormuz, warning other vessels against similar moves. https://t.co/zuTgEQgRmv
Word of the potential deal first spread in late 2025, leading many to question whether Saudi Arabia obtaining F-35’s would pose a challenge to Israel’s military advantage in the region.

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The report follows claims by regime state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that Iran shot down an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

The US has approved a US$24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom’s latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel – currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets – have voiced concern about their sale to Riyadh despite a push for the kingdom to normalise relations. “The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia’s capability to

Netanyahu says 'mission must be completed' in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a speech to begin his Likud party's election campaign on Thursday in which he insisted that he and his party "are the only ones who can guarantee Israel's security". "The mission must be completed; we must bring down the Iranian regime and totally destroy Hezbollah and Hamas," he said. Netanyahu also accused his electoral opponents of wanting to make "territorial concessions", and

Move ends the Security Council’s watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.

U.S. Department of State: The U.S. will continue to ban Iranian UN Mission officials, visiting officials, and their dependents from buying wholesale club memberships or luxury goods here. New York-area retailers: be on guard, don’t become complicit in these violations.
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Suspected Fulani Bandits attack illegal miners, injure two in Barkin Ladi By Zagazola Makama Two illegal miners sustained machete injuries after suspected armed bandits attacked a mining site in Jong village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 12:25 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, when troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a distress report concerning the attack. The swift intervention of the troops forced the attackers to f

UN Interim Security Force for Abyei strengthens security on the ground after days of deadly fighting.

Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One of the markers of the success of the Aukus nuclear submarine deal is how much it is opposed by potential adversaries, Britain’s Aukus chief has told a Washington DC thinktank. Sir Stephen Lovegrove, the UK prime minister’s special representative on Aukus, told an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies: “our adversaries hate Aukus”. They really hate it. And in a sense, the way in whi

The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
Russian forces attacked a bus in Zaporizhzhia and then launched a follow-up strike. The number of casualties has risen to eight.
BREAKING: US considering withdrawing 25,000 troops from Europe including aircraft and armoured vehicles despite the Russian threat-NBC

Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel -- currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets -- have voiced concern about their sale to Riyadh despite a push for the kingdom to normalize relations.

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The new funding comes as Ukraine appeals for more air defense to counter increasingly complex Russian attacks, including advanced missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.
Farmer injured in alleged attack by herders in Bokkos @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/pRdLZM2Vtt
Lebanon sought international backing for an expanded role for its army at talks in Paris on Thursday that focused on the resources needed to extend state authority while Israeli forces remain on Lebanese territory and Hezbollah retains its weapons. The meeting, convened by France and Jordan, was a preparatory step toward an international conference in support of the Lebanese army and Internal Security Forces. The agenda focused on the resources needed to strengthen security institutions and enab

Farmer injured in alleged attack by herders in Bokkos By Zagazola Makama A female farmer was injured after she was allegedly attacked by suspected Fulani herders at Josho village in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, when troops of Sector 5, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a report of an attack on the farmer, identified as Mrs Sarah Luka. According to the report, the attack followed an all

NEW: U.S. F-16 fighter jet is reportedly down in Blair Township, northern Michigan, near County Road 633 and Blair Townhall Road. Early reports indicate the pilot is conscious.
Iranian diplomats also thanked Somalia and Pakistan, which abstained from voting on the US-drafted resolution

Russian forces struck the Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of 17 September, causing a large fire. No casualties have been reported.
The Pentagon is reviewing a possible major reduction of U.S. forces in Europe, which could withdraw around one-third of the 80,000 U.S. troops stationed there — or potentially up to 40,000 troops. The cuts could affect troops, aircraft, ships and weapons, with Germany, Italy and Spain among the countries likely impacted. No final decision has been made, with recommendations expected in November. Source: NBC News

The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel -- currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets -- have voiced concern about their sale to Riyadh despite a push for the kingdom to normalize relations.
Troops repel terrorists’ attack in Tsafe, several attackers reportedly wounded @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/EeqmvKPS1U

“It’s irrefutable that the U.S. failed in its main strategic goals,” one expert said.

Troops repel terrorists’ attack in Tsafe, several attackers reportedly wounded By Zagazola Makama Troops have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, with several of the attackers reportedly wounded during the encounter. The incident occurred on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in a mountainous area around the outskirts of Tsafe, along the route from Magazu towards Kwanoni. Sources said the attackers launched the assault at about 2:20 p.m., tr

Iran's UN mission thanked China and Russia for vetoing the resolution, saying that the countries "prevented yet another cynical attempt by the US and its allies to abuse the Security Council for their political purposes."

Palestinian report: Palestinian security forces detained a man after he posted a video praising Yemen’s Houthis. He was later forced to publish an apology to Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/UNbHCeX5zX
Breaking: NSCDC launches probe as 30 suspected illegal miners die in Commands custody in Niger @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @official_NSCDC https://t.co/D5Y6KzAXYs