Conflict & Security
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Tanker hit by projectile in Red Sea, fire erupts on deck
A tanker in the Red Sea was struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire on its main deck. All crew members are reported safe, and no environmental damage has occurred. The incident took place near the Saudi port of Yanbu.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionBerlin police investigate anti-Semitic attack on woman
Police in Berlin are investigating a suspected anti-Semitic attack after a 43-year-old woman was injured. She was reportedly approached by two men who insulted her before one of them attacked her with a broken glass bottle.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military personnel assist Saudi Arabia in targeting Houthis
Over 100 US military personnel are on the ground in Saudi Arabia, providing intelligence and targeting support for the kingdom's campaign against the Houthis. The US is sharing intelligence but not participating directly in strikes, operating within a newly established joint command.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaU.S. deported over 100 people to Haiti amid gang‑controlled violence
More than 100 people were deported by the United States to Haiti on Thursday, arriving in Cap‑Haitien. Haiti’s foreign‑affairs coordinator said 101 were on board, among them ex‑official Renan Hédouville. Gangs control about 70% of the capital and the UN recorded over 3,050 deaths from January to June.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJordan destroys 18 of 20 Iranian missiles
Jordan's armed forces stated that 18 out of 20 ballistic missiles launched from Iran were intercepted and destroyed by air defence systems. Two missiles landed in unpopulated areas without causing casualties. Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted a US military base in Jordan.
Middle East3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 72 · Hype 15![A screengrab taken from a video made available by the Houthis shows smoke and balls of fire rising from trucks at a camp of the Saudi-backed government forces following an alleged Houthi missile strike in the eastern province of Hadramout, Yemen [EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/epa_6a9f3aed0c0f-1788820205.jpg?resize=1634%2C1080&quality=80)
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels accuse Saudi Arabia of prison strike in Yemen
Houthi rebels in Yemen have accused Saudi Arabia of striking a prison in the northern Jawf province. The rebels claim the attack killed seven people, including a child, and wounded at least seven others. The incident occurred as government forces advanced on multiple fronts.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaUS State Department approves $140m Black Hawk sale to Argentina
The US State Department has approved the sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina for an estimated $140 million. The deal aims to bolster Argentina's military capabilities and aligns with US foreign policy goals.
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Cambodia to Resume Joint Military Exercises with US
Cambodia's army announced it will resume joint military exercises with the United States in February next year. The drills, named 'Exercise Angkor Sentinel 2027,' were suspended in 2017. The resumption follows recent high-level meetings aimed at improving relations, though US concerns about Cambodia's ties to China remain.
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Conflict & SecuritySpain probes police report alleging Morocco organised Ceuta migrant surge
A police report sent to Spain’s National High Court alleges Moroccan gendarmes coordinated the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta on 30 to 31 July 2026. The government has not confirmed the document, but opposition parties and police unions are demanding resignations from the interior minister and police chief.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump administration launches water cybersecurity pilot in Texas
The Trump administration is launching a six-month cybersecurity pilot program called Project Watershed 250 in San Antonio, Texas. The initiative aims to identify and address vulnerabilities in water systems using private sector cybersecurity and artificial intelligence tools, with assistance provided at no cost to utilities.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastMossad dismisses two officials after Iran regime-change plan fails
Israel’s Mossad director Roman Gofman dismissed two senior officials after a plan to topple Iran’s government, developed with US coordination, either failed or never progressed. The officials, appointed in December, led the agency’s intelligence directorate and Iran division. Iran’s president later accused the US and Israel of plotting a 48-hour takeover.
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Conflict & SecurityMigrant boat sinks off Gavdos, one dead and 25 missing
One person died and 25 are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos. 51 people were rescued, but search efforts were hampered by strong winds. The boat was travelling from Libya to Crete.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastDefense Secretary Hegseth cut civilian harm program despite commander advice
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eliminated most of the funding and staff for the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response program, despite advice from top commanders. The U.S. military has since killed hundreds of noncombatants.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky meets Kellogg, seeks Patriot missiles for winter defence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with former US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv, discussing intensified Russian attacks and the urgent need for enhanced ballistic missile defense. Zelensky expressed Ukraine's readiness to purchase Patriot missile system ammunition.
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Spain moves migrants from Ceuta beach as thousands remain in limbo
Spanish police relocated migrants from a beach in Ceuta to makeshift shelters on 20 August 2026, as city and national officials gave conflicting estimates of how many remain. At least 90 people died during the initial surge, and the U.N. says 1,200 could qualify for international protection.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastRubio claims Iran behind Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed Iran is behind recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating the rebels act as proxies for Tehran. The conflict is occurring amid broader regional tensions and uncertainty in oil exports.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaLavrov: NATO Arctic activity is direct security threat to Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that NATO's military activities in the Arctic pose a direct security threat to Russia. He warned that such actions increase the risk of incidents that could lead to armed confrontation.
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Conflict & SecurityGoldy Brar claims responsibility for Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing
Gangster Goldy Brar has allegedly claimed responsibility for the June 2023 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a leaked audio clip. Brar reportedly stated Nijjar was targeted for encouraging drug abuse among young people, a claim that surfaces amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIDF confirms killing of Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid
The Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed the killing of Nael Abu Obeid, commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade, in a strike in southern Gaza. He replaced Mohammed Shabana, who was killed in May 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, 'No terrorist is immune, and Hamas will not be in Gaza.'
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Conflict & SecurityUS admiral dismisses Canada invasion question as 'preposterous'
The head of US Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, called the suggestion of a US invasion of Canada 'absolutely and utterly preposterous' during a news conference in Victoria. He compared the likelihood to an attack on Mars, while also describing Canada as an 'indispensable' military ally.
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