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The leadership change in Okinawa could deal a quiet blow to Beijing’s attempts to leverage local opposition to remilitarisation and the US-Japan military alliance, according to analysts. They added that the shift would compel Chinese academics and state media to recalibrate their messaging and approach towards the strategically vital Japanese prefecture. Genta Koja, the 42-year-old backed by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party to become Okinawa’s new governor, defeated incumbent Denny Tamaki

India and Russia are seeking to push one of Asia’s oldest defence relationships beyond arms sales and into a more technology-driven industrial partnership, analysts have said, with missile exports and fighter-jet offers emerging as early tests. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands and embraced on Friday ahead of last weekend’s Brics summit in New Delhi, prompting Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to post on social media: “A bond that keeps...
By Ahmed Tolba and Enas Alashray Sept 16 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on Wednesday, as fighting spreads in the Middle East.
By Jana Choukeir and Nayera Abdallah Sept 16 (Reuters) - Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that has extended Tehran's reach in the Middle East war and further disrupted global oil supplies. In a sign of the worsening conflict in a new theatre, the United States tightened its travel warning for Saudi Arabia, banning government employees from travelling within 20 miles of the Yemen border.

MK-84 is among the most destructive munitions in Western military arsenals. Its explosion sends large metal fragments in every direction for thousands of feet, ripping through metal and thick concrete.

The United States hammered home a message touting its energy dominance at Tuesday's meeting of G20 energy ministers in Houston, while brushing past the consequences of Washington's war in Iran and environmental concerns. The meeting's slogan to "Unleash the full potential of American energy" has been repeated by US officials tirelessly in Texas since the gathering kicked off Monday.
The European Union plans to help turn a port in Lithuania into a strategic NATO hub as part of a project worth more than €200 million aimed at developing defense and energy infrastructure in the Baltic region.

The sanctions bill passed its final procedural vote in the House of Representatives on Sept. 15 by a narrow 214-211 margin. Additional debate and the final vote to approve the legislation will take place Sept. 16.

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Saudi Arabia's air defences claim to have intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday, which the Iran-aligned rebels denied. Meanwhile, several explosions were heard on the island of Qeshm, near the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

The US House of Representatives will hold a final vote on a bill that would significantly increase sanctions pressure on Russia, including tariffs on countries buying Russian energy.

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun gave a keynote speech to the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday, with just over a week until a summit in the United States between the presidents of the two countries. In his 20-minute address, Dong outlined China’s goals for global governance, multilateralism, conflict prevention and the development of emerging technology. Global security at a ‘moment of fragility’ Dong started by warning that a “zero-sum mindset” could not resolve today’s problems. He...
Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, alias “Chapo Isidro," is one of the most-wanted alleged drug traffickers in the US and Mexico. Mexican authorities just captured one of his alleged logistics operators for moving large quantities of synthetic drugs into the US. https://t.co/8G1yB6Pt94

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time on Wednesday as he faces charges over his “war on drugs” that killed thousands. The 81-year-old had appeared by video link when he was first brought to the court in The Hague, but had since skipped hearings, with his defence team claiming he was too ill. Dressed in a dark suit and white shirt with no tie, Duterte sat with his chin resting on his hands as the proceedings...

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In Ukraine, 77% of citizens believe that armed resistance should continue even if Russia attempts to attack energy infrastructure in winter in order to leave people without electricity, heating, and sewage services.
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WASHINGTON: The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the Air and Space Cyber Conference in Maryland on Monday that the US has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary actio

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Israeli authorities detained a Palestinian-American journalist on Tuesday as she returned from a reporting assignment in the occupied West Bank, her sister and a colleague said. Naqaa Hamed covered violence by Israeli settlers toward Palestinians in the West Bank, including in the village of Qusra, where settlers trapped residents inside and refused to let in food or other supplies. Hamed “was abducted today at the Tequ’ checkpoint in Bethlehem while returni

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Intelligence services allegedly attempted to pay people to surveil and kill people perceived to be aligned with Ukraine Russia’s intelligence services are plotting to carry out targeted killings in the United States and in European nations supporting Ukraine, federal authorities said Tuesday as they announced charges against five people who remain at large. An indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court said a network of the intelligence services had paid and attempted to pay individuals in t

Do US sanctions still work? In late August, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran that would place sanctions on all entities trading with the Islamic Republic. In the latest episode of The Big Picture, Economics Editor at The Times Mehreen Khan explained why the new measures are unlikely to prove effective, and what the Iran war could mean for the future of sanctions. Do US sanctions still work? pic.twitter.com/XZoAwI7epx September 15, 2026
A senior Labour figure told The Financial Times that participation in the DSRB initiative could potentially help the UK reach a milestone of spending 3% of GDP on defense by 2030
By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan bookkeeper reported on Tuesday, as the Trump administration searches for ways to end the conflict and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. The war is expected to increase inflation by 0.5% in the first three months of 2027, according to the Congressional Budget Office accounting, which totaled expenses

Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.
Germany will provide an additional 1 million euros to improve safety at Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

Hong Kong’s leader will unveil two bold initiatives on housing and mediation in his policy address, the South China Morning Post has learned, with the government planning to boost home ownership rates among young couples and prioritise settling official commercial disputes through the city’s mediation body. The new measures, to be unveiled by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Wednesday, aimed to strengthen the city’s status as a global mediation capital while improving livelihoods, government.

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. Beijing is hosting China’s most important annual defence conference, the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, bringing defence officials, former politicians and think tank experts to the city from around the world. About 200 specialists and researchers are expected to take part in the forum this week, which many see as Beijing’s answer to Singapore’s annual Shangri-la Dialogue, the region’s biggest...

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OPWS troops arrest suspected gunrunner, recover locally fabricated pistol, ammunition in Nasarawa @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/YVuM5bjxQH

OPWS troops arrest suspected gunrunner, recover locally fabricated pistol, ammunition in Nasarawa By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered a locally fabricated pistol and four rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition in Nasarawa State. The arrest was carried out at about 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 13, 2026, when troops of Sector 2, OPWS, deployed at Obi, apprehended the suspect at Agwatashi in Obi Local Government Area. Security sources
Troops neutralise two terrorists, recover HK 21 machine gun in Niger @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/SQONM5TddL

Troops neutralise two terrorists, recover HK 21 machine gun in Niger By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD have neutralised two terrorists during a fighting patrol in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The operation was conducted at about 8:55 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2026, when troops of the Civilian Intervention Battalion (CIB) XVI, conducting a fighting patrol from Dekara towards Gidan Zana and Sabon Gida general areas, encountered the terrorists. Security sources said
Troops raid terrorist enclaves near Nigeria-Niger border, recover AK-47, ammunition in kebbi https://t.co/gEODHA5qqX

Troops raid terrorist enclaves near Nigeria-Niger border, recover AK-47, ammunition in Kebbi By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 2 have conducted an offensive operation against terrorist enclaves around Gumki in Arewa Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, forcing the terrorists to withdraw towards the fringes of the Nigeria-Niger border. The operation was conducted at about 3:00 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2026, when troops of 1 Battalion moved against suspected terrorist enclaves in the Gumki ge