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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Houthis strike Saudi targets including Riyadh airport and Aramco refinery
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for drone and missile attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh International Airport and an Aramco refinery in Rabigh. Explosions were heard over the Saudi capital. The Saudi-led coalition announced strikes on military targets in Yemen.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns of regional oil export block if its sales are stopped
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that if Iran is prevented from exporting its oil, no country in the region will be able to export theirs. He also warned that regional infrastructure would not be safe if Iran's security was not ensured.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to discuss AI and security with Xi Jinping
Donald Trump stated he would discuss security, technology, and artificial intelligence with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He suggested cooperation between the US and China to foster peace and prosperity, while also indicating a preference for current regulatory frameworks over new multilateral constraints on AI.
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Conflict & SecurityLukashenko says Belarus will not attack neighbours
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has stated that his country has no intention of attacking neighbouring nations, calling such an act 'tantamount to death'. He also accused these countries of conducting intelligence operations along Belarus's border and violating its airspace.
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US Envoys Meet Putin Amid Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionCanadian national Biwei Zhang to remain in pretrial detention in Belgium
A Canadian citizen, identified as Biwei Zhang, will continue to be held in pretrial detention in Belgium. Zhang, a 33-year-old computer scientist, was arrested on accusations of espionage and participation in a criminal organization while interning at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan prepare roadmap for defence pact expansion
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are developing a plan for other countries to join their joint defence pact, signed on August 7. Six to seven Muslim-majority nations have reportedly shown interest in becoming members of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
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Politics · United StatesIran state media airs video threatening Barron Trump, offers bounty
Iranian state media broadcast a video that allegedly suggests how to kill Barron Trump and offers a $10 million bounty for information. The Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the video and investigating the threats.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran Security Chief Blames Trump for Nuclear Arms Race
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that US President Donald Trump's actions have fueled a global desire for nuclear weapons. Rezaei asserted that Iran adheres to international nuclear treaties and safeguards, while the IAEA has previously noted concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
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